http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/30/WEEDS----Cankles.aspx Some people are just never satisfied. As we all know – that is, as all of us fans of WEEDS know -- shortly before he died, crooked DEA agent Peter Scottson married drug dealer Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker).  So, naturally, when his body was discovered, it is Nancy, the second and current Mrs. Scottson, who gets the insurance money and pension. However, Nancy befriended Valerie (Brook Smith), the first Mrs. Scottson, and offers to pass along the insurance money to her -- though she’s entitled to zilch, zero, nada.    But there’s a mishap, a slight problem that requires a slower rate of payment.  Under the circumstances, do you think Valerie would be kind and understanding?  Do you think she’d tell Nancy, I appreciate what you’re doing?  I know you’ll pay me.  No, that doesn’t make for good TV.  Instead, Valerie hires a private eye to follow Nancy.  Sadly, the shamus is a crook.  (As an aside, what a sad commentary on society when even private eyes are shady.  Who do you trust if you can no longer believe in heroes created by the likes of Chandler and Parker and others?)  en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/30/WEEDS----Cankles.aspx 77 60