The Bottom Line
With its fascinating characters, compelling performances, and strong stories, "NYPD Blue – Season One” on DVD drew me in completely. I think this is one of the best TV police dramas ever made.
Pros
- Well-written scripts mix action and drama
- Fascinating characters and compelling performances
- DVDs have good bonus materials
Cons
- Sometimes choppy
- Some superb episodes, but overall a little uneven
- Tamed down for network TV
Description
- DVDs (6) of "NYPD Blue - Season One" (1993-94) television show (22 episodes)
- Starred Dennis Franz, David Caruso, Sherry Stringfield, Amy Brenneman, and Nicolas Turturro
- Season One was nominated for 27 Emmys
- DVDs contain 3 featurettes plus commentary tracks for 6 episodes
- Release date for DVDs: March 18, 2003
- Excellent picture quality
- Excellent sound quality
Guide Review - "NYPD Blue - Season One" DVD Review
This DVD set deepened my appreciation of this excellent, groundbreaking police drama that is arguably one of the best episodic TV series ever made. With its fascinating characters, compelling performances, and strong stories, the first season of "NYPD Blue" on DVD drew me in completely. I enjoyed watching Detectives John Kelly (Caruso) and Andy Sipowicz (Franz) battle criminals on the street, in addition to dealing with personal and romantic problems. Sipowicz struggles with his alcoholism as he tries to put a toupee-wearing mobster behind bars. Kelly goes through a divorce and tries to protect his new girlfriend after she kills a mob boss.
