DVD Release Date - August 26, 2008
Description:

Continuing directly after season 5, Vic and the Strike Team are distraught over Lem’s death. Shane has been overcome by guilt and becomes reckless and suicidal. Kavanaugh refuses to let the case die and resorts to planting evidence and coercing witnesses to lie about the Strike Team. Dutch and Claudette begin to suspect his integrity. Vic learns from Claudette that the Chief plans to force him into early retirement — and vows to wreak bloody vengeance on Lem’s killer before losing his badge. Claudette learns that the Barn could be shut down if no improvements are made by the time quarterly crime statistics are released.

Review

This season takes off right after the events of the season 5 finale, Forest is back for a few episodes this season, and is as good as ever.

This was a good season, Vic goes deeper and deeper into the rabbits hole, whilst trying everything imaginable to keep his job.

The tension gets a little out of control throughout this season as Shane gets in way over is head.

I loved this season, my only complaint would be after the last episode, I was stumped, I kept thinking my dvds were missing an episode, but they were not. I wish we had more than 10 episodes.

Next season will be the last season, I hate to have to say good bye to such a talented production.

Video - 5/5

The Shield, in WIDESCREEN! Need I say more? I found out each season (1-5) has been released in Europe as widescreen, why we in American have been forced to endure Full Frame is beyond my understanding. I’m glad Sony bought the rights to this show, they have done it “Justice”, and I cant say enough good things about this dvd set. I hope they release a complete collection soon, and in doing so, they release it all in widescreen.

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, sound effects, and dialogue.

Supplements - 4/5

A healthy amount of extras are included, and I enjoyed viewing each one.

Overall - 5/5

One of my favorite shows that airs on TV. The drama is real, its in your face, its dirty, and I love it.

Overall Rating - 4/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 5/5

Cannot recommend it enough I highly recommend it

Bottom Line?
One of the best shows on TV, FX has a great many good shows, The Shield being their first really good TV show, its sad the next season is the last, but it is a great show, and I cannot recommend it enough. You do need to watch previous seasons to enjoy this season.

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Afro Samurai - Season 1 on Blu-ray or DVD
Entourage - Season 4
Heroes - Season 1 Blu-ray or dvd
Heroes - Season 2 Blu-ray or dvd
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service - Season 5
One Tree Hill - Season 5
Shield, The - Season 6

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DVD Release Date - August 19, 2008
Description:

At an exclusive prep school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, students addictively follow text-messaged scoops on scandals and heartache among their peers as reported by Gossip Girl, a shadowy presence whose identity is known to no one. Gossip Girl’s dispatches kick into high gear as Serena Van Der Woodsen ends her self-imposed boarding school exile and returns to Manhattan, surprising even her closest friend, Blair. As Gossip Girl continues to stir the pot and feed any potential scandals, student buzz sifts through any available clues to the hottest topic of all: Who is Gossip Girl, anyway?

Review

This type of show does not appeal to me. I cannot relate to it, and I have no real interest in its premise. However, I do have interest in Josh Schwartz, who created The O.C., he also made this. That was enough to get me to give this show a try. I didn’t watch it when it aired, I didn’t even know it was on, the only show I watch on The CW is Smallville, and I quickly fast-forward through the commercials.

Even though this show does not appeal to me in the least, I was sucked in within 15 minutes. I don’t know what happened. I figured I might watch 2-3 episodes and end up hating it and giving the dvd away. That did not happen, I started to enjoy this show. I watched all but the last 3 episodes in one day. The show is shot beautifully, the writing is witty the story lines are decadent, and the actors are very good.

The show covers the lives of several upper class New York girls and guys. It’s basically a Teen soap opera. I hate to say it, but I did get drawn in, but near the end I started to loose interest. The main male character, Dan, started to become incredibly one-dimensional, this caused me to start questioning the other characters, and loosing touch with the reality created by the show.

The reason the show is called Gossip Girl, is because there is this blogger who (I think she is voiced by Kristen Bell, from Veronica Mars) she sends out text messages, and updates her blog about who is sleeping with who, or who got dissed by who, etc, etc. Everyone at the private school views Gossip Girl, and some people send in tips.

The Music Selection is good, there are plenty of good songs spread out throughout this dvd series.

The show is good, If you liked The O.C., which I did, you may like this. It’s different, but similar. Maybe more grown up, in some ways, but more shallow in other ways.

I will not be viewing season 2 when it airs, but I will check out the dvds. If they are good I will keep it up, I have a lot of faith in Josh Schwartz, and I’m sure he will do a good job.

Video - 5/5

Good video, strong, vibrant, and looks very good, very stylish.

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, and I love the music. The OC introduced me to new music bands, Gossip Girl is doing the same.

Supplements - 4/5

Pretty good amount of extras here, you get some deleted scenes, and some music videos. A few of the more interesting features are, “The Beginning” which is almost a half hour, and talks about the books, how they came up with the series, and talking about shooting the show in NYC, “Gossip Girl Couture” talks about the designs that show up on the show (one of the characters mom’s is a fashion designer, as is one of the characters), and likely the Coolest feature (though I have not listened to it yet) is “The Gossip Girl Audio Book” which is almost 2 and a half hours long, and is read by Christina Ricci, this is the first Gossip Girl book, and I think it is VERY cool that this was included.

Overall - 4/5

Good introduction, I’m glad Josh is writing a new series, this one is fun, light, and you do fall in love with some of the characters, its sad that the show became shallow near the end, or maybe my initial spell wore off when I took a break. I will give it another shot next season, and hope for the best. I know Josh will do a great job, and I do await the next season. Thankfully this season does not leave cliffhangers in the air, but does provide some resolution, whilst keeping you waiting for the next season.

Overall Rating - 4/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 4/5

Fun show, entertaining, defiantly a guilty pleasure I recommend it

Bottom Line?
Buy it if you liked the OC, the show is interesting, but somewhat shallow. The show was VERY strong for me until the last few episodes, when some of the characters became somewhat one dimensional, I will chalk this up to the strike, and give the show another chance next season.

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DVD Release Date - August 19, 2008
Description:

Prepare for even more baffling, complex and shocking medical mysteries than ever before as every season four episode of House arrives on DVD! Reunite with the perplexing and prickly Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie in his two-time Golden Globe®-winning role) as he tackles impossible cases while putting a new staff of potential team members – including Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle), Peter Jacobson (The Starter Wife), and Olivia Wilde (The Black Donnellys) – through the medical wringer with his trademark sarcasm and irreverent bedside manner. Get ready for another dose of one of TV’s most original dramas and what Entertainment Weekly calls “One of the most compelling characters in TV history.”

Review

Season 4 of House takes off after the events of the last season. House is having a competition between several individuals wishing to be House’s new assistants. This takes place over several episodes, is fun, and typical house. It’s new for House, and I think gives newcomers a fresh start to the series.

I should state, House has no real big story, each episode consists of a story, that is usually resolved during that episode, and the occasional 2 parter. Last season we got a longer story, and it was really good, I enjoyed it, this season we get 2 stories that overarch. They do not require much effort to keep up on, which means you do not have to be sitting at your screen watching with anticipation.

This was a good season, it was cut short due to the strike, but ends quite well, I eagerly await season 5, and recommend a Buy for this season.

It is not required of you to view the previous seasons prior to viewing this one, due to the structure of the show. I should note, I do not typically watch medical shows, I started watching House because of the commercials that aired on USA network during shows that I do watch. The character House seemed intriguing and I wanted to get to know the show. It is very good, and I can honestly say, you do not need to watch previous seasons to view this one. It helps so you know the characters, but if you have seen some reruns, you will be ok.

Video - 5/5

Good video, strong, vibrant, and high tech, everything you would expect from a modern show.

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, and I love the music.

Supplements - 4/5

Several different features, nothing to exciting, but fun nonetheless, i enjoyed the “Bus Scene” making of, and the “Meet the Writers”, the other features are pretty good too, and help even out this short season release.

Overall - 4/5

Decent season, it starts off with characters fighting for the chance to be Houses assistant, and then goes into narrowing the selection down, by that time, there was very little else to go into this season, I do not wish to spoil the ending, but that arc took up the rest of the season after the final crew were selected. The show is House, each episode gives you a story from beginning to end, and has an overarching story. I like it, and its great to watch shows that have complete story lines in 40 minutes.

Overall Rating - 4/5 Stars

Video - 4/5
Audio - 4/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 4/5

Quick, easy to get into, requires no real dedication I recommend it

Bottom Line?
If you are a fan, buy it, if not, it’s still a worthy purchase, as House is quite the character.

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DVD Release Date - August 19, 2008
Description:

“Am I A Good Person Doing ‘Bad’ Things?… Or A Bad Person Doing ‘Good’ Things?”

Dexter is back! The critically acclaimed and groundbreaking original series from Showtime starring Michael C. Hall, returns on DVD with all 12 riveting and chilling episodes in Dexter - The Second Season. Althought committed to carrying out his twisted brand of vigilante justice - Dexter begins to doubt his murderous capabilities and continues to be haunted by his tortured past. His difficulties multiply when evidence of his deadly after-hourse activities begin to surface and the FBI is brought in to investigate the city’s new serial killer dubbed the “Bay Harbor Butcher”. Dexter can’t pause for a breath as the noose tightens and the questions keep mounting. Will he be able to continue his serial-killing ways? Or will Dexter’s dark past finally be uncovered?

Review

Season two of Dexter is great. It’s the first truly original storyline for the TV show, as the first one was based on the book. This one is completely made up. That’s a good thing, now we get the chance to get possibly 2 new dexter stories a year.

Each season of Dexter is like that of a novel. Each episode tells a part of the story, that ramps up and never lets go until the end.

I watched season two when it aired, I waited until the last episode ran, and then had a marathon, I re-watched season 1 on dvd, and blasted through season 2 right after. I think season 2 is better than 1, if you wanted to rate them. Its darker, and more fulfilling. Dexter’s relationship with Rita goes through some struggles and hard times, Deb, Dexters sister, is trying to recoup over what happened during last season, and Dexter meets a new person who gets him to take off his mask, and become who he can be.

Dexter grows and changes throughout the season, for character such as Dexter, this is huge, this is major, and it provides for great entertainment. The first time I watched season 2 my heart was pounding, I didn’t know what was going to happen, how it would happen, or anything. I was completely hooked onto the edge of my seat, and did not ever want to let go, I remember, I was still up watching it until 4 am at night (had to go to work the next day at 8 ) and could not stop until I reached the end. It is that good, and is one of the reasons why I think Dexter is one of the best shows to ever grace the airwaves.

This show is not for young children, it is filled with gore throughout, Dexter is a Serial Killer after all. With that said, you would be hard pressed to find a better way to spend 20-25 dollars than Dexter season 2. It was one of the best shows ever made, and I cannot wait for season 3!

Video - 5/5

Good video, better than last season.

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, and I love the music.

Supplements - 1/5

Dear showtime, I love watching series TV, so much so, I would enjoy some audio commentaries, behind the scenes with cast and crew, talks with the writers, anything really. I don’t need “free” episodes from other series, you create good shows, I know that, your fans know that, use that extra space to better distribute the episodes to give us more features (Like commentaries) and better video quality. Or even better, I dunno, Bonus FEATURES!

Overall - 5/5

Best season yet, cannot wait for season 3. This was edge of your seat entertainment from beginning to end. Not as good the second time around, but still good. Will provide much visceral entertainment. (This should be a 4/5 because of the lack of supplements, but I cannot bad mouth one of the best shows made, I just hope they get their act together and start making extras, and release the show on blu-ray. The very low price does make up for the lack of extras, which is why I did give it a 5)

Overall Rating - 5/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 1/5
Story - 5/5

You do not get any better than Dexter I recommend it

Bottom Line?
Buy it, buy them all. Read the Novel before viewing season 1 for the best time (they are similar but not the same, they have different endings which greatly change how you perceive the rest of the show, but you will be fine just watching the show, as season 1 is basically the book, with a few changes) Season 2 is original, so watch it after season 1. Both seasons are around 10 hours long, nothing you cant watch in a day or two. Check it out. I highly recommend it!

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DVD Release Date - August 19, 2008
Description:

At the end of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” Sarah Connor vanquished the Terminator sent from the future to kill her 15-year-old son, John. Sarah and John now find themselves alone in a very dangerous, complicated world. Fugitives from the law, they are confronted with the reality that still more enemies from the future and the present could attack at any moment.

Review

What a show!

When the idea for this show was getting kicked around, I was sure it would get canceled, and never see the light of day. I mean come on, a movie spin-off? A movie spin-off of a movie that has very little in regards to actual storyline, but mostly just mindless action. I did not have much hope for this series, nor did I actually think it would be to good. Then, I heard Summer Glau was in the show. Once I heard those words, it was my mission to tell the world about this show, in hopes it would be good, I was commenting everywhere about the show, trying to help it see the light of day, as Summer Glau is one amazing actress, and would be perfect for her role here.

Let me go ahead and say it, this is a GREAT show, not only that, it is filled with VERY talented guest stars, as well as main characters. The star power behind this show alone is mind numbing. Let me go ahead and give a run down of some of the cast that brings alot to this show.

Summer Glau plays Cameron Phillips, a terminator sent back through time to protect John Connor. You may recognize Summer from such shows as “The 4400″, “Firefly”, “The Unit” and the movie “Serenity”. She is a very strong actress, very talented, and I love watching her work. She is amazing, not over powering, and brings MUCH to any show she is in.

Brian Austin Green plays Derek Reese, Johns Uncle. You may recognize Brian Austin Green from his earlier days on 90210 (not the new show premiering this year, but the original), and its great to see him back on TV.

Catherine Bent plays Agent Greta Simpson, an FBI agent, you may recognize her from “The Shield” where she plays a “Officer Danny Sofer”, who recently had a baby. I’m not sure if she will be in season 2, but I do hope so.

The other main characters are new to me, but are very good in portraying their roles.

Now onto some of the guest stars from this season, and one that I hope makes it onto many more shows next season and on.

Andre Royo shows up in an episode as one of the soldiers sent back through time. Most of you may know him from his work as “Bubbles” on “The Wire”, which is one of the best shows ever made. In that show he plays a crack addicted informant living on the streets, to see him as a solider is a refreshing change, and I hope he gets the chance to shine this season.

Tony Amendola shows up here in the beginning, as the guy who gives Sarah some ID cards. You may know Tony from Stargate SG-1 as Master Bra’tac, he also did a brief role in season 2 of Dexter which I reviewed and is also coming out this week.

There are others, but these are the two I easily recognized. I really hope Andre gets to do more work on the show.

Summary
This is a great season, when you get to episode 4 you get to see how the show can progress beyond what you may think, and starts getting REALLY good. We get to see scenes from the future, and keep getting introduced to new characters. The way it works is, John sent back people from the future to help out and stop SkyNET from taking over the world and creating Terminators. But Johns people are not the only ones who are brought back in time, you have Terminators who look like humans out trying to do what their goals are.

This is a good show that really did surprise me, I wasn’t sure how good it was going to be, and with the strike, I was sure it would get canned. I’m glad it didn’t as this show is turning out to be pretty good. The first 3-4 episodes play out more like a movie, and then the rest set up the series.

Again this is a very good show, with lots of potential. I cannot wait for season 2 and will be watching each week whilst waiting for season 2 on blu-ray.

Video - 5/5

Very sharp, I love blu-ray and this disc does NOT disappoint. Everything looks beautiful… well, the destruction and grim look beautiful! Really impressed with this set, I got the dvds for my grandpa who is a BIG Terminator fan (hates most TV) but really enjoyed this. The video on the dvds look very good too, not a bad word to say!

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, the special effects blow you away.

Supplements - 4/5

3 Commentary tracks with the cast, close to 20 minutes of “Terminated Scenes”, a cool feature on “Creating the Chronicles” which shows behind-the-scenes material, with interviews from the cast and crew, a short Gag Reel, some Cast Audition Tapes, a storyboard animatic, and last but not least, an extended version of the episode “The Demon Hand”.

Overall - 5/5

Great explosive season, I cannot WAIT for season 2 and have high hopes.

Overall Rating - 5/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 5/5

Great show, good season, short but oh so very sweet I recommend it

Bottom Line?
Buy it, and watch it now!

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This is a pretty big week for shows, the stand outs in my mind are - Dexter, Gossip Girl, House, and Terminator on DVD and Blu-ray.

Dexter - Season 2
Gossip Girl - Season 1
House - Season 4
Justice League - Season 1 (Blu-Ray)
Married with Children - Season 9
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 1 on DVD and Blu-Ray

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DVD Release Date - August 12, 2008
Description:

In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. And now in the media. The places and faces have changed but the game remains the same. Times are tough for the detail. Mayor Carcetti has slashed the departments budget to the bone. Police are operating without overtime some without cars and radios. Angered McNulty is off the rails again and headed down a dangerous path of deception and lies that will ally him with an unscrupulous reporter. The drug trade still rules the corners all you have to do is read between the lines.

Review

The best show, you never heard of.

The Wire is one of my favorite shows of all time. The characters are the realest characters you will ever see. The writing is smart, and rewards viewers for taking the time to watch the program.

Sadly, this is the last season, or chapter, in “The Wire”. This is one of the best shows ever made, it builds tension, slowly, until it reaches the point of release, and when it does it feels all the better.

The last season spans over 10 episodes. Its been a while since I watched a show that actually had an ending, most shows get canceled, and never get the chance to truly end properly. Not the case here, everything wraps up, most every thread is closed, and provides closure for just about every character in the show, from the first season to the last. It’s a very heartwarming story, sad at times, and brilliant in every aspect. This has to be the most realistic show I have ever viewed. The acting is some of the best ever done. I’m really sad there will be no more stories with these characters. But what we have is great, I’m glad we got the opportunity to view such a work of art, and glad the show got the chance to go out the way it should.

Each season of The Wire, takes into account the last season. I highly recommend watching the show from season 1 to 5. I just finished watching the whole series back to back and finishing with this dvd. I could not of had a better time.

Please note, there are some spoilers here, not of season 5 but of the previous seasons, so if you have not viewed those seasons and just want to know if the show is any good, I have to give you a YES, I cannot recommend it enough.

Spoilers from Previous seasons (kept light).

After the previous seasons, the one bad guy remaining is Marlo Stanfield. They have tried to get him many times, but have failed previously. At the end of the last season, the Mayor “left the money on the table”, when it came to finicaning the schools and getting them out of the 54 million dollar budget hole. So when we come back in season 5 about a year and a half later, the police is in a budget crises, getting no over time, and no-one is getting any extra survillence. The case on Marlo is shutdown and McNulty, and Freamon are trying to figure out a way to get the case open and nail Marlo.

This season introduces the newspaper, which also parallels with another theme for this season on “How far can you go with a lie”? Showcasing how the media is portrayed, the politics in the news room, how the paper is getting downplayed in the world, loosing power, focusing less on big close to home issues such as 3 people getting killed in their home, and more on bogus nonsense that keeps people from thinking about what’s really happening in the street.

For me, the interactions between McNulty and Freamon made this the best season for me, and the funniest. I was constantly laughing. Maybe I’m just sick and twisted, but the major plot line with McNulty, is one of the funniest stories ever on TV. I was laughing nonstop when it came to the tricks he was pulling this season. It was constantly, no he didn’t, Oh My God, no way, I cant wait to see what happens next.

I haven’t had this much fun watching a show in some time, especially one which revolves around the issues this show does. It keeps the suspense way up, and the violence. The body counts keep rising this season, and many characters change, most for the best, some for the worst, some try and fail.

One of the themes in this season is “Do the ends justify the means?”, this becomes apparent when you start watching this season, and relates heavily to the antics of McNulty and Freamon. A better theme could not be stated.

This season the focus is less on the schools and more on the politics, the struggles the Mayor has to deal with, seem very realistic, and play quite well. I loved every part of it, even when I didn’t. The Mayor plays a pivotal role this season, and we get some closure between Daniel’s and Burell, as well as most of the other cast.

If I had to complain about anything this season, it would be the cameos from characters of other seasons, because I felt some took away from the story, and didn’t really seem to matter as much for this story line, but then again, it was nice to know what was going on with the characters, and I’m glad I got the chance to see them again.

If you have never viewed this show, I cannot recommend this show highly enough, it is one of the best, if not the best. As with all HBO shows, they are for mature audiences, but this show is so real, so amazing, you owe it to yourself to view this.

Favorite Quotes -

Marlo: The game is the game.
Avon: Always.

Landsman: You know why they call ‘em homeless Jimmy? ‘Cause they ain’t got a pot to piss in. And you know why they ain’t got a pot? ‘Cause nobody gives a good fuck.
McNulty: Who’s gonna catch me?! Most of the guy’s up here couldn’t catch the clap in a Mexican whore house!

Jay Spry: (reviewing the draft of an article) Huh. “Incensed” means to inflame with wrath. It speaks to obsession. Is this the mayor’s state of mind? Something more nuanced, perhaps galled, vexed, annoyed? Safer still- displeased.
Gus: You’d take the crab out of crab soup.

Herc: Gift from your one true partner; cell phone number, Marlo Stanfield.
Carver: Where the fuck did-
Herc: Don’t ask, don’t tell. It’s like one of those guys sucking dick in the Army. Whatever else I did to piss you off, remember I also did this. And Carv, when you put the braclets on that bitch, remind him again of my fucking camera.

Bunk: You’ve lost you’re fuckin’ mind Jimmy, look at’cha! Half late every third night, dead drunk every second. Nut deep in random pussy. What little time you do spend sober and limp dick, you’re workin murders that don’t even exist!

Rawls: Bad news gentlemen, as we’re actually gonna have to catch this motherfucker. Good news is that our Mayor finally needs a police department more than he needs a school system.

Rawls: I mean, I’m all for a little kinky shit every now and then, but chewin’ on a homeless fella’?

Video - 5/5

Full Frame, but beautiful none the less.

Audio - 5/5

Great sound, and I love the music.

Supplements - 4/5

Great, inlcudes 2 videos, one a restrospective of the past 4 seasons, and one that showcases the media and its impact in season 5. We also get 6 audio commentaries.

Overall - 5/5

One of the best shows ever, a great closing, with actual resolutions. I love it, I wish there were more, but I’m glad we got this. You will not be disappointed, please pick up the other seasons if you have not done so yet.

Overall Rating - 5/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 5/5

This show is fun, and very entertaining. I recommend it

Bottom Line?
Buy it, watch it. If you can, watch the whole series back to back, it’s quite the experience.

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DVD Release Date - August 12, 2008
Description:

The season opener finds Michael Scofield in Sona, a hellish and deadly Panamanian prison where a previous riot has forced all authority out and has left the prisoners in charge of their own lives (and deaths).

Review

Prison Break is one of those shows that just draws you in and does NOT let go. Of every show that currently airs on TV, this show is one of three that could cause me to have a heart attack (the others being 24 and The Shield). The way this show is scripted is, each episode leads right into the next, like a complex novel woven together with scenes of intense pressure. The scenes are usually life and death. You would think this would get old, yet it does not.

I watched this as it aired on TV, but missed the last few episodes (due to the writers strike, and me not knowing when the show was coming back on, I lost interest) I’m so glad I got the opportunity to sit back and watch season 3 on blu-ray. Even though I have already seen the majority of the third season, I was still hooked from beginning to end.

On Blu-ray (and dvd) the visuals are amazing, the dirt, the grit, it all looks so real, its like I’m there. The atmosphere at Sona is very dirty, and very intense.

I don’t want to give to much away, as the joy of watching this show is the joy of “uncovering” the plots and the mystery as it goes on. As such I do not like to know what is going to happen, I like to be surprised, so, pardon my brief overview of what happens early on (I will not spoil anything big, everything I tell is revealed in the first two episodes).

At the end of season 2, Michael gets sent off to another prison, Sona. The Company wants him there to break someone out of prison, in order to get Michael to cooperate, they kidnap LJ (his brother’s son) and Sarah (his love).

We get to see more of our favorite cast members from previous episodes, I love how they are able to keep bringing them back, and having it seem normal.

Due to the writers strike, this season is very short, 13 episodes. They are 13 very good episodes, and next season (which starts soon and I will be covering on an episode by episode basis), will see the miraculous return of a much loved cast member. I really cannot wait.

As a TV show, I give this a 5 out of 5. This is one of my favorite shows on TV. It doesn’t matter who you are, as long as you are not opposed to violence, I can’t see someone not liking this show, and not becoming highly addicted. To be blunt, I like this show better than 24, and even more so, I think it is the best show of its format on TV. It’s hard to go back to Oz after watching Prison Break. Everything about Prison Break is done right, I love this show, I hope it continues for many years, and I hope they go through with the spin-off that was mentioned last year.

I rate the video a 5 out of 5.

A very strong representation. Each scene is beautifully laid out, everything is sharp, the colors are vibrant when needed, and gritty when needed. You feel like you are there. Unlike the broadcast, these episodes are ripe with details, and have NO artifacts.

Audio 5 out of 5Nothing short of amazing, the sound effects hit you when needed, the dialogue is strong and very audible. It really draws you in. As does the ambience.

Extras a 4 out of 5, Nothing wrong with what we got. Here we get some directors takes (very interesting) as well as a sit down with the cast. You also get an episode of a tv show called “The Unit” which is a good show on its own.

Overall Rating - 5/5 Stars

Video - 5/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 5/5

Bottom Line

Buy it NOW. I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you have not viewed the other seasons, it would be best if you did, but not really necessary to enjoy this season. It is setup so new viewers can join in and watch it. You wont understand who some of the characters are, why they act the way they do, or why they are going through what they are going through, but you can still watch it and enjoy it. I highly recommend the whole series, you can buy them from the links below.

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DVD Release Date - July 15, 2008
Description:

Who will stand up to villains now that a heartbroken Dark Knight has mysteriously vanished? Never fear New Gothamites a trio of champions is ready to take wing ? and Helena the daughter of Batman and Catwoman is among them. She calls herself Huntress and crime is her prey. Teenaged Dinah is the youngest of the group learning as she goes and gifted in clairvoyance. And overseeing the awesome threesome?s high-tech nerve center is Batgirl. Left wheelchair-bound by The Joker she has reinvented herself as Oracle the team?s cyber expert. Huntress Dinah Oracle: They are the Birds of Prey. Fighting together. Living together. And soaring into adventure together in 13 breathtaking live-action episodes

Review

I’m glad this show finally came to DVD. I watched this show when it aired and missed a few episodes. I could not believe the show got canceled back then.

The show is full of action, spying, some good banter, and backstory on Gotham City and its villains. The show is set in New Gotham City, years after Batman abandoned it. Taking Batmans place is his daughter “Huntress” (played by the very beautiful actress Ashley Scott) and Oracle. In the first episode a newcomer joins the team, her name is Dinah. Later on we find out who she really is, and we get to watch her as she learns her new abilities and tries to fit in with Huntress and Oracle.

Huntress and Dinah are “Metahumans”, they are born with powers that cannot be explained, and no two metahumans have the same power, they keep underground, and it is not well know that they exist.

This show is pretty good. I think if it was given a full season run or two, it could of developed into something more.

If you love action you will love this show. Click the image at the top of the post to see a trailer, this is pretty much what the whole show is about. We do have character development between the main characters, as well as the bad guy “Dr. Quinzel” who is Jokers girlfriend. Her end goal is to run Gotham City, and throughout the series she is contantly wreaking havoc, whilst trying to ascertain the true identity of “The Huntress”.

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Favorite Quotes -

Harleen: Never send a businessman to do a psychopath’s job.

Morton: Now, my chief says this guy doesn’t exist, that no serial killer would use such a wide variety of methods.
Reese: And what do you say?
Morton: I say this one does. That’s the problem with only looking for things you’ve already seen… it makes you blind to the stuff that’s right in front of your face.
Reese: Ha. Yeah, well, I hear you on that one, but you might just want to keep that opinion to yourself if you want to be taken seriously around these parts.
Morton: Ask me if I care.

Reese: I told you to stay out of it.
Helena: Yeah, well, I forgot. Kinda egotistical to think you could take them on alone.
Reese: Ooh, says the lone vigilante.
Helena: I know you think that was supposed to be an insult, so I’ll go ahead and be offended.

Street Thug: Can I have a second chance?
Hawke: Not unless you believe in reincarnation.

(Holding a handful of diamonds)
Harleen: I could buy such pretty things with these. Guns, bombs, shoes. Planning the fashionable overthrow of a city is so expensive.

Helena: Is this the part where you reveal your diabolical plan to kill me? Because I could care a little less if I put some effort into it.

Jesse: ‘Darkstrike’? Who comes up with these names?
Helena: He strikes after dark. It’s descriptive.

Dinah: He’s evil.
Helena: Tell me about it. Look what he did to my favorite shirt.

Huntress: Doesn’t look like we’re in Kansas anymore, Toto.
Oracle: I prefer to think of myself as the Wizard.

Video - 5/5

Looks good, the flashbacks look very good, the special effects are great, the action is sound, very few if any artifacts.

Audio - 5/5

Strong sound, good music, great sound effects, the music is apparently different than that which originally aired, but sounds fine.

Supplements - 4/5

Includes the internet webseries “Gotham Girls” which is close to 90 minutes, and the original un-aired pilot, which is almost 50. Check em out, they are worth watching.

Overall - 4/5

The show is fun, full of action, and doesn’t take itself to seriously. With that said, some of the characters do come off quite one-dimensional, I’m going to chalk that up to the show getting canceled, and them being pressed for time.

Overall Rating - 4/5 Stars

Video - 4/5
Audio - 5/5
Bonus - 4/5
Story - 4/5

This show is fun, and very entertaining. I recommend it

Bottom Line?

Buy it. It’s fun, will keep you entertained, and give you some “girl power”. If you enjoy shows like Smallville, but would like to see more action, this is for you. The main character “Helena aka Huntress” loves to “punish” the bad guys by beating them into pulps. You also have some GREAT guest characters including Joe Flanigan from Stargate Atlantis.

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