The Big C
The Big C is an American comedy-drama television series created by Darlene Hunt and starring Laura Linney as Cathy Jamison, a Minneapolis schoolteacher diagnosed with terminal melanoma.
The Big C is an American comedy-drama series starring Laura Linney as a teacher with terminal cancer. It aired on Showtime from 2010 to 2013.
What it is
The series follows Cathy Jamison, a Minneapolis schoolteacher diagnosed with terminal melanoma. She initially hides her diagnosis from her husband, son, and brother, using the news as a trigger to live more freely and make impulsive choices.
Why it matters
The show balances dark humour with emotional drama, exploring how a terminal diagnosis can reframe priorities. It received award recognition and remains a notable example of the comedy-drama genre from the early 2010s.
Key details
Created by Darlene Hunt and starring Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, Gabriel Basso, John Benjamin Hickey, and Gabourey Sidibe. It ran for four seasons on Showtime (August 16, 2010 – May 20, 2013). In Canada, it aired on Super Channel and later became available on streaming services like Netflix.
In short
- Four-season Showtime series (2010–2013)
- Laura Linney plays Cathy, a teacher with terminal melanoma
- Blends comedy and drama as Cathy reorders her life
- Aired in Canada on Super Channel
The series aired in Canada on Super Channel, according to the French-language Wikipedia entry, making it familiar to Canadian viewers through premium television and later streaming availability.[7][12]
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_C_(TV_series)Supports: Plot, setting, and main characters
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1515193/Supports: Creator, premiere date, country, language, filming location, seasons, episodes
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/ss/title/70180085Supports: Series description, cast, fictional status, and four-season run
- Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-big-c-release-date-newsSupports: Premise, creator, setting, and four-season Showtime run
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the-big-cSupports: Genre description and premise
- Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/The-Big-C-Season-1/dp/B003ZXSNYYSupports: Brief premise and character setup
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_CSupports: Canadian broadcast on Super Channel, episode and season counts
- IMDb FAQ — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1515193/faq/Supports: Seasons, episodes, premiere/end dates, theme song, awards count