Slept with Papi in season 4, episode 4.02 Livin' La Vida Loca. Lisa: Lesbian-identified Man, portrayed by. Appeared as the dancing cowboy in the Kings of the Night at The Planet. Instead it has seemed to work almost single-mindedly to counter the notion of "lesbian bed death" and repeatedly remind the viewer of the "limits and tortures of monogamy" while "never align[ing] itself with the traditionalist ambitions [for same-sex marriage] of a large faction of the gay rights movement". [11][12], The L Word was renewed for a fourth season on February 2, 2006,[13] and began filming on May 29, 2006. Later served as a mediator to settle shared custody during season 4. Had a relationship with Winnie Mann, the biological mother of Wilson previously of season 2. I'm pleased I bought it but it's almost just a glossy celebrity mag type thing. The season introduces Bette Porter and Tina Kennard, a couple in a seven-year relationship attempting to have a child; Marina Ferrer, owner of the local cafe The Planet; Jenny Schecter, who has recently moved to Los Angeles to live with her boyfriend Tim Haspell; Shane McCutcheon, an androgynous, highly sexual hairstylist; Alice Pieszecki, a bisexual journalist who maintains The Chart; Dana Fairbanks, a closeted professional tennis player; and Kit Porter, Bette's straight half-sister. Season 2. [27] Marja-Lewis Ryan has been selected to serve as executive producer and showrunner. "Ralph" is a famous tennis player, whose real identity is kept secret by Dana because of her celebrity status. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012. Revealed that her name is actually Cindi Tucker. Was hired and then fired as the manager of The Planet in season 3. Vowed vengeance on Shane for seducing "my lover Cindy", and by extension all of Shane's friends. The events of the season are depicted as a flashback leading up to the night of the crime, with each episode focused around what could have potentially motivated each character to have killed Jenny. Had an affair with Candace Jewell starting in episode 1.13: Had an eight-year relationship with Tina Kennard, with a separation at the end of season 1, due to her cheating with Candace, a reconciliation by the end of season 2, and a break-up during episode 3.09: Had a one-night stand with an unidentified woman while in New York, during episode 2.04: Had sex with a grad student of the university where she was the art department dean, named Nadia Karella on episode 4.03: Had a relationship with Jodi Lerner during seasons 4 and 5. Hibberd, James (December 5, 2005), "Lights! Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The L Word: Welcome to Our Planet at Amazon.com. Has an affair with Billie Blaikie during season 3. Continued to date Alice after her discharge, but had relationship problems stemming from various issues to include Alice making more money than her and the introduction of Jaime Chen. [33] In April 2009, Showtime declined to pick up The Farm for a full series order. Dated Moira/Max Sweeney without knowing Moira/Max was transgender, transitioning from female to male. Died of heart failure in episode 3.10: "Losing the Light", after having discovered in episode 3.05: "Lifeline" that she had invasive ductal carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer. Executive Producer Ilene Chaiken and The Cast Comment on different Theories about Jenny's death, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, "Foreword: The Letter L.", Dana Heller, "How Does a Lesbian Look? Has an affair with Jenny Schecter while she was engaged to Tim Haspel. The L Word was co-created by Ilene Chaiken, Michele Abbot, and Kathy Greenberg; Chaiken served as the primary creator and executive director of the series, as well as a writer and director. Following the series finale of The L Word, Showtime released a series of seven short videos depicting Bette, Alice, Tina, Nikki Shane being questioned by the police over Jenny's murder. From DC & Neil Gaiman, The Sandman arises only on Audible. Goes to a date with Andrew telling him she is a lesbian. [23] The season introduces Kelly Wentworth, Bette's college roommate, who attempts to open a gallery with her; Jamie Chen, a social worker who becomes involved in a love triangle with Alice and Tasha; and Marybeth Duffy and Sean Holden, detectives with the LAPD.[24]. Had an affair with Carmen de la Pica Morales during their college years agreeing with Alice's OurChart.com shown at season 4 finale. She cheated on her during her wedding celebration. Barnes is an artist that is friends with Helena Peabody. The season introduces Moira Sweeney, a working-class butch; and Angus Partridge, a male nanny who becomes Kit's lover.[9]. 'L Word' Action!". The show's first season was "broadcast to critical acclaim and instant popularity"; as an article from The New York Times pointed out:[38], Co-creator and executive producer Ilene Chaiken had some issues with the reaction:[38], By the time the sixth and final season began, however, reviews had become far more negative. [27][28][29] On January 31, 2019, Entertainment Weekly reported Showtime picked up the sequel series for a premiere later in the year, in which Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, and Leisha Hailey will reprise their roles. She buys the SheBar (thanks to "Lover Cindi") to help Kit Porter, and they rename the club as "The Hit Club". The L-word? Dates "Lisa", the 'lesbian-identified man', during part of Season 1. The series concludes without revealing the identity of her murderer. The first season of The L Word premiered on January 18, 2004 and ended on April 11, 2004. Dated Lara Perkins during part of season 2. Has a relationship with Jenny Schecter during season 3. [34], The Real L Word, a reality television series produced by Chaiken, aired on Showtime from June 20, 2010 to September 6, 2012. The New York Times called the show a "Sapphic Playboy fantasia" that has "shown little interest in variegating portrayals of gay experience. A sequel series, The L Word: Generation Q, debuted in December 2019. [36] The documentary, which follows a group of LGBT women in rural Mississippi, won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary in 2015.[37]. Board member of the CAC. In her interrogation tape with Sgt. Enslaves Helena Peabody under the guise of a relationship in season 4, as a means of getting money back that Helena owes her. Dies in the episode "L'Chaim" with Bette and Kit by his side. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, What it's like for a straight actress to film a lesbian sex scene, The favorite moments of the show's stars and creators, The actresses' favorite clothing designers, Which of the show's stars spend their off-camera hours riding horses on a ranch, collecting mid-century modern furniture, or doing Janet Jackson dance routines, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Has long-term, open relationship with Dawn Denbo. Mentioned in episode 1.12: Restarts and ends an on-and-off steady hot-and-cold relationship with Gabby Deveaux during season 1. In the interview, Chaiken stated that Alice went to jail for Jenny's murder, but was not necessarily guilty of the crime. Mentioned during the, "Ralph" was Dana's first lesbian experience when she was 17. Had a relationship with Marina in season 4. Lord God, I never met one before. Songs by Uh Huh Her were featured in the show's fifth and sixth seasons; Tasha is seen wearing an Uh Huh Her t-shirt during the sixth season. Duffy, she reveals she didn't hide Catherine Rothberg's money. Laughs! A connection to Lara Perkins is shown on the final chart that appears in the third season finale. Had a relationship with Yolanda Watkins; mentioned in season 1. Former girlfriend of Dana Fairbanks; mentioned during the, Jean-Paul Chamois: Portrayed by Robert Gauvin; minor character with appearance during the. She had a serious long-term relationship with Bette Porter. Portrayed by Mikela J. Mikael; minor character with appearance in episode 2.09: Has an open relationship with Ivan Aycock for five years. Mentions to have been involved with Sean Heaney (Tina's unsuccessful sperm donor) during the Pilot episode. Had a relationship with Valerie Goins; mentioned in episode 2.07: Dated Helena Peabody during episodes 2.11: As of season 4 and according to Alice's chart, Papi has slept with the most people in the series; mentioned in episode 4.01: Slept with Helena Peabody on episode 4.02: Has an affair with Saskia on episode 4.06: Slept with Tasha Williams during her college years; mentioned on episode 4.06: Has an affair with Kit Porter during season 4. Major storylines in the season include the adaptation of Lez Girls, an article written by Jenny for The New Yorker, into a film; Bette taking a job as a dean at California Art College; and Tasha’s struggle to reconcile her military service with her sexuality under don't ask, don't tell. Has an affair with Leigh Ostin during season 2. Created by Michele Abbott, Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg. There was some interesting background information and useful notes about the music, which I enjoyed though and some biopics of the actors. Character only alluded to during season 2. Had a rebound affair with April, who was the former girlfriend of her first boyfriend. Had an affair with the love of her life, Tina Kennard, in season 5 while she was dating Jodi Lerner, starting on episode, Phyllis Kroll said Bette "was, is and will always be the woman of her dreams" during episode, Resists Kelly's attempt to seduce her during episode, Kate 'Kit' Porter: Straight, portrayed by.