What I’m Watching: The Big C

The Big C: Season 2, Episode 8 “The Last Thanksgiving” (B+)

It seemed like everything was going so well here at the start of the turkey-less Thanksgiving meal, and it’s a shame that it all fell apart with Lee’s departure. It’s nice to bring together such a diverse crowd, and one of my favorite things about shows with ensembles is when characters that have previously not spoken to one another get a chance to interact. I liked Andrea’s logic for getting along with Lee, that she’s fat and he’s gay. Sean explaining the history of Thanksgiving to Mick was rather hilarious as well, not to mention Sean’s intention to kill a living turkey for Thanksgiving to lend significance to the bird’s sacrifice. I’m less than pleased to learn that nice guy Mick is running an illegal side business, and even more disappointed that Paul has asked to be cut into it. At least Mick has exchanged expressions of love with Andrea, which nearly got ruined by Andrea’s perception of guys being based on Adam’s behavior. Rebecca almost proposing to Sean and Sean jumping in to propose to her was very sweet, and she raised a good point when she said that he’s crazy but always fiercely honest. Paul asking for sex from Cathy, citing Lee as a reason for his excitement, was fun, and it’s too bad things had to end on a more serious note. Mortality is something that’s not often discussed flat-out on this show, and to hear Lee resent Cathy’s outlook on his chances was definitely a downer, and I’m hopeful that they’ll be able to repair their relationship.