The Big C: Season 2, Episode 13 “Crossing the Line” (A-)
If last week’s episode slanted more towards drama than comedy, this episode goes considerably further, containing almost no humor, aside from a few quips from Sean, and instead focusing on serious stuff involving Cathy and her family members. Mercedes was nowhere to be found since clearly Mick is out of her life and she’s relatively miserable, while Adam seems to have earned back the trust of the girl he really wanted, making Poppy entirely irrelevant. Ultimately, they’ll both be better off, and I’m sure they’ll have plenty of issues next season. Cathy’s decision to run the marathon under Lee’s name and in his honor was sweet, and having Todd return was a nice reminder that Cathy has had a profound effect on some people in her life. Finishing the marathon was a huge triumph, but what a haunting last scene. To discover that Paul collapsed and might in fact be dead was devastating, especially as Cathy realized it when Adam noted that he wasn’t there yet. That was a tremendous scene that he had at the insurance company office, and while it would be a stellar way to go out, losing him would be horrible for Cathy. Regardless of what happens, this has been a good season, and this was a great finale, bringing together the strongest story of the arcs of the season and sending the show on the course for a meaningful and fun third season without necessarily indicating exactly what will end up being its focal points.
Season grade: B+
Season MVP: Oliver Platt
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