Alcatraz - Series 1 - Complete

For those of us that like to be kept guessing with our programming choices, Alcatraz will not disappoint. In a similar vein to Lost and Flash Forward we are given an intriguing scenario and then drip-fed snippets of clues that, we hope, will lead us to all those answers to the numerous questions that keep cropping up - like 'why DID all the occupants of Alcatraz warp forward in time 50 years?' Alas, we may never know as the show was cancelled after the first season.

The production value of this show is exceptionally good, with Sam Neill pulling out a superb portrayal of FBI agent Emerson Hauser and Lost's Jorge 'Hurley' Garcia playing the brilliantly characterised Dr Diego Soto. Other cast members (Sarah Jones, Parminder Nagra, Leon Rippey) are equally convincing, but Jonny Coyne's personification of Warden Edwin James is as sinister as it is iron-clad.

Each episode manages to cram a character profile, back-story, plot-development and numerous action sequences into a tight 43-odd minutes of running time. This may appear a bit rushed when watching the DVD/BD, but probably worked a lot better with the broadcast ad-breaks to give you breathing time.

So, the burning question is 'Should I rent this?' The answer is an absolute 'Yes!' Even if further seasons are not commissioned you will still come away enjoying the experience, despite not having any answers! Rent it today!!

a great series. The series was amazing and could of gone on forever. never a boring moment and with fast paced storyline kept you hooked through the story. with a detailed story line that is very easy to understand came with a shocking ending to a great series. would reccomend to anyone with great actors and a great look and a brilliant story line is entertaining for a load of audiences

The only problem with getting into an American tv show these days is that unless it generates viewing figures of 700 billion for each episode then it gets cancelled which is a real shame because by the end of these 13 episodes you'll be gripped. Another great to show cancelled by the impatient tv bosses in America, a real shame

Amazing,,,,had me gripped. I cant belive they have stopped it and are not making anymore. They could have got many many more episodes... So sad. GREAT SHOW..