the l word

“The L Word: Generation Q” Stumbles Over a Alcoholism Storyline—Again

Two white women, one feminine with long hair, and one with short blond hair, stand apart from each other. They've had sex and appear hungover, makeup on their faces and hair messy.
by Britni de la Cretaz
January 17, 2020 at 10:59am
I’d like to see a queer character onscreen who has struggled with addiction but has done the work to be well.
Nine women, the cast of the popular television show The L Word, pose dramatically for a promotional photo.

Narrowing the Chart: The Most Essential Episodes of “The L Word”

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
December 9, 2019 at 1:15pm
For those who are new to The L Word universe, here are the most essential episodes to watch to prep for Generation Q. Read more »
The cast of "The L Word: Generation Q" stands with their arms around each other.

“The L Word: Generation Q” Isn’t an Apology—It’s an Entirely Refreshed World

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
December 6, 2019 at 5:05pm
“The idea that normalization is radical is something that we talk a lot about the writers room.” Read more »
A photo of Max from The L Word, a white person with brown hair and blue eyes. Max looks into the camera.

Missing the Mark: Where Are the Trans Women on “The L Word” Reboot?

by Mey Rude
August 1, 2019 at 9:39am
We need the most mainstream lesbian show in the world to actively normalize trans lesbians. Read more »
Philadelphia's Pride flag, featuring eight colors from top to bottom (black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Visibility Will Not Protect Us

by Bitch HQ
February 1, 2019 at 6:00am
Visibility does not make us safer. Read more »