The Big C: Season 2
  • Network: Showtime
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 16, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 24, 2011
    91
    Not everything is letter-perfect about The Big C. But Linney sure is--and that's more than enough.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 24, 2011
    83
    Much of The Big C's unoriginal dramatization of cancer concerns is mitigated by the fresh, dynamic performances of Linney and Oliver Platt as husband Adam. [1 Jul 2011, p.67]
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jun 27, 2011
    70
    The Big C feels much more alive, even though it's a show about a woman, Cathy (Laura Linney), who's dying of stage 4 cancer.
  4. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jun 27, 2011
    50
    Linney is a fine actress, but her material here doesn't match her talents.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jun 24, 2011
    50
    The writers have calmed down a bit this season, but they still can't seem to resist the urge for over-the-top plot strings.
  6. The Huffington Post (formerly AOL TV)
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jun 28, 2011
    40
    Having a character and her family deal with a potentially fatal illness is such a rich arena for both drama and black comedy, but so far, The Big C hasn't been able to mine that topic with consistent freshness and depth.

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User Score
5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 8 out of 11
  1. Beau
    0
    Nobody thinks this show is funny, or good. The acting is sub-par, the writing is horrible and the plot line is gruesome and inaccurate. Please cancel it. Thank you.… Full Review »
  2. joef123
    10
    The show has a good pilot episode, which i would give a 9/10 too. But the later episodes are more a 6/10. Linney is very funny, and she deserved the Golden Globe. I haven't seen the second season yet but i hope it is funny.… Full Review »
  3. GeorgePLucas
    2
    Laura Linney needs to go back to movies. This show is an unorganized and inaccurate projection of cancer with a main character that is far too unlikeable.… Full Review »
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