Of all the blogs and commentaries I've ever written it suddenly occurs to me that I have missed a golden opportunity with "Big Love". This HBO drama is quite easily one of my top 20 favorite shows EVER. And it's certainly in my top 5 currently. I mean, what's not to like? There are all kinds of characters, intrigue, and (of course) women! Multiple women! Every man's fantasy. Well, every straight man's fantasy.
In this, the last season of the series, it feels as if the whole apple cart has suddenly been tipped over and the sidewalk is a carnival of beautiful chaos as brightly colored fruit rolls in every direction. It's upsetting, colorful, and entertaining all at once. It's as if each character has been unleashed to push the limits of their personal boundaries.
Nikki, is of course, still Nikki. But now showing her hair down softer side (yet still vicious as ever). She has epitomized the determination of an aggressive women who is after "her man". Somewhat sweet in a romantic kind of way but mostly disturbing should you happen to stand in her way. No matter what her hair style, she will always be Alby's sister and the daughter of a really creepy man she insists on calling "Papa".
Barb is usually the sensible "first wife" who has always possessed an air of dignity and a hint repressed resentment for the journey her husband has taken her on. The obvious beauty of her youth has long since been eroded by the exhaustion from years of drama she could have done without. The current melt down she's experiencing is long over due!
Margene also continues to be Margene. She is always about ten minutes away from having an affair while simultaneously being an enthusiastic cheerleader for Bill. The revelation that she was only sixteen when she married Bill only adds to her wishy washy reputation. I find it hard to love her but even harder not to be a little bit infatuated with her. Her youthful energy and adorable looks somehow seems to play on my tendency as red blooded male to overlook her obvious character flaws. But oh well, what can you do?
Alby is really just a guy who is due to climb a clock tower on some college campus and start shooting at any moment. This dude missed his exit for crazy town several long miles ago. The thought that real humans are subject (somewhere) to real versions of this dirt covered lollipop disturbs me to my core.
And last but not least we have Bill. This man's troubles are enough to caution anyone against the misleading allure of having more than one woman in your life! And I'll leave it simply with that!
