The L Word: Season Two
by Alison Maclean, Burr Steers, Daniel Minahan, Ernest R. Dickerson, Ilene Chaiken
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Actor: Erin Daniels, Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman, Leisha Hailey, Mia KirshnerDirector: Alison Maclean, Burr Steers, Daniel Minahan, Ernest R. Dickerson, Ilene Chaiken
Brand: Paramount
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 700 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-10-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Movie Reviews of The L Word: Season Two
Movie Review: Just as good as season one
Summary: 5 Stars
No, season 2 isn't perfect. Many other reviewers have pointed out its flaws: the over-involvement of music group Betty and too much irritating re-use of the new theme song throughout the episodes; the one-dimensional character Helena, who it's almost impossible to believe Tina would have ever stayed with as long as she does; the repetitiveness of the Jenny flashbacks; the gets-old-quick and very unrealistic Mark sub-plot; and the loss of Marina.
But there's just as much good here: the blossoming of Shane's character (and she is just truly a wonderful person); the addition of the very fine and fun Carmen; the hook-up of Dana and Alice, which is just so full of joy; watching the superb Jennifer Beals deal with heartache and loss; the astounding Pam Grier and Jennifer Beals coping with their father's disintegration; and Kit becoming owner of the Planet and really finding herself.
At the end of the day I don't think any TV show is perfect, especially when you take each episode by itself. As far as I'm concerned, sesaon 1 had some lackluster episodes and sub-plots, too, and really, all great shows do. It's impossible to put in 12 or 14 absolutely perfect shows that will please all viewers from start to finish. But taken as a whole, the L Word season 2 was still a riveting experience, making me laugh and cry at so many different moments.
And I'd like to say to those who say this season was too depressing that TV should not always just be there to help us "escape"; the poignance of what the Kit, Tina and Bette characters have to face throughout the season is dramatic acting and storytelling at its best, and though the Jenny stuff was over the top and could have been done more sparingly, when you come to understand what's at the root of her problems, you also come to understand why her story is worth being told and why she is so troubled.
I believe this season has set us up for a happier, stronger season three. And again, taken as a whole, it remains a very satisfying collection of stories and characters. Kudos to the L Word creators for keeping us wanting more.
Just please give us a break from that darned theme music! ;)
Summary of The L Word: Season Two
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