Series 2004 50 min/ep 6 seasons

The L Word

Name: The L Word
Genre: Drama, Soap
Released: 2004-01-18
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Mia Kirshner, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman

“L hath no fury...”

TMDB Rating ★ 7.7

Votes 870

Created by Ilene Chaiken

Episodes 71

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Drama Soap

The Story

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter

Kate Moennig

Shane McCutcheon

Mia Kirshner

Jenny Schecter

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Laurel Holloman

Tina Kennard

Daniel Sea

Moira/Max Sweeney

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Rose Rollins

Tasha Williams

Marlee Matlin

Jodi Lerner

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

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