Supplements: What Goodies Are There?
Nothing on this set is wildly revealing, but there are nevertheless a couple bonuses to mention. We get a goofy gag reel, as well as a collection of screen-specific audio commentaries with various cast and crew members on a handful of episodes that shed light on issues both large and small on Weeds. Full commentary list:
Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her, If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?: Creator Jenji Kohan
Three Coolers: Writer Roberto Benabib
No Man Is Pudding, I Am the Table: Actors Kevin Nealon and Justin Kirk
Excellent Treasures: Actors Elizabeth Perkins and Allie Grant
Head Cheese: Actor Hunter Parrish
Next up is a set of featurettes: I'm a Big Kid Now (10:00), a discussion with a few of the show's actors; The Real Hunter Parrish (6:00) a one-on-one discussion with the actor; Tour of Bubbie's House (3:00), a self-explanatory look at some of the show's design; Little Titles (5:30), a look at the show's opening sequences; Moving Weight (10:00), an investigation of the real-life marijuana trade; One Stop Chop Shop (5:30), a peek into Tijuana and how it's showcased on the series; The Weed Wranglers (6:00), which is a fascinating look at how the show utilizes its pot props; and Burbs to Beach (7:00) is a look at the show's geographical narrative move to the beach.
Exclusive DVD-ROM Features: What happens when you pop the disc into your PC?
There are no DVD-ROM features on this DVD.
Final Thoughts
This writer continues to find Weeds to be a lovely surprise, a show that is as multi-faceted as it is directly appealing. And this DVD set is really something: Audio and video qualities are both excellent, and while there are no bonuses that totally wow this time around, there definitely is a wealth of material here to mention. Well worth checking out.