Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Big C

The Big CThis Showtime show about cancer and its effects on one’s life is now in its third season and still going strong.

With her cancer in remission and her husband still with her, Cathy looks for escapism from reality and for ways to start over.  Her best solution would be having another baby, but because of their age and health issues, adoption won’t be easy.  Paul also gets a new lease on life, and seems to have finally found his calling.  Adam, Sean, and Andrea all keep rotating around Cathy and Paul to keep things interesting.

One of the best results of a show’s longevity is definitely the improvement in the actors’ familiarity with each other, which is clearly on display here.  Laura Linney is as good as ever, but the whole cast deserves credit for this entertaining show about a terrible disease.

Grade – Season 3: 8

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