The L Word: Generation Q
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Created by Ilene Chaiken
On Showtime
A character-driven ensemble drama centered on female friendship and romantic entanglement within an LGBTQIA+ community, balancing heartbreak and setback with warmth and connection.
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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Is The L Word: Generation Q one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of series.
Is The L Word: Generation Q scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is The L Word: Generation Q violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is The L Word: Generation Q sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The L Word: Generation Q easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Does The L Word: Generation Q leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The L Word: Generation Q
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like The L Word: Generation Q, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The L Word: Generation Q, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The L Word: Generation Q, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
