The L Word season 1


The first season of American/Canadian co-produced drama television series The L Word premiered on Showtime on January 18, 2004 and ended on April 11, 2004, created by Ilene Chaiken, Michele Abbott and Kathy Greenberg. The series portrayed the lives of a group of lesbians and their friends, connections, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles, California city of West Hollywood. The series was highly popular and was Showtime's highest rated series. It was renewed for a second and third season.

Cast and characters

Actor/ActressCharacter
Mia KirshnerJenny Schecter
Jennifer BealsBette Porter
Laurel HollomanTina Kennard
Leisha HaileyAlice Pieszecki
Katherine MoennigShane McCutcheon
Pam GrierKit Porter
Erin DanielsDana Fairbanks
Karina LombardMarina Ferrer
Eric MabiusTim Haspell

Episodes


Reception

Ratings

The L Word rated as Showtime's highest new show for the 2003-2004 U.S. television season. However, the series was facing competition with CBS own shows, NCIS and ''CSI: Miami.''

Critic reviews

The show's first season was "broadcast to critical acclaim and instant popularity"; as an article from The New York Times pointed out: