Looking for Alaska (2019)

Synopsis

Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.

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Where to watch

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Charlie Plummer as Miles Halter
• Kristine Froseth as Alaska Young
• Denny Love as Chip “The Colonel” Martin
• Jay Lee as Takumi Hikohito
• Sofia Vassilieva as Lara Buterskaya
• Ron Cephas Jones as Dr. Hyde
• Timothy Simons as Mr. Starnes / The Eagle
• Uriah Shelton as Longwell Chase
• Deneen Tyler as Dolores Martin
• Landry Bender as Sara Bankhead Harbert

If you liked Looking for Alaska, try

• Gossip Girl
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Beverly Hills, 90210
• The O.C.
• Dawson's Creek
• Skins
• Degrassi
• Felicity

BingeNext's take

If you’re into dramas that mix the thrill of teenage adventure with deeper emotional moments, Looking for Alaska is a great pick. It follows Miles as he starts at a new boarding school and quickly gets wrapped up with a group of unique friends led by the magnetic Alaska. The show balances the fun of pranks and youthful rebellion with some serious themes about loss and growing up, making it feel both exciting and heartfelt. With just one season of eight episodes, each about 50 minutes long, it’s easy to binge without feeling overwhelmed. Fans of shows like Gossip Girl or Pretty Little Liars will find a familiar vibe here, but Looking for Alaska brings its own mix of mystery and emotion that sticks with you. The cast, including Charlie Plummer and Kristine Froseth, does a solid job bringing these complicated characters to life. It’s perfect for a weekend when you want something that’s thoughtful but still has that youthful energy.