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Sophie Suarez singing in the musical episode of The L Word: Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q

“L Word: Generation Q” Musical Episode’s Composers on Their Fight for an Emmy

On the bittersweet feeling of being Emmy-nominated for a series unavailable to stream.

Sa'iyda Shabazz January 17, 2024 1 Comment
Two-piece collage of Shane and Sophie looking sad and then Gigi and Dani looking sad
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast Bonus Episode: Goodbye, Again

Come commiserate the end of our problematic fave, talk about the state of queer television at large, cast an L Word prequel set in 90s new York, and learn what We, the hosts of To L and Back, would have happen to all of the characters after the end of this season!

Analyssa April 6, 2023 15 Comments
Alice and Shane looking unhappily off to the side
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

Showtime Removes Generation Q From Platform, Thus Deeply Wounding Our Community

The queer community was dealt another severe blow last week when The L Word: Generation Q and Work in Progress were removed from Showtime’s streaming service.

Riese April 4, 2023 31 Comments
Generation Q sex scenes collage.
The L Word: Generation Q

Every Generation Q Sex Scene, Ranked

One thing The L Word Generation Q was always good at was sex scenes. Today, our TV Team is ranking and remembering them all.

Riese March 30, 2023 29 Comments
collage of Gen Q BTs photos
The L Word: Generation Q

“L Word: Generation Q” Cast Reacts To Show’s Cancellation With Love, Gratitude, Cute Pics and Some Light Shade

Following yesterday’s announcement of the cancellation of The L Word: Generation Q, cast members are posting some pretty adorable tributes on instagram!

Riese March 26, 2023 11 Comments
Bette, Alice, Shane, Gigi and Nat holding glasses looking confused
The L Word: Generation Q

Showtime Cancels “L Word: Generation Q,” Might Pursue New Reboot Set in NYC, What

Cancel Your Gays strikes again! Showtime has cancelled The L Word: Generation Q, but also apparently Ilene Chaiken’s already got a new NYC-set L Word reboot in development with the network, maybe?

Riese March 23, 2023 47 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

Our Charts: Three Generation Q Infographics

Looking at The L Word Generation Q’s sex scenes, naming choices and completed chart in three handy infographics that will probably change your life.

Riese January 24, 2023 30 Comments
Generation q logo on top of two photos: Angie and Tasha interacting and Sophie and Roxy watching the wedding
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 310: We Just Wanted To Have Fun With Our Friends

“For now, what I’ll say about this storyline is that I was just glad to not see that damn purple coffee mug. The fact that they did not bring this coffee mug back out was one small mercy of this storyline for me.”

Analyssa January 23, 2023 37 Comments
Alice / Bette + Tina / Sophie + Dani
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 310 Recap: Looking Full Steam Ahead I Guess

In our recap of The L Word Generation Q Season 3 finale we find ourselves at a small private backyard wedding ceremony filled with drugs, exes, faulty door hardware, flower arrangements and of course fashion!!!!

Riese January 20, 2023 131 Comments
side one: bette & tina embracing, side two: dani looking surprised. to l and back tlwgq logo in the middle.
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 309: When a Fire Starts to Burn

“If Shane asked me to go to couple’s therapy, I’d be like, “We don’t even know each other, but if this is what it takes to get you into a therapist’s office, absolutely, let’s do it.”

Analyssa January 16, 2023 25 Comments
3-piece collage: Dani + Sophie laughing, Alice on her scooter, Bette and Tina
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word Generation Q Episode 309 Recap: Quiet Before The Firestorm

Gird your loins, Bette and Tina are back in town! Meanwhile, Alice is getting cancelled, Finley and Carrie are walking up a moderate incline, Tess is dancing on her own, Shane’s got a big pitch, Sophie’s got a show to run and just like you, Dre loves Dani!

Riese January 13, 2023 143 Comments
Sophie + Dani / Bette + Tina / Finley + Carrie
The L Word: Generation Q

L Word Generation Q Season 3: Everything We Know

309 Episode Stills are in and we’ve got Tina, Bette and Shane out here supporting Angie at her reading, Dre on The Aloce Show, Alice in Evil Knievel Chic and so much more.

Riese January 9, 2023 104 Comments
L word gen q collage: everyone excited at the table and then angie + Shane hiding
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L and Back: Generation Q Podcast 308: Let’s Drop a Turkey

“I just want to say, I know that this woman is supposed to be from Kansas City — and that’s actually a personal attack on me.”

Analyssa January 9, 2023 32 Comments
three part collage: Angie and Shane, group hug around Finley, and Dre and Dani giggling on the couch
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 308 Recap: Quality Time Salts All Wounds

Finley’s Mom crashes a Thanksgiving episode with a spread that includes a Turkey Trot, a magic disappearing engagement ring, toxic Pumpkin Spice, alleged sexting and warm wine in a go-cup!

Riese January 6, 2023 194 Comments
To L and Back Generation Q Edition logo with two images behind it: one of Alice cradling a kitten and the other of FInley and Misty talking at bowling
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L and Back: Generation Q Podcast 307: Messy Breakups and Bowling the Long Game

Definitely by the end of the night, if no one says, “You shouldn’t be single anymore. This isn’t working for the rest of us,” then I didn’t break up properly.

Analyssa January 2, 2023 16 Comments
collage: Finley and Carrie at bowling, Alice and Tom handling a kitten, Dani and Dre at the release party
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 307 Recap: Little Boxes Made of Ticky Tacky

In today’s Generation Q Episode 307 recap, we’ve got Fletcher’s album release party, Carrie adopting Finley and taking her bowling, Tom rescuing a kitten from a vent in Alice’s office, Dani and Dre getting their sexual tension on and so much more!

Riese December 30, 2022 72 Comments
gen q graphic: alice + dana on one side, finley on the other
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 306: The Gen Q Musicale

“I am so certain that this episode will have polarized us the most of any episode we’ve done yet. I’m certain of it.”

Analyssa December 26, 2022 12 Comments
collage: finly & sophie, shane as a captain, alice and dana embracing
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 306 Recap: Questions For Us All Together On Drugs

Bottoms up Bottoms up it’s time for The L Word Generation Q Episode 306 recap and buckle up ’cause we’re taking a drug trip into a musical wonderland where Shane’s anchors are aweigh and Alice is wearing high-waisted acid wash jeans to reunite with her one true love!

Riese December 23, 2022 102 Comments
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Jordan Hull attends National Geographic Documentary Films' FIRE OF LOVE Los Angeles Premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Ted Mann Theater on June 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. FIRE OF LOVE opens in theaters July 6, 2022. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for National Geographic Documentary Films)
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word: Generation Q’s Jordan Hull on the “Emancipation of Angie”

“She starts off so strong. She’s like, ‘Hey, I’m going to be in my ho era. This is going to be amazing.’ And then meets one person, and has a breakdown about what to do about it.”

Sa'iyda Shabazz December 19, 2022 4 Comments
Gen Q podcast feature: Dre and Dani, podcast logo, Sophie and Finley
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 305: Gay Bees and Dating Your Exes’ Exes

“This is what the show is about. The show is about dating your exes, your friend’s exes, and your exes’ exes. That’s the topic of the program.”

Analyssa December 19, 2022 1 Comment
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