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The L Word
Features
The Most Essential LGBTQ TV Shows of the 21st Century
More excellent, poignant, and specific queer stories are being told by the day. Here's a look back at this century's best and most monumental LGBTQ TV shows, from "Six Feet Under" and "Queer as Folk" to "Veneno" and "I May Destroy You."
By
Alison Foreman
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Jude Dry
,
Wilson Chapman
May 22, 2023 6:05 pm
Features
‘The L Word’ Star Daniel Sea on the ‘Reparative Gesture’ of Max’s Return
Daniel Sea returned as Max Sweeney in Showtime's "The L Word: Generation Q." IndieWire interviewed the actor about revisiting the divisive character.
By
Jude Dry
December 14, 2022 6:00 pm
Features
10 Best LGBTQ+ Shows of the 21st Century
From "Pose" to "Orange is the New Black," here are our picks for the best LGBTQ+ shows of the 21st century.
By
Oliver Whitney
June 16, 2022 11:00 am
Criticism
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Review: More Like Generation Who-Is-This-for-Exactly?
The iconic Showtime series returns with three original characters and a slew of new ones. Why is this still the best lesbians can hope for?
By
Jude Dry
December 8, 2019 10:00 pm
Features
‘The L Word’: Nobody Rocks a Power Suit and Cufflinks Like Jennifer Beals
"The L Word: Generation Q" may court younger viewers, but Bette Porter will always be the beating heart of Showtime's lesbian melodrama.
By
Jude Dry
December 4, 2019 10:21 am
Features
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Trailer: Get Ready for ‘A Bold New Generation’
The sequel series to "The L Word" premieres on Showtime on Sunday, December 8.
By
LaToya Ferguson
October 24, 2019 2:57 pm
Features
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ First Trailer: Shane, Bette, and Alice Are Back
Your favorite TV lesbians have been living laughing loving fighting fucking dreaming crying this whole time!
By
Jude Dry
August 22, 2019 2:25 pm
Features
‘The L Word’ Sequel Series Will Premiere on Showtime by End of 2019
TCA: The eight-episode run is being led by original series stars Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey.
By
Steve Greene
January 31, 2019 1:14 pm
Features
‘The L Word’ Reboot May Ignore The Final Season, As The Search for a Showrunner Grows Close to Ending
TCA: The iconic lesbian drama's return will be anchored by a "new voice," according to original creator Ilene Chaiken.
By
Liz Shannon Miller
August 8, 2017 5:04 pm
Features
‘The L Word’ Photo Album: Vintage Photos of Katherine Moennig, Jennifer Beals and More
By
William Earl
July 12, 2017 4:14 pm
Features
‘The L Word’: Why A Sequel to the Beloved Lesbian Drama Would Be a Win-Win For Showtime
Even with more LGBTQ characters on TV than ever before, 10 years ago "The L Word" served a loyal audience that has too long been ignored.
By
Jude Dry
July 11, 2017 1:29 pm
Features
Daniel Minahan and Rose Troche Talk Going From Filmmaking to TV Directing: “It’s more like the model of theater”
Daniel Minahan and Rose Troche Talk Going From Filmmaking to TV Directing: "It's more like the model of theater"
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Alison Willmore
September 19, 2012 5:42 pm
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