About The Real L Word

The Real L Word is a reality television series that debuted on Showtime in 2010. The series follows a group of lesbians as they navigate their daily lives in Los Angeles. The show was created as a spinoff of Showtime's hit dramatic series, "The L Word," which aired from 2004 to 2009. The series provides a candid look at the relationships, careers, and personal lives of a diverse group of lesbians and bisexual women, with the goal of portraying the often underrepresented lesbian community in a multi-dimensional light.

Making / Production

"The Real L Word" was produced by Magical Elves Productions, with Ilene Chaiken, creator of the original show, serving as an executive producer along with Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz. The series, which ran for three seasons, was shot on location in Los Angeles, California. The show struck a balance between the dramatic and comedic, with its realistic portrayal of the women's lives leading to numerous humorous and poignant moments.

Actors

• Ilene Chaiken - The creator of both "The L Word" and "The Real L Word," Chaiken played a pivotal role in bringing authentic lesbian stories to mainstream television.
• Whitney Mixter - A main cast member for all three seasons, Mixter's tumultuous love life forms one of the primary narrative threads of the series. Her open and vibrant personality made her a fan favorite.
• Tracy Ryerson - Ryerson, also a main cast member, provides contrast to Mixter with her more serious and career-focused demeanor. Her struggles to balance her relationship aspirations with her professional goals formed an engaging subplot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Real L Word is the first reality show to focus solely on lesbian women.
• Cori and Kacy, a couple featured on the show, were the first lesbian couple to show an attempt at pregnancy on a reality TV show.
• "The Real L Word" was initially only to be set in Los Angeles but later expanded to include scenes from Brooklyn, New York in season 3.

Quotes

• "Life's too short to be anything but real." - Whitney Mixter
• "There's no manual on how to be a lesbian." - Romi Klinger
• "I'm just open to love and whoever, whatever, however it comes, it comes." - Sajdah Golde

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Way That We Live" by Betty - Official Theme Song
• Various artists including Ladytron, Tegan and Sara, and Uh Huh Her contributed to the series' diverse soundtrack, with their songs used in various scenes throughout the three seasons.