The Big C

DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:

The Big C is a terrific show, the kind of series that grabs your attention right from the first episode and never relents, the coveted “just one more episode” type entertainment. The core narrative is one we’ve seen before, someone coping with a terminal diagnosis, but this series has a fresh approach and while it steers into a darker style of humor, The Big C also manages to feel authentic, even when it goes a little off the deep end. So yes, things get dramatic and spiral into chaos at times, but these moments are earned and well developed, so they come off as natural, given the characters involved. This is especially true of some of the threads with Cathy and her brother Sean, which prove to be some of the wilder, darker content, not to mention some of the funniest. And while the premise is centered on Cathy’s cancer diagnosis, the show is driven by comedy and while that involves a good deal of darker humor, it anchors it all with some effective emotional depth. The time is taken to build these characters and make the emotional beats resonate, while a shorter four season run ensures the story never feels stretched thin.

The four season duration also helps The Big C maintain a consistent level of quality, so unlike many shows out there, the series doesn’t taper off or run out of steam, giving us four rock solid seasons of entertainment. One of the main reasons the show works so well is that while cancer is a prominent presence in the narrative, the story is about Cathy, not so much her illness. Laura Linney is given some excellent material to work with and she really makes the most of the character’s potential, turning in a fantastic, memorable effort. She is able to use the well crafted writing to mold Cathy into a believable, authentic character, which makes her emotional moments, wild decisions, and even mundane situations more impactful. Linney is the heart and soul of the show and her performance is magical at times, she carries the series and that is a real compliment, given how strong this ensemble is. The cast also includes Cynthia Nixon, Oliver Platt, Alan Alda, John Benjamin Hickey, Idris Elba, Reid Scott, Hugh Dancy, and Susan Sarandon. Visit my site for a full review!

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DVD Wholesale Main Features:

Actors: Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, Gabriel Basso
Directors: Michael Engler
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 6
Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
DVD Release Date: April 16, 2019
Run Time: 992 minutes
ASIN: B07MX21XFP