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MI-5, Vol. 5 (5 Discs) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Andy Hay, Julian Holmes, Julian Simpson, Kenneth Glenaan, Omar Madha
Actors: Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Rupert Penry-jones, Nicola Walker, Miranda Raison
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
List Price: $79.98
Buy New: $58.00
You Save: $21.98 (27%)
New (28) Used (8) from $49.99
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 5823
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Portuguese (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 584
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1
MPN: WARDE38363D
UPC: 883929017317
EAN: 0883929017317
ASIN: B0013BDQ42
Release Date: January 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 01/30/2008 Run time: 584 minutes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Revised Rating - Spooks is Back! (buy Spooks not MI-5) January 5, 2009
To be fair this is more of a composite review for series 3-5. I tend to agree with the reviewers who felt the series fell flat in series 3 (with the exception of the cliff hanger carried over from series 2). Things start to pick up in series 4 with the series 3 cliff hanger carry over. There is however, one episode where Adam goes under cover as a Syrian (speaking English with an Arab accent) that simply doesn't work.
In an earlier review I commented on how characters fell off the series, with a much greater frequency relative to American television. I have changed my stance and have gotten behind this as a useful maneuver to keep the series fresh.
In summation:
Series 3 = 3*
Series 4 (though the final 2 episodes) = 4*-4 1/2*
Series 5 (including the final episodes of series 4) = 5* along with my personal statement that this is some of the best TV I have ever seen
*****This is the same review that I penned for Amazon UK sans the following advice: Including shipping, Spooks (series 1-6) can be purchased on Amazon UK @ an average cost of $20 US per series (including shipping). I have no idea why anyone would pay 2x-3x as much to purchase as MI-5 in the USA. Invest in a region free DVD player and it will more than pay for itself!
The first episode on disk 3 may not be the right one November 3, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great DVD set. Loved it. The other reviewers have done a fine job. I am bringing another issue to light for you.
When you receive this DVD set, and play the first episode on disk 3, you may think you saw this episode when watching a previous disk. If so, you received one of the old release DVD sets. You probably bought it from an Amazon affiliate such as "mnmsales", not Amazon direct. This is what I did as recently as August 2008.
Warner Home Video will fix this problem for you at no charge a lot faster than mnmsales will. Warner recalled the defective set way back in January 2008, replacing it with a different UPC. Why mnmsales is selling this recalled stock beats me, but they are not answering my email request for a replacement.
If your disk 3 is affected, call 1-800-553-6937 and Warner will arrange to ship you a replacement disk 3 and a reply-paid envelope to return the bad one. I guess if you don't return the bad disk they will want money for the new one which is fair.
BBC America's Hidden Gem October 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
MI-5 (known as "Spooks" in its native England) is the most underrated shows on television. It is superbly well-written, cast, acted, directed, photographed and edited. The stories, which reflect current political realities, are exciting and often thought-provoking, and the personalities and personal lives of the main characters are woven into the plot with imagination and poignancy that makes CSI and Mad Men seem like cartoons.
It's simply amazing that BBC America has pulled this show from its schedule for poor ratings. It's the perfect tonic for the millions awaiting the return of "24."
It's slightly disappointing that there are no extra feature on these disks. I'd have loved to hear interviews with the writers and actors. But the shows themselves are well worth the purchase!
 Great show, bizarre political correctness September 6, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great action and acting, but just a bizarre fantasy world ideology when it comes to picking villains. (I say this as a Nader voter.) Is the real threat these days Christian terrorists? Israeli agents killing Englishmen? Even more Mossad agents? According to this show it is. Classic case of "Oh no! Mustn't feed stereotypes, must instead choose totally implausible PC villains."
An exceptional Season July 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The first two episodes are worth the price of admission alone. Much more engaging and intelligent than the usual American dreck. "24" should learn from this show.
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