Heroes - Season One

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Arguably the most talked-about television show of the 2006-2007 season, the Emmy-nominated fantasy Heroes gives viewers blends comic book-style adventure with plotting and characters as rich and layered as any graphic novel or drama series. Creator Tim Kring's premise is deceptively simple - ordinary individuals in locations around the globe discover that they have, for lack of a better term, super powers, and wrestle with this reality while facing challenges both global (the destruction of New York City, for one) and personal (indestructible cheerleader Hayden Panetierre has family issues - serious ones, as the true identity of her adoptive father reveals; Milo Ventimiglia's Peter Petrelli, who absorbs other powers, must overcome his own insecurities). Add to this mix a terrific villain - Zachary Quinto's Sylar, who hunts and kills people with extraordinary powers like our heroes - and viewers have a riveting series that exhibits an almost-perfect balance of cliffhanger thrills (the action and special effects are truly impressive for a network program) and genuine drama that sets the show apart from most speculative fiction (save, perhaps, the revived Battlestar Galactica, which it compares too favorably). The seven-disc set of Heroes: Season One offers a wealth of extras for fans, who may be familiar with some of them through the NBC.com website, especially the cast commentaries, which are featured on half of the episodes. Kring is featured on the 73-minute uncut pilot episode, which for some viewers, may be even better than the network version; the main difference is the degree of character development, including an entire storyline for D.L. Hawkins that isn't featured in the broadcast version. Also on deck are some 50 deleted scenes from the episodes, several by-the-books making-of featurettes, including coverage of the special effects and stunt work, and a profile of artist Tim Sale, whose illustrations are used for Isaac Mendez's prophetic artwork. Prospective buyers should note that while all of these supplemental features are included on the HD-DVD version of this set, the special Web-connectivity elements are not available here. -- Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2007-09-13

This series is definitely the best one that I've seen in years. In a world of nothing but junking television, it was such a pleasant surprise to buy this set and actually like it. It's like a DC version of X-men - troubled, dark, very human characters. No regrets on this one!

Heroes - The Most Amazing Series Debut of 2006-2007 Season.......2007-09-13

This box set was released simultaneously in a great amount of countries, including here in Brazil. Since "Lost" debut, I have never seen any other TV series that caused so much buzz in the local market as "Heroes" is causing right now. Success on paid TV (episodes are aired here with an average delay of four months after its original exhibition on US broadcast TV) and, apparently, success also on DVD, as stores are flooded with posters and full shelves with a lot of boxes waiting for its customers.

I own this box set and still have not finished watching it yet (just the first five episodes, maybe I'll be done with all discs within two weeks from today on), and from the few I've seen, I should say that this show is smartly conceived, well produced and an eye-catching attraction. Although I haven't watched the other episodes yet, I have the notion of how this ends by the first season finale with the destiny of each of the newly found "Heroes" already connected amongst themselves. Hiro is the most funny character of the show. He's fun even when he's serious...my favorite hero.

Expectations for the second season (premiere date is just around the corner) are very high and Tim Kring (the creator of the show) will have a tough task for the next weeks to keep ourselves tuned into the next episodes. Such elaborated plots are attractive while they can and I hope that it won't go the same way as "24" or just get "Lost" too soon. For the time being, "Heroes" is, in my honest opinion, the most pleasant surprise of the last 2006-2007 season. This is a box worth buying. Go ahead and enjoy it.

AWESOME SHOW!!!.......2007-09-13

I just have to say that this is one of the best new show on Television. The writers really let you know who these characters are. Put that together with great story lines, and superb special effects and you have a winner on your hands. If you didn't watch the show when it aired on TV, now is your chance to Catch up and get with the best new show of the year.

Awesome.......2007-09-12

When on TV, I started watching Heroes towards the end of the season, so I am eagerly waiting to watch this series from episode 1 and re-watch the episodes I have already seen. Worth watching again and again.

Heroes with a difference............2007-09-11

First I was not expecting much but this show did deliver on all fronts.

True power and great assembly of cast, well structured main plots and side plots. Awesome story telling, some great guest surprising actors (Christopher Eccleson etc)

However both in imagination and scale, combined with all out talent & even if you loath it. The intelligence & spirit of this show is beyond any other embodied most in Peters character yet present in leaps and bounds in all the others.

It makes you think, it gave some true iconic depth & appeal the imagery in the pilot alone shows how far reaching one little show can be. Worth every penny & cannot wait till season 2 finely gets all the way to Scotland.

Great viewing & hope when season 2 arrives that it is half as good as this by the way - Homecoming was an epic among some other great stand alone episodes.

More please!

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I love this show!!
the OFFICE is OFFICESOME!!
Television Perfection!!
One of the Best-Ever!
The Office - The Most Compelling Show Not Yet Cancelled

The Office - Season Three
Starring: Rainn Wilson , Steve Carell , Jenna Fischer , John Krasinski , and Ed Helms
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000SINT4S
Release Date: 2007-09-04

Customer Reviews:

I love this show!!.......2007-09-11

In my opinion The Office is one of the funniest shows that has ever been on television.. this season was the best so far but, every episode of all 3 seasons has made me laugh, which no other show has done, i cant wait for season 4 to start on the 27th!

the OFFICE is OFFICESOME!!.......2007-09-11

The Office is this awesome show about some cool, hip, good-looking people--Jim, Pam and Karen--who stick it to less attractive, socially awkward nerds. I LOVE watching this show because I know that Jim (who's superawesome and funny and goodloking like me) is going to mock everyone because HE'S COOLER!!! He even SLAPS DWIGHT IN THE FACE UNPROVOKED at one point and I'm like "oh hells yeah, aweseom!" Cause some people think I'm a jerk for belting on nerds but just look at THE OFFICE: Nerds deserve to be made to feel small. Not being cool IS A CRIME and jim halpert is like JUDGE DREDGE of a little state called PENNSYLVANIA--ever heard of it?

Besides nerds getting their comeuppance, the other great thing about the office is CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP!!! A billion years ago it was uncool to take corporate sponsorships. Take a hike, GRAMPS, time for THE OFFICE to get paid. Corporations like HP and Microsoft and Staples are giant rich SUCCESSFUL corporations. GUess what else is rich and successful? Me!!! So no suprise Microsoft and I both support the Office.

Plus, corporate sponsorship means MORE REALISM!!! In real life people don't say "Let's go to Office Supply Store X"--nope, they say Staples or whatever. Ok, in the real world people might talk crap about Staples or Hooters or CHili's and obviously you can't do that to the people giving your show millions of dollars. But so what? Once you get big enough and powerful enough, IT'S ALL BUT AGAINST THE LAW TO CRITICIZE THEM IN PUBLIC!!! I'd like to be that big and rich some day. Sure the office is unrealistic in some ways like, I dunno, an office of 20 middle-aged people and only one of them (Stanley) is married. Or neither Dwight nor Jim having ever been to a strip club.

But are family dynamics and sexual desire the integral components of reality? Hell no! THE UNCRITICAL USE OF BRAND NAMES is what makes reality so sprite-drinking-inducingly REAL!! Guess what? This second of reality is brought to by Coca-Cola, BENEVOLENT CORPORATE OVERLORD!!

So if you like beating up nerds, REAL REALISM and big corporations, the office is for you and me!

Television Perfection!!.......2007-09-10

As I each watched each episode last season, I was in constant awe that a television series could maintain this amazing level of excellence. My wife and son knew to avoid me when I was watching "The Office" since I would laugh hysterically and actually feel my stomach hurt. Each episode added another piece to the puzzle and really did a number on fleshing out secondary characters (Jan, Kelly, Angela, etc.). Even more amazing is the fact that the actors who play Ryan and Kelly wrote and directed some of this season. When the season ended, I was so excited to get all episodes in one place, I began counting down the days to September. With the Ryan angle set up during the last 10 seconds of the season, I am waiting anxiously for Season 4. We should all rejoice that a show of this high quality is on right now for us to enjoy!!!!! Hallelujah!

One of the Best-Ever!.......2007-09-10

This is an excellent DVD set for a number of reasons.

First, is just the quality of the show. I think this show will go down in TV history as one of the best. I watched them as aired on the network and the episodes were just as funny and entertaining the second time around. Also, there were quite a few things that I missed the first time around.

The extras are great, especially the deleted scenes. Most episodes are around 20 minutes and each show has 5-10 minutes of deleted scenes, all new and as funny as what was aired.

This is what a DVD set of a TV show should be and I give my highest recommendation-worth every penny!

The Office - The Most Compelling Show Not Yet Cancelled.......2007-09-10

Not too long ago, Arrested Development had me laughing hysterically, dropping my jaw in shock, and then laughing even more hysterically every episode. Until, of course, it got canned.

I went through all 5 stages of grief. Denial: another network will pick it up! Anger: why this show? WHY? It is so funny! Bargaining: Cancel my other favorite shows, I don't care, just don't take this one! Depression: A show this funny will never come again! NEVER! *Cries*

It wasn't until I saw The Office, specifically season 3, that I finally reached stage 5 with acceptance. This show is not only as hilarious and shocking as Arrested Development, it actually has a sweet sprinkle of heart that Arrested Development never really had.

The Pam/Jim struggle has always been compelling, and season 2 left off with a frustrating cliff hanger. But this time, the romance is switched from Jim chasing Pam to Pam chasing Jim. It's truly compelling TV, watching Pam try to win Jim back, while trying to break into the art scene, all while keeping the whole Office family together.

While Michael and Dwight may provide the most laughs, Pam is who made me watch all of season 3 in just one weekend. I just had to see what she was going to do; whether she would give up and be back with Roy again, or if she would have the courage to stand up and fight for what she really wants.

Season 1 was good, Season 2, despite the frustrating cliff hanger, was great. Season 3? Fantastic. And this particular cliff hanger has to be the sweetest in television history. You'll see what I mean.

There's also several other surprises in store. I won't ruin them for you. Must watch TV, my highest recommendations!

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EXCELLENT
House, Season 3
Can't get enough House!
FLAWED PLAYBACK
House, M.D. - Season Three

House, M.D. - Season Three
Starring: Hugh Laurie , Omar Epps , Lisa Edelstein , Robert Sean Leonard , and Jennifer Morrison
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000R9YLKY
Release Date: 2007-08-21

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLENT.......2007-09-14

Hugh Laurie, once again, takes what would have easily been another overly detailed medical drama and gives his comedic flare and dramatic edge. How does a British speaking actor learn to speak all the medical terminology, as well as the rest of the dialogue for an entire episode and sound so American? Almost as mysterious as one of Dr. House's cases. The entire cast is superb and work well with Laurie. The writers keep the show fun and interesting right through season three. I am on pins and needles waiting for season 4.

House, Season 3.......2007-09-13

I love House and Season 3 was good, I cannot wait for Season 4 to begin. I was also very impressed with the speedy shipping from Amazon.

Can't get enough House!.......2007-09-13

I'm a total House fan, I have the past two seasons, and I pre-ordered this one about a week before it got out.

Shipping was fast. Estimated delivery was September 14, but it got here way earlier.

Go House!

FLAWED PLAYBACK.......2007-09-11

First disk, first episode, half way thru the picture repeatedly froze and pixels of pictures fell apart. The only way around it was to fast forward and miss some of the pictures and dialogue. Would not order again.

House, M.D. - Season Three.......2007-09-10

Highly recommend this product for those who love House, M.D. I received my order within two days from placing my order.

Average customer rating:

Too Little Too Late
An amazing ride!
As good as the best seasons of '24'.
It only gets better!
More ambitious and thankfully, just as fun

Prison Break - Season Two
Starring: Prison Break
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000RO6JY0
Release Date: 2007-09-04

Description

After escaping from prison, Lincoln Burrows & Michael Scofield are on the run with one goal in mind â?" clear Lincolnâ??s name and uncover the hidden $5 million.

Customer Reviews:

Too Little Too Late.......2007-09-12

Ok, someone tell my why it took a year to get this thing on dvd. The third season is over and those of us (including me) who missed the first part of the 2nd season were looking forward to getting this dvd set to patch together the transition from the Big Break to Season 3.

It disappoints. The sophomore slump is at work bigtime. Season 3 had something going for it. Season 2 is filled with lame happenstance, chewing up the time until the writers could figure out where they wanted to take the Brothers Grimm. Michael's in-prison confidence, successful risk-taking and strategic thinking is not working so well on the outside. Someone (Mahone) finally figures out that the wall-to-wall tatoo on Mike might have some meaning and just happens to find the tatoo parlor which did the handiwork, which just happened to take photos of all the tatoos (why would Mike let them do that?) So there's the story line for the beginning of this season, Mahone following along with the tattoos and trying to decipher their meaning. I watched the first 2 episodes of season 2, skipped ahead to episodes 5 and 6, and had to stop. This is so lame. And late. Late and lame. If it weren't so late, like months after season 3 concluded, it would have been a useful bridge in the story line.

Someone convince me that I'm wrong. I would like to be wrong. Seasons 1 and 3 were so good.

An amazing ride! .......2007-09-11

Being a new fan, I just discovered this show about 2 months ago. I watched season 1 in a week and could not wait for season 2 to be released. I tried to ration the episodes, but it had me repeatedly saying "just one more before I sleep!" LOVED IT! Every bit as good as the 1st season - fun, exciting, and extremely addicting... The story sucks you in!

As good as the best seasons of '24'........2007-09-10

It probably isn't surprising that the Fox Broadcast Network has yet again come up with a great serial action drama that beats the pants off most of everything else on TV now.

'Prison Break' has probably got the best writing staff the industry has, next to '24' and a few other notable shows. Each episode has a cliff-hanger ending, and every commercial break is a cliff-hanger in of itself. So it just keeps you wanting to come back for more.

Season 2 moves the production crew from Chicagoland to Dallas, TX. The crew was able to use the greater Dallas area to double as every setting that they needed. Although IMO, it didn't pass for Utah very well. But for the most part, it did very well. They even converted a urban area of Dallas to look like Panama City.

I didn't get into this show until I saw the first season on DVD, but it immediately hooked me and I watched most of the second season on air, until the feds pulled the plug on DISH Network's distant network feeds last December (I used to catch the West Coast feed). So I missed the last 9 episodes of Season 2. But anyway, I loved how they wrapped up the conspiracy from Season 1. So that they can more or less start over with a new story in Season 3.

I will admit though, that like Michael Scofield in the series, I too have fallen in love with Sara Tancredi. I just feel her pain in the story lines.

It only gets better!.......2007-09-09

Prison Break 2, only gets better. The escaped convicts move around all over the country, and are now being chased by an equal to Micheal. F.B.I. Agent Mahone. He quickly figures out that the tattoo is a map and plan, and stays with or at times ahead of Linc and Micheal. The shows move fast and wanting more.

More ambitious and thankfully, just as fun.......2007-09-08

Unlike most seasons which tend to have the same basic formula through each season, Prison Break broke from its mold and expanded upon its first season, making a year that seemed as radically different as any other shows that have a second year. But this doesn't mean that change brings bad things as the show manages to keep its whiplash pace up. Sure a lot of it doesn't make sense and many of it strains credibility but dang if it isn't exciting regardless.

Getting out seemed like the easy part; staying out is something different. The "Fox River Eight": Michael, Lincoln, T-Bag, Sucre, C-Note, Haywire, Tweener, and Abruzzi have managed to evade authorities and many are going their separate ways. Well they would if would-be escapee Charles Westmoreland tells them of a secret: 5 million dollars buried somewhere in Utah. But getting there first is the least of their worries as FBI agent Alexander Mahone is hot on the trail and he's just as smart as Michael is. Then there's the whole matter of the people who wanted Lincoln dead out there and on the hunt as well.

Whereas the first season had the main characters entirely within one location, this season has them all over the country dealing with trying to reconnect with loved ones while evading the authorities. The show manages to juggle all of its main and supporting characters without having some getting sidelined or missing for awhile. Not to mention it introduces Mahone, who's probably one of the most fascinating and compelling characters introduced last year. He can be outright vicious and lack of compassion yet turn it around and make you feel sorry for him and empathize. Also characters get a bit more time to shine here whereas in the first season they didn't really get much depth.

A show like Prison Break is built around the idea that it's like one gigantic 20 (or so) hour movie so you can't really jump in midway and except to know where you are. With each individual episode though it tends to have enough info and cliffhangers to keep you going but at times you feel yourself going "oh come on, that fast?". Like Mahone's uncanny ability to decipher Michael's clues and tattoos at near superhuman speed. He probably figured it out in faster time it took to get it tattooed on the body. But then again this is like a more action-oriented soap opera where dead people aren't dead and revelations are introduced at plot relevant times and somehow people from all over America won't recognize either of the convicts except for the ones necessary for the story.

Like a good book, Prison Break doesn't rest on its formula and let itself continue the same type of idea each season. May feel different than the previous season but it's still fun anyway.

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my 2 cents
Very Fun
Amazing and revealing.
Unbelievable.
amazing tv?!this is rare.

Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
Starring: David Attenborough
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000MR9D5E
Release Date: 2007-04-24

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As of its release in early 2007, Planet Earth is quite simply the greatest nature/wildlife series ever produced. Following the similarly monumental achievement of The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, this astonishing 11-part BBC series is brilliantly narrated by Sir David Attenborough and sensibly organized so that each 50-minute episode covers a specific geographical region and/or wildlife habitat (mountains, caves, deserts, shallow seas, seasonal forests, etc.) until the entire planet has been magnificently represented by the most astonishing sights and sounds you'll ever experience from the comforts of home. The premiere episode, "From Pole to Pole," serves as a primer for things to come, placing the entire series in proper context and giving a general overview of what to expect from each individual episode. Without being overtly political, the series maintains a consistent and subtle emphasis on the urgent need for ongoing conservation, best illustrated by the plight of polar bears whose very behavior is changing (to accommodate life-threatening changes in their fast-melting habitat) in the wake of global warming--a phenomenon that this series appropriately presents as scientific fact. With this harsh reality as subtext, the series proceeds to accentuate the positive, delivering a seemingly endless variety of natural wonders, from the spectacular mating displays of New Guinea's various birds of paradise to a rare encounter with Siberia's nearly-extinct Amur Leopards, of which only 30 remain in the wild.

That's just a hint of the marvels on display. Accompanied by majestic orchestral scores by George Fenton, every episode is packed with images so beautiful or so forcefully impressive (and so perfectly photographed by the BBC's tenacious high-definition camera crews) that you'll be rendered speechless by the splendor of it all. You'll see a seal struggling to out-maneuver a Great White Shark; swimming macaques in the Ganges delta; massive flocks of snow geese numbering in the hundreds of thousands; an awesome night-vision sequence of lions attacking an elephant; the Colugo (or "flying lemur"--not really a lemur!) of the Philippines; a hunting alliance of fish and snakes on Indonesia's magnificent coral reef; the bioluminescent "vampire squid" of the deep oceans... these are just a few of countless highlights, masterfully filmed from every conceivable angle, with frequent use of super-slow-motion and amazing motion-controlled time-lapse cinematography, and narrated by Attenborough with his trademark combination of observational wit and informative authority. The result is a hugely entertaining series that doesn't flinch from the predatory realities of nature (death is a constant presence, without being off-putting), and each episode ends with 10-minute "Planet Earth Diaries" (exclusive to this DVD set) that cover a specific aspect of production, like "Diving with Pirahnas" or "Into the Abyss" (the latter showing the rigors of filming the planet's most spectacular caves, including the last filming ever officially permitted in the "Chandelier Ballroom," a crystal-encrusted cavern found over a mile deep in New Mexico's treacherous Lechuguilla, the deepest cave in the continental United States.)

With so many of Earth's natural wonders on display, it's only fitting that the final DVD in this five-disc set is devoted to Planet Earth: The Future, a separate three-part series in which a global array of experts is assembled to discuss issues of conservation, protection of delicate ecosystems, and the socio-economic benefits of understanding nature as a commodity that returns trillions of dollars in value at no cost to Earth's human population. At a time when the multiple threats of global warming should be obvious to all, let's give Sir David the last word, from the closing of Planet Earth's final episode: "We can now destroy or we can cherish--the choice is ours." --Jeff Shannon

More Planet Earth

Planet Earth on Blu-ray
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Description

With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else.

DVD Features:
Other:110 minutes of behind the scenes footage - one 10-minute behind the scenes program for each episode (SD release only)
Documentary:Planet Earth - The Future: This 3-part, 2 1/2 hour series looks at what the future may hold for endangered animals, habitats and -- ultimately -- ourselves. Following the environmental issues raised by Planet Earth, it asks why so many species are threatened and how they can be protected in future. (SD release only)

Customer Reviews:

my 2 cents.......2007-09-13

My son (4 1/2 yr) loved the DVD. He watched it a lot. Worth the money and an excellent collection to be added to the library.

Very Fun.......2007-09-13

After watching several of the issues on TV I knew I really wanted this series. My whole family enjoys it.

Amazing and revealing. .......2007-09-12

The images on the documentary are incredible, nature as it is. And shows new animal behaviors never seen before.

Unbelievable........2007-09-11

This is an amazing documentary series. The photography is absolutely beautiful. Very educational.

amazing tv?!this is rare........2007-09-09

with all the shows on tv which are basically the same these days(i.e. house md and other medical shows,the dozen csi's,and same-old reality tv)it's nice to have a show like this that was made from a standpoint other than making money off people who are blind to a well-done show.it would be amazing if shows such as these took over the commercialised ones so that people could be exposed to beauty instead of the continuous reminders of how hectic life is.

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Smallville is still the best.
It gets a "meh..."
I love this show
Naysayers beware
Continues to Entertain

Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season
Starring: Tom Welling , Kristin Kreuk , Michael Rosenbaum , Annette O'Toole , and John Glover
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ASIN: B000N6SE4U
Release Date: 2007-09-18

Description

DVD Features:
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Featurette:1) Green Arrow: The Legend of the Emerald Archer 2) Smallville: Big Fans
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Featurette:1) Smallville Legends: The Oliver Queen Chronicles 2) The Making of Smallville Legends: The Oliver Queen Chronicles 3) Smallville Legends: Justice & Doom
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Customer Reviews:

Smallville is still the best........2007-09-11

I just discovered this series last year and now it's probably my favorite show on T.V. When a co-worker told me it was his only "can't miss" show I rented Season One. I was totally hooked and now OWN every season.

Since I watched the whole series in order, the character/plot progression has been fascinating. The relationships and character development really MAKE the show.

Lex and his slow slide to the dark side is more interesting because we see how it happens... how twisted and tragic his upbringing was. Clark's rich relationship with his parents is such a great contrast to Lex and Lionel, (I really missed Johnathan) and his growth toward his "destiny" has been so real (relatable even) and compelling.

Smallville has put it's own unique spin on Clark Kent/Superman and that's ok... In fact, it's been great. It seems like some people are so obsessed with the "Superman myth" they know, that they can't let go and enjoy... Too bad.

It's been a great ride and I want to see where THIS story goes. Clark and Lana have so much on screen chemistry that I'm halfway expecting my T.V. to start smoking every time they're in the same room! Wanting to see them get together STILL keeps me watching. At this point, it's going to be a tragedy if they DON'T wind up together... and knowing the way that Superman's story is "supposed" to go... It's really TOO BAD.

Chloe is a great character that is also unique to Smallville and I love her as Clark's "sidekick" and hope she continues to develop. Lois... is an interesting character too, but as Superman's future soul-mate, she's weak. Clark's relationship and SMOKING HOT chemistry with Lana is so much stronger, I'm really not feeling it with Lois at all. Which is is ok... because this is another unique "take" on the story.

But I'm sure at some point they will feel compelled to force these characters into their traditional roles and I'm not sure how they will get there from here.

Having to stomach seeing Lana with Lex was difficult in season six, but I can't think of one episode that I didn't want to watch again. There are very few T.V. series I can say that about.

It gets a "meh...".......2007-09-09

Smallville is the only television show that I watch on a regular basis that is still on air. Seeing as that is the case, it would be nice if the episodes and characters were consistent. This is sadly not the case in season 6. While there were some very, VERY good episodes in this season ("Zod," "Justice," and "Promise" ["Promise" actually got me to the point of tears it was so good] being the ones that stick out) the rest of the season was lackluster at best. I loved the episodes featuring the Green Arrow - they brought a much-needed alternate perspective of right and wrong, and were just plain cool (nice outfit, man). Other than those few nice episodes, the rest seemed to be repetitive and similar to the "freak-of-the-week" episodes of the terrible first season. I have to say the most dissapointing aspect of this season was the unbelievable, often sporradic character of Lana Lang. She seemed to change from episode to episode, with no real justice to the Lana I used to love from previous seasons. There was also the introduction of Jimmy Olsen who is played by Aaron Ashmore. The acting on his part wasn't too bad, but it seemed that his relationship with Chloe seemed forced at times, and the fact that he only showed up when the writers were in need of a love triangle situation made him seem like a poorly used plot device rather than a fully developed character. The dialogue often caused groans to erupt in the room (from myself AND friends who watch it with me). The poorly developed plot and horrible guest stars (sorry to say, but let's face it, pro-wrestlers aren't great actors and we have TWO this season...) and the hardly bearable change in characters in this mainly character-driven show made this season one of the worst in my opinion. The good episodes were good enough to keep me watching, but the rest either had me laughing at the ridiculous situations and dialogue or groaning at the repitition of it all. All in all, the good ones were really good, the bad ones were really bad, and it just seems to me that there were more bad ones than there were good ones. I still love Smallville, I just really hope that the next season has a little bit of consistency to it...

I love this show.......2007-09-06

I have to stop myself or I will watch it straight through in one weekend.

Naysayers beware.......2007-09-03

Season Six is such a great season. The emotional struggle within the combination of characters from green arrow to aquaman, cyborg, impulse is just the tip of the iceburg. instead of trying to put all eggs in one basket keep in mind that smallville is a show of gradual evolution.

Continues to Entertain.......2007-09-02

I, for one, enjoyed Season 6 and after reading some of the reviews, my own take on it is probably in the minority amongst the reviewers if not the general fans.
While the Justice League material was interesting and I thought the Green Arrow was a particularly strong character with strengths and flaws, I always have enjoyed Smallville for the relationships of the major characters: Clark, Lana, Lex, Chloe, Martha, Lionel, etc.
I'm definitely not one of these Lana haters as I don't mind declaring Lana is by far my favorite in the show. I do agree with the criticism I often see of her being written as quite slow on the take but unfortunately everyone seems to be blind when it comes to figuring out Clark. How long did it take Chloe? And she was shown Clark catching a car to finally get it. At least Lana figured it out on her own with a clever plot to catch Tom in the act. And Lois, clueless as ever.
I personally think the acting in the show is fine, all the major characteers are well played, it is an ensemble cast that goes well together. I do miss Jonathan Kent but understand why it was a good series move to have such a major life changing event in Clark's progression to Superman someday.
Did the major characters progress further during Season 6 - you bet they did. Clark is now firmly locked onto Lex as his major enemy and continues to see what his future life is going to be like, defending good against evil at the expense of his personal life. Lex really advanced into the evil stage, I loved Michael Rosenbaum's masterful take on it all. Lana has finally found out the truth and she responded like most people thought she would of all along (except Clark). She accepted Clark for what he is, regardless. She has now stood up to Lex. I'm sure she isn't dead in the explosion, they've resigned Kristin Kreuk afterall for the upcoming season. To me, the show would not be the same if Michael and Kristin are no longer in it. If Season Seven is the last, I hope they really do a fireworks last season ride!
For some of these people who rant so much against the show, why don't they watch something else then. Am I happy about everything in the show, no way. But I will continue to stay tuned and enjoy it for all it's many good things.
Can't wait for Season Seven!
Is Season Six worth buying? I ordered it, I sure think it is.

Desperate Housewives - The Complete Third Season

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Good guilty pleasure TV
Another Excellent Season of the Best Show on Television!
Rich and Dazzling : Almost Perfect
Wisteria Lane's superb drama
Still Lacking...

Desperate Housewives - The Complete Third Season
Starring: Teri Hatcher , Marcia Cross , Felicity Huffman , Eva Longoria , and Nicollette Sheridan
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000P6YNTI
Release Date: 2007-09-04

Description

The women of Wisteria Lane are back, and it's time to air some dirty laundry. In the Emmy Award®-winning show's sensational third season, the gossip is juicier, the secrets are more scandalous and the revenge is even sweeter. "Desperate Housewives is back," raves The New York Daily News. Experience all 23 tantalizing episodes of Season Three, and get the dish on Susan's new love, Bree's unsettling marriage to Orson (Kyle MacLachlan) and a dangerous new presence living down the lane. Everything will come out in the wash in this spectacular six-disc set. Bubbling over with exclusive bonus features, including a behind-the-scenes look at the season finale and even more secrets straight from the show, this is the sudsiest season yet.

Customer Reviews:

Good guilty pleasure TV.......2007-09-13

Part of the show's success came from the fact that a lot of people can relate to a lot of the women on Wisteria Lane. From the mother struggling to make ends meet with maybe a bit too many kids to the one obsessed with image and perfectness to the misunderstand promiscuous neighbour, it seems kind of strange that men can find as much to like as the women do. Sure it helps the women are attractive and the season has enough intrigue, drama and humor to keep you coming back whether you're a guy or a girl.

On Susan's story, Mike has been put into a coma after being run over by Orson, Bree's new man. Susan meets Ian in the hospital and finds herself drawn into him while waiting for Mike to wake up. As for Bree, Orson's former wife Alma is missing and blame is put on Orson with Bree skeptical about who Orson really is. The divorce between Carlos and Gabby is nearly finalized and the 2 come to blows and trying to find other relationships including Edie for the former and a mayoral candidate for the latter. Meanwhile, Lynette deals with the new woman in her life, namely Nora who had a child with Tom before he met Lynette and Tom tries to get his dream, a pizzeria, off the ground.

Despite the fact it wasn't a nicely-praised season, I barely watched season 2. I kind of lost interest in the show or started to watch others so I just never watched. Season 3 has been seen as a return-to-form and while it doesn't really match the first season's brilliance, it still is a great watch. From the plot twists to cliffhangers to the comedic moments (Susan's overreaction to possible wedding cakes for one) are just as good as the first year. The show only slows down when Bree leaves on vacation - which was to tie into Marcia Cross' pregnancy - and the show just doesn't really intrigue anymore. Sure other storylines come to the forefront but you feel something's missing.

One of the show's strength was always its writing which always managed to blend the more outrageous comedic elements with character drama (the big one being the episode "Bang") and have it all fit together. From the playful narration of Mary Alice to the fights characters have with each other, it never manages to feel soap opera-ish even though a huge chunk of it tends to take its plays from the soap opera playbook like dead people who aren't dead to affairs and secrets upon secrets. My one complaint is that at times this season's arc felt a little disconnected from the 4 as a group. The first season had the women's lives rocked by the suicide of one of their friends which united them in their search for what happened and why she did while this season tends to have their own storylines separate from everyone elses with a meeting now and then.

Extras are slightly disappointing. We get moment favorites and a look behind the scenes but nary a single commentary is disappointing but still, it's the show that matters and thankfully this is just as guilty pleasure as the show can do.

Another Excellent Season of the Best Show on Television!.......2007-09-12

***DON'T WORRY--SPOILER-FREE REVIEW***

When I first heard of Desperate Housewives, I wasn't interested. Coming off the heels of Sex and the City's series finale, I thought it was destined to be a cheesey, watered down "replacement" for HBO's iconic show. However, after seeing the very first episode, I realized I was wrong. Desperate Housewives is entirely in a class of its own, and distinguishes itself with its unique blend of dark comedy, mystery, and suspense. After the first episode, I was hooked, and have been ever since.

In my opinion, the first season of the show was perfect. Great story, characters, writing, and performances by everyone involved. While many viewers and critics found Season 2 bizarre and irrelevant, I feel it may have been overly-scrutinized and simply didn't live up to the hype that Season 1's overwhelming success had stirred. Yes, some of the sub-plots were uninteresting, and the main arching storyline involving the Applewhites wasn't as intriguing as Season 1's story, but it was still an incredibly fun season to watch.

While Season 2 took on a much darker tone (maybe too dark for the characters involved), Season 3 managed to find the perfect balance of comedy and suspense--a formula that made Season 1 so successful. In fact, Season 3 is probably the funniest season yet! By now, the characters are so well-defined, that the actors and writers have more freedom to take them to some very funny extremes, without having to explain everything along the way.

As funny as it is, Season 3 also weaves a great arching mystery and a number of juicy stories for every character throughout the season, consistently keeping viewers coming back to find out just what will happen next.

Highlight episodes of Season 3 include the season premier ("Listen to the Rain on the Roof"), the INCREDIBLE, FANTASTIC, AMAZING "Bang," "The Miracle Song," "I Remember That," "The Little Things You Do Together," "God, That's Good," "Into the Woods," "What Would We Do Without You?" and the shocking season finale, "Getting Married Today."

The DVDs set is great, but a few more extras like commentaries and maybe some past season promos would have been nice.

Overall, this was an excellent season for the residents of Wisteria Lane! I can't wait to see what Season 4 has in store for them!

Rich and Dazzling : Almost Perfect.......2007-09-10

My Mom and I just finished watching a Marathon run of the entire DVD Set. We finished it in three days, which wasn't so bad really...

The Good:

1. Susan & Mike finally get married. This happens in the Season Finale. Through this season, Susan meets a British dude called Ian but thankfully he dumps her.

2. Bree gets married to Orson Hodge : Played by Kyle MacLachlan, this was my favorite new character this season. The role was very poorly written but the actor does a terrific job.

3. Andrew Van De Kamp comes home : The homeless gay son of Bree finally returns and becomes a series regular this season, though some elements here are a bit controversial (drug usage, gay prostitution, etc)

4. Edie and Carlos get together : A very unusual coupling, but it works. Edie attempts suicide in the season finale. You must watch!

5. Gabrielle Solis marries the Town Mayor : He only does it for the Latino vote, and Gabby finds this out only after she marries him. Oh woe.

The Bad:

1. Ridiculous Sub Plots
2. Teri Hatchers' over the top antics and dialogue
3. 45 year olds behaving like 15 year olds
4. Julie Meyer loses her virginity to Edie's nephew in the most boring and dull storyline ever
5. Bree's daughter gets pregnant and sent away - this wasn't very interesting
6. Lynette almost has an affair. Later, she gets lymphoma. Overall this wasn't a good year for her character.

All things considered, this season really came together. My favorite characters, namely Andrew Van De Kamp and Tom Scavo, all get a lot more screen time, and Felicity Huffman acts REALLY well this entire season.

If youre looking for a fictional fun soap-opera type series to lose yourself into, this is perfect. In fact, while watching it, I thought to myself that this is a worthy successor to Melrose Place in so many ways....

Four Stars.

Wisteria Lane's superb drama.......2007-09-10

As many people have already noted, Season 2 was lacking in substance with the weak Applewhite storyline, although this is not a reason to give up on it. The show, in itself has so much potential for more storylines, secrets and drama. It has a great base plot, of the five housewives (Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross and Nicholette Sheridan). On top of this, Marc Cherry and his team of writers have built a superb twist of storylines that have devloped, or can and will be over the next few seasons.

Back to Season 3. I won't give the whole storyline away here, although the character of Orson Hodge plays the lead role in this season's secret. From the first few minutes of the first episode of this series, are suspicions are raised. Watch out for episodes 7 'Bang' where a supermarket hostage situation take's place, and episode 16 'My husband the Pig', where this season's main secret comes to an early climax.

Desperate Housewives is a comedy drama to be watched over and over again, its storylines captivating and intriguing, with a real sense of suspense. Season 3 is of equal value as Season 1, and provides a climatic ending, which will make you cry out for the 4th Season. Enjoy it, love it, get it!

Still Lacking..........2007-09-09

I'm on my second time viewing the episodes of Season 3 on DVD. I remember being disappointed by Season 2, but after seing it on DVD decided it was not all that bad, just not as intriguing as the first.

But Season 3 irritates me. I feel like the entire Orson storyline was forced. I started out intrigued, but when everything was explained found it ridiculous and that it did not fit with the information that had been previously provided or hinted at early in the season. I wonder if Marcia Cross's pregnancy and forced bedrest had anything to do with the storyline change - but it felt as if it were not thought out at all, or the writers completely changed courses on the direction they wanted the storyline to take and then had to shove a square peg into the round hole they had created.

Other than that, I liked the Gabby/Victor thing, Mike-in-a-coma-out-of-a-coma thing, and can't wait for Season 4 to start and see what happens with Edie's apparent suicide. If only the Orson storyline had played out a little better, I might have found this season more satisfying.

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LOVED IT!!!
bad
Aburridísima
Not as good as previous seasons
Great Series, Sub Par Season

Nip/Tuck - The Complete Fourth Season
Starring: Dylan Walsh , and Julian McMahon
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B000QUTTPG
Release Date: 2007-09-04

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Fans seem of two minds in regard to the Emmy-winning medical drama Nip/Tuck's fourth season, which arrives on DVD in a five-disc set. On one hand, much of the negative press seems to center around the 2006 season's more outlandish storylines, which seem to hew closer to the controversial "Carver" arc than the first season's blend of shock and substance; the curious highlights include an episode set some decades in the future ("Conor McNamara, 2026"), Jacqueline Bisset's madame-turned-organ thief, and Catherine Deneuve as a wealthy Miami mistress who wants her affair's ashes inserted into her silicone breasts ("Diana Lubey"). But on the other, the arrival of Julia (Joely Richardson) and Sean's (Dylan Walsh) baby Conor, and the trauma that surrounds it, the violent conclusion of the Escobar Gallardo storyline, and the addition (and return) of such memorable guests as Peter Dinklage, Larry Hagman, Brooke Shields, and Rosie O'Donnell, help to keep the show's fascinating trademark blend of sudsy shenanigans and keen psychological drama intact. Whether one loves or hates the four season of Nip/Tuck, there's no denying that there's still more offbeat, disturbing and engrossing action at the offices of McNamara-Troy than most other television series. The Fourth Season DVD set includes all fifteen episodes from the season, as well as deleted scenes from several episodes, a gag reel centered around Julian McMahon, and short but intriguing featurettes devoted to the real surgical procedures shown on the program and the exceptional guest cast. All are light on information (save the surgery extra) and strong on flash and talking heads, but fans should find them an agreeable chaser after watching the full season. -- Paul Gaita

Description

Sex. Seduction. Liposuction. Find them all in the fearless Nip/Tuck, the award-winning series that's the scalpel's edge of entertainment...and the spark for debate about what cosmetic surgery can or cannot bring to a patient's life. Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon play plastic surgeons/best friends whose glamorous South Beach practice is a revolving door for Season 4's hot-button issues (including a terrifying story arc about an organ-harvest ring) and human foibles (a ventriloquist wants to look like his dummy). Guest stars include Jacqueline Bissett, Larry Hagman, Alanis Morissette, Mo'Nique, Rosie O'Donnell, Brooke Shields and more. Thrills, surprises, shocks, stars abound in this 5-Disc Set. And all it takes is a little Nip/Tuck.

DVD Features:
Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Additional Scenes
Featurette:~ Clever Casting: The Seasons Guest Stars ~ Sizzle: The Sexuality of Nip/Tuck ~ The Cutting Edge: How Real-Life Dramas Are Incorporated into the Show
Gag Reel

Customer Reviews:

LOVED IT!!!.......2007-09-08

Ok I've been a huge fan of Nip/Tuck since the beginning and I have to say that I loved this season. There were some story lines that they didn't fully develop which was sort of a disappointment, but overall it was definitely enjoyable. After the huge disappointment of Season 3, I felt that Season 4 brought new life to the show. Unlike some people, I absolutely loved the Michelle character. It was refreshing and made Christian more believable. I recommend that fans of the show old and new buy this DVD.

bad.......2007-09-05

I'm a die hard nip/tuck fan, and thought the first 3 seasons were great. The season 3 finale was highly anticipated, to find the identity of the carver. But, there was NOTHING like this in season 4. Extremely bad, and if the first few episodes of 5 are anything like 4, i will not be tuning in this season, for the first time since the show started.

Aburridísima.......2007-09-05

There was a very entertaining campy insanity that made the first two seasons a delight to watch (the end of the second season, with that lovable ham Alec Baldwin, was very very clever and fun). The quality, however, began to go down in the third season, with the whole "castrado" thing, but the fourth season is just awful. Very very boring, or as we say in spanish, aburridísima: no ideas, no narrative logic, no risks, no fun. Even the sex in this one looks pretty tame. I mean, when I was a kid, I remember that I knew when a comic book was running out of ideas when Batman went to the future to meet with the martians or something. I had the same feling when I saw the "Nip Tuck from the future episode". Maybe things will get better in LA, who knows?.

Not as good as previous seasons.......2007-09-04

The first three seasons were much better. I cannot put my finger on any particular thing, but is just wasn't up to par.

Great Series, Sub Par Season.......2007-09-02

Well Season 4 of Nip/Tuck wasn't all it could have been. The first three seasons were brilliant and inventive. Season 4 seemed more like a second rate soap opera than a groundbreaking television show. Organ thievery, the "cult" of Scientology, the affair with a little person, a flashback, a flash foward, this season was full of cliches that played out only slightly better than the last show you saw them in. Don't get me wrong I love Nip/Tuck, and season four was better than most other shows on television, but not by much. If you love Nip/Tuck you will probably like this season alright. If you've been on the fence about this show, season four will probably push you over the edge (on the wrong side).

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Charmed will be forever missed.
Charmed to the end
What the H&$&) did these people think they were doing?
Unnecessary Season... *Spoilers*
New Season, Different Set

Charmed - The Final Season (Season 8)
Starring: Alyssa Milano , Holly Marie Combs , and Rose McGowan
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
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ASIN: B000OIOPHC
Release Date: 2007-09-11

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Product Description
After seven years of protecting the innocent, demon fighting and generally ridding the world of evil, the Halliwell sisters have begun a search for a different destiny - living normal lives free of fighting demons. As "The Charmed Ones," the most powerful good witches to ever exist, the sisters faked their own deaths last year and created new identities, altering their appearances to the outside world, but appearing as themselves to those closest to them. Now, they must reconcile with their own guilt about not fighting the supernatural evil that continues in the world. Now entering its eighth season, Charmed explores the relationship between three siblings, who after discovering that they possess magical powers, are reluctantly thrown into a world of supernatural evils. Phoebe, Paige and Piper must keep their identity as "the Charmed Ones" secret from the world, with only themselves to rely upon. Piper deals with trying to balance raising her two young sons with Leo and run P3, Phoebe takes over as the advice columnist at the Bay Mirror and meets the man she envisions herself marrying. Paige, meanwhile, cannot ignore the whitelighter in her, answers the call of a young witch named Billie, whose raw talents and sassy attitude will become a tremendous asset in the fight against evil. In working with Billie to hone her skills and teach her the importance of what they do, the sisters realize how much they miss magic and how they can have normal lives and still fight evil. As the three most powerful good witches magic has to offer, the Halliwell sisters continue to wage war against evil as they seek to strengthen their sisterly bond and get closer to fulfilling their destiny.

The Power of Three on DVD

Charmed - The Complete First Season
Charmed - The Complete Second Season
Charmed - The Complete Third Season

Charmed - The Complete Fourth Season

Charmed - The Complete Fifth Season

Charmed - The Complete Sixth Season
Charmed - The Complete Seventh Season
Charmed - The Complete Series

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Charmed will be forever missed........2007-09-13

This isn't the best season of the series. With that said it did have its great moments and I feel if you are a fan of the show it does finish off the collection. The final 2 episodes are probably 2 of the best episodes of the series. I will miss this show but I am glad that they did get to end it right with closure and a sense of things to come.

Charmed to the end.......2007-09-13

I received my copy of season 8 today, and have to say I was very dissapointed with whom ever put this together. They should have left the theme song for which it was highly a point of the show, that is what the Halliwell sisters were looking for, I am human and, I need to be loved just like everybody else. To put in a new theme as the final season made no sense at all. Also, it is to bad Shannen Dohery (Prudence) could not have come back to help wrap up things with her sisters, this would have given all of us avid, loyal fans who have watched the show since day one a sense of real closure, this would have made a little more sense then bringing on a total new character. I am not saying the character of Bille was not good, for in the end that is how the sisters were able to lead normal lives and live happily ever after. I, too wish the show would have gone on, but all good things must come to an end. They did a fine job, and went out still on top, which is the way to go. My only hope is one day we can have a Charmed family reunion show, that would be great for the fans. In magic anything is possible right? Again, buyers should have been warned the theme song they were used to hearing would no longer be there. As always as very good show, and series, one that will be missed by all Charmed fans all around the globe. A charmed one forever.

What the H&$&) did these people think they were doing?.......2007-09-13

Don't get me wrong, the dvd's are excellent, great interviews, great bonus features........just has the WRONG THEME SONG.....what do they think they're doing messing with the wonderful How Soon Is Now, by Love Spit Love?

It was my favorite theme song....it's what told me my favorite show is starting....as if Charmed really is being shown on my tv for the first time....that it's not just a dvd. And hearing that song, chopped up though it was....it is actually a H&(( of a lot better as the show's theme song than the song they chose for the frickin' dvd edition !!

I just wish they would have told fans ahead of time about this change so we can put our feedback in, and know we're buying a new theme song so we can adjust ahead of time for crying out loud.

This is my first view, and yes I will watch the show,but because I hate skipping the music, I just might put up with it.....I will talk about the the bonusses and so forth in another post.

Unnecessary Season... *Spoilers*.......2007-09-12

I have been a big fan of "Charmed" for years. I especially loved the first four seasons. However, I felt the show went downhill a bit, particularly after season six. Season seven was a decent season, especially with Charisma Carpenter guest-starring. But season eight?? Completely unnecessary!

Season eight introduces Billie Jenkins, a blonde, young witch who the Charmed Ones take under their wing. I liked Billie a bit but when her sister, Christy was introduced, my hatred for both of them soared. Why would some long-lost sister be able to persuade Billie to kill the Charmed Ones? Unless Billie is some gullable twit with no mind of her own, which she was.

Anyway, season eight had no real direction except bringing Leo back after defeating the Ultimate Power (Brian Krause was cut for financial reasons). That's another thing. Are we, the audience, really supposed to believe some new witch (Billie) is the Ultimate Power? Highly unlikely.

The series finale was the only saving grace. It felt rushed but was still 'good.' Actually, I only liked the ending. Billie crying was not something I wanted to see.

Overall, a useless season of "Charmed." The only reason I gave it two stars was because of the series finale. Unless you're a die-hard fan who wants to complete his/her collection, I'd skip this final chapter of the Power of Three.

New Season, Different Set.......2007-09-11

My season set just arrived today. It was interesting. They did in fact change the theme song. However, there are special features in this addition. It's weird because I actually like the new theme better.

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Rome HBO 2d Season
Una de las mejores series que he visto.
Great Story
Best Ever
Contemporary and archaic

Rome - The Complete Second Season
Starring: Rome
Manufacturer: HBO Home Video
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ASIN: B000PGTPH8
Release Date: 2007-08-07

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Unlike another certain celebrated HBO series, Rome's end will satisfy those swept up in its lavishly mounted spectacle and invested in the human dramas of the historical figures and fictional characters. Season 2 begins in the wake of Julius Caesar's assassination, and charts the power struggle to fill his sandals between "vulgar beast" Mark Antony (James Purefoy) and "clever boy" Octavian (Simon Woods), who is surprisingly named Caesar's sole heir. The series' most compelling relationship is between fellow soldiers and unlikely friends, the honorable Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) and Titus "Violence is the only trade I know" Pullo (Ray Stevenson), who somewhat reverse roles when Vorenus is overcome with grief in the wake of his wife's suicide. Season 2 considerably ups the ante in the rivalry between Atia (an Emmy-worthy Polly Walker), who is Antony's mistress, and Servilia (Lindsay Duncan) with attempted poisonings and sickening torture. Another gripping subplot is Vorenus's estrangement from his children, who, at the climax of the season opener are presumed slaughtered, but whose true fate may be even more devastating to the father who cursed them.

Rome's second season does not scrimp on the series' sex and violence, in both cases exceedingly brutal. But in this cauldron of treachery and betrayal, words, too, are vicious, as when a defiant Atia ominously tells Octavian's new wife, Livia, "Far better women that you have sworn to [destroy me]. Go look for them now." In writing Rome's epitaph, we come to praise this series, not to bury it. Although two seasons was not enough to establish a Rome empire, it stands as one of HBO's crowning achievements. --Donald Liebenson

Description

The year is 44 B.C. Julius Caesar has been assassinated and civil war threatens to destroy the Republic. In the void left by Caesar's demise, egos clash and numerous players jockey for position. The brutally ambitious Mark Antony attempts to solidify his power, aligning himself with Atia, but coming to blows with her cunning son Octavian, who has been anointed in Caesar's will as his only son and heir. Meanwhile Titus Pullo attempts to pull his friend Lucius Vorenus out of the darkness that has engulfed his soul in the wake of personal tragedy. For once again, the fates of these two mismatched soldiers seem inexorably tied to the fate of Rome itself.

Customer Reviews:

Rome HBO 2d Season.......2007-09-14

BEST SERIES ON HBO EVER, except Sopranos. I miss it already but will watch it a million times. Go Pullo and Verenos.

Una de las mejores series que he visto........2007-09-13

Si con la primera temporada yo había quedado completamente atrapado con la trama, y muy impresionado con toda su producción, esta segunda temporada, es práctimante el doble de emocionante, y no quiere uno parar de ver los DVD's. Está muy bien escrita y mucho mas ágil e impredecible que la primera. Excelente!!!!

Great Story.......2007-09-13

I believe the title says it all. The acting is good, the story is fascinating. The set and costumes are great.

Best Ever.......2007-09-12

Just the right gift for myself. Well done and entertaining. Would like to see a spin off.

Contemporary and archaic.......2007-09-11

I had not watched this series on TV. A friend recommended this to me and I am glad he did. The presentation is lucid and intriguing. The contemporary language does not take away the feel of this being a 2000 year old story. The cast is very good and so are the sets. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

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