What I’m Watching: Weeds

Weeds: Season 6, Episode 2 “Felling and Swamping” (B+)

As the season continues to roll along, we’re still stuck in the development stage in terms of determining exactly what the plan for Nancy and the newly-branded Newmans in their newfound fugitive status. The ending scene of this episode mirrors the show’s fourth season plotline where Roy Till was investigating Nancy and knew that she had something to do with the drug operation rather than just Celia, as everyone he interrogated had suggested. Now, it’s a much deadlier game since the people who Nancy has inadvertently pinned the blame on are the very ones who tortured and killed Roy’s partner and lover. These are bad guys, and the fact that the good guys are looking at Nancy and the bad guys together is definitely not a good thing. Fortunately, humor is in the air as Andy provides the family with his guide to surviving on the run and the Botwins officially become the Newmans. Nancy’s new wig and Andy’s continuous desire to use Hooters gift cards as currency indicates that there is a wild ride soon in store for this crew, and it’s definitely going to be an entertaining one. Shane’s new killer vibe and Silas’ eternal frustration with everything related to his brother or mother help reestablish this show’s dark comedic tone that worked so well in its first season. This is a third chance for the show as it embarks on its second fresh start, and if it finds its direction, I think this season could be a winning one.