by tashee

I just love Season 4 of the L Word. For me it’s a classic. The characters have matured somehow and that there’s rebirthing that’s happening everywhere. The characters understand what relationships entail and learned how to draw emotions from within. They do not plainly react but somehow learned to discern before reacting. Through the years, they have been forced to face circumstances that drew strong reactions from within which made them stronger. How many times was it mentioned that relationships (gay or straight) is a process. This is definitely an important process and a transition is about to happen big time! Something which makes me yearn for more.

I have grown to love Bette. She has developed into a fuller Bette. Yep, she is still that selfish, controlling and even self-appreciating Bette. But, she has developed the other side of Bette as well. The selfless, humble and loving Bette among others. Two sides of the coin: good with the bad.

Season 4 showed that transition in her. I just love how she went out of her way to give something special to someone she loves; of going after someone who meant a lot to her. I love seeing her reaction to Jodi in the end. Obviously she is not used to saying sorry. I even love it when she called Tina and asked what she will say to Jodi when she delivers her gift. That was very revealing of her character. Bette is learning how to relate, really relate.

I love Jodi too. In fact, in her relationship with Bette, she has grown too. I cherish her speech during her opening exhibit when she said how much Dean Porter changed her. Her reaction was revealing. There was sadness in her expression. She did change – she learned to love Angelica; she learned to be monogamous and I wonder what other changes are about to happen.

I love Tina too. I really think she has evolved. It’s a cliché but she really personifies that saying if you love someone you have to let her go. If you are meant to be together then you will be together. I like seeing how she has matured. She has grown deeper and selfless.

I love Shane. Because of Shay’s presence, she has grown responsible and caring.

I love Alice. Not only was she funny and more forthright but there’s seriousness in her relationship with Tasha and seriousness about her that’s so endearing. She can make me laugh and think at the same time.

I just love everything in Season 4. There are so many subtleties. I think this season drew out emotions from the characters and that the actors have to draw inside themselves to make it effective. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jennifer Beals, Marlee Matlin and Cybil Shepherd will be nominated for the Emmy’s. Their acting deserves to be noticed.

I love seeing Marlee Matlin’s quiet acting. I would love to see more close-ups when just her eyes and body speaks a lot. There are many things I could point out. One, there’s that first revelation of love between Bette and Jodi. I think the conversation was so mature. It’s like one understands the anguish of another. Because of their age and stature, no fancy words or emotions are needed. Two, there’s that confrontation between Bette and Jodi regarding Amy. How Jodi poured out how she didn’t want to see Amy anymore. It’s always amazing when you realized you are in love the first time because everything just pales and only the one you love matters which in this case is Bette. I love watching Jodi asked Bette to spend the night with her. Three, there’s that over the phone conversation between Jodi and Bette which was emotional. I could feel their anguish. Four, I love the ending - no speeches just the look and the gestures at someone who does something as special as bringing the whole sign thing to New York. Wow, I will be dumbfounded and be at a loss for words if someone does something as special as that. I know I would be emotional and that would be something I would hold in my heart dearly and reflect even more deeply.

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