Cliffhangers definitely help some shows survive (like True Blood this season which would expectedly have a boring episode with a huge cliffhanger that was quickly and efficiently solved within the first 5 minutes of the following episode). Weeds has perfected this though without the overkill that other shows rely upon. The beginning of the season begins with a jolt at the beginning lagging off of the previous season finale, but quickly dissipates to a calmer more serene yet mysterious scene. Gradually as the episodes go by the stakes inevitably get higher and the end of the episode makes you want more and more with each episode. The show has essentially perfected the art of being a tease. Every time I watch the show it just builds up so much except without the relief at the end like a great... massage.
What is plan C? What the hell is plan C? (Put in a really bad Plan B joke here if you want, but I'm better than to subject you to that.) I felt like yelling at the TV every time Nancy or Andy mentioned the ominous plan C. We get that its dire. We get you're stressed. But thank God they didn't say anything till the end, because plan C was well worth the wait.
For how unrealistic the show's plot may be, the characters reactions, except maybe Andy's, always come off like, "I totally get why she made that decision, because if she were a real person, that's what she would do." Instead of, "Oh, I get why they wrote him to do that, so they could advance the plot this way." I know we're going to get an explanation for Nancy's bold, death sentence decision, but even more important than that are the other characters reactions to her actions.
Estaban's slap. That bitch totally deserved it. She stole his damn child. Who wouldn't slap her?
I wish they had explored Silas finding out who his real father is a bit more. I don't care about the actual dad, I just want to see Silas react more long term with Nancy about the whole thing. Maybe they'll somehow be able to bring that as a semi-major story arc next season, but I doubt it. His choice in the end was easily predicted, but I'd say he's probably the most reliable character on that show.
I loved how they brought in the old creepy guy who used to be Nancy's teacher and still is Nancy's admirer/stalker, and then made ya feel kinda bad for him in the end while still helping out Nancy's family. That's some real dedication.
Also, leave it to Jenji Kohan to address some huge political issue's most taboo subjects like America's treatment of the Mid East, and obviously not Michigan!
Ultimately, I think that ending actually outdid Season 5. It was unbelievable.
Jenji says that next season will most likely be the final season.
I'll now leave you with this to Ponder from
"In my mind, it is [the final season]," Kohan told TV Guide after last night's season 6 finale. "Everyone's contract is up next year, [including] the actors and mine. Seven years is a good run, and I'd rather leave while on top. I'd never say never, but I have a feeling this might be it."
So how will it end? Kohan has an idea -- but she's not going to tell you. "I would never reveal [my plans]," she said. "There are two versions of the end of the series that I've had in mind, and it would be figuring out which way to go."
One of those ways could see Nancy dying."Potentially. In a blaze of glory."
I can't wait to see which way she decides, either way though, I know I'll be a completely satisfied customer.
Fennopian.
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