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“Damages” renewed: two more seasons of Glenn Close-ups

This is going to be a little spoilerish, so let me get to the point first. Damages

has been renewed for two more seasons. That’s right – two.

Now, to give those of you waiting for the season on DVD or not yet caught up with your DVR a chance to skedaddle, here’s another look at one of the best promotional photos ever. **Did I mention spoilers ahead?**

I have to say that even with Damages‘ ups and downs over its first season, I think it’s one of the best shows to come along in years. And not just because Glenn Close in a power suit is as close to perfection as a mere human will ever be.

As many an AfterEllen.com blogger has observed, from start to finish, the first season of Damages was sophisticated and smart – as much a character study as a murder mystery. I was fascinated to watch the relationship between Patty Hewes (Close) and Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) develop from mentor-protégée to co-conspirators to predator-prey. As the season finale ended, we learned that the dynamics are about to change. Now Ellen will become predator, returning to work for Patty for the sole reason of bringing her down. I’m looking forward to seeing Ellen’s character operate as more than Patty’s pawn – and finding out if Byrne’s acting range goes beyond the sort of numb horror she was stuck in this season. We have plenty of new questions to explore next season. Why did Patty try to have Ellen killed? Would Patty, who has a reputation for doing whatever it takes to win, really be that threatened by Ellen’s guilt over what they did to Ray Fiske? Did Arthur Frobisher (a marvelously sleazy Ted Danson) die? Will Larry be back to pay for what he did? What was Patty’s son doing at the apartment the night Ellen was almost killed? Did he see Uncle Pete? Is Tom (Tate Donovan) really Ellen’s friend or will he always come down on Patty’s side? What will Ellen do when she finds out a cop killed David? And when will we learn that Ellen was never in love with David, but was, in fact, after his sister Katie? Oops, sorry. I got carried away.

In any case, I’m very happy Damages will be back. How about you? What questions are driving you crazy? What would you like to see happen next season?

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