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The L Word

2004 – 2009Show6 seasons71 episodesTV-MA

DramaSoap
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic636.6Rotten Tomatoes57%78%

A deeply romantic, sensual drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 71 episodes · best: S3E10 "Losing the Light" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
7.7
7.9
7.9
7.8
7.2

Story

L hath no fury...

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Drama
  • Los Angeles Lifestyle
  • Complex Female Friendships
  • Erotic Romance
  • Cultural Milestone
  • Melodramatic Tones
  • Indie Music Soundtrack
  • Societal Commentary
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 149 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rose Troche, Angela Robinson, Ilene Chaiken
Written by
Ilene Chaiken, Cherien Dabis, Angela Robinson
Produced by
Rose Lam, Angela Robinson
Music by
Elizabeth Ziff, Andy Paley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 18, 2004 · March 8, 2009 · Ended

First aired
January 18, 2004
Last aired
March 8, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 71 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Violence
Genres
Drama, Soap
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, Mexico
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Really Gets Around, Mister Seahorse, Gayngst +9

  • Really Gets Around
  • Mister Seahorse
  • Gayngst
  • Her Code Name Was "Mary Sue"
  • Evil Former Friend
  • Scenery Censor
  • Two-Person Pool Party
  • The Unfair Sex
  • Food Slap
  • One-Drop Rule
  • Unfortunate Names
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane

12 of 177 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The L Word?"

Questions about The L Word

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The L Word?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, The L Word streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The L Word worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (60).

Which season of The L Word is best?

Seasons 3 and 4, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Losing the Light (season 3, episode 10) at 8.6, and the lowest is Last Word (season 6, episode 8) at 5.9.

How long does it take to watch The L Word?

59 h

About 59 hours: 71 episodes in 6 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2009.

Is The L Word good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The L Word plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The L Word use?

Really Gets AroundMister SeahorseGayngstHer Code Name Was "Mary Sue"Evil Former FriendScenery CensorTwo-Person Pool PartyThe Unfair SexFood SlapOne-Drop RuleUnfortunate NamesMaybe Magic, Maybe Mundaneand 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 tropes for it, including Really Gets Around, Mister Seahorse, and Gayngst.