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Three pics: Sophie & Finley on the couch, Gigi in a bra and Shane, Tess and Alice at the art gallery
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 302 Recap: Los Angeles Traffic Jam

It’s time to recap Episode 302 of The L Word Generation Q, in which Finley and Sophie practice drawing birds, Bette races through a traffic jam, Alice dates a cult member and Tess really wants that bar.

Riese November 25, 2022 114 Comments
To L and Back Generation Q feature image: Shane at the bar holding a shot, Generation Q logo, and Sophie sitting in the grass
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L And Back: Generation Q Edition” Podcast Episode 301: Last Year

“I would follow Kehlani to Narnia, to a gambling ring. Really to anywhere.”

Analyssa November 21, 2022 15 Comments
Three pic collage for L Word 301 recap: Alice in a vest and pink pants, Sophie and FInley sitting on the curb outside Dana's, Bette at the mic on stage bathed in purple light wearing an off-the-shoulder dress
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word Generation Q 301 Recap: Last Year I Gave You My Heart

We’re back, weirdos, with The L Word Generation Q Episode 301 recap! Bette is achieving serenity, Tess and Shane are domesticating, Finley’s running an amends-a-thon, Micah’s riding the relationship escalator and Dani and Gigi remain incredibly hot.

Riese November 18, 2022 120 Comments
Gigi and Nat hold martinis in Shane's bar on The L Word: Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q

What It’s Like To Host an L Word Generation Q Viewing Party — With Your Ex

When the co-hosts of a popular Generation Q viewing party broke up, people worried the festivities would end, but these exes found a way to make it work in true L Word fashion.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 17, 2022 2 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Trailer, Chaotically Annotated

“I. Do NOT. Want. Angie’s Hoe Phase.”

The TV Team October 13, 2022 20 Comments
(L-R): Leisha Hailey as Alice, Katherine Moennig as Shane and Jennifer Beals as Bette in THE L WORD: GENERATION Q ÒLuck be a LadyÓ. Photo Credit: Liz Morris/SHOWTIME.
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

L Word Generation Q Renewed For Season 3 At Showtime, Blessed Be The Fruit on Bette’s Counter!

After months of speculation, the good word has come down from on high: Showtime has renewed The L Word Generation Q for Season 3!

Riese February 4, 2022 27 Comments
A three-photo collage: Bette and Tina in the original The L Word, Adele on stage in a sparkly black dress, Dani and Sophie
The L Word

“The L Word” Breakups as Adele Songs

WE KNOW, BETTE. WE KNOW!

Jeanna December 18, 2021 2 Comments
A collage of the black characters from Generation Q, left-to-right: Angie, Bette and Pippa, Sophie. Bottom row, left-to-right: Kayla, Maribel, Eddie
The L Word: Generation Q TV Feature

On Blackness and “The L Word: Generation Q”

Black queer people are in this community. Trans queer people are in this community. And we deserve to get lost in a good time, too. We deserve fun, messy, sexy storylines. Just as much as any cis white woman over 50.

The Speakeasy October 14, 2021 54 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Podcast Episode 210: Last Call

“Imagine if I was dating Desiree Akhavan, and I was like, “You know what I’m going to do? Steal my ex from Rosie O’Donnell.” No! How thrilling! My ex is with Rosie O’Donnell and we get to all hang out and I’m dating Desiree Akhavan? That’d be amazing.”

Analyssa October 11, 2021 14 Comments
A collage of Gen Q characters (Tess, Maribel, Angie, Finley, Gigi, Micah, Sophie and Dani)
Quizzes The L Word: Generation Q

QUIZ: Which Generation Q Character Are You?

Are you a Finley, Sophie, Dani, Angie, Carrie, Micah, Tess, Gigi, Tom, Pippa or Maribel? Take this L Word Generation Q quiz and find out!

Riese October 11, 2021 43 Comments
Timeline of The L Word Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q

An Obsessive Analysis of the Timeline of The L Word Generation Q Season Two

Forces beyond my control compelled me to do this

Riese October 9, 2021 53 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 210 Recap: Last Call For Wherewithal

Alice wears a cute little suit, Tess and Shane bang bang bang, Finley and Sophie cry a lot, Carrie gets Bette a club soda with lime, Gigi and Dani are hot power lesbians in heels and so much more as we wrap up this season of The L Word Generation Q!

Riese October 8, 2021 103 Comments
Two image graphic: Sophie at a table, Alice Shane and Tess taking prom photos, logo for TLABGQ in the middle
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 209: Last Dance

“Imagine if all of our days were as productive as the people in The L Word. We would be cruising through life.”

Analyssa October 4, 2021 17 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 209 Recap: Last Dance For Buried Pain

TINNNNNAAAAAAAAAA is back, Finley’s missing, Bette and Pippa are protesting, Angie is prom-ing, Alice is interviewing and Sophie is searching on this week’s episode of The L Word Generation Q!

Riese October 1, 2021 109 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 208: Launch Party

“Sepideh Moafi’s tongue is acting. Her tongue has more compelling storylines this season than many of the core characters, I would argue.”

Analyssa September 27, 2021 14 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 208 Recap: Launch My Party and I’ll Scream If I Want To

Finally we return to the stuff everybody REALLY misses from the original series, like vague dialogue, bats out of hell and funding the CAC

Riese September 24, 2021 135 Comments
Shane, Tess, Alice and Micah looking sad in a living room
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

The L Word Generation Q Season 2: Everything We Know

In new pictures from Episode 210, “Last Call,” we have an airplane, a kitchen supply store, clapping, frowning, hand-holding and a lot of mustard yellow.

Riese September 21, 2021 80 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 207: Light

“I’ve been very precious about getting my hair wet but I would get my hair wet to kiss Gigi in the rain.”

Analyssa September 20, 2021 5 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word Generation Q Episode 207 Recap: Light Me Up

Everybody is either having sex or embarrassing themselves or both!

Riese September 17, 2021 131 Comments
2 part graphic: Finley + Tess on stage, Gigi and Dani with drinks at the bar
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 206: Love Shack

“I think everyone should make love to a plastic spoon at least once in their lifetime.”

Analyssa September 13, 2021 12 Comments
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