C-
Dizzying pacing and perplexing dialogue drag the Showtime drama down.
Reviews - The L Word: Generation Q
C-
Death, prom, protest, and a drinking bender—the penultimate episode of The L Word: Generation Q’s second season has…
C
Some beats land, but most of the conflicts in "Launch Party" perplex.
B
Sex in an art installment and Rosie O'Donnell's performance are the bright spots of "Light"
A-
Exes, lovers, and friends collide in a tension-packed episode
A-
Character motivations clash in a compelling, fraught episode
A-
The episode lets its characters' well established patterns of behavior inform the drama
B-
Leisha Hailey's physical comedy is on point, but the Nat/Alice conflict leaves a lot to be desired
B-
"Lean On Me" hints at emotional complexity but barely scratches the surface
B
Moments of everyday discomfort and awkwardness leave a bigger impression than its wedding day twist
C+
First season finales are a tough formula to crack. There has to be just enough resolution to satisfy, a natural—if…
B
When it comes to Bette Porter and Shane McCutcheon in particular, watching The L Word: Generation Q in the context…
A-
“Loose Ends” is the first episode of Generation Q to not feature a sex scene, which wouldn’t necessarily be…
B+
After a wild party comes the cleanup and the come down, the reckoning of bad mistakes made, the untangling of new,…
B+
Nostalgia: a powerful, sometimes destabilizing drug. “LA Times” has it in spades. And for good reason: It’s Shane…
B-
Having an established romantic relationship at the top of a series can be a tricky thing to pull off. Viewers,…
B
As Generation Q settles into its world, it has not only a lot of characters to contend with but a balance of tones.…
B+
The L Word: Generation Q opens with cunnilingus and period sex. It’s a sexy, funny, and realistic scene, but it’s…