The Real L Word

The Real L Word is a Showtime Network reality television series that premiered the summer of 2010. Riding the success wave of the television drama series, The L Word, this series puts a reality spin on living and working as a lesbian in 21st century America. This show follows a specific group of six lesbians and how they live from day-to-day in Los Angeles, California. The lucky six are: Rose Garcia, Jill Sloane Goldstein, Mikey Koffman, Whitney Mixter, Tracy Ryerson, and Nikki Weiss. Produced by Magic Elves Productions, the show jumps into both the relationship and social issues that lesbians have to deal with in society. It addresses issues like same-sex marriage, discrimination, and stereotypes. All the women work in various walks of life and the audience gets to see first hand how their sexuality changes the work environment. The series never has a dull moment and managed to hit home with its demographic. The series was so successful in its first season it is being slated for a second. MORE