I was very surprised to find out that The L Word will be permenantly ending in 2009. It wasn't until recently that I even started watching The L Word. I have watched all five seasons over the last few months.
Alice is by far my favorite character, and it saddens me to say that the final episode of Season 5 did not leave me with a fair impression of her. The crude remarks to Tasha about bleeding are not only insensitive, but stunning. Although I hate to hear her speak this way, it does reflect the true viciousness of relationships. We all know that Alice isn't Miss. Innocent anyways, let us remember her affair with Dana (while Dana was engaged), her affair with Phyllis (also married), and the ugly prejudice she had shown to Max about his place on OurChart. The final act of ugliness is no doubt her secret desires for another at the end of season five. It made me happy to hear Alice say that she needed to work on her relationship with Tasha, because not enough people try to work it out anymore. Let's just hope she doesn't listen to Shane's foolishness.
While Shane is dynamic and provides high levels of drama, I can't help but wonder why Carla never came back, at least to snub her. The most pleasant plotline, for me, with Shane was her role as caretaker for her brother. I was even happier when it looked as though she would perform the ultimate turnaround and become a full family with her girlfriend and her son. I will be happy if she ends up with Molly, because like all the girls that Shane falls for, I am rooting for it. I've always found it refreshing that Shane and Jenny became best friends. It sums up the dsyfunction that are both of these characters, while bringing out the best in both of them. So, to my horror, Season 5 leaves me with another heartwretching turn...the ultimate betrayal!
Jenny is doubt one of the most complicated, if not THE most complicated, characters on this show. In the beginning she seems so innocent, but it only takes a few episodes to make you hate her. I felt the upmost sympathy for Tim as she went behind his back again and again. Then as she and Moira start their relationship I begin to feel that I could actually like Jenny and perhaps even exhalt her to my favorite L Girl. I fully agreed with her decision to end the relationship with Moira, although it could have been better executed. I cheered with her as she got her book published! Only, as is Jenny's unstable ways, she dipped into the red again and I wished she'd just fall of the face of the L Word Planet. I mean, the whole ordeal with the writer's girlfriend,the vet, could you be anymore messed up? I believed she had at reached the all time low at the end of Seaspm 4...but alas, she came back bigger and badder. I thought that with the way Jenny had treated everyone she should 'get what's coming to her'. Her relationship with the star of her show was at first discouraging, and unprofessional, but in the end it seems warm and promising. So once again Jenny found herself in my good spot, and that is when they hit you with the ultimate betrayal! Good one Ilene, good one.
Then there is the continous battle, also known as Bette and Tina. Oh my god! First off, I must say that Bette is without a question my least favorite character. I can't stand her taste in clothes, jewelry, art, or lifestyle choices. The only time I felt any sympathy for Bette was when Tina lorded over her, and that was when I hated Tina. I can't really say I really like both of them at one time. Mostly I enjoy Tina, but when she left Bette I despised her. I never thought she should go back to Bette, after Candace, but as she did I thought it was cruel the way she treated her. I was excited to see Bette and Jodi hookup. Jodi was youthful, refreshing, wild, and willing to be loyal for Bette. Unfortunately, Bette is none of those things. Tina, showing she is more emotional than rational once again, blindly goes back to Bette. I think it's not because she really thinks Bette is what's best for her, it's just all she's known...she wants it to be easy. However, doesn't she realize that she is hurting Jodi the same way Bette had hurt her with Candace? Furthermore, that just goes to prove that Bette has not improved when it comes to Monogamy.
I really enjoy Kit's character. She is tender and vulnerable, but has a certain strength that I admire. She is the most realistic character on the show as she is constantly dealing with her own emotions and her feelings for others. She opened her heart to Ivan, even though she was a woman. My favorite relationship for Kit was with Angus. He failed me too! He failed her! Still I wanted it to work, I wanted them to get back together and make it. However, it didn't happen, and I admire the fact that Kit faced the truth. I am still sad that Angus isn't on the the show, and part of me still wants him to make a comeback and sweep Kit of her feet for a grand finale.
There are various other characters who have captured my heart on The L Word, like Dana, who are now gone. Just as there are many characters who I disliked, like the girls who owned the new club. The honest truth is, I could go on and on, but I have to do other things now.

Good bye
April