Weeds

Weeds Reviews



Overall 5 star rating4.83 of 5 (by 29 users)



Weeds Review Summary

Weeds is "one of the funniest, smartest, best-written shows on TV." Starring Mary-Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins, this comedy/drama on Showtime is about "a suburban mom whose husband dies and she turns to selling drugs." Reviewers particularly enjoy Weeds' "original premise and great plot twists," but they also enjoy the cast, believing they are "truly gifted." Reviewers wish the series was lengthened to a full hour and caution that there is nudity, violence, and language for those that are easily offended or parents looking for more appropriate viewing for their children. Perhaps Weeds can best be summed up by "a satire of suburban life with lots of laughs to make it go down easier." Other original series on Showtime include Californication, Dexter, and Queer as Folk.
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Weeds Ratings and Reviews

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6
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very picky about tv, Not offended by foul language

OCT
15
2007

 

Weeds is a very, very funny show about a suburban mom whose husband dies and she turns to selling drugs.  The acting is brilliant, the writing is hysterical, and so far in season two, they have managed to keep it going. The series is a satire of suburban life with lots of laughs to make it go down easier. 

If you take it to seriously or too literally, you will hate it.

There is nudity, violence and language, so if those things offend you stay away.

For my tastes, it is one of the best shows on tv today.


5 star rating
 Staff
Matt
Chicago, IL



4
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waiting for the DVD

NOV
28
2008
We love this show. I had heard about Weeds in the past, but had never watched it. We wanted to start from the beginning so rented Season one and became hooked! We checked out the next two seasons and watched them straight through. Can't wait to see season 4!
This movie has some dark humor, and things that you know you shouldn't be laughing at, but do anyways. We love humor like that.
Unbelievable situations, and really kept us on the edge of our seats the whole time.
Not a family show! Some nudity, which doesn't bother us, and graphic situations.


5 star rating
2008 Contributor
mawfia
Eagle Mountain, UT



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Love a good story, very picky about tv

MAR
9
2008

Imagine yourself as a straight-laced, 30-something suburban housewife whose loving husband suddenly dies. Left with what so many Americans these days are facing - massive debt - what are your choices? Having left behind the world of paid employment years ago to raise children and run a household, you don't have what most people think of as marketable skills or experience. What's a woman to do?

This is the premise of Showtime's series, Weeds. Mary Louise Parker plays Nancy Botwin, a recently widowed mom whose mourning for her dead husband is interrrupted by the harsh reality that there's no money...

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5 star rating
2008 Advisor
Telpher
San Francisco, CA



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into Independent Films, having a sense of humor, an avid TV watcher, Open-minded

OCT
30
2008
Growing up I never had cable. Now that I do, I realized how much I had missed! Weeds is such a smart show, very clever one liners, and although the story line sounds like it could be outrageous, it is always quite believable. Every show ends and makes you count down the days to the next episode. The only downfall is once you hear the opening song, you can't get it out of your head.
4 star rating
2008 Writer
wonkao
Washingtonville, NY



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Likes to be entertained

SEP
27
2008
I really like the show "Weeds".  I picked it up at the library because I do not have Showtime.   Season one was fantastic.  It is interesting, the characters are a bit foul-mouthed at times, but raw and gritty, the characters have gumption.  I would recommend this to friends and family, but not to anyone under 16, of course, because of the drugs and the language.  It is a show that once you start watching, you want to keep on watching to find out what happens next. I like also that sometimes there are surprise guests on a show.  Its mainly about a single mother with two sons, she feels there... read full review »
5 star rating
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karenlala365
Bridgeville, DE



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Open-minded, comedy fan, Likes to be entertained

AUG
30
2007
Weeds is great witty entertainment for those who are openminded and like tons of plot twists.  The situations that Nancy finds herself in aer hilarious in contrast to her housewife persona.  I only wish it were an hour long show, as there is barely enough time to develop the plot in each episode.
4 star rating
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MTalarico
Chicago, IL



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Rated on February 5, 2008

5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
Sandsky
Mountain View, WY



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Open-minded, a sitcom watcher, dislike dishonesty, Horror Fan, liberal, very picky about tv, comedy fan, Internet User

DEC
23
2007

                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                          

                                                            

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5 star rating
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shayjuli0126
Port Arthur, TX



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comedy fan, Internet User, Open-minded, character-lover, always rooting for the underdog, a sitcom watcher

DEC
22
2007

I love weeds it is the best show ever made! ROCK ON WEEDS~

                                                                                             

                                                                        

                                                                             

                  


5 star rating
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shayjuli
Port Arthur, TX



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watching chick flicks, fun loving, a movie buff, a comedy fan, busy mom, practical

OCT
27
2009

I stumbled upon Weeds during Season 3 and fell in love with it. I had to backtrack and watch all the episodes before the 3rd Season. A mom of 2 boys who's husband has died falls on hard times and has to resort in selling weed for money. She is good at it too. She learns the in's and out's of the drug business and it's hilarious. She starts out dealing for a black woman and ends up eventually falling in love with a young black guy. She eventually starts selling on her own, her son joins the business and begins making his own strain of marijuana which is excellant and over the seasons you will laugh...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
KaciOhio
Somerset, OH



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waiting for the DVD, an infrequent movie goer, fun loving, a comedy fan

NOV
25
2009

Weeds is probably one of the best shows I have ever seen. When it first came out I thought it was a really stupid idea, making a movie about a pot dealing soccer mom, how much could they actually do with that? And I never watched it until a few months ago, they just finished up season 5 not too long ago. I decided I would watch a few shows on Netflix watch instantly because I had nothing better to do and it looked better then anything else on the watch instantl section. As soon as i finished the first few shows, I was hooked! I mean I came home and watched these shows after work, I would stay...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Wishuponstar101
Littleton, CO



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character-lover, a comedy fan, always rooting for the underdog, a sitcom watcher, comedy fan, a parent, having a sense of humor, Likes to be entertained

NOV
15
2007
With all the boring reruns, cable was showing the same old movies.I walked around walmart trying to find a movie to watch. I seen this was a sitcom and reluctantly purchased it. It seems to take me several times to watch a few bits and pieces to really get into a show at times. But i enjoyed this show more than i had anticipated. I couldn't wait to start watching it on a regular basis. Unfortunately i had missed the second season as i had bought this at the end of season 2. i'm now looking to buy it to catch up. I love nancy's character. I'm so glad showtime has renewed the show and i seriously... read full review »
5 star rating
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wal1516
Sebring, FL



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AUG
18
2009

Weeds is about a woman who lost her husband and has no job and is left to support her two children. Her brother in law lives with her also. She supports her family this by being a drug dealer. It is about her stuggles to keep this away from her children but sell to all the parent s in the neighborhood. It is funny, but a drama at the same time. You never know what is going to happen. It is funny to see someone who is clearly out of her element try to go into these neighborhood and talk to these hard criminals. You do not want to miss all 5 seasons. So much happens to this poor woman. But she...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
cjk5
Menomonee Falls, WI



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not a toothless hillbilly, married, Not offended by foul language, mother of 2, a music lover, comedy fan, Open-minded, fascinated by the unknown

NOV
15
2007

Since we did not have Showtime last year,  I bought WEEDS - SEASON 1 on DVD,  because  so many people told me "You just have to see that, or have you caught Weeds yet?"   After receiving it, I, of course, showed my husband & we started watching it.  What a funny funny, really relateable show. 

We could not stop watching it & were very bummed that we were able to view the whole season in just 2 nights.  Being just 1/2 hour episodes, they go very fast.  If it was up to me I would make each episdoe 1 hour long. 

Because We just had to continue with it, we now have Showtime  to view...

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5 star rating
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kdoles
New Castle, DE



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Likes to be entertained, an infrequent movie goer, into trying new things

DEC
9
2008

I find that Weeds has caught my attention from its catchy song to the story line.

I like the characters and am very curious as to where the story will go.  I am currently starting season 3 week 1 through Netflix because I don't have Showtime.  I suggest  others do the same..   " Little boxes , on the hillside , Little boxes made of Ticky-Tack.....     "  

 


4 star rating
reviewer
mmoe761
Schererville, IN



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