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Lots of Fun But Not Much Else
One of the worst kept secrets in the entire world may be that the American suburbs are fueled by one very green plant. And who can blame them really seeing as how these neighborhoods function as basically totalitarian police states that thrive off of petty feuds, boredom, racism and exclusivity. Not that this show has any interest in ripping open the belly of the beast and leaving the entrails around for us to feed on, rather it is a surprisingly sweet show that actually idealizes many of the bizarre habits of the suburbanites. And there in lies the magic of the show, it is not about dealing drugs but rather about nothing more than this set of quirky characters. We hang out with generally likeable, downright relatable characters (who all happen to be narcissists) as they engage in the emptiness that is their lives. The dialogue is witty and filled with aggrandizing monologues that were probably a dream for the writers and were certainly a treat for me. Like "The Sopranos" it is an alternate, criminal take on the American Dream. And really, how did you earn your money? Was nobody stepped on, exploited, killed, or maimed, directly or indirectly, because of your quest for a high standard of living? I certainly can't say that. <
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>The basic story arch this season deals with Nancy's (Mary-Louise Parker) decision to date a DEA agent named Peter (Martin Donovan). The overtly obvious set up actually produces some real results because the writers envision the characters as real people with real emotions. Lust begets love which begets betrayal which begets vengeance. Of course he would really use his governmental tools to eavesdrop on her; we're only taken aback by it because TV characters aren't supposed to be that smart. As the season progresses you realize that there was actually a big picture in place all along and that the writers weren't just sitting around baked for the first half. But after seeing how good things get in the end you look back on the first five episodes and feel as though they were squandered. I also loved the way that the personal interests infringed upon the business interests. All the characters make bad decisions, but they make these bad decisions in the name of a greater good and that is what keeps things interesting. <
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>Mary-Louise Parker, after all these years, is truly more radiant than ever. She also turns in a strong yet underwhelming performance. Nancy is the soul of the show and Parker plays her up as the most likeable drug kingpin you could ever imagine. The show does little politicking for the legalization of pot but it is clear that that is where they stand. We can say free market all we want but isn't Nancy chasing the Armenians out of town the same as the pharmaceutical companies pushing for the illegalization of drugs that actually work? I will admit that the show never rises above the level of fun diversion. The episodes fly by (which is a good thing) but good luck placing this show into a specific genre. Comedy? Probably....but how many comedies do you know involve the elements that are found here? And the season ending cliffhanger shows that while their may be laughs for us the ticket holders in the future things in Agrestic are not looking all that humorous.

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This show rocks!!! Just buy it & thank me later!!!
I recently purchased Weeds first season because Amazon had it on special for $11.99 I had never really heard anything about it and figured for that price, it was worth a try and the reviews were great on it. I was hooked right from the first episode! I blew through it in one night and have ordered the 2nd season to get my new fix. One of my new favorite must own shows...

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Our Favorite Sex-Kitten Drug Dealer Mom Keeps Getting Into Trouble...
and she seems to love every minute of it. A lesson about modern life we all could learn from, don't stress out and miss all the fun, enjoy life even with its unpredictable insanity. <
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>This is Tony Soprano meets Nice, Adorable, Super Hot 40 year old plus Suburban Mom meets "Where did Dad go, I need to make a Living." Mary Louise Parker is one of our finest actresses. This show is a lot of fun, plus it pokes its fair of fun at modern suburbia and contemporary life, a strength of Sit Coms in general. I think about this series everytime I get coffee at Starbucks (see the opening credits).