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  • Dec 8, 2019
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  • Dec 8, 2019
The L Word: Generation Q

Summary PR exec Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), adjunct professor Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), assistant Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), and TV producer Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) interact with Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) and Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) in this sequel to the 2004-09 drama The L Word.

Created By: Michele Abbott, Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg

  • SHOWTIME
  • Dec 8, 2019
  • SHOWTIME
  • Dec 8, 2019
The L Word: Generation Q
Season 1
Season Premiere: Dec 8, 2019
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
60
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 User Ratings
3.5
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Summary PR exec Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), adjunct professor Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), assistant Sarah Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), and TV producer Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas) interact with Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey) and Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig) in this sequel to the 2004-09 drama The L Word.

Created By: Michele Abbott, Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg

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Episode 1 • Dec 8, 2019 • 55 m
Let's Do It Again
Ten years after we last left them, we find Bette, Shane and Alice getting on with their lives and careers, and meet Dani Núñez, her girlfriend Sophie Suarez, their best friend Micah Lee, and the charming (Sarah) Finley.
Episode 2 • Dec 15, 2019 • 55 m
Less is More
Bette weathers fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, and Alice is annoyed when the network forces her to bring on a new staff member. Dani and Sophie celebrate good news as Dani begins a new job.
Episode 3 • Dec 22, 2019 • 55 m
Lost Love
Bette prepares for an important debate. Alice lands a huge guest. Shane visits a bar and gets embroiled with two of its employees. Dani and Sophie's families clash, and a budding relationship forces Finley to confront her past.
Episode 4 • Dec 29, 2019 • 55 m
LA Times
Dani is forced to get involved in Bette's personal life, Shane grapples with a big decision, Alice is profiled by a newspaper, Finley struggles with her growing feelings for Rebecca, Micah still doesn't know where things stand with José.
Episode 5 • Jan 5, 2020 • 55 m
Labels
Bette feels guilty about lying to Angie; unexpected news throws Shane for a loop; Alice, Gigi and Nat find common ground; Dani and Sophie deal with a bombshell dropped by Dani's father; Finley bonds with Tess; Micah grows closer to José.
Episode 6 • Jan 12, 2020 • 55 m
Loose Ends
Bette and Dani reckon with the fallout of a recent scandal; Shane spends the day with Angie; Alice, Gigi, and Nat have conflicting ideas about their family life; Sophie and Finley spend a raucous night out to get their mind off of things.
Episode 7 • Jan 19, 2020 • 55 m
Lose It All
Bette is conflicted about old feelings, Shane is tested by her relationship with Quiara, Alice is blindsided at home and work. Dani, busy on the election, Sophie feels relieved to have Finley around. Micah introduces José to his mother.
Episode 8 • Jan 26, 2020 • 55 m
Lapse in Judgement
Tensions run high as Bette and Dani await the election results; Shane and Quiara go through a difficult challenge; Alice takes a big swing on her show; Sophie and Dani consider another big step in their relationship.

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
60
54% Positive
7 Reviews
38% Mixed
5 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
60
54% Positive
7 Reviews
38% Mixed
5 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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80
Feb 4, 2020
The L Word has always been a little bit naff, but in this new iteration, that naffness feels like a matter of pride. ... There is a great relief in sitting back and watching something that is unabashedly entertaining, that plays to the crowd exactly as it knows how to. It is all a lot of fun, from the boo-hiss villains to the spot-the-reference nods to the past.
By Rebecca Nicholson FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 5, 2019
The series is no longer the definitive take on being a lesbian in America. Several series are telling these stories, far more than in 2004. This gives "Generation Q" the freedom to carve out its own niche, which seems to be joy.
By Kelly Lawler FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 6, 2019
The show’s world is more inclusive now, but in ways that can feel more about art direction (add some people of color!) than about a dramatically different worldview. Nonetheless, the first three episodes of Generation Q are enjoyable and set several promising arcs in motion, and by promising I mostly mean, “There’s definitely going to be some drama coming up.” Generation Q’s main first impression, though, is that it feels like fun, soapy, twisty, regular TV.
By Kathryn VanArendonk FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 25, 2019
While it’s gratifying to watch the original characters navigate this advanced new stage of life, and all the differences (and similarities) that lesbian life in 2019 has to offer, the new cast has a way of stealing the spotlight.
By Caroline Framke FULL REVIEW
58
Dec 9, 2019
By trying to make itself young, hip, and “politically correct,” “The L Word: Generation Q” has highlighted the original series’ flaws (too white, too cis, too femme) as well as its strengths (we loved the characters anyway).
By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW
40
Dec 27, 2019
Identity politics are the newest member of the cast, and a most unwelcome one.
By Glenn Garvin FULL REVIEW
30
Dec 9, 2019
None of these women feel real, down-to-Earth or approachable. On the contrary, the “Generation Q” crew seems mostly there to give the O.G.s an excuse to set up shop again. Much of the time “The L Word: Generation Q” feels like two glee-deficient series slapped into the same pair of pants, but sadly, left me with little desire to revisit “The L Word” or invite “Generation Q” over for a hang.
By Melanie McFarland FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 User Ratings
3.5
27% Positive
4 Ratings
7% Mixed
1 Rating
67% Negative
10 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 User Ratings
3.5
27% Positive
4 Ratings
7% Mixed
1 Rating
67% Negative
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