Weeds Says Goodbye

On September 16 2012, a new episode of Weeds will be televised for the final time.  Viewers have been through the good, the bad, and the ugly with this show, yet they have always remained faithful to one of television’s all-time favorite families – The Botwins.  While there have been a few bad seasons, we continue to watch just to find out what Nancy will do next.  Weeds has been known to leave audiences speechless following each season finale, so what will Jenji Kohan have up her sleeve for this rollercoaster of a series?   

Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) is a widow and mother of two that needs to support her family due to the recent passing of her beloved husband Judah.  Her deceased husband’s brother Andy (JustinKirk) decides to assist his brother’s wife in caring for her two young boys.   In order to make ends meet, Nancy begins selling marijuana to her suburbanite neighbors.  Nancy does not just sell any pot though…  She sells the best on the market, which has everybody wanting more and more.

Weeds is funny, dramatic, thrilling, and sometimes very disturbing.  However, it is real and authentic.  While this final season has not been very good, this last episode should be amazing, as the show looks to come full-circle.  These last two episodes of Weeds can make up for this lackluster eighth season.  I wish that the show did not have to go out with an “off-season,” however many television shows that last more than six years do the same.