The L Word has been such an attention grabber ‑- both in the media and among viewers ‑- that Showtime just signed it up for a third year even before the premiere of the second season on February 20.

That gives Shane plenty of time for new antics. "What you'll see this year is how this character's head and thinking affect her life and what demons she's trying to face," explains Moennig. Then there's a relationship with "a lot of twists and turns" with a new character named Carmen.

In fact, Shane won't be the only character who evolves. "Every character is more thoroughly looked at and explained," says Moennig. "I hope people enjoy it, because I believe it is a strong season ‑- more edgy and dark. It touches on some real human emotions."

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