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The L Word

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20092004–2009
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 50m
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7.7/10
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The L Word (2004)
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Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
27K
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POPULARITY
498
59
    • Michele Abbott
    • Ilene Chaiken
    • Kathy Greenberg
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Beals
    • Leisha Hailey
    • Laurel Holloman
    • Michele Abbott
    • Ilene Chaiken
    • Kathy Greenberg
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Beals
    • Leisha Hailey
    • Laurel Holloman
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    • 137User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Bette Porter
    Leisha Hailey
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    • Alice Pieszecki
    Laurel Holloman
    Laurel Holloman
    • Tina Kennard
    Mia Kirshner
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    • Jenny Schecter
    Kate Moennig
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    • Shane McCutcheon
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    • Kit Porter
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    • Helena Peabody
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    • Dana Fairbanks
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    • Jodi Lerner
    Rose Rollins
    Rose Rollins
    • Tasha Williams
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    • Angus Partridge
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    • Lara Perkins
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    • Phyllis Kroll
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      • Ilene Chaiken
      • Kathy Greenberg
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      Shane (Kate Moennig) is sometimes seen wearing a t-shirt with the word "GUSH". Leisha Hailey (Alice Pieszecki) is/was in a band called Gush.
    • Quotes

      Kit Porter: Let me talk to Tina.

      Bette: What would you say?

      Kit Porter: That my sister is a pootie chasin' dog, who deserves to be tied down and whupped upside the head, but it doesn't change the fact that she loves you more than she loves her own life. And that you should finish punishing her and get back to figuring on how to live with one another for the next 50 years or more.

      Bette: You could give it a try.

      [Goes to take a bite of food, and stops, looking as if she's about to cry]

      Kit Porter: Now don't you go and pull a Marina on me now.

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    Well-Done TV Series about Lesbians with Universal Themes that Appeal to All Audience
    This artistically well-done Showtime-made TV series primarily focuses on portrayal of lesbians in their 20s to 40s as urban professionals and deals with their everyday issues; at the same time, thematic materials such as working on relationships or struggling against temptations have universal qualities so that any open-minded persons, regardless of gender and sexual orientation, can associate with the happenings in the show. Also, dramas without males' chauvinistic nature create a uniquely comfortable mood, which even the straight audience may feel refreshing. Gaining a wide range of supporters and fans beyond the lesbian community must be a big factor of the show's success, which made it possible for the series to continue to Season Two.

    Speaking of the show's success, one cannot overlook its artistic merits, which are extraordinary as a TV show's. Many incidents are interwoven into one compelling story; a lovable ensemble cast that consists of a variety of personas engages in acting; and the director of photography Robert Aschmann takes full advantage of his skills and creativity in amazing long takes, aggressive crane shots, and illuminative lightings. There is inconsistency among episodes on writing, directing, and editing due to the fact that several different artists have worked on each episode; this drawback may be inevitable for a TV series. Among writers and directors, Rose Troche, the legendary director of Go Fish, writes believable dialogues and directs intimate scenes with crafts, while Lenka Svab stands out among editors, dazzling and mesmerizing the viewers with a deliberate disorientation. Some writers make homage to historic filmmakers such as Godard, Cassavetes, and Soderbergh by having the characters refer to them; this is a tiny detail but certainly amuses film fans.
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      • January 18, 2004 (United States)
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      • Showtime (United States)
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      • Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
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      • Dufferin Gate Productions
      • Showtime Networks
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