The L Word

American-Canadian TV series (2004–2009)

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★ 7.7

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

Aired: 2004–2009
Seasons: 6 · 71 episodes
Status: Canceled
Created by: Ilene Chaiken
Network: Showtime
Genres: Drama, Soap

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Key facts

Genre: Drama
Created by: Ilene Chaiken Michele Abbott Kathy Greenberg
Starring: Jennifer Beals Mia Kirshner Pam Grier Laurel Holloman Katherine Moennig Leisha Hailey Erin Daniels Karina Lombard Eric Mabius Sarah Shahi Rachel Shelley Eric Lively Daniel Sea Dallas Roberts Janina Gavankar Rose Rollins Marlee Matlin
Opening theme: "The L Word" performed by Betty (seasons 2–6)
Composer: Elizabeth Ziff
Countries of origin: United States Canada
Original language: English
Number span no of episodes: 71 ( list of episodes )
Executive producers: Ilene Chaiken Rose Lam Steve Golin Larry Kennar
Producers: Rose Lam Kim Steer Elizabeth Ziff Angela Robinson Elizabeth Hunter A.M. Homes
Production locations: Vancouver , British Columbia Los Angeles , California
Running time: 50 minutes
Production companies: Coast Mountain Films Posse (season 1–2) Little Chicken Inc (season 3–6) MGM Television Showtime Networks
Network: Showtime
Release: January 18, 2004 ( 2004-01-18 ) –, March 8, 2009 ( 2009-03-08 )

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Encyclopedic overview

The L Word is a television drama series that aired on Showtime in the United States from January 18, 2004 to March 8, 2009. The series follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. The premise originated with Ilene Chaiken, Michele Abbott and Kathy Greenberg; Chaiken is credited as the primary creator of the series and also served as its executive producer.

The L Word featured television's first ensemble cast of lesbian and bisexual female characters, and its portrayal of lesbianism was groundbreaking at the time. One of the series' pioneering hallmarks was its explicit depiction of lesbian sex from the female gaze, at a time when lesbian sex was "virtually invisible elsewhere on television." It was also the first television series written and directed by predominantly queer women.

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