What does the L in The L Word stand for?

'The L Word' Stands For 'Love,' Jennifer Beals Says of Showtime Series' 'Generation Q' Return.

Why is it called The L Word?

Series overview

The original code-name for The L Word was Earthlings, a rarely used slang term for lesbians.

Is The L Word based on a true story?

Ilene Chaiken based Jenny on her own experiences as a young lesbian new to Los Angeles. Conversely, Bette “is more like Chaiken's adult self, juggling a committed relationship with the demanding schedule of a high-powered career.”

What is The L Word movie about?

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

Is there a season 7 of The L Word?

The revival/sequel/Season 7, set to premiere at the end of 2019, will be executive produced by Marja-Lewis Ryan (The Four-Faced Liar, 6 Balloons) who is acting as showrunner; creator Ilene Chaiken, and stars Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey are also serving as EPs.

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Who is Jenny Schecter based on?

Although a Jewish woman herself, Ilene Chaiken's portrayal of Jewish culture and identity was limited. However, because the one Jewish character, Jenny Schecter, is based on Chaiken herself, perhaps this is the main reason why the show presents a very narrow portrayal of Jewishness.

Is L Word on Netflix?

The series is streaming now on Netflix, Hulu, and Showtime Anytime. Showtime's groundbreaking series The L Word is loved and loathed (sometimes in equal measure) by queer women and other LGBT viewers.

Why is The L Word Rated MA?

Sex, foul language, and questionable behavior abound ... but so do complicated, very human reactions and relationships.

How did The L Word series end?

In the final season of The L Word, Jenny was found dead in the pool at Bette Porter and Tina Kennard's house. After the discovery, the plot shifted into a whodunnit as police realized each of her friends had a motive in wanting to kill her for her.

Did the original L Word get Cancelled?

Last Episode Leaves Many Fans Disappointed. Last night, The L Word finished its six year run on Showtime. It was announced 12 months ago that the series was coming to an end so many viewers were expecting the series finale to be well-crafted and satisfying. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be what they got.

Who is Shane's wife L Word?

Lex Scott Davis plays the character of Quiara in The L Word: Generation Q. She's Shane's wife.

What is The L Word in a relationship?

Sometimes people confuse lust and love. Having great sex is terrific, but does it mean love? Even more problematic is the person who is so uncomfortable professing their love that they're terrified to say the “L” word. Children who grew up in a home never hearing “I love you” may have trouble with the concept of love.

Who is Angie's father on The L Word?

GQ appearances

She returned for the sequel The L Word: Generation Q, first as a recurring character in season one, then as a main character in season two. On Generation Q, she is portrayed by Jordan Hull who debuts in "Let's Do It Again". Angie is the daughter of Bette Porter and Tina Kennard.

Who created The L Word?

The original series ran from 2004 to 2009 and is still the only long-running successful TV show dedicated solely to stories about queer women.

When did The L Word first air?

On January 18, 2004, Ilene Chaiken presented the lesbian community with their first specifically lesbian series ("The L Word Episode Guide"). A two-hour episode of The L Word, a drama about the experiences of a group of queer women living in Los Angeles, aired that Sunday night on Showtime.

Will there be Gen Q season 3 L Word?

So far, the exact release date for The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 has not been shared. However, Showtime has said the series will be back in 2022. Considering the time it typically takes for a show to go through the stages of production, a late 2022 release date seems likely.

Does Shane cheat on Jenny?

Shane almost cheats on Jenny with Niki, but Shane comes down with food poisoning, in which she successfully avoids both sex with Niki and being discovered by Jenny.

Did Dani sleep with Bette?

A week later, after a fight with Bette over the CAC exhibit, Dani goes over to Gigi's loft and they have sex for the first time. Afterwards, Gigi holds Dani and tries to be affectionate with her but Dani is distracted because of her father's anger over Dani's charity initiative.

Why did Bette and Tina break up generation Q?

The L Word: Generation Q

Dialogue reveals that at some point, Bette and Tina eventually got married, but got divorced after Tina fell in love with another woman, Carrie.

Does L Word have nudity?

So, yes, the rampant nudity and omnipresent lesbian sex scenes should be enough to stir interest all around. But good for "The L Word." It's hard enough to launch a show, much less on Showtime, where original programming always seems to take a critical and audience-anticipation backseat to HBO.

Can a 14 year old watch The L Word?

Though it has flaws, and is too much for tweens and younger, I would definitely let anyone 13+ watch it. After letting my 13 year daughter (she's lesbian) she was extremely grateful as she barely sees lesbians on tv in relationships or happy.

Why is skins rated TV MA?

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The drama film is rated TV-MA, meaning that the content is for mature audiences only. The material shown and/or used in the movie is severe sex and nudity, mild violence and gore, mild alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and severe inappropriate language.

Why did Netflix remove The L Word?

Why is The L Word leaving Netflix? Simply, the licensing contract which allowed Netflix to show the show has come to an end. What happens when a licensing contract is up is that either party, in this case, Netflix or Showtime, either come to a new arrangement or it departs.

What should I watch after The L Word?