The L Word - Lesbian Series for Showtime Network

[Paint the Sky]

That party looked a whole lot of fun! Wish parties I went to were like that!!

I'm thinking that it might be one of the first signs of the apocalypse, but Jenny didn't annoy me so much this week, but the two girls from she-bar are beginning too.

I was so hoping that Bette would tell Tina that she wasn't in love with Jodi. Just admit it Bette, you'll feel so much better if you do, honest!!

You gotta love Alice, her principles were sound, even if she shouldn't have videod at the party, but her timing could have been better. Typical Alice, act first, think later.

And, finally, can anyone tell me the song playing at the end when Tina passed out on the sofa? My download was missing the end credits. It sounded like Kristen Hersch, but I couldn't be sure.

[sabina]

Hi paint the sky

The song playing at the end when Tina is passed out on the couch is "White Laughter" by The Heart Throbs.

I really loved this episode. I thought it would feel somewhat like filler but it so didn't, it was funny and cute and advanced the plot lines in its own way.
And how absolutely great were Beals and Holloman on their scenes together? Really, really great. Though i admit, I'm a bit biased, lol.

And i just have to be shallow for a moment but who would be the lesbian that having Bette as a girlfriend and on her bed asking to reconnect, looking cute, gorgeous and so earnest, would choose to go dancing instead???
Bette and Jodi are so doomed. (ok, there might be some wishful thinking on my part there *sigh*)

[Paint the Sky]

The song playing at the end when Tina is passed out on the couch is "White Laughter" by The Heart Throbs

Thank you, it drives me nuts when I hear a song I like and don't know who sang it.

[sabina]

Thank you, it drives me nuts when I hear a song I like and don't know who sang it.

I'm the same The reason why i knew this one was because I liked it and rushed to download it, lol.

[satinpaper]

I just watched the last episode. It was fun. Just some random thoughts here:

To me it seems unlikely that Jodi is so clueless about Bette and Tina. She should be good at picking up on body language, right? She showed that when Joyce and Phyllis were arguing at the next table.

"This man named Jim
who likes to swim"

Heh, this could be taken out of a limerick or something. Made me laugh.

I couldn't believe Bette made a complaint about her friends' party. But that too was kinda funny.

And is Adele supposed to be straight? I can't tell yet. Maybe I'm missing something.

[Culzean]

Actually, after Bette called the police, I fully expected them to show up at her house since the drunken revelry had moved to her pool. Now THAT would have been funny.

[satinpaper]

Oh, yeah, it would have! If they had even bothered to show up. And at the end, when Bette is looking at Tina passed out from the pot brownies and booze, she's probably thinking: "Oh God, I can't deal with you, I had it all covered, you were supposed to be behind bars, what the hell are you doing on my couch?!"

[Foomatic]

Has anyone seen Angelica? Seriously, with both mommies going to She-Bar , and all the shenanigans at Jenny's party, I think Kit's raising the poor kid.

[Hemiola]

I hope everyone caught the amusing reference to Cybill Shepherd's famous pool scene from "The Last Picture Show" in last night's episode. I was hoping they'd go through with it: I bet she still looks just as great as she did 30+ years ago!

Jenny just gets loonier and loonier.....

A real pity about Alice and Tasha, but it seems that Bette/Tina might really be on again...

Those She-Bar chicks really do fight dirty. I say firebomb them!

[maudmac]

Yes, yes, Dawn Denbo and MyLoverCindi, they need to get knocked down a peg or two. It's ON! (I am actually having a bad feeling about Kit and that gun now.)

I am so amused by Jenny's craziness now. I am just going to sit back and let myself be entertained by her childish tantrums.

I rewound and watched that Bette and Tina scene about a dozen times. Oh my goodness! Jennifer Beals, marry me!

Poor Jodi, though. I am sad for her.

I saw The Last Picture Show a bazillion years ago and I don't even remember a pool scene. What happened?

I am wondering what's in store for Clementine (whatever her character's name is, Cybill/Phyllis' daughter) and Shane down the road, if anything. I will be kind of disappointed if she turns out to be just another one of the 6 billion humans who cannot resist Shane's allure.

Still missing Helena!

Overall, I thought the episode was kind of boring, but it had its moments. No real complaints.

Anyone seen the fake L Word promo the Big Gay Sketch Show people did? It is hilarious! You can watch it here. Just scroll past the breathtaking Jennifer Beals and there it is.

[masterjendu]

Yeah, I am finding Jenny quite amusing as well. It will be interesting when Adele single white females her completely!

Totally with you there on Ms. Beals, Maudmac! And is it just me, or is Tina much hotter this season?

[Hemiola]

Hi Maudmac! **waves**

In "The Last Picture Show", Shepherd's character tries to enter the "In" crowd of local Texan rich kids by attending an exclusive pool party thrown by one of them. In a scene which almost earned the film an "X" rating, she is informed that as an "initiation" into the group, she must stand on the diving board and strip in front of all the guests (who are already nude!) and dive in. She proceeds to do this.

I happily confess: this scene left at least one person in a state of excitement for several days afterward....

[maudmac]

I agree masterjendu, I think Tina's hotter lately, too. I'm not hating her as much and she was definitely hot there at the end when they were on the set, with the black shirt and sunglasses. Yum. Plus, too, the chemistry those two have is undeniable. I swear, their sex scenes were almost traumatizing, they were so hot.

Oh, yay, thanks, Hemiola. I still don't remember the scene, but it does sound like a nice homage to the fine Ms. Shepherd's previous work. I remember renting that movie during my crush years while Moonlighting was on. How in the world could I have forgotten a scene like what you describe?!?

Oh, sigh, so many beautiful wonderful women, so little time!

[SySnootles]

As vapid as it was, the latest episode has been my favorite so far this season, and not because of the Turkish Oil wrestling scene.

I'm flabbergasted as to how much Cybil Sheppard's daughter looks like her. I didn't even know she was into acting. It was a nice touch, though.

[Culzean]

LOVED the last scene in last night's episode!!!!

[Hemiola]

I didn't really buy it. I can't believe that a truly dedicated military person would abandon her career just to be "out and proud" for the sake of love. If she was willing to do that, she would have accepted separation in the first place without going to trial!

I think it was all a bit contrived just for the sake of the "drama".

[satinpaper]

Yeah, I couldn't buy it either, it was too sudden. So seemed IMO Molly's hitting on Shane, though I liked the kiss scene, the mother-daughter scene is the one that annoyed me a little, it just... seemed rather poorly acted (except Phyllis's shocked expression, that was precious).

But Alice rocked the trial and Adele's messing with Jenny amuses me. Though it seems so damn easy to fool Niki and Jenny... which makes the whole thing less entertaining.

Even TiBette is getting frustrating, come on already, how many episodes did they plan to stretch Bette's guilt-trip? It's a little late to refuse to be a cheater. And she knows that she doesn't love Jodi.

[Paint the Sky]

If they were going to have Tasha ditch her career for love they should have
had her walk onto Alice's tv show and do the whole Officer and a Gentlemen thing. If she's given everything up for love then they should've went the whole hog with the romantic ending, song and all.

Bugger, now I might have to post in the kitten thread on songs stuck your head!!

I have to say, I'm almost feeling sorry for Jenny, and I never thought I'd ever say/type that. If it wasn't so easy to play her I could enjoy Adele's games better, but it's bordering on cruel cos Jenny isn't that smart really.

One thing I did love, and had never heard before was Jody's spaghetti girl comment. Very funny!

[masterjendu]

I hope the credits for Lez Girls are as follows:

Party Goer #4 played by My Lover Cindi

[Hemiola]

I'm really starting to wonder about Adele. What is her game? Who is she after??

Are we dealing with an "All About Eve"-type situation where she wants to take over Jenny's role? Or is she stuck on Nikki and is trying to take her away from Jenny? In either case, she seems to have it in for Tina! As Lewis Carroll's Alice said, "curiouser and curiouser..."

[willowlove]

The series has been renewed for a sixth and final season.

Source

Showtime will have last 'Word'
By Kimberly Nordyke

March 10, 2008


"The L Word" is set to take its final bow.

Showtime has renewed the drama for a sixth and final season, which will make it one of the premium network's longest-running series. Eight episodes have been ordered, targeted to go into production in early summer for an early 2009 premiere.

While past seasons generally have consisted of 12-13 episodes each, Showtime executives and series creator/executive producer Ilene Chaiken believed that eight additional episodes were creatively what was needed to wrap up the story lines.

The cast is in negotiations to return for the sixth season.

"L Word" follows a group of Los Angeles-based friends as they navigate careers, families, friendships, personal struggles and romantic relationships. The series became the first lesbian primetime drama on television when it debuted in January 2004.

But Showtime president of entertainment Robert Greenblatt said "L Word" has "surpassed its niche as a gay show."

"The title of the show became part of the lexicon, and the breadth and reach of the characters and story lines are a testament to the talent of Ilene Chaiken and her incredible cast," he said.

Showtime chairman and CEO Matthew Blank added that "L Word" has been an "important franchise" for the network, saying it will "live on in many, many ways."

Chaiken, who created the series with Kathy Greenberg and Michele Abbott, echoed those thoughts, noting that the show's interactive extensions will continue.

"This is by no means the end of 'The L Word,' " she said. "The brand and the social network community, OurChart.com, will continue to live and be a destination for lesbians everywhere and a lasting tribute to what 'The L Word' has accomplished."

She added that fan input will play a part in wrapping up the series' story lines, noting the role that viewer input has played in the past.

"L Word," which received a GLAAD Award for best drama series, also has a big following in virtual world Second Life and has spawned such branded products as perfume, jewelry and books. The Season 5 finale is set to air March 23.

[Hemiola]

Some comments about last night's episode--

1. So it is an "All About Eve" thing with Adele! Now we need to see if she ends up sharing Eve's fate--and I hope they let us know next week and not leave it as a cliffhanger for next season!!

2. Terrific perfomance from Marlee Matlin: it's easy to forget that she is an Oscar-winning actress, but anyone who forgot was reminded last night that she really deserved it.

3. Nice to see Melanie Lynskey back (her talents were wasted on "2 and a half Men"), and speaking in her native New Zealand accent. I wonder if she will break up Tasha and Alice?

[dlline]

Am I the only one who had a huge problem with the Adele issues in last night's show? I find it really hard to believe that any Hollywood studio would simply allow itself to be blackmailed into giving the directorial job for a major motion picture to an extortionist. Adele is a criminal, for god's sake, and they just bowed to her whims and fired the director on the spot with nothing but the word of the extortionist that the money guy was behind her. Maybe I'm just supposed to suspend my disbelief, but come on. Please, at least hint to me that lawyers have been called.

Hearty agreement with Hemiola regarding Marlee Matlin. She really did rock the house with her performance. I just find it totally sad that Jodi is apparently the only person who doesn't understand that her relationship with Bette is a total disaster, but I also understand that when a person is knee-deep in the situation, that they can't see the whole picture.

And what about Alice? We get the scene last week where Tasha declares that kissing is cheating and the previews for next week show Alice kissing the designer girl. Alice, I love you, but you're an emotional train wreck. Please, girl...buy a clue.

I am again in agreement with Hemiola that I hope there's no big cliffhanger, but I'm hoping that since the show was just renewed last week that the season will be tied up since it was wrapped months ago.

Anyway, just my $0.02.

[maudmac]

In agreement about no cliffhangers. There's really no point to doing them in the first place, since the show will never explain/resolve whatever was left hanging. For goodness sake, we STILL don't know how Jenny got off that boat in the middle of the ocean from last season's finale.

I really like Melanie Lynskey a lot and I'm always glad to see her working.

Aye, I thought it implausible that one could instantly be made director simply by threatening to release a sex tape. But we don't really know who Adele is, do we? (I bet they're not even going to tell us why she latched on to Jenny and Jenny's movie the way she did.) She knows an awful lot about the movie business, apparently, so perhaps she is actually qualified. She could easily be a lot more qualified than Jenny, who is not qualified at all. Anyway, yes, suspension of disbelief is definitely required, I think, for viewing the whole entire series.

About the Bette/Jodi/Tina mess...is it rubbing anyone else wrong that Bette keeps talking about how she and Tina have the same "core values"? Bette sounds like a conservative Republican politician or preacher when she talks this way. What does that even mean? What are Bette's "core values"? And how do Jodi's "core values" differ from Bette's or Tina's? Is being a big ol' cheater one of their "core values"? I love Bette and forgive her for everything, but this is bugging me.

Alice has been all over the place this season ethically. Being mean to Max, sneaking that picture of the gay basketball guy, outing Nikki, etc. I can't say I'm surprised to find her going from blissfully in love with and committed to Tasha in one ep and flitting off to another flower in the next. Makes me sad. I like Alice, but the show is making it hard to like her lately. Tasha rules! I'm glad they let Rose Rollins loosen up and laugh a little. The sound of her laughter brings joy to my heart.

Why can't Tasha just move into Alice's apartment? How much was the rent on that house? If it's 8 times what Tasha's paying now, wouldn't that be like at least $4000 a month? (Assuming Tasha's paying $500/mo, which is probably a really conservative estimate.) I suppose a co-host on The Look would be bringing home enough to pay for that. Anyway, Alice was being obnoxious with all her "I don't want to live in a dump" crap.

I knew that gun was gonna get Kit in trouble! What the fuck did she think she was going to do? Just walk in there and blow Dawn Denbo's head off? That is some seriously bad judgment. I feel for her position, but still. And it was really stupid to throw the gun in the dumpster where some other kid might find it and play with it, or where it could be picked up and used for all sorts of crimes. It's not like she didn't have a safe place for it - a FAR safer place than some dumpster in an alley. It was really nice, though, to see how the near accident with Angelica put everything in perspective for her.

Did I see Helena in the previews?!? I think I did! Yay! God, Helena, come back and save them all.

I'm glad there will be another season. Am I correct that next season will definitely be the last?

[Rocktoddy]

Ugh, I have to agree on the Alice thing. What a disaster, her character is all over the place. I hope they'll 'fix' her likability in the last season, because this just ain't working for me. IF she breaks up with Tasha, how useless was Tasha's whole ordeal with the military? Okay, so it proved a point about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" but then at least they could've given Tasha an honorable discharge, cause Alice future cheating on her is so gonna be wack, argh! "I hope you bleed soon" goes both ways Alice.

Sigh. Melanie Lynskey! She can (un)dress me anytime. As always, she's adorable as a button.

Adele, you evil evil pervey creature, bwuahaha! How creepy were her directing skills?

I personally wasn't all that into Jenny/Nikki. So they're esthetically pleasing to the eye (for general audiences), big deal. Didn't do much for me.

Wtf was up with Bette and Jodi in color-coordinated outfits? Another over-the-head blow stating they are too much the same, so they'll never really work? Real smooth y'all. Though I have to say I really liked their conversation in this episode. Felt real enough to me. That's what you get I guess with two of the most talented actresses on this show!

And Kit's storyline with the gun was pure wasted airtime IMO. It could had been campy with a message (can you imagine Kit intimidating Denbo a little, waving (unloaded) gun around in her face all Foxy Brown style?), now it was just preachy and not so much fun.

HELENA BACK! Really? Oh yeah.

ETA: Wow. We're already at the last episode of this season. Sniff. I don't want this to end, waaaaaa!!! Did I dream this or was there also an L-word game out there? Oh sorry I'm confused with the Desperate Housewives game. Please continue. But how cool would that be? Come on, you know you wanted to try that at least once. Hooking Shane up with everyone and see what the outcome would be! Heh.

[LesbianJedi87]

I generally loved this episode. Although it's slightly annoying to go from a serious scene to Jodi and Bette half doing that. Kit's self proclaimed macho moment is nothing but wasted air time. I've never been a Kit fan and never will be, they never give her anything interesting to do and when they try, well they just end up fucking it up. Enough of Kit though!

Ahh Adele is fucking amazing and creepy at the same time! I don't know what it is, but I like her character a lot yet really feel bad for Jenny. For once she let herself be vulnerable and open and as always her heart just continues to get crushed over and over again.

Jodi last night seemed really clingy but I definatly know what it's like to want to hold on to someone who really doesn't feel the same about you anymore. Jodi loves Bette but Bette loves Tina and nothing good will come out of that! I only hope Bette and Tina get their shit together by the next season, unless the writers our just toying with our feelings! I wouldn't doubt that.

And oh Alice, what is she dooooing? I'll be honest and say I've never really liked Tasha but she's definatly proved herself lately. Although I can't blame Alice for her attraction to Melanie Lynskey's character! Did anyone see her in the movie "Heavenly Creatures"? Amazing! I sense trouble brewing and I can't wait to see it out!


Who was that getting slapped around in the next episode? I am definatly missing Helena's presence!

Also, am I the only one who though Jenny and Shane were gonna hook up on that couch or is that just a whim of mine? Haha


Done now!

[Zooeys_Bridge]

I'm still a few episodes away from catching up, but Adele is stillr eally creeping me out. F'reals

[dorksrcool]

Dude, the season finale sucked.

[Rocktoddy]

I haven't even finished watching the episode yet and I can already understand why there's going to be a "Sixth Season". If this was the show's finale, IC et co would've been driven into an early grave by a mob of angry lesbian womyn folk. *insert sarcasm*

So whaddaya'll think, lazy-ass writing (ie: "oops, after all of the fun we've been having this season, we've forgotten there's still actually a mediocre story to tell with these people, so wrap it up fellas!") or clever business move (ie: "let's make this finale extra crappy so Showtime HAS TO let us craft another season or else no one's going to take anyone of us seriously anymore if we ruin our own brand and franchise!"??

I'm hoping the latter and I pray to god it isn't the former.

Will edit post later after finished viewing! Eh maybe not.

[Culzean]

IC needs to fire the writer of the finale. Of course, that was IC.

I did enjoy seeing Helena again. I liked it when she got all butch and jailbirdy on Denbo.

It was amusing when Bette and Tina were dancing and making out, and the two women who play them in the movie are watching and smiling.

I also always get a kick out of it when they actually film in LA. Yamashiro and the Venice canals are lovely.

I think that's it for the high points.