Best of TV (16 titles)
Cracking shows which prove that there is still some good stuff being made.
68% from 10 members
Firefly - The Complete Series
Short-lived but astounding quality with fantastic scripts and performances throughout
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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 »
81%
from 22,972 members
Bones - Season 1
A twist on the CSI-type formula with fun characters
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Bones - Season 1
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin
Director: Greg Yaitanes, Allan Kroeker, Tawnia McKiernan
Certificate:
Crime drama BONES follows the investigations of Temperance 'Bones' Brennan (Emily Deschanel, LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT), a forensic anthropologist who attempts to identify corpses that are badly burned, decomposed or destroyed. She is frequently paired with Special Agent Seeley Booth (..read more »
81%
from 6,261 members
Ugly Betty - Season 1
Maybe not the most realistic stories but consistently good at juggling a big cast of lovable characters
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Ugly Betty - Season 1
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Ashley Jensen
Director: James Hayman, Richard Shepard, Sheree Folkson
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America Ferrera (Real Women Have Curves) stars as Betty Suarez, a quirky latino girl thrown into the hectic, superficial world of the American fashion industry. Given a huge opportunity at a top fashion magazine she must confront and overcome catty colleagues, a playboy boss, and sinister intrigue ..read more »
78%
from 3,919 members
Clocking Off - Series 1
Gritty realistic drama with a few laughs as well. Great acting and writing and it's no coincidence that most of the cast have gone on to bigger things.
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Clocking Off - Series 1
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: William Ash, Susan Cookson, Philip Glenister
Director: John Duthie, Sarah Harding
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Dramas about a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory with episodes focusing on the home life of one character.
74%
from 722 members
Doctor Who - The New Series - Vol. 1
A welcome return to our screens, the rejuvenated Doctor Who is must-see TV.
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Doctor Who - The New Series - Vol. 1
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Simon Callow
Director: Keith Brook, Euros Lyn
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Three episodes. In Episode One 'Rose', a young woman called Rose meets up with a mysterious stranger called The Doctor, who saves her from harm when a basement full of showroom dummies comes alive and attacks her. 'The End Of The World' finds Rose and the Doctor in the future and about to witness ..read more »
77%
from 15,507 members
Life On Mars - Series 1
Fantastic time travelling cop drama - John Simm & Philip Glenister were perfect as Sam & Gene. It is sadly missed.
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Life On Mars - Series 1
(4 discs)
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White
Director: John Alexander, John McKay
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LIFE ON MARS is a throwback to the crime-fighting style of the 1970s, drawing its inspiration from such TV series as THE SWEENEY and THE PROFESSIONALS. As was characteristic of classic 60s fantasy, the creators have taken some risks with the show�s politically incorrect references, daring to ..read more »
81%
from 13,000 members
Angel - Season Two
The best season of a superb show. More grown up than Buffy, this show was never about vampires, just people trying to survive.
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Angel - Season Two
(6 discs)
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: David Boreanaz
Certificate:
Angel continues to run his private investigation bureau with a difference. Episodes include: 'Judgement', 'Are You Now, Or Have You Ever Been', 'First Impressions', 'Untouched', 'Dear Boy', 'Darla', 'The Shroud Of Rahmon', 'The Trial', 'Reunion' and 'Redefinition'.
77%
from 6,750 members
Boston Legal - Season 1
I have only recently discovered the delights of Denny & Alan - what a double act!
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Boston Legal - Season 1
(5 discs)
on DVD
(2004)
Starring: William Shatner, James Spader, Candice Bergen
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BOSTON LEGAL, a wry courtroom television show that walks the line between drama and comedy, is the creation of perennial hit-maker David E. Kelly (ALLY MCBEAL, PICKET FENCES). BOSTON LEGAL revolves around the Boston litigation law firm of Crane, Poole, & Schmidt, in particular two eccentric and ..read more »
78%
from 3,280 members
State of Play Series 1
Another fantastic performance by John Simm, but backed up by a starry cast in this political thriller
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State of Play Series 1
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: David Morrissey, John Simm, Bill Nighy
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Stephen Collins is an ambitious politician. Cal McAffrey is a well-respected investigative journalist and Stephen's ex-campaign manager. En route to work one morning, Stephen's research assistant mysteriously falls to her death on the London Underground. It's not long before revelations of their ..read more »
86%
from 3,426 members
X Files, The - Season 1
This show revlutionised TV output and showed what could be acheived on a weekly series. Still absorbing.
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X Files, The - Season 1
(7 discs)
on DVD
(1994)
Starring: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Certificate:
Featuring Episodes from season one.
77%
from 8,888 members
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