The L Word: Generation Q: Season 1

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SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: December 8, 2019

Summary: The sequel to the 2004-09 drama The L Word introduces PR exec Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), adjunct professor Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), assistant Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), and TV producer Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) to Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) and Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig).

Genre(s): Drama

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Lapse in Judgement
Air Date: January 26, 2020
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S1:E7. Lose It All
Air Date: January 19, 2020
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S1:E6. Loose Ends
Air Date: January 12, 2020

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The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Feb 4, 2020

The L Word has always been a little bit naff, but in this new iteration, that naffness feels like a matter of pride. ... There is a great relief in sitting back and watching something that is unabashedly entertaining, that plays to the crowd exactly as it knows how to. It is all a lot of fun, from the boo-hiss villains to the spot-the-reference nods to the past. Read full review

Robyn Bahr

Dec 5, 2019

The L Word: Generation Q is a spritely and engaging sequel series, having matured its predecessor's foundational players since the original story ended. Read full review

Kelly Lawler

Dec 5, 2019

The series is no longer the definitive take on being a lesbian in America. Several series are telling these stories, far more than in 2004. This gives "Generation Q" the freedom to carve out its own niche, which seems to be joy. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Nov 25, 2019

While it’s gratifying to watch the original characters navigate this advanced new stage of life, and all the differences (and similarities) that lesbian life in 2019 has to offer, the new cast has a way of stealing the spotlight. Read full review

Christina Cauterucci

Dec 6, 2019

A glossy, bighearted show that’s less soapy than the original series but delivers enough secrets, sex, and secret sex to keep the stakes high. ... Because there’s no central hangout (RIP The Planet) and the two groups of peers mostly overlap in the workplace, Generation Q lacks the intimacy of The L Word, which owed much of its magic to intraclique chemistry and conflict. The new series feels like a collection of individual stories about generally likable people. Read full review

IndieWire Jude Dry

Dec 9, 2019

By trying to make itself young, hip, and “politically correct,” “The L Word: Generation Q” has highlighted the original series’ flaws (too white, too cis, too femme) as well as its strengths (we loved the characters anyway). Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Dec 9, 2019

None of these women feel real, down-to-Earth or approachable. On the contrary, the “Generation Q” crew seems mostly there to give the O.G.s an excuse to set up shop again. Much of the time “The L Word: Generation Q” feels like two glee-deficient series slapped into the same pair of pants, but sadly, left me with little desire to revisit “The L Word” or invite “Generation Q” over for a hang. Read full review

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alineabiliof

Jan 15, 2020

The L Word: Generation Q is the one and only revival I’ve watched that kept the original core and made a cohesive story addition. The old characters, that we know and love, are older and wiser, but not that much because everyone messes up even when you’re older and some of your faults areThe L Word: Generation Q is the one and only revival I’ve watched that kept the original core and made a cohesive story addition. The old characters, that we know and love, are older and wiser, but not that much because everyone messes up even when you’re older and some of your faults are the same, but you’re still wiser. Bette, Alice and Shane are way more mature, but still making mistakes. And they seem old, and yes they are, because they are the same people.
The new characters are vivid and they all have something else to tell, all of them have some secret, some serious internal developing to make. And they all have some twist of problems that we live and talk about today! I love it. Thank god they already announced a seasons 2.… Expand

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Adele1996

Dec 19, 2019

I am very disappointed totally not what I expected after waiting for this show for 10 years. The new characters are just so cringe and even the OG cast is acting different . Bette is back with the cheating storyline again so boring and bad representation of lesbians. It shows that lesbiansI am very disappointed totally not what I expected after waiting for this show for 10 years. The new characters are just so cringe and even the OG cast is acting different . Bette is back with the cheating storyline again so boring and bad representation of lesbians. It shows that lesbians can’t be in a long and happy relationship and that’s a bad message that they are sending to homophobes.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 18, 2022
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 6, 2021
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 8, 2019
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  S1:E8. Lapse in Judgement
  Air Date: January 26, 2020
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  S1:E7. Lose It All
  Air Date: January 19, 2020
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  S1:E6. Loose Ends
  Air Date: January 12, 2020
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  S1:E5. Labels
  Air Date: January 5, 2020
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  S1:E4. LA Times
  Air Date: December 29, 2019
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  S1:E3. Lost Love
  Air Date: December 22, 2019
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  S1:E2. Less is More
  Air Date: December 15, 2019
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  S1:E1. Let's Do It Again
  Air Date: December 8, 2019