The Big C started out as a show I was prepared to make excuses for. It steadily degenerated into a show that put…
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Cast
Laura Linney (Cathy Jamison)Oliver Platt (Paul Jamison)Gabriel Basso (Adam Jamison)John Benjamin Hickey (Sean Tolkey)Gabourey Sidibe (Andrea Jackson)Phyllis Somerville (Marlene)Cynthia Nixon (Rebecca)Reid Scott (Dr. Todd Mauer)Hugh Dancy (Lee Fallon)Alexandra Socha (Mia)Alan Alda (Dr. Atticus Sherman)Susan Sarandon (Joy Kleinman)Boyd Holbrook (Mykail)Kailie Torres (Jesse)Lee Tergesen (Kirby)Idris Elba (Lenny)Hamish Linklater (Dave Cooper)Nadia Dajani (Tina)
Creators
Jenny Bicks, Cusi Cram, Darlene Hunt, Toni Kalem, Mark J. Kunerth, Cara DiPaolo, Hilly Hicks Jr., Melanie Marnich, Dennis Kinski
Synopsis
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
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