Weeds - Season 1 Review Summary
"Sex, Drugs, and the Suburban Housewife" seems to be the best way to describe the Showtime series
Weeds. Starring Mary-Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins, the show revolves around "a housewife in uber-suburbia [who] turns drug dealer after her husband dies, leaving her with a limited income." Fans of
Weeds are prescribing to the premium cable channel of Showtime specially for this show that they call
"witty and twisting," and
"hilarious and touching." Because of the glorified drug use in the show, all agree it isn't for kids, but feel it's "a must-see" for adults, showing the commentary on "what people are willing to do for money." Reviewers see it as lighter than shows like
Six Feet Under and
The Sopranos, making it more on the same level as
Sex and the City. Overall, fans find
Weeds "original, funny, dramatic, and quirky."