We watch Nip Tuck for the same reason we watch The L Word … lesbians. Unfortunately, the two series share a common MO; a mindless plot and superficial, unrealistic characters.
Roma Maffia plays “Dr. Liz Cruz”, the outspoken lesbian anesthesiologist who is affectionately referred to as “Lezzy” by Julian McMahon’s character Dr. Troy. Up until this season, there existed only playful banter between the lifetime lesbian and aging playboy. But, to the disappointment of many lesbos tuning in, much like the new ending of Lez Girls, Liz crosses over in a moment of weakness and allows Dr. Troy to sleep-hump her, which has now led her to question her sexuality.
And then there’s Julia, the center of the show’s love triangle … another tourist. While she is now one of the show’s resident lesbians, the only real homos on Nip Tuck are closet-cases Dr. Troy and Dr. MacNamera.
The question is this: Where are the REAL lesbians we long for in tv land?
