However, at least for me, turning away is nearly impossible. Every facet of human behavior, no matter how deep and dark, is covered with such brutal honesty that you don't know whether to look or turn away. On Nip/Tuck, truly NOTHING is off limits. Just when you think that it can't get any stranger or more outlandish, it hits you right between the eyes with subject matter that would make a sailor blush. In one word, this show is nothing short of amazing. I felt compelled to come back to IMDb and add a comment about the second season. I just finished watching season 2 reruns on F/X and am at last caught up with the show. This show deals with disturbing subject matter, and is not afraid to graphically portray any of it. Lastly, be advised that this is not 'The OC' or 'Judging Amy'. I recommend Nip/Tuck to everyone who enjoys superbly written and acted dramas but is sick and tired of the same cops, lawyers, and doctors formats that are prevalent on network television. Luckily, the sophomore season of the show doesn't let up a bit and is as entertaining as the first. I haven't caught all episodes of season 2, although I have seen most of them. I don't think you can say that about many other shows. And the way that the issues are presented oftentimes makes you think and form an opinion of your own. In my opinion what makes it so great is the fact that it tackles issues that are rarely seen on other dramas.

And I must say that I haven't been disappointed with the show since.

From that episode on, I watched it because it was a powerful and gripping drama. This came as a complete surprise to me because prior to that episode I watched the show as a guilty pleasure. (I don't want to get into any details because I would hate to spoil it for anyone who hasn't watched and would like to start.) However, in episode 10 of the first season the show takes an unexpected turn and actually reveals a lot of heart. The first few episodes of season 1 draw you in by the sheer audacity of the subject matter. But in my opinion Nip/Tuck is as close as it gets. I have to say that I never thought another drama could even come close to The Sopranos in terms of writing, direction, and acting.

I'm a fan of other TV dramas like Law & Order and The Sopranos, the latter of which I think is the best drama of all time. I began watching Nip/Tuck by renting the first DVD of season 1 and since then I've been hooked.

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