The L Word: Generation Q
Seen it?2019 | 3 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 136K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12019 · 8 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Season 22021 · 10 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday- Season 32022 · 10 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Ilene Chaiken
- Jennifer BealsBette Porter
- Kate MoennigShane McCutcheon
- Leisha HaileyAlice Pieszecki
- Arienne MandiDani Nùñez
- Leo ShengMicah Lee
- Jacqueline ToboniSarah Finley
- Rosanny ZayasSophie Suarez
- Sepideh MoafiGigi Ghorbani