Customer Reviews
Why such bad reviews? - By: Denise Wickstead, 03 Apr 2008 
I have only just recently got into The L Word & just love it! It manages to perfectly mix sophisticated wit, with genuinely touching story lines. The characters have such varied personalities, which for me adds to the attraction of the show.
Possibly focused on as the main characters, Bette & Tina have had a long strugglein their relationship, what with numerous problems trying to get pregnant, then a miscarriage, Bette's stressful & time consuming career & Bette's infidelity. I do however feel as if they have a sort magnetism to each other that will always throw them back together, a couple that are truly meant for each other. I hope they sort their problems out.
Although she may not be the 'main' character Alice is definately an all round great character, with her sarcastic quips & perfectly acted humour.
Then there's Dana. What can I say, she is by far my favourite character. Her awkward goofyness & sarcasm is just perfected by Erin Daniels, such a talented actress. I can't help but feel she was underusedin the past two seasons though.
Then we have Shane & Carmen. Shane's bed-hopping antics & cool exterior, hide the fact that she is secretly longing for the that same affinity with someone like that of which Bette & Tina had. I genuinely hope she & Carmen last.
Jenny. I have seen a lot of mixed reviews over her character but I have to admit I sort of drawn to her. You never qiute know what on earth she'll do next.
The only bad thing about this season was the decision to kill off Dana Fairbanks, which will always remain a mystery to me as they got rid of, if not the best, then one of the best characters out of the whole show.
Alright but not great - By: Lisa London, 10 Jan 2008 
The storylines seem to be going a bit bizzare, & the characters are becoming a bit unlikeable. Some of the storylines just seem to fizzle out & that theme tune needs to go. I hope the fourth is better...
I think Alice is hilarious though!
Not as good as the other 2 - By: vino, 22 Sep 2007 I was dissapointed with this series so much so that I was tempted not too watch the 4th series but trust me the 4th is really wort it.
The story lines were lacking the only good thing is that Bette & Carmen werein it, i'm glad they have sorted it out now.
I would say save your money & wait for the 4th series but you will loose the storylines so you have to watch it really.
a long and winding road - By: pete, 04 Jul 2007 
The initial attraction of this great series was the believable storylines that illuminated the different experiences of professional gay womenin West Holywood.With depth & insight the programme was sincere, honest & at times very funny. Women struggling with coming out, being happy & being accepted, forming relationships & starting a family. Set against an increasingly hostile right wing political climate series 3 develops the characters we have come to respect for their integrity & sadly streatches credibilty,perhaps for the sake of a broader mainstream appeal or perhaps it just lost its guts!!
Issues of gender reassignment, bisexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption & the rights of next of kin are explored. All of this is very interesting. Where the series doesn't always seem as genuine as before isin the fact that these issues are pinned onto long established characters like labels, causing huge shiftsin attitude & behaviour that just aren't that convincing. The need to fit it all into 12 episodes means the required depth to show different points of view or justify uncharacteristic behaviour just isn't there. Its a shame!! Its also something that the producres were able to resolve for series 4 so phew- don't judge it too harshly. So watch this- agonise,despair & laugh as Tina goes back to men, Bette goes unemployed, Shane commits ....a little. Jenny becomes sensible & unpleasant things happen to Alice, Dana & Helena. There are some stand out episodes but largely it gets worse as it goes on. Stay tuned for seasons 4 & 5 girls!!!
