"The L Word" (2004)TV series 2004-????

Creators:

Michele Abbott
Ilene Chaiken
Kathy Greenberg

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

18 January 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

L hath no fury...

Plot:

Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbians living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loath them.

Plot Keywords:

Troubled Marriage | Lesbian Theme | Los Angeles California | Lesbianism | Lesbian Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 16 nominations

Cast

Jennifer Beals	...	Bette Porter (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Leisha Hailey	...	Alice Pieszecki / ... (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Laurel Holloman	...	Tina Kennard (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Mia Kirshner	...	Jenny Schecter (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Katherine Moennig	...	Shane McCutcheon (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Pam Grier	...	Kit Porter (62 episodes, 2004-2008)
Rachel Shelley	...	Helena Peabody / ... (48 episodes, 2005-2008)
Erin Daniels	...	Dana Fairbanks (39 episodes, 2004-2007)
Daniela Sea	...	Max Sweeney / ... (36 episodes, 2006-2008)
Sarah Shahi	...	Carmen de la Pica Morales (25 episodes, 2005-2006)

Also Known As:

Earthlings (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

50 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Canada:18A (Manitoba/Ontario) (DVD rating) | Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) (2006) | Portugal:M/16 (DVD rating) | Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Brazil:18 | Hungary:16 | UK:15 | USA:TV-MA | Australia:MA

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills, California, USA

Company:

Anonymous Content

Trivia:

Ossie Davis had a recurring role as the father of the Jennifer Beals's character. In the second season, Davis filmed scenes that showed his character becoming ill, then dying. Davis then died before his final episode was broadcast, so that episode was dedicated to him.

Quotes:

Alice: Cold in the streets, hot in the sheets

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "House M.D.: Forever (#2.22)" (2006)

"Let Them All See This!"

I was in anticipation of this show, ever since I heard of it way back in 2002. Finally, it pops up on the dish and I wasn't disappointed. You've got to love the insight of what goes on with these women's lives. It's good to see Jennifer Beals and Pam Grier working again, and to discover some fresh new (to me) faces that'll no doubt be noticed. The show was neither pornographic nor too talky. If the worry that straight men will watch this for their own "pleasure", then the more viewers the better, I say: keeps the show on the air. All sorts of people should appreciate this show, but some won't dig this, as 'to each his/her own'. I hope to own this series on DVD in the near future, and I hope this get a world-wide release rather than restricted to Showtime (hint, hint).