What I’m Watching: The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word: Generation Q: Season 2, Episode 3 “Luck be a Lady” (B+)

One of my favorite things about watching television is when characters who don’t usually get the chance to interact do finally share scenes, and this show seems to be all about that this season. Bette and Gigi were a terrific example already, and they got close very quick, to the point of Bette introducing Dani to Gigi so that she could help her find a new place to live. The unfortunate timing of Bette finding out that Angie had in fact researched her family history meant that she was dismissive of and downright horrible to Gigi, prompting her to open up to an equally lost and dejected Gigi. Them speaking Farsi and bonding over dinner was indeed unexpected, and I’m curious and definitely nervous to see what scene they’re about to pull up on after a therapeutic night. I enjoyed the fact that Tom went from being a critic of Alice’s writing to a supporter of her right to be angry at her partner for wanting to be with someone else, and now they’re too far into their joint hijinks to be done with each other anytime soon. I do hope that Nat isn’t walking away for good, but Alice didn’t do a great job of trying to save that relationship at the last moment there. Nat also wasn’t too aware of how she was treating her newest employee, Micah, and he focused his energy on someone much more appreciative of his talents, Maribel, even if she responded to him mostly with mocking sarcasm. Romance between Shane and Tess may still be imminent, but for now it looks like they’re taking a slightly illegal detour that’s almost certain to land them in trouble before long.