Awesome TV boxsets (15 titles)
A list of my favourite TV boxsets. For brevity, I've tried to pick only one series of each show, though in most cases i'd recommend all of it!
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Firefly - The Complete Series
Great characters, thrilling action, witty script, an absorbing story, and a believable yet fantastical universe, Firefly is simply awesome - surely the funniest and most exciting sci-fi series that has ever been.
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Firefly - The Complete Series
(4 discs)
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk
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Joss Whedon follows up the hugely successful BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER series with FIREFLY, an action-packed fusion of the science-fiction and western genres. Set five hundred years in the future, FIREFLY depicts a troubled world after a massive universal civil war. The resulting power party, the ..read more »
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from 22,972 members
Spaced
Fried gold! This is lovable, surreal genius.
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Spaced
(3 discs)
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Jessica Stevenson, Simon Pegg, Julia Deakin
Director: Edgar Wright
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The sitcom SPACED features Tim and Daisy (Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson), two quirky young adults who pose as a professional couple in order to rent a flat in Tufnell Park, London. Tim is an assistant manager of a comic book store and an aspiring comic book artist while Daisy is an unemployed ..read more »
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from 21,116 members
Battlestar Galactica - Season 2
I was sceptical about this at first but BSG is well worth investing in. It's sexy, gritty and visually spectacular but it's also got real heart within it's ensemble of characters (both human and cylon). Surprisingly thought provoking while still being kick-ass entertainment.
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Battlestar Galactica - Season 2
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff
Director: Michael Rymer
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After losing the war against the Cylon robots, the Battlestar Galactica crew speed toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth. Galactica Commander Adama (Olmos) and President Laura Roslin (McDonnell) face waning supplies, crushed morale, ... and the credible threat Cylons aboard the ship.
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Deadwood - Season 1
I've never heard such creative and poetic swearing! Deadwood is superb - completely believable and absorbing, it deserves all of the critical praise that was heaped upon it. And it stars Lovejoy - who spends alot of his onscreen time calling people 'Cunt'.
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Deadwood - Season 1
(4 discs)
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Keith Carradine
Director: Walter Hill
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Features the complete episodes from the first season of the popular television drama. Set in the weeks immediately following the Custer Massacre, the lives of Wild Bill Hickok, Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen collide, ensuing a bitter power struggle.
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from 9,887 members
Office, The - Series 1
This really is a classic show. Sometimes painful to watch but always hilarious, The Office works so well because even at their worst the characters are three dimensional and sympathetic.
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Office, The - Series 1
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook
Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
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The entire first series of the award-winning spoof fly-on-the-wall docu-comedy set in the offices of Wernham Hogg, a Slough paper merchants. Ricky Gervais' excruciatingly funny portrayal of the tragically inept manager David Brent drew favourable comparisons with John Cleese's role in Fawlty Towers,..read more »
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Flight Of The Conchords
Some of the songs in this show are nothing short of genius. Deadpan and warm-hearted, FotC is simply wonderful.
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Flight Of The Conchords
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby
Director: James Bobin, Troy Miller
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Bret and Jermaine have come to the USA from New Zealand to make it big time with their band "Flight Of The Conchords". But things rarely run smoothly for these two hapless heroes.
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24 - Season 1
It's arguable that 24 has eaten itself in recent seasons but season 1 remains brilliant. Tense, clever and action-packed, 24 captivates from start to finish.
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24 - Season 1
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Leslie Hope, Elisha Cuthbert
Director: Jon Cassar, Davis Guggenheim
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Jack Bauer is a Federal agent who heads up the Counter Terrorist Unit. He is given the task of preventing an assassination attempt on Presidential candidate, Senator David Palmer. The 'assassin' is believed to be working on the inside of the Government and Jack may trust no-one. When Jack's family ..read more »
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Heroes - Series 1 - Part 2
I've yet to see the second season (apparently a real let down) but season 1 was a real thriller. Silar is a chilling villain and the story and characters fall together for a great climax.
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Heroes - Series 1 - Part 2
(3 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Masi Oka, James Kyson Lee
Director: Greg Beeman, Allan Arkush, Tim Kring
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Heroes is a serial saga about people all over the world discovering that they have superpowers and trying to deal with how this change affects their lives... Episodes comprise: 12. Chapter Twelve 'Godsend' 13. Chapter Thirteen 'The Fix' 14. Chapter Fourteen 'Distractions' 15. Chapter ..read more »
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from 16,042 members
Futurama - Season 3
Wonderfully whacky! Season 3 is the high water mark for me.
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Futurama - Season 3
(4 discs)
on DVD
(1999)
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Features the episodes 'Amazon Women In The Mood', 'Parasites Lost', 'A Tale Of Two Santas', 'The Luck Of The Fryrish', 'The Birdbot Of Ice-Catraz', 'Bendless Love', 'The Day The Earth Stood Stupid', 'That's Lobstertainment', 'The Cyber House Rules', 'Where The Buggalo Roam', 'Insane In The ..read more »
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from 8,314 members
American Dad - Season 1 - Volume 2
Overshadowed by Family Guy, I actually prefer American Dad. Close to the bone at times, but always very very funny.
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American Dad - Season 1 - Volume 2
(3 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes
Director: Seth MacFarlane
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From the creators of THE FAMILY GUY comes another outrageous and over-the-top take on the American nuclear family. With his doting wife, Francine, at his side, Stan Smith CIA agent, anti-terror operative, and upstanding citizen runs a household that includes his ultra-liberal daughter, Hayley; his ..read more »
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