Airing after Nurse Jackie is United States of Tara, a superior show in almost all respects. The new season also begins with a sense of normalcy, but that doesn't dull the drama or comedy one bit. Yes, Tara's alters are interesting to watch, and it's a perfect showcase for Toni Collette. They also threatened to overwhelm the show at times, and I liked seeing how everyone went about their business without the presence of an alter hanging over them.
One of the Gregsons' neighbors commits suicide, starting a chain of events. They meet their gay neighbors, and after Tara visits the house of the suicide, she reverts into the always hilarious Buck. Max is glad that Tara is fine, and has big plans for their future. Buck's reappearance has a good chance of derailing that.
Kate gets a job as a debt collector and Marshall is hanging out with the gayble. Both stories have great potential, and the second episode expands on them greatly, not to mention the impressive acting by Brie Larson and Keir Gilchrist.
The first episode feels more natural with all the pieces in the right place. There are laughs here and there, and Toni Collette can deliver the drama as well as the comedy.
Score: 9.1/10
