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The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word: Generation Q

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20197.63 Seasons28 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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.

Created by Marja-Lewis Ryan
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter

Kate Moennig

Kate Moennig

Shane McCutcheon

Leisha Hailey

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Arienne Mandi

Arienne Mandi

Dani Nùñez

Leo Sheng

Leo Sheng

Micah Lee

Jacqueline Toboni

Jacqueline Toboni

Sarah Finley

Rosanny Zayas

Rosanny Zayas

Sophie Suarez

Sepideh Moafi

Sepideh Moafi

Gigi Ghorbani

Themes & Keywords

female friendshiplesbian relationshiplos angeles, californialgbtlesbian

About The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word: Generation Q is a drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of female friendship, lesbian relationship, los angeles, california, lgbt, lesbian. Created by Marja-Lewis Ryan, it stars Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Leisha Hailey. 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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