90
The Hollywood Reporter by Staff
A dramatic series that is steamy, provocative and filled with smart dialogue and richly drawn characters, none of whom are entirely predictable. [15 Jan 2004]
The L Word
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- United States,
- Canada
- 2004-2009
- · 6 seasons
- · 50m
Creator
Ilene Chaiken
Cast
Jennifer Beals,
Katherine Moennig,
Mia Kirshner,
Leisha Hailey,
Laurel Holloman,
Daniela Sea
Genre
Drama
In Los Angeles, a group of lesbian and bisexual women struggle with the turbulence of their love lives, sexualities, and careers. This drama series follows the close-knit circle of friends and the endless ups and downs of their romantic and professional endeavors.
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88
New York Daily News by David Bianculli
The L Word succeeds precisely because it isn't exploitative, and because its sexy scenes are anything but gratuitous. [16 Jan 2004, p.121]
80
Miami Herald by Glenn Garvin
Nor is The L Word all sexual sturm und drang. Its light moments are laugh-out-loud funny. [18 Jan 2004, p.3M]
80
Washington Post by Tom Shales
The L Word may in its way do some sort of good, in addition to being wickedly provocative drama and undeniably seductive TV.
80
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Rob Owen
The L Word is a better written series than "Queer as Folk" and seems less exploitative. Sex is a predominant theme, but relationships are presented as more important. Where the "Queer" boys often couple only for pleasure, most of the L Word characters are equally, if not more, interested in love. [16 Jan 2004, p.W-37]
80
The New York Times by Alessandra Stanley
The series has something to offer besides sexual imagery and sophistry -- it is a well-written, entertaining show, with or without the L word.
75
Entertainment Weekly by Ken Tucker
A stylishly involving, amusing soap opera.
75
San Francisco Chronicle by Tim Goodman
Imagine a lesbian "Friends," only smarter and better-looking.
70
San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times by Charlie McCollum
The dialogue is often sharp, well-observed and very funny. It is sexy and, occasionally, raunchy in both language and love-making. The cast members make the lead characters warm and interesting. [16 Jan 2004, p.7G]
67
Entertainment Weekly by Gillian Flynn
Fortunately, L Word has a brain beneath its pretty surface. It's packed with telling details that make the relationships feel as full of blood and love and foolishness as real people are.
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