Redgrave is the real-life mother of series co-star Joely Richardson. Her first words are, “I want a facelift.” But of course. But it’s not off to the great start of last summer despite the presence of esteemed thespian Vanessa Redgrave in the second season’s initial three episodes. Had enough? Or want more? “Nip/Tuck” still can be gripping, gratifying drama when it’s not trying so hard to be either salacious or capital-Q quirky.

There’s also the sight of a sickened Christian spitting out a big mouthful of breast milk in the early minutes of Tuesday’s premiere. The language likewise can be jaw dropping and the cosmetic surgical procedures remain bloody awful to behold. Christian Troy leading the way, so to speak. Unadorned behinds are in full bloom during the first three episodes, with Julian McMahon’s sex-obsessed Dr. On the contrary, it pushes the limits of advertiser-supported cable to the point of sometimes seeming like a soft-core skin flick. “Nip/Tuck” shows no signs of policing itself in deference to Janet Jackson’s infamous Super Bowl baring. The rating supposedly will be flashed for 20 seconds out of each commercial break for those viewers who somehow might think they’re joining “Bozo’s Circus” in progress.īe forewarned. And yes, you sometimes can cut the tension with a knife.Īffixed with a heavy-duty TV-MA advisory, FX’s “Nip/Tuck” is back for an extended 16-episode second season. It’s more graphic than ever – visually, verbally, viscerally.

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