Article discussing the show. "The stories being told are intimate, complicated and very human."

Associated Press article by Lynn Elber about the first season, with quotes from stars and writers.

Review of premier episode by Binnie Fisher, "illegitimately middling, compared to what it could be."

Review by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper. "I'm hoping that after the first few episodes, the writers will help the characters find their true, and original, selves."

Article by Richard Huff discussing show premise with quotes from the actresses and writers.

Review by Kera Bolonik, "a powerful, wildly sexy new television series."

Review by Stacy Davies. "The show?s writers?who are mostly lesbos?seem to be tossing hetero crackers out to entice straight viewers."

Review by by Christine Champagne, "Actually, the show is quite entertaining -- not to mention sexy."

Review by Melanie McFarland."Style points alone make the show a guilty pleasure at the very least, even if it needs a little tinkering to develop into appointment viewing."

Review by Dennis Cass. "I think this show finds its place as a dramatic substitute for Sex and the City."

Article discussing show concept with quotes from the creator, by Veronica Lee.

Review by Kay McFadden, "Plotting and scripting in 'The L Word' aren't up to the level of emotional and social complexity that the producers are trying to present."

Review by Joy Press, "The show's hazy, sensuous pace sets it apart from the breakneck rapidity of so many current series."