What I’m Watching: Weeds

Weeds: Season 7, Episode 10 “System Overhead” (B+)

This episode is rather simplistic in a sense because it has few specific threads, but it’s incredibly effective and entertaining. I most enjoyed the interactions of those we haven’t before seen together, like Detective Ouellette and Nancy and especially Andy and Emma. Nancy really is a master manipulator, getting on Ouellette’s good side by appealing to his paternal nature and pretending to have an interest in his stories about his son. Pouncy House’s takeover of the business was mighty impressive, stealing the Copenhagen wheel and even their phone number. I greatly enjoyed No-Violence Andy’s breakdown as he took Emma hostage at staple gunpoint, shouting that they’re going to kill her in broad daylight and not having anyone care. The ending of this episode was absolutely brilliant, as Nancy gets Ouellette to bust Emma and Pouncy House for her just as Silas makes a deal that merges the two businesses so that they’re no longer competitors. Their matching voicemails were great, and I’m both eager and nervous to see what happens when the chips fall next week. I liked the introduction of the new woman from the SEC, determined to get a handle on the retirement funds so that Doug’s company can’t further mess anything up for them. Doug’s efforts to drive her away, through note-writing and loud clapping to aggravate her hypersensitive hearing, were very funny, and I’m glad to see him find a new nemesis that I’m sure will end up being a sexual partner for him sometime soon.