A story about a widowed mother of 2 who struggles to make ends meet financially, and to be a reliable mother for her two boys. In a quick leap of desperation she decides to sell marijuana to her neighborhood kin. In being a beautiful young brunette mother her job as a saleswoman doesn't seem to get very difficult. That is until she runs into other pushers, police, the DEA, and her secret being unveiled. In any business there's always an urge to grow bigger and rake in serious cash, and that is exactly what the hot mom tries to do. And that's when things start to get very interesting.
The series is as a satirical crime drama set in Suburban California. Each episode Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) gets caught up in ridiculous situations that she handles very comically and sometimes childish. The frequent F bombs in front of her ten year old son, Dismissing the fact she walked in on her 16 yr old son having sex, and having sex with another dealer to ward off his threats to name a few. Her wise ass attitude and big brown eyes make for the perfect TV character that everyone can fall in love with. But just when she has you laughing your ass off, she will add some drama and drop back down into her depression stemming from the recent death of her husband. This show makes for the perfect mix of comedy and drama, and it is a refreshing theme that provides an honest reality that makes us shed tears out of sadness and laughter.
Other actors include the very funny Kevin Nealon, Elizabeth Perkins, and Justin Kirk. Doug Wilson (Nealon) is the head of city council, an accountant, and a pothead. He is one of Nancy's loyal customers that she later becomes partners with in the drug game. Celia Hodes (Perkins) is one of Nancy's best friends that has a personality that is very aggravating but hilarious at the same time. Her arrogance and temper are the the cause for everyone in town to despise her, even her ten year old daughter and husband of 17 years. And later her own friend Nancy. But it is hard not to laugh at her drunken tantrums, and bitchy mood swings. Kirk stars as Nancy's brother in law that moves in after being away in Alaska for some time. His immaturity and yearning to be a child again make him one of my favorite characters in the show. A typical laid back Cali dropout that is full of random knowledge, charm, and lack of motivation. But he can stay on the couch as long as he wants because he ties the kids and Nancy together when they seem to get a little far apart. He acts as the father figure that the house needs and the extra sibling to the boys. Sometimes causing trouble, but where would they be without him.
After watching the last 3 seasons i can say that this show is one of those shows that really leaves you hanging at the end of each season. Which is why i bought the 3rd season, and if you watch the 2nd season in its entirety you will realize what i am talking about. But a very good show that i will continue to watch. I laugh, i cry, i give it a good grade.
Grade: B+
Actors:
Mary-Louise Parker: Recent Work (Howl, Red, The West Wing ), Future Work (Les Passages)
Kevin Nealon: Recent Work (Bucky Larsen: Born to Be a Star, Glory Days, Just Go With It ), Future Work (And They're Off )
Justin Kirk: Recent Work (Life Happens, Modern Family, Angels in America ), Future Work (Goats, Vamps, 30 Beats)
Elizabeth Perkins: Recent Work ( Big, Finding Nemo, Miracle on 34th Street, The Flintstones, My Sisters Keeper ), Future Work ( Hop, Vince uncensored )
Romany Malco: Recent Work ( 40 Year Old Virgin, Blades of Glory, ), Future Work (Think Like a Man, Hot Dudes with Kittens)
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