What I’m Watching: The Big C

The Big C: Season 2, Episode 5 “Cats and Dogs” (B+)

There really isn’t a character like Cathy anywhere else on television. The fact that we don’t even get to see Cathy fighting like her life depends on it for a good value for her pawned items is a sign that this show knows its characters well, and only shows what’s necessary of them. Lee and Cathy getting mugged immediately after exiting the pawn shop was a peculiar sight for sure, as they scared off their mugger by laughing at his ironic choice of victims. Another strong moment for the two dying patients as individuals rather than a duo was Cathy’s jerky reaction to what she thought was an advance from Lee, only to be flabbergasted to discover that he is gay. Paul’s job search is rather depressing, but I’m pleased that he took a retail job so that he could provide Cathy with the necessary health insurance benefits. The scene stealer this week was most certainly Sean, whose post-crazy life is pretty much just as exciting as his former life was. Adam wins the stupidity award for deciding to spend his pizza money on a hooker who turned out to be a dominatrix. I like that he went to Sean for help, who managed to barter with alternative currency and resolve the situation. Sean’s hand-crafted baby holder was inspired genius, and I like that he tried to test it out by asking mothers if he could borrow their babies. That was definitely not the opportune time to get recognized by another homeless guy.