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The L Word

The L Word

L hath no fury...

20047.66 Seasons71 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

Produced by Cherien Dabis, Rose Troche, Ilene Chaiken
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter

Kate Moennig

Kate Moennig

Shane McCutcheon

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Jenny Schecter

Leisha Hailey

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Laurel Holloman

Laurel Holloman

Tina Kennard

Daniel Sea

Daniel Sea

Moira/Max Sweeney

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Rose Rollins

Rose Rollins

Tasha Williams

Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin

Jodi Lerner

Rachel Shelley

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

Themes & Keywords

female friendshiplesbian relationshiplos angeles, californialgbtlesbian

About The L Word

The L Word is a drama, soap series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of female friendship, lesbian relationship, los angeles, california, lgbt, lesbian. it stars Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Mia Kirshner. A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

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