Episode 1
The first episode uses an excellent social setting to introduce our main characters. The episode begins with a lovely lesbian couple climbing the stars of an old apartment building. The two of them hesitate to open the door of their presumed destination. For them opening that door means enduring the next big social ritual: the engagement party. The two reassure each other with loving caresses and genuine kisses. Despite the fact that these two are just a plot device, you immediately fall in love with them. This small prologue in itself sets the tone for the show – down to earth romances that try to avoid stereotypes and clichés.
The door opens and enters our lovely couple in a crowd of cheering supporters. We then get a shot of our main character, Sera, snapping pictures with an SLR. A montage ensues with Sera going around collecting memories. The montage ends with our self-appointed photographer inching backwards, trying to get the perfect shot, and she consequently trips. Sera’s caught by a tall and beautiful woman, and she’s a suddenly star struck. (Enter our second leading lady.) This is the ‘love at first sight’ moment, which refers to the title, and it’s done well. The two have a moment and Sera’s face lights up, there’s a slight pause. Our second leading lady asks the obvious with the reply conveying a moment of glee. Sera’s expression is the focus in this scene, and as she regains her composure and walks away we see Tall and Beautiful take a second look.
Later on Sera is changing out the memory card and our tall, dark and beautiful woman from earlier walks over to introduce herself. This is Ona. A dialogue follows with basic information shared, and shared wonder how they’ve never met before. The two start to flirt and move closer to each other. Ona and Sera have excellent chemistry and sexual tension in this scene. We are just edging to see them get closer, if that’s even possible. Predictably/disappointingly someone interrupts, but that someone is also Ona’s girlfriend Laura. Despite this Ona becomes the initiator, and insists that her and Sera go out for that suggested lunch. Sera agrees to the date, and makes her exit. Clearly a fiery, yet complicated relationship will develop between these two. It’s hard to say what will catalyze these two to give in, as that event will probably build up over a few episodes.
LESlieVILLE is a your next guilty pleasure. The show is perfect for those looking for a relatable lesbian romance with giddy dialogue, engaging characters, and modern soundtrack. Another bonus for Toronto viewers, similar to other Toronto web series, is the shots of familiar downtown neighborhoods and TTC vehicles. Keep an eye out for that streetcar!
Later on Sera is changing out the memory card and our tall, dark and beautiful woman from earlier walks over to introduce herself. This is Ona. A dialogue follows with basic information shared, and shared wonder how they’ve never met before. The two start to flirt and move closer to each other. Ona and Sera have excellent chemistry and sexual tension in this scene. We are just edging to see them get closer, if that’s even possible. Predictably/disappointingly someone interrupts, but that someone is also Ona’s girlfriend Laura. Despite this Ona becomes the initiator, and insists that her and Sera go out for that suggested lunch. Sera agrees to the date, and makes her exit. Clearly a fiery, yet complicated relationship will develop between these two. It’s hard to say what will catalyze these two to give in, as that event will probably build up over a few episodes.
LESlieVILLE is a your next guilty pleasure. The show is perfect for those looking for a relatable lesbian romance with giddy dialogue, engaging characters, and modern soundtrack. Another bonus for Toronto viewers, similar to other Toronto web series, is the shots of familiar downtown neighborhoods and TTC vehicles. Keep an eye out for that streetcar!
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