Weeds Season 5 Episode 2, "Machetes Up Top", If ever there were an actress made for the quirky, off-center rhythms of Weeds, it’s probably the quirky, off-center Jennifer Jason Leigh, an actress who, like series star Mary-Louise Parker, seems perpetually underrated despite turning in great performance after great performance.
Jennifer Jason Leigh, can occasionally become too grating, but once you get into her rhythms, she’s always fascinating to watch. On this episode, she’s been cast as Nancy’s sister, Jill, an underappreciated soccer mom, who almost seems to offer us a glimpse into who Nancy was before the death of her husband (though from all accounts, Nancy and her husband’s relationship was far better than the marriage depicted here). This kind of ersatz time travel is always more interesting than straight flashbacks, and tossing Justin Kirk and Leigh into scenes together was a good creative decision.
What will happen on the next episode? Watch for it.
Watch the Weeds "Matchetes Up Top" Season 5 Episode 2 Promo Video
