Review: The L Word Season Two (B)

The L Word - Second Season (2004)
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson, Tony Goldwyn
Starring Mia Kirshner, Jennifer Beals, Laurel Hollomon, Pam Grier, Katherine Moenning, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey

Review by Bobby Nashville

The L Word is one of those shows that grows on you. Since it's start on Showtime it has been compared to Sex and the City and even Queer as Folk. However, the L Word is truly unique show and the L Word's season two is worth checking out.

The critically acclaimed series focuses on a group of friends in LA (both gay and straight)and their attempts to start, maintain and grow relationships. Highlights of season two include Bette and Kit dealing with the loss of their father, and Jenny moves on as her ex-husband splits. The characters on the L Word are strong and the acting is excellent. Guest stars and guest directors make the second season worth checking out. The L Word is a character study piece and if the writing wasn't so good, you might find it a bit pretentious.

Not just a show for the lesbian community, The L Word stands out as a solid television show about friends, lovers, and family. Smart and sizzling, the L Word (especially season two) is a television series that everyone can find accessible. Highly recommended.