Weeds

The series follows Nancy Botwin, a suburban mother who turns to selling marijuana to support her family after her husband's sudden death. Over the course of its run, Nancy becomes increasingly involved in the illegal drug trade, leading her and her family through a series of dangerous and often darkly comedic situations.

Weeds initially received critical acclaim for its sharp writing, dark humor, and compelling premise, establishing itself as a unique voice in television. However, as the series progressed, critical reception became more divided, with many reviewers finding that the show struggled to maintain its initial quality and narrative focus, leading to a less consistent performance in its later seasons.

• Praised for its innovative premise and dark humor in its early seasons.

• Noted for strong performances, particularly from Mary-Louise Parker.

• Criticized in later seasons for plot contrivances and a decline in narrative coherence.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's initial brilliance and unique blend of comedy and drama. While many enjoyed the ride and Mary-Louise Parker's performance throughout, some felt the story became too convoluted or repetitive in later years.

The show's creator, Jenji Kohan, also went on to create the highly successful Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black'.