Californication: Season 7, Episode 2 “Julia” (B)
I was much happier with this installment than I was with last week’s premiere for a few reasons, though I still strongly doubt that this final season will prove to be the show’s most compelling. Its most positive sign was the fact that its mundane conversation moments were actually interesting, most notably the scene with all of the writers gathered around the table. Mary Lynn Rajskub of past and near future “24” fame, made quite an impression with only a few lines and a lot of vomit, and I’m sure she’ll follow that debut up with more of her winning personality in the coming episodes. Hank’s effort level for his work is about on par with what’s in been in the past, but the difference here is that he’s not showing off just for Karen, who only cares that he has a job of some sort, but for the newfound son who idolizes him and wants to be a part of it. Levon’s antagonistic behavior towards the cops didn’t do him any favors, but, surprisingly, insulting Rick’s past work seems to have earned him an instantaneous job. I won’t comment on Charlie’s rather public Viagra incident since it more than speaks for itself. I was excited to see that Heather Graham is the actress who will play Levon’s mom, though after this start, I’m worried it might be a rather boring performance. I’d hope that she’d be on par with Graham’s character in “About Cherry” rather than her lackluster bisexual in “Gray Matters,” a highly forgettable comedy I’m not sure anyone else saw from a few years ago.
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