Weeds: Season Two
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Movie Reviews of Weeds: Season Two
Movie Review: Witty, sexy, show - great value in a DVD set.
Summary: 5 Stars
People who follow Weeds are probably addicts and don't need a description, but for those who don't know or don't have Showtime, Weeds Season 2 is awesome. The first part of the series resolves Season 1s cliffhanger ending in which Nancy ends up dating a DEA agent. The middle sets up a number of new complications, stemming from her connection to the DEA and from new business aquaintances. The end brings all of the many threads together in one giant mess and then fixes it with a deus ex machina that is actually believable. It also leaves us hanging once again and does it in style. As Nancy's complications increase, so does the drama, but the humor goes through the roof!
The writing is even better than the 1st season, with tons of memorable lines and hilarious visual moments. Season 2 is also a lot sexier. Nearly every character hooks up in some way, even Shane, in a kinda creepy way. Silas' and Andy's relationships are just freakin' hilarious. Lots of bad guys get what they deserve. Celia raises bitchiness to new heights (even some drug dealers are impressed). Doug pulls pranks on an epic scale and sings. Nancy gets naked and starts to play rough (socially and in business). I don't want to spoil it, but it's outstanding.
This DVD set is great, too. The extras are well done and interesting. You get 7 commentaries, a lot of "Little Boxes," some featurettes, and even Huskaroos! commercials. The music is critical since Season 3 ditches the much-loved theme song altogether. This one of the best shows on TV, in my opinion, and having the whole season at once is a brilliant way to watch it since many of these episodes will leave you demanding more, RIGHT NOW.
Movie Review: Season 2 is so much better than Season #1!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The new and IMPROVED "Weeds". I only gave Season #1, three stars. I found many of the episodes too slow and plodding. I kept watching just for M.L. Parker and loved the final episode of Season #1.
For you harder to please folks, like myself, you can believe the hype. The 4 and 5 star reviews are now much closer to what this series deserves. I'm sure all the lovers of Season #1, would like to give Season #2, 10 stars out of five (if they were allowed to).
Season 2, is simply filled with better plots (both dramatic and comedic), crisper dialogue, and much better pacing! Now the 30 minute episodes go by so fast, I was always left wanting more and was rarely (if ever) bored (it's good to finally be in the majority)! I think, of the 12 episodes of Season 2, I LOVED 11 and thought the other one was still very good.
I even loved the way they had different singers and or music styles for the opening theme song, "Little Boxes", in each episode. A very nice touch.
The DVD extras will also supposedly include a "Little Boxes" musical montage as well as 7 commentaries, a gag reel, 4 featurettes, Huskaroo commercials and a "Jammin' Nation" Extended Performance.
So, even if you were less than impressed with Season #1, do yourself a favor and at least rent or download two episodes of Season 2 and see if you agree. I'd give Season #2 on it's own, 4 and a half stars. So, since the DVD has extras, that will push it to 5 stars.
M.L. Parker, is one hot, brown eyed girl!!!
Movie Review: Even Better Than Season One
Summary: 5 Stars
I could resort to an "addicted" pun or throw in some sly jokes about dealing out as much laughs as Nancy does weed, etcetera, etcetera. But when it comes down to this, the best way to talk about the second season of Weeds isn't marijuana puns, it's the simple truth. This is a strong season of what was already a damn good show. The writers pretty much took everything that worked about the first season and made it better. They took risks, which in itself is a special thing in television, and each of those risks paid off in the end.
The status quo of the show changes, because Nancy graduates from small time dealer to a big wig grower/supplier, which leads to tension between her and... well, pretty much everyone. The show manages to keep a healthy balance of drama and comedy while juggling the many on-going arcs of the series. Each short episode in this collection is so textured and so crammed full of little moments of greatness that the season could probably be watched in one sitting.
I said it about the first season, and I'll say it again here. From the acting, to the music (different artist performing the theme song each time now), to the direction, to the writing, this is a seamless show that is among the best series currently airing.
9/10
Movie Review: This series is addicting, no pun intended.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the television series WEEDS on Showtime.
It's great! Why? Well... it has a variety of factors that make it good, one being the casting. The entire cast of this show helps make what it is, a great drama.
The plot is obviously a bit risque but it draws you in and begs to be tollerated. After a while, you get intrigued in the storylines and get hooked on the suspense. Every now and then, you get a lil bit of sadness and or romance to trigger up some emotions. Otherwise, your rooting with either laughter or applauding the extreme efforts some of the cast members go to just make it.
The story does not just evolve around Mary Louise Parker but other charachters as well. Therefore you are not drowned down with one single plot but multiple storylines that play well within eachother.
If you are looking for a edgy new aged series to plop down one weekend and engulf yourself in, this show has got to be it.
You'll be rooting for more after the end of each episode. Only if they made the episodes longer. You don't want it to end. But, when it does... you come down from your high and await the next series.
This is certainly not a show for those under 18 but for adults, it brings you into a level of great television but with a cinematic view.
Buy it, rent it, watch it!
Movie Review: How Deep Do You Need It?
Summary: 5 Stars
Mary Louise Parker plays Nancy, a mother trying to make ends meet after her husband dies. Desperate to keep her family together as well as keep up their standard of living in upscale suburban community Agrestic, Nancy starts dealing marijuana.
This show has depth if you need it but you can also just view this series as a fun romp full of charming characters in a sexy suburban setting. There's an iceberg here-an underplot if you look for it. Nancy is self-conscious about the fact that the neighbors seem to know her husband spent all of their savings on a kitchen remodel before he died. She wonders if her neighbors will know her Prada is fake. But instead of downscaling her life, she turns to dealing drugs supplied to her by black friends that live on the wrong side of town.
When she needs it, it's the black folks that come through for her but that doesn't stop her from somewhat betraying them when her DEA boyfriend/husband demands it. Neither does it stop her from denying the sexual chemistry that exists between her and her black business partner Conrad. Nancy walks a fine line between the life she should lead and the life she's trying to lead. Despite almost never doing the right thing, Nancy is a character you will like because it's apparent that in this modern life, morals get compromised in super shiny suburbia.