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Without a Trace

Advantages: Excellent storylines, fast paced, great acting
Disadvantages: slightly farfetched

Without a trace is a fantastic series about the FBI's missing persons unit. Most of the episodes are outstanding, and the acting is fantastic, it is very easy to get hooked to watching this. The only problems are the storylines can be a bit farfetched, and ocassionaly there is a dull episode. Episode 5 of season 2 "Copycat" is particular high point of the series, it introduces the personal life of one of the main characters (Jack Malone). "Copycat" ...
...Jack, the episode is brilliantly acted, with a fast paced storyline and a particularly sinister plot. The majority of the other episodes are also fantastic, and if you find a dull episode you just know that the next one will make up for it. This box set has plenty of episodes on it so is good value for money, and I highly reccommended it to everybody, especially those who enjoy crime dramas. Although this box set may seem a little pricey I think ...

simplygifted 07.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Without A Trace - Series 2 (Box Set) (DVD)

The Wire - Best Cop Drama in Long Time!

Advantages: Gripping storyline, fantastic editing
Disadvantages: Storyline can be complicated!

...on HBO, definitely one of the most significant and iconic US dramas of this decade. The porgramme has been whipped into a frenzy as must-see TV, and has been publicised very well. I hope to prove to those curious about the show, and what the raving is all about, is how great this show really is. The Plot Set in Baltimore, the city is in a terrible state with illegal activity and crime at high levels. following a team of special investigators who ...
...on the city. The investigators domain is the lowly basement, from which they make their next big moves. The character development is convincing, however, the show cosies down into a tremendously realistic world, where those who give to the community, and those who take from it, aren't painted in the same old shades of light and darkness. There are mental struggles on each side, and nobody's perfect. I like how i see more sympathetic sides to the ...

Putley 25.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Wire - Series 1 - Complete (DVD)

Stop breaking my balls

Advantages: Pure brilliance all round
Disadvantages: None

...be alone in saying that The Sopranos TV series is one of the best dramas i have ever seen and no doubt in the top 5 US TV exports in recent years. It has everything you could want from a mob drama with just superb acting, writing and direction in possibly every episode. As a treat to myself, i recently re-started watching my Sopranos dvds again with my girlfriend who used to moan about me watching this now recommends we put it on, progress! Not sure ...
...asked for regular updates on the storyline, definately progress!! Anyway, i will endeavour to provide an in depth review of season 1 and provide purchase advice. PLOT - Tony Soprano is a top end mobster in the New Jersey based Di-Meo crime family. He is a husband to wife Carmela and father to his two children Meadow and Anthony Jnr. Juggling his time with his cosa nostra family and his real family cause him to have panic attacks which he aims to ...

Capodon 05.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Sopranos - Series 1 - Complete (DVD)

Polar bears on a tropical island? Get lost!

Advantages: different
Disadvantages: slow

...• Departure o The Genesis Of Lost o Before They Were Lost o Welcome To Oahu: The Making Of The Pilot o The Art Of Matthew Fox o Lost @ Comicon • Tales From The Island o Lost: On Location • Lost Revealed o The Lost Flashback (2 New scenes from the final episode) o Deleted Scenes o Bloopers From The Set o Live From The Museum Of Television And Radio o 2 Easter Eggs Obviously a lot of those will only appeal to Lost nerds as it were, but the early ones ...

bruffyboy 10.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lost - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

You might very well think that...

Advantages: Great political drama
Disadvantages: A bit dated, but still great

House of Cards, a BBC production done at the time of Margaret Thatcher's downfall, is one of the best modern political intrigue/satires done. The cast, the story, and the exacting attention to detail make this a piece worth watching and re-watching, to see what details escaped notice the first time. The Plot As the story opens, Thatcher has just resigned. There is a brief glimpse of an inner-party election for a new leader, and the moderate, middle ...
...from the roof of the House of Commons. But, there was a tape recorder running, setting the stage for the sequel... The Cast Ian Richardson is masterful as Urqhart, the scheming blackheart Chief Whip/Prime Minister. His voice, his subtle inflections and tones are perfect for the subtext in the words he speaks. His sidewise glances and knowing expressions to camera as the action plays out is worth far more than any words. He is a perfect snobbish, ...

frkurt 23.12.2005 · Read full review
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Review of House Of Cards Trilogy (DVD)