What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Way He Looks
Daniel Ribeiro · Film · 2014
If you loved The Way He Looks, start with Looking (Michael Lannan, 2014) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Way He Looks across media.
You loved The Way He Looks because it captures the quiet, transformative power of finding independence and authentic connection while navigating physical or social barriers.
Books on the same thread
The Gray House
Mariam Petrosyan · Book · 2017
Shares 3 threads with The Way He Looks: Disability Representation, Self-Discovery, Coming-of-Age.
Much like the protagonist in The Way He Looks, the characters here navigate an institutional world while finding strength in their unique perspectives and building unconventional, deeply personal family bonds.
Me Before You
Jojo Moyes · Book · 2012
Explores: Disability, Right to Die, Social Class Differences.
This story mirrors the emotional intimacy of The Way He Looks by focusing on the life-changing impact a new person has on a character living with a specific disability.
People Watching
Hannah Bonam-Young · Book
Explores: friends to lovers, emotional intimacy, personal growth.
If you enjoyed the tender, slow-burn development of feelings in The Way He Looks, you will appreciate how this small-town romance focuses on the emotional growth between two close friends.
Mona's Eyes
Thomas Schlesser · Book
Explores: Healing through art, Legacy, Coming of age.
The Way He Looks explores how we perceive the world, and this narrative similarly follows a young protagonist finding beauty and resilience while facing the prospect of permanent vision loss.
Series on the same thread
Rebelde Way
Cris Morena · Series · 2002
Shares 3 threads with The Way He Looks: First Love, Self-Discovery, Coming-of-Age.
Like the teen dynamics in The Way He Looks, this story centers on the intense first loves and social navigation that define the formative experiences of teenagers at school.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Moon Ji-won · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with The Way He Looks: Coming-of-age, Disability Representation.
This series reflects the spirit of The Way He Looks by showcasing a protagonist who, while dealing with societal perceptions of disability, finds a community that truly embraces them.
Looking
Michael Lannan · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with The Way He Looks: Self-Discovery.
Fans of the self-discovery journey found in The Way He Looks will appreciate how this show captures the complexities of modern gay relationships, friendship, and personal identity.
Young Royals
Lisa Ambjörn · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Way He Looks: First Love.
This drama echoes the central conflict of The Way He Looks, where the pressure of expectations clashes with the desire to follow one's heart and define a personal identity.
Podcasts on the same thread
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cognitive bias, human behavior, interpersonal dynamics.
The Way He Looks invites you to observe the internal world of its protagonist, and this podcast offers a similar, insightful look at the behavioral dynamics that shape our personal lives.
A New Untold Story
Podcast
Explores: Small-town life, Overcoming adversity, Single motherhood.
This podcast mirrors the coming-of-age sincerity of The Way He Looks, focusing on the resilience required to overcome early life obstacles and define one's own path forward.
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Common questions
Is The Way He Looks about a teenager dealing with a visual impairment?
Yes, The Way He Looks focuses on Leonardo, a blind teenager who is striving for independence while navigating an overprotective home life and his evolving personal relationships at school.
What is the primary conflict for Leonardo in The Way He Looks?
In The Way He Looks, Leonardo faces a conflict between his desire to pursue an exchange program abroad for greater independence and the new feelings he develops for a new student named Gabriel.
Does The Way He Looks feature a character named Giovana?
Yes, Giovana is a central character in The Way He Looks who serves as Leonardo's best friend. She experiences disappointment when Leonardo considers leaving town for his planned exchange program.
How does Gabriel impact the plot of The Way He Looks?
Gabriel is a new student who arrives in Leonardo's classroom in The Way He Looks. His arrival causes Leonardo to experience new feelings, which ultimately makes him question his previous plans to leave on an exchange program.