When you first see the opening credits for the latest TV sensation called Weeds you will most likely think that this show is going to be just a little bit lame. The theme music is slow and a bit boring however when you get into the show itself there is a real difference in contrast. Mary Louise Parker is the main actress in this TV series that started in 2005 and is still going strong 5 series later.

Nancy Botwin is the lead character that Mary plays who is a young single mum whose husband just died and found herself struggling to meet the house repayments and other bills. Selling weed was the answer to her problems however as you get into the series you will eventually find out that selling weed not only solves her financial problems but also creates a whole lot of new problems.

During the series he young son starts to become a problem in school such as setting fires and fighting the other kids. Her brother in law turns up on the doorstep and asks if he can stay without actually asking if he can stay and then becomes a permanent part of the family. The mischief continues as Nancy starts to date several different men at once including a drug enforcement officer from the DEA. He weed gets stolen, confiscated and many other problems start to happen after her house maid finds out what she is doing and demands a raise.