Reviews of TV Shows on DVD
"24 – Season Two" DVD Review
This smart and often gripping mix of suspense and drama immediately drew me in. I am intrigued by the unusual dramatic structure, which defies my ordinary expectations of a TV drama. Read a short DVD review of "24 – Season Two."
"Angel - Season Three" DVD Review
Read a review of season three of the TV Show "Angel" on DVD.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Five" DVD Review
The fifth season of the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has an effective and entertaining mix of comedy, horror, and drama. Read a review of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Five" on DVD.
"Butt-Ugly Martians – Vol. 1-3" DVD Review
Although it was a guilty pleasure, I found the "Butt-Ugly Martians – Vol. 1-3" DVDs surprisingly amusing, and I even laughed out loud occasionally at some of the humor. I give these DVDs a marginal recommendation, but I expect many kids will enjoy them.
"Dark Angel – Season One" DVD Review
"Dark Angel" is entertaining and especially good-looking on DVD. I liked the sci-fi noir feeling of "Dark Angel," yet the overall story never completely drew me in. Read a brief DVD review and overview of "Dark Angel – Season One" on DVD.
"Dark Angel – Season Two" DVD Review
I enjoyed watching the season two DVDs, and especially liked the sci-fi noir feeling of the shows and the inventive imagination that I’ve come to expect in this TV series created by James Cameron. Read a review of "Dark Angel – Season Two" on DVD.
"Family Guy - Volume 2" DVD Review
This animated TV show is fast, smart, and side-splittingly funny. Read a review of the "Family Guy - Volume Two" DVD set.
"Firefly – The Complete Series" DVD Review
"Firefly" on DVD was worth-watching and entertaining. In addition, the DVD set has bonus materials that fans of the TV show will be interested in. Read a review of "Firefly – The Complete Series" on DVD.
"Futurama - Season 1" DVD Review
Both fans and those new to this animated TV show by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening will probably enjoy this DVD set. Read a DVD review of "Futurama - Season 1."
"Futurama - Season Two" DVD Review
“Futurama” can be just plain silly at times, but it’s also often funny and well-written with lots of wit and smart satire. I laughed loud and often watching “Futurama - Volume Two” on DVD. Read a review of this animated TV show on DVD.
"King of the Hill - Season One" DVD Review
I really enjoyed this satiric look at the daily life of Texan Hank Hill and his family in this hilarious animated TV series created by Mike Judge ("Beavis and Butthead," "Office Space").
"Lewis Black: Unleashed" DVD Review
I thoroughly enjoyed "Lewis Black: Unleashed," and my only complaint is that it was so funny, I hated for it to end. The best part of the ”DVD for me is that Black’s mind runs so fast and bright that he’s truly unpredictable. And there’s nothing funnier than what you can’t see coming. Read a review of "Lewis Black: Unleashed" on DVD.
"Roswell - Season 1" on DVD
Read about the TV show "Roswell - Season 1" on DVD, including a disc-by-disc breakdown of the set. In addition, you can watch streaming video clips of some of the special features on the DVDs.
"Son of the Beach" DVD Release - Publicity Photos
If you enjoy the hilarious TV comedy series "Son of the Beach," you might want to take a look at a gallery of publicity photos from the DVD release.
"South Park - The Complete Third Season" DVD Review
I found "South Park - The Complete Third Season" to be both a delight and a bit of a guilty pleasure. The humor is definitely for grown-ups and can be crass, tasteless, and decidedly politically incorrect. That being said, I confess I was thoroughly entertained by the DVDs and these very qualities were part of the fun. Read a review of "South Park - The Complete Third Season" on DVD.
"Strangers With Candy - Season Two" DVD Review
"Strangers With Candy – Season Two" on DVD is a funny, deliciously dark, and often politically incorrect spoof of "after school" TV specials. I was entertained by the show’s mix of humor and tongue-in-cheek melodrama. Read a review of "Strangers With Candy - Season Two" on DVD.
"The Sopranos - Second Season" DVD Review
An overview and short review of "The Sopranos - Second Season" DVD.
"The Sopranos -Third Season" Short DVD Review
The HBO television show "The Sopranos" is the best dramatic TV series I have ever seen, and Season 3 maintains the high standards set during the first two seasons. Read a brief review and overview of the DVDs.
"The Sopranos – Third Season" Full-Length DVD Review
The HBO television show "The Sopranos" is the best dramatic TV series I have ever seen, and Season 3 maintains the high standards set during the first two seasons. Read a full-length review of "The Sopranos – Third Season."
"The X-Files - The Complete Eighth Season" DVD Review
Although this was far from being one of the show’s strongest seasons, I still enjoyed watching this TV show on DVD. Read a DVD review of "The X-Files - The Complete Eighth Season."
"The X-Files - The Complete Seventh Season" DVD Review
I've always enjoyed "The X-Files" television series, and it's a TV show that looks even better on DVD. Interesting characters, an evocative mix of horror, sci-fi, and film noir, along with a visual sense that is as imaginative as a feature film make for a thoroughly enjoyable DVD collection. Read a DVD review of "The X-Files - The Complete Seventh Season."