
The L Word: Generation Q
Taste attributes: dramagay/lesbianslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticgrittyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipunlikely connections
"Hello again."
Boxlist takeA stirring, fresh drama series: grounded and heavy. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.3 /10
TMDB · 52 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Season 1
· 2019 · 8 episodesEpisodes (8)
1Let's Do It Again8 Dec 2019
Ten years after we last left them, we find Bette running for mayor of Los Angeles; Shane as she returns to the city after a setback; and Alice learning to balance co-parenting with her fiancée Nat and Nat’s ex-wife Gigi and the rising success of her talk show. We meet PR exec Dani Núñez, her girlfriend and TV producer…
2Less is More15 Dec 2019
Bette weathers continued fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, while Alice is annoyed when the network forces her to bring on a new staff member. Dani and Sophie celebrate good news as Dani begins a new job. Micah pursues a new crush.
3Lost Love22 Dec 2019
Bette prepares for an important mayoral debate. Alice lands a huge guest and encourages Nat to branch out. Shane visits a bar and gets embroiled in the lives of two of its employees. Dani and Sophie's families clash, Micah is unsure of where he stands with his crush, and a budding relationship forces Finley to…
4LA Times29 Dec 2019
Dani is forced to get involved in Bette’s personal life, Shane grapples with a big decision, Alice is profiled by a newspaper, Sophie worries that Dani is pulling back, Finley struggles with her growing feelings for Rebecca, and Micah still doesn't know where things stand with José.
5Labels5 Jan 2020
Bette feels guilty about lying to Angie; some unexpected news throws Shane for a major loop. Alice, Gigi and Nat find common ground. Dani and Sophie deal with a bombshell dropped on them by Dani's father. Finley bonds with Tess and Micah grows closer to José.
6Loose Ends12 Jan 2020
Bette and Dani reckon with the fallout of a recent scandal. Shane spends the day with Angie. Alice, Gigi, and Nat have conflicting ideas about their family life. Sophie and Finley spend a raucous night out in an effort to get their mind off of things.
7Lose It All19 Jan 2020
Bette is conflicted about old feelings, Shane is tested by her relationship with Quiara, and Alice gets blindsided at home and work. Meanwhile, with Dani busy with the election, Sophie feels relieved to have Finley around. Micah introduces José to his mother.
8Lapse in Judgement26 Jan 2020
Tensions run high on election night as Bette and Dani await the results, Shane and Quiara go through their most difficult challenge yet, and Alice takes a big swing on her show. Meanwhile, Sophie and Dani consider another big step in their relationship, Finley is forced to stop running from her past and confront her…
Episodes (10)
1Late to the Party8 Aug 2021
Bette is forced to navigate some major changes. Shane gets pulled into LA's poker scene as Alice and Nat readjust to couple-hood. Sophie, Dani and Finley all must deal with the fallout of Sophie's decision. Micah navigates his new normal.
2Lean On Me15 Aug 2021
Bette takes huge strides at her new job as Shane vies to get Tess on board with a new idea for the bar. Alice suspects Nat is hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Sophie, Dani and Finley are all left to deal with the fallout of a shocking event as Micah grapples with the true nature of his relationship with José.
3Luck Be a Lady22 Aug 2021
Bette’s passion is ignited at work while Angie receives some big news that complicates things at home. Shane and Tess’s business venture doesn’t go as planned and Alice resists facing the truth of her situation with Nat. Meanwhile, Finley, Sophie and Dani all struggle to adjust to their new normal as Micah leans on…
4Lake House29 Aug 2021
Bette goes on a mission to find and win over revered artist Pippa Pascal as Angie learns more about her donor. Shane’s relationship with Tess continues to deepen; Alice is pushed by Tom to get in touch with her emotions. Meanwhile, Sophie, Finley and Micah are all affected by the way Dani chooses to deal with the…
5Lobsters, Too5 Sep 2021
Bette, Tina and Carrie are all forced together to support Angie. Shane is shocked when someone from her past re-enters her life. Alice and Tom question what they are to each other now that her book is finished. Meanwhile, Dani pushes Rodolfo to come clean with her; Sophie’s new assignment at work allows her to see her…
6Love Shack13 Sep 2021
During an explosive karaoke night at Dana’s, Bette is pushed to be honest about what she really wants, Shane deals with the fallout from an ex’s visit and Alice confronts her true feelings for Tom. Meanwhile, everything left unsaid among Sophie, Dani and Finley threatens to finally come out and Micah struggles to…
7Light20 Sep 2021
Bette takes a big swing with Pippa, Shane leans on Tess when she’s suddenly forced to harbor a secret, and Alice’s run-in with someone from her past throws her for a loop. Meanwhile, Dani must examine what’s holding her back in her personal life as Sophie is pushed to question Finley’s maturity and Angie worries that…
8Launch Party27 Sep 2021
A fallout occurs between Bette and Dani. Shane confronts her feelings for Tess.
9Last Dance4 Oct 2021
Tensions rise between Bette, Tina and Angie on the day Angie’s set to meet her donor; Shane struggles with a secret. Alice questions how open she should be about her personal life during her press tour. Meanwhile, Sophie is forced to confront some harsh realities about Finley. Dani’s personal and professional life are…
10Last Call11 Oct 2021
Bette is forced to make a huge decision as Tina and Carrie’s wedding quickly approaches; Shane and Tess reach a crossroad in their relationship; and the release of Alice’s book has a ripple effect on her personal life. Meanwhile, things between Sophie and Finley reach a potential breaking point; Dani finally has to…
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- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis
In this sequel to The L Word, we continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter, Alice Pieszecki and Shane McCutcheon, along with a new generation of diverse, self-possessed LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.
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- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2019
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Returning
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