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(S03E15) Surprise, surprise! For once, a season of Weeds ended with Nancy taking control of her life instead of being at the mercy of outside circumstances. The first two season finales provided over-the-top cliffhangers, but Season Three ended with what appeared to be a fresh start for Nancy and the Botwin family.
Doug's songs were the perfect way to frame some of the ridiculous behavior that was on display at the evacuation center. His exchange with the leader of the prayer circle (the one speaking in tongues) was priceless. How about that "Just Like the Superdome" song? I can't believe that the writers went there, but I could not stop laughing after I heard the lyrics.
I'm a little bummed that Nancy and Conrad gave up on their relationship so quickly. Apparently an ignorance of Grateful Dead songs and poor culinary skills are deal-breakers for them. It's unfortunate that they couldn't stay together, but at least they were honest and realistic about it. Nancy was about to lose everything, and she wasn't going to stick around just to date Conrad. The former Aguatecture owners, on the other hand, will probably go back to work on a new crop. If Heylia keeps to her word, Conrad will be growing independently and supplying Heylia's club. Perhaps Celia can help her run it--she was still keen to be part of the gang.
On the other hand, Celia might not be the best business partner. She gave Nancy up to Roy Till almost instantly. I can't believe that she didn't try to pin everything on Sullivan--it was the perfect opportunity for revenge! Now Sullivan's off to Colorado Springs, and Nancy will have some questions to answer next season. It seemed like nearly half the episode's cast made it to the grow house during the fire. Aside from the Police and Fire Departments, Tara and the Absolute Truth folks stormed into the burning Majestic house. Good for Silas for finally getting over the slightly burned, cross-obsessed Tara! It's about time that boy got some sense. On a side note, I loved the moment when the policemen called themselves the Agrestic police and had to quickly correct the mistake.
Thanks to Judah, Nancy and Shane had another heart-to-heart talk. They're not 100% healthy yet--Nancy didn't even know that Shane had pet turtles...for an entire year. At least Shane cut Nancy a break and compromised on the Pittsburgh fantasy. Look out, Tampa! The expression on Shane's face when the news reporter mentioned that the charter school was being consumed by the fire was adorably wicked. His days of communicating with the dead are probably over as well. Isabel put Shane in his place after about a minute. Those two have the most mature, direct conversations of anyone on the show (even the adults). If the Botwins move, I hope Shane and Isabel stay in touch.
By burning down her house, Nancy finally did something that made sense to me. She had a couple of easy alternatives--working for Guillermo or waiting out the fire--but chose to determine her own fate. I'm glad that she broke the pattern of merely reacting to whatever problems arose in her life. Whenever Nancy did anything over the last few seasons, it was because she felt she had to. Destroying her "prefab sh*tbox" and the life that it represented was her first major decision. She obviously wants a new life, but what will that life be?
Another important question: Where will Nancy start her new life? I'm guessing that the Botwins won't get as far as Tampa, but will they settle down in another generic suburb? Will Nancy's legal troubles and personal relationships lead her back to Majestic? I hope the writers keep Nancy in the Majestic loop. I'd miss Doug, Celia, and company if Nancy moved.
That said, this episode was a cool way to say goodbye to the familiar faces and places in Majestic. Some of the old Agrestic residents made an appearance in this episode. Pam Gruber was on hand with her brilliant strategy to save her belongings by submerging them in the pool. The naked Segway guy provided Nancy with an unusual getaway vehicle after torching her house. We even got to watch the various sites from the credits burn down. The lap dog with a burning tail was the funniest part of the montage. I wonder if this means we'll get a new opening sequence next season?
The creative ending more than made up for some of the elements that I didn't love about this season. U-Turn who? Count me in for Season Four. So, for now, goodbye to Majestic! Goodbye to the SUVs, the identical joggers, and It's a Grind Coffeehouse!
My favorite lines of the finale:
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"Where there's smoke, there's smoke." --Andy
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"They're making fondue at cot fourteen." --Nancy
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"They say that arson is a sexual crime. Couldn't you have just rubbed one out?" --Andy
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"Fine. If we regroup the group, you'll be in the group." --Nancy
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"I think they shot Peckers of the Caribbean here." --the fireman, on seeing the grow house
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"She of the magical house-earning p**sy." --Roy Till, on Celia
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Guillermo: "It's the circle of life." Nancy: "Hakuna matata."
See you in 2008!
| A rebuilt Majestic | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | |
| Another California suburb | |
| Someplace else |
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