The L Word - The Complete First Season

Back in the day, television was populated by "normal"-looking people. Looking like the average bloke enhanced the empathy factor, or made us laugh harder, because we knew that could be us or mirrored our lives. Today television is populated by boring, self-congratulating pretty people, which is why I rarely stray from the likes of the History Channel, CNN and ESPN. Still, some people prefer to live in a world of make-believe, and this is no different with the producers and actors in "The `L' Word." I hate to break it to those people, but lesbians tend to dress like men, act like men--and look like men. The "hot babe" is about as foreign to the lesbian demographic as "Mexicans" are to the nativist crowd these days.
Of course, if television actually portrayed the "L" word folks as they really are, that would be a ratings loser, since it would cause some sensitive-stomached viewers to lose their lunch (and supper, too). We might even find ample examples of misandry and discrimination; Minneapolis Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek was recently demoted (rather than fired) for discriminating against men and women who were not gay, and giving preferential treatment to lesbians and those who associated with them. Such is life in the known world.

The dramatizations, music, editing, as well as, subtle humor of the first season, is an artful and poignant display of life to which many people, regardless of sexual orientation, can relate.

I was immediately disappointed by the second season, however, as it quickly dissolves this great work of art and turns it into cheap pulp.

I hope that the third and fourth season doesn't make the same mistake as the second season.

This series has to be the best thing that is going on at the moment. have truly enjoyed the reality of life that accecptance of other.

I'm not a lesbian, but I LOVE this show! If you like GOOD solid dramas with a bit of flare (like the O.C.), as well as stuff exploring the emotional life of women (like Sex and the City), then you must take a chance on the L-Word. Even though the first episode was incredibly boring, and sometimes its a little shocking to see women romantically linked with women, from the second episode the L-Word hits its stride and only ocassionally falters. As to the shock, well, when you come right down to it, all women - regardless of orientation - have the same stuff to deal with no matter who they love, and that's where you find the bridge of association. There is such great comedy in here in unexpected places, also, and I sometimes found myself laughing even as I was reaching for the cleenex; the writing of the show is quite good. **But I must warn that there are blatantly graphic scenes, and there are moments that reveal lesbian fantasies to those of us who are straight for the first time; if this will psychologically disturb you, don't watch this show.**

I just bought the season and finished it in 3 days, it catches you and is a joy to watch! I'd recommend this to anyone.

Also can anyone answer me, does this DVD not allow any subtitles? Doesn't give me that option