The L Word - The Complete First Season

Finally a show that caters to the population of women who love women! This show is like a lesbian soap opera, except the writing is so much BETTER! The L Word showcases some very common things in life that lesbians encounter. There's a tough, but caring woman who tries to use her crotch instead of her heart, there's a basket case who calls herself bisexual (we all know she's a lez!) There's a loving couple who want their own family, there's a closet case, a wisecracking bisexual, and other interesting characters who bring it all alive. The comedy and gay terminology along with the sizzling sexuality make this the show to be watching. The show also includes a few misplaced guys from time to time, but as in real life, their stay is brief and they leave nothing memorable. My wife and I have seen all of the episodes and we encourage YOU to see it. Hope you love it as much as we do.

I had been eyeing this show on the shelves for a year before I decided to buy it (as I don't have Showtime). Am I glad I did! There are so many things to love and appreciate about the first season of The L Word. It was great to see women interacting and dealing with different times in their lives. From Bette and Tina's struggle to start a family, Dana dealing with coming out to her family and being a professional athlete and a lesbian, Jenny dealing with her unexpected feelings for the beautiful and alluring Marina, and Shane dealing with her love 'em and leave 'em additude that conflicts with feelings for Cheri, a married woman.
All these things make The L Word season 1 great. The show is not afriad to show many facets of lesbian relationships. Sure the show is soapy and full to the brim with beautiful women, but that just makes it even better!

This is one of the greatest shows ever! I really do recommend it to everyone because it reveals the reality of living a gay lifestyle. Anyone who is pro-gay rights will enjoy this incredible series. And those who are against it, well, this show just might make you think a bit harder about that.
Some could easily title this as a "lesbian soap opera." But you really have to give it more credit than that. There is a lot of humor in it, which soap operas don't have. And the events that happen are actually common.

You'll be taken into a group of close friends who happen to be lesbians, and witness each character's different lifestyle.
Watching the complex relationship between Bette(Jennifer Beals) and Tina(Laurel Holloman). Joining Alice(Leisha Hailey) on her search for love. Dana(Erin Daniels), with her lack of "gay-dar." The heartthrob, and heartbreaker, Shane(Katherine Moennig). The new girl who goes by the name Jenny(Mia Kirshner). The exotic, but yet deceptive, Maurina(Karina Lombard). And the famous Kit(Pam Grier) who also happens to be Bette's sister.
This is an AMAZING show and is definitely worth giving a chance.

The first real show about lesbianism, The L-Word Season 1 is hip and exciting with juicy storylines. Dramas make the best stories, and the L-Word has plenty of drama. The cast have great chemistry and there is no overly gratuitous sex for the purpose of turning on straight men.

Bette-a dominant art director in a multi-year relationship with Tina.

Tina-a straight-laced woman who before Bette, only dated men.

Shane-a rebellious, hard-edged but caring girl who is a former prostitute turned hair stylist.

Alice-a bisexual journalist who provides much of the comic relief with her witty quips and her weird relationships, like with the man who identifies himself as a lesbian woman.

Dana-the loveable, insecure pro tennis player who is still in the closet for much of the season.

Kit-the straight, former superstar songtress and recovering alcoholic sister of Bette.

Jenny-the slightly naive, but imaginative writer who has come to L.A. to live with her boyfriend Tim, but falls for Marina.

Marina-the exotic homewrecker of Jenny's and Tim's relationship. She owns the Planet, the local gay hangout coffee shop.

Tim-the boring running coach who brings his eccentric girlfriend Jenny to L.A. only to get his heart broken by finding out she's bi and having an affair.

Season One was a collection of episodes that unfortunately couldn't be duplicated in intensity and overall enjoyability in the next two seasons.

I liked the L-word so much, that I told my friends down in AZ. They hadn't seen it, but heard about it so I purchased the first season for them. Finally a story that depicts the lives of real lesbians. I could relate to Dana being in the closet and worrying about how the parents would accept her. All the different types of lesbians were depicted, from the partners, to the one night stands, to actually working and blending into the work force. Great Series- and like real life, there isn't a happily ever after. Jennifer Beals is so hot, my friends are so glad straight women are not afraid to protray gays, and they do it so well. Many great dreams after watching and rewatching the L-word. 1st season. Now looking forward to the next.