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Four years after the American version of Queer as Folk made gay men the focus, it was time for a little turnabout with The L Word (bad title, great show). Centering around a tight-knit group of lesbians in Los Angeles, this drama was far removed from its working-class male counterpart in both style and content. While the men of QAF enjoyed a fabulous if melodramatic life on the middle-class streets of Pittsburgh, the women of The L Word lived it up in sunny California, with gorgeous houses, glamorous careers, and sexy wardrobes. Ironically, though, The L Word adhered more to the everyday drama of ensemble shows like thirtysomething than the soap opera antics of QAF, and the results were surprisingly heartfelt and effective, appropriately stylish but never over the top. There was plenty of room for titillation, but creator Ilene Chaiken fashioned from the start a show centered on characters and not just sex, aiming for the heart rather than... well, other places. The L Word focused primarily on committed couple Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman), a former power-career duo who've decided to have a baby; however, artificial insemination and the changing dynamics of their relationship throw their previously happy existence off-kilter. Within their orbit are spunky journalist Alice (Leisha Hailey), sultry hairdresser Shane (Katherine Moenning), closeted pro tennis player Dana (Erin Daniels), and espresso bar owner Marina (Karina Lombard) who, in the show's most polarising storyline, bedded the seemingly straight Jenny (Mia Kirschner) and shook up her heterosexual world. Jenny's "am-I-straight-or-not?" kvetching frustrated both her fiancé (Eric Mabius) and many viewers, who were alternately irritated and intrigued by her inability to decide one way or the other. But Jenny's weakness was part of The L Word's strength: in exploring many sides of many issues, both domestic and political, it never came up with an easy answer for any of them, making the show all that more fascinating--and compulsively watchable. --Mark Englehart
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great dvd boxset watched once
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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The L Word is HOT !
My god ... where can I start? OK, from the beginning. I'm 21, straight and I brought the box set from Amazon.com only to see what all the fuss was about (as the series was dubbed the new "Sex in the City" and being a fan I thought I would check it out).
When it arrived I sat down and in one night I watched 6 episodes ... yes 6 episodes. I could'nt stop. Never have I been so captivated by each episode since being introduced to the world of ALIAS.
The L Word centres on Bette and Tina a Lesbian couple living in LA. After 7 years together they believe they are ready to start a family. Bette is the career minded (stressed) one and Tina recently quit her job as an movie executive to have their baby. They have a relationship in which all their friends envy.
Shane is the heartbreaker of the group, sleeps with all the girls then leaves them. She does have a good heart, but is longing for the togetherness that Bette and Tina have.
Alice is the funky blonde writer for LA Magazine. She created 'the chart' in which Shane is the centre of the universe. She can link any person (including herself) back to Shane within 6 moves (sometimes less!).
Dana is the closeted pro-tennis player. Very smart, witty and very sexy but has no gay-dar. She develops a crush on Lara (an assistant chef at her Country Club) but will not act on her feelings. When she does she pushes Lara away. In my opinion, 'Showtime' needs to use Dana more - give her something to get her teeth into like ... Alice!. Use her, she's a really talented actress.
Tim and Jenny live next door to Bette and Tina. Jenny has just moved to LA to be with Tim. She saw Shane and 'her latest conquest' in Bette and Tina's pool and was intrigued. She later encounters Marina.
Marina owns 'The Planet' the hip, up and coming gay bar in West Hollywood - where everybody hangs out. She later starts a little somethin’ somethin’ with Jenny ... the seemingly straight Jenny.
Believe me - it’s compulsive viewing for anyone - gay, straight, bi or whatever ... its good.
'Get out ... and stay out'
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By M. S. Huici
Format:DVD
A great series. The characters are hot, the storylines interesting and the sex scenes (and there are quite a few) are really steamy. You will love Shane and Alice, laugh with goofy Dana and probably get fed up with 'oh eviscerated me' Jenny, but the fact is these ladies won't leave you indifferent. I don't know if they manage to represent all the kinds of lesbians out there (probably not), but they are funny and witty and in each episode will give you 50+ minutes of real entertainment.
It's a pity that there are such few extras in this pack. A word of advice: buy this pack and the season 2 pack together (as I did). You don't wanna be left hanging (plus season 2 is even better than this one, so it really is worth it).
It's a pity that there are such few extras in this pack. A word of advice: buy this pack and the season 2 pack together (as I did). You don't wanna be left hanging (plus season 2 is even better than this one, so it really is worth it).
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By D. Provias
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If you've not seen the L word yet, then I suggest you pick up a copy as soon as possible. If you have, then I don't think I need to say anything to convince you that the DVD is worth getting.
In response to the comments another reviewer made, the show has by no means promoted an anti-Christian message. The art piece in question was clearly an expression of longing for God and not meant as blasphemous. If you'd paid attention to the show, you'd know this. As a matter of fact, the episodes dealing with that art collection had more to do with homophobia and closed-mindedness than anything else. The message conveyed was both powerful and very real.
Anyway, the only reason I've not given this 5 stars is that the region 2 version has one less disc than the region 1 version, missing out on some very interesting and funny bonus features. On the plus side, the cover (which is NOT the one displayed here - it is in fact in full colour and without the big pink L) looks much nicer.
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lively if implausible!
Great fun viewing, even if it does leave the viewer wondering at this world dripping with highly sexed, beautiful lesbians!
My copy was missing disc three which was a shame.
My copy was missing disc three which was a shame.
Published 4 months ago by Kate Green
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BUY THE FULL BOX SET
okay, I brought this about 2 months ago, and I got completely obsessed. So, of course, I went on to buy the box set that costs £44. Read more
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Published on 12 Dec 2010 by Ashtar Command
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Great Series
A penomenal series that takes us on a journey with great characters into the world of a small Lesbian community with fantastic plots and outstanding TV moments
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Mr. S. Brock
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Nice insight into an unknown real world
Nicely done! L word reveals a world ignored & rejected by many but that exists nonetheless. It shows the normality of lives known by others as the "dark side".
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by SpKy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly excellent
I have caught glimpses of the L Word over the years and never liked the glimpses I saw, however alot of friends have been incredulous over my seemingly lack of interest in the show... Read more
Published on 26 April 2009 by Sarastro
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great!!
Love the l word, this is a great season, you will get hooked! I highly recommend!
Published on 23 April 2009 by Ms. J. Edge
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Thought Provoking Yet Fun TV Series!
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Okay so I felt compelled to write a review of this series because i found it so fascinating! Read more
Okay so I felt compelled to write a review of this series because i found it so fascinating! Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Mrs. A. H. Cook
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the l word season 1 box set
very poor transaction no product arrived no contact with supplier long wait for refund.
Published on 16 April 2009 by Mrs. Cathy Greer
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