Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie

Another incredibly entertaining show from Showtime about another horrible monster (drug addiction) keeps the voltage on for a whole new season bringing unforeseen developments and twists of fate at every turn.

Jackie starts out season 4 looking like she’s finally hit bottom.  Her marriage is in shambles, her older daughter doesn’t want to have anything to do with her anymore, and new management at the hospital has clamped down on security, which means that stealing drugs won’t be easy anymore.  Even her friendship with Dr. O’Hara seems to be on the rocks.  She goes to rehab, and cleans up nicely, but things won’t go smoothly from that point on.  Oh, and someone’s having a baby!!

Edie Falco is her usual riveting self, Eve Best and Anna Deavere Smith are a riot, and the addition of Bobby Cannavale creates an interesting new dynamic.  The rest of the cast is, as always, fantastic.

Grade – Season 4: 8

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