Family Guy - Series 4 - Complete (Box Set)

Advantages: It's hilarious!!!
Disadvantages: You might not get all the jokes

...a very recent convert to Family Guy, and after managing to watch seasons 1, 3 and 4 in the space of a week, I found myself wondering, 'how did I not know about this before!?' I think the answer to the question is the fact that Family Guy never really took off in the UK, due to competition from other popular shows, and never getting the right kind of publicity. I must admit, before I watched the DVD of season 4, I thought Family Guy was a cheap, rude ...
...more… The humour of Family Guy is spot on, with humorous characters, perfectly timed jokes, and some of the most random and totally unexpected moments that make you either groan, giggle your arse off, or look around with a bewildered smile on your face. It's a 15 certificate, which I think is fair, because there is some occasional swearing (but it's done so well, it heightens the humour), and references to sex and drugs. But again, these aspects ... Read review

Advantages: Best. Animated. Comedy. Ever.
Disadvantages: Some jokes designed for American TV audience.

...will. It was time for Family Guy, season 1. I actually discovered the show by accident. I happened to be flicking through TV one night and, as said animal show ended, the announcer...um... announced that Family Guy was on next. Initially, not knowing what it was all about, I thought it was just another generic American comedy much like Friends or The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air (also popular at the time, by the way!). However, when I first saw the introduction ...
...not many people knew about Family Guy, they were too wrapped up in watching The Simpsons or South Park. They were seen as the "in thing" and Family Guy was next to nothing being the new kid on the block. Five seasons later and you can see how everything has changed. So, season four then. Family Guy, after being cancelled a SECOND time by Fox (who apparently don't know a great comedy when they see it!) and then picked-up yet again had a lot to live ... Read review

Advantages: Very funny
Disadvantages: Some offensive language

...various series's of the cartoon, Family Guy and currently own the 4th series (above). I would even go as far to say that it is better than your legendary Simpsons or even Futurama! Read this review and I swear that you will immediately run to the shops and buy it. It's so funny. Basically, the series of Family Guy is about a family of 5 (with the exception of a talking dog!) who live in Quahog, Rhode Island and have lots of wacky adventures there. ...
...not in any way takeover Family Guy as I thought Family Guy was more grown up and slapstick which I love. It is an American, animated comedy created by Seth MacFarlane and aired on FOX in 1999. This was banned several times in 2000 and 2002. DVD sales brought this back on air but most channels will not show this as they do not agree with it's purposes. BBC three is one of the few channels that actually air this which I think is disgraceful as lots ... Read review

Advantages: witty, crude and oh so watchable!
Disadvantages: Only 13 epsiodes in the box set!

...if you to are a family guy fan or you may not. Back in 1999 Family Guy first aired in America on Fox and had a large audience because it was shown straight after the Superbowl (which is HUGE over there). Anyway overtime the rating started to plummet due to the competition on other channels, with programmes like Friends that were never going to be beaten. It was constantly moved around from it's slot and even the most avid viewers had trouble catching ...
...Over here in the UK Family Guy aired on channel 4, but as far as I remember I was one of the few people who watched it, it never really took off in a big way. Anyway re-runs of the shown started being shown on American channels Fox and The Cartoon Network, and this time they were getting high ratings. In 2003 the first season was released on dvd and fans went nuts- sales were through the roof! As each of the DVD's were released the sales were huge ... Read review

Advantages: Hilarious
Disadvantages: Doesn't quite match the standards set previously

...those not familiar with it. Family Guy is a cartoon, and is basically a cross between South Park and The Simpsons. It's not as dirty as the former but not as clean as the latter, and arguably funnier than them both. Now, the show centres around the Griffin family - Father Peter, Mother Lois, Daughter Meg, two sons Chris and Stewie and Brian, the family dog - from Quahog, Rhode Island. Peter is quite slow at taking in information, and is pretty much ...
...for alcohol. Outside the family are other key characters such as the afore-mentioned Quagmire (sex addict with an attraction towards Lois), Cleveland (neighbour) and Joe (disabled and a Cop), as well as Adam West (Mayor) and Death (Death). If you're a fan of the family Guy series then this DVD really becomes a 'must have'. I didn't find it as funny or as addictive as the previous 3 seasons, but it's still brilliant in it's own unique way. The DVD ... Read review

Advantages: Very funny with loads of extras.
Disadvantages: Expense isn't justified

...guy show. You get a few featurettes such as "behind the scenes" which are worth a watch but not as funny as the show itself! You also get 28 deleted scenes that are well worth a watch. Overall I would not recommend that you buy this box set. It is expensive considering the show is on TV every day. I am a big fan however and fans of the Simpsons say will not be disappointed by this show. It isn't completely family friendly but children closing in on 15 should be OK with it. That depends upon the parent however!... Read review

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