The Big C

2010
8.1| 0h30m| TV-MA| en
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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

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Jeanskynebu the audience applauded
Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
nursecedes I watched this a very long time ago; I've been a pediatric oncologist RN- I've been dealing with cancer but not like the "normal". Watching this show is exactly how I am and I don't feel the additional "a#@H#@$e" Thank you so much. The emotion and humor is such a blessing for me right now. Thank you.Mercedes
Chappy Watched I was a bit worried about watching this because I thought it was going to be depressing and a constant downer, given it's premise, but it turned out to be a really good show.Not to say it isn't depressing, there are most definitely moments, but overall it's more funny or drama filled.Towards the end of the season, Cathy's (Laura Linney) selfishness starts to get really annoying as it starts to dramatically impact the people around her but then changes a couple of episodes before the finale, which has some amazing scenes!It has a really good cast with heaps of guest stars (including Cynthia Nixon, Idris Elba and Liam Neeson just to name a few), has a good story to it and feels real, like it could be a real life look into a persons life and their struggles with cancer, instead of being some showy TV series.Will definitely be watching the next season. Would most definitely recommend.
Shopaholic35 The Big C has it's moments when you can just let go and laugh but the majority of the time it revels in its own sadness. It would be difficult for a show that is based on this subject matter to not be somewhat depressing but overall there are moments of light. Although it can be quite dark that does not mean that it's not an entertaining show. It's very insightful and seems quite realistic. I know if I found out I had cancer I might behave this way.I personally think this show only needed 2-3 seasons max as it got a little slow towards the end but it was still pretty good. But honestly give it a chance as it is quite inspiring. Other peoples sadness and misfortune has a way of making you reflect on your own life and realise what you truly have.
KIM JANSON Love Laura Linney the actress, but I don't like the main character. I think she is ridiculously selfish. She is always doing really impulsive things. When I learned she wanted to adopt a baby I was furious ...for her kids sake, for the baby's sake, for her husbands sake...But when she pulled out that gun after she was duped I must say hallelujah!!!!Having had a birth mom totally take my husband and I to the cleaners, for 10,000... I felt like finally someone wrote how we felt! I wish the real world worked like this show. I would have loved to see her humiliated as we were. I don't have warm fuzzy sweet feelings about her. I hope her karma comes back on her!Also loved the Susan Sarandon character. Loved the bus scene with Marlene.It just goes to show that what comes around goes around. (Hope you heard that Coy!))I also understand the bar thing, sometimes a cancer patient must just want to be treated like they are like everyone else. Also love the Jesus freak son story line. Very insightful as to the twists and turns of the reality of a dying parent. There is some real heart to this show, it is a little like 6 feet under. Bravo Showtime!