The L Word

Thanks to cheeserland, I've probably found the first series (to date) that got me hooked on so badly I forked out my last few days in Kuching (when I'm supposed to be stuffing myself with kolo mee and what not) and took only 3 days to finish the first 4 seasons of the series. 5th season of the show will be released really soon, 6th to be exact and every single fan is looking forward to it. Promotion for the latest season as mentioned by long term fans is comparatively hyped and showtime means business this time! I sure hope it's not overrated because this series is only aired every beginning of the year since 2004 while their production took at least 6-7 months or so. They sure kept the fans waiting and hunger for more of the show.

What sort of magic does this series has? Why is it so captivating and not to mention addicting? No, there's no hot guys involved. People watch it for the woman in the show. The unorthodox relationships between beautiful, hot women. It's one of the most sizzling, provocative, controversial series to date. The L Word, brings you the insight of the lesbian/bisexual community.

At first look, especially in season 1 the series looks like a sex manifested show. A lot of nudity, making out, sex - you name it. It may appeal to some, loathed by most but personally I think it's artistically captured. Nothing close to pornography material, it looked just like any other conventional tv series, except the chemistry this time happens between two women instead of opposite gender. But as the story progresses, storyline and emotions start to fall in place. It speaks of the lives of the lesbian community. There are players, bisexuals, married couples, confused-straight-caught-in-the-middle, and those who hides their sexuality. Societies oppose to homosexuality and accuse them for practicing promiscuous sex all the time without emotional attachment because they won't get pregnant over intercourse. But they've forgotten about one thing, their relationships work exactly like heterosexual couples, or should I say relationships between human beings will encounter the same problem regardless whichever gender is involved. You can easily have feelings for someone, but acting on it or not is another question.

The realism of their relationships is enlightening, it's not always about mind blowing sex or experimenting with your sexuality or even the spur of moment sexual tensions. At the end of the day those are just temporary. It takes emotions and commitment to make relationships work. Yes, even if it's socially perceived as wrong or inappropriate.

I share a love an hate relationship with this show however. Being overly engrossed on the plot and characters may turn myself gay temporarily. But then again, you're straight until you're not. And I'm not. Go figure.

Looking forward to more of the show, and the reunion of my favorite couple in the show, Bette and Tina. Right, they're really awesome actresses.