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jeremiah the complete first season | Year: 2002 Classification: Science Fiction Directed: - Holly Dale - Brett Dowler - Martin Wood - Mario Azzopardi - Peter DeLuise - Sean Astin - Russell Mulcahy - Michael Robison - Brad Turner One of the best speculative fiction shows Why only four stars? Well, I have to knock it down a bit for Sam Egan's episodes because while they did improve as the season went on, they just could never compare to JMS'. I hope in the coming seasons a writer will be able to jump on board and pick up the reins where JMS left off and keep the momentum going. Also, I was a bit disappointed to see that it is not being presented in Widescreen as that would have been the smarter move for MGM to make. The premise might not be for everyone as it is a dark and grim view of our future but the underlying message is about hope. The characters in this series are at a crossroads -- they can continue to prey off the remains of the "old world" until there is nothing left or they can try to rebuild their world into something better than what came before them. Season one was a bit of a bumpy ride and perhaps had a slow start but it was worth it in the end. I followed this show after being a fan of Babylon 5 for many years and knew it was going to be worth it if I just held out long enough. Boy, was I was right! It was fun to pay attention to the little details that were semi-hidden on the first viewing, only to discover that they all contributed to the greater arc of the show. Even the "bad" episodes all tied into the larger picture and became part of a wonderful tapestry called, JEREMIAH. Some of my favorite episodes that had my head spinning for days at the numerous possibilities presented were FIREWALL, TRIPWIRE and the two-part season finale, THINGS LEFT UNSAID. If you haven't had a chance to see this show, I strongly urge you to check out this series, as it is one of the most thought-provoking and intelligent shows produced. Give it a season and if you aren't hooked by the end, return it or donate it to your local library. However, I have a feeling that you will either tune into Showtime to see season two or you will be anxiously awaiting the next season's set to arrive at your door. Just great! Jeremiah is set in a post-apokalyptic world where a virus has killed all adults. 15 years later, most people are fighting over the little crumbs that are left from the "old world", while some factions are trying to rebuild "their" versions of a new nation.<BR>Jeremiah is all about hope in a hopeless world, about using and abusing power in order to build a society out of the ashes. <BR>'Jeremiah' has complex characters, an interesting story arc and fantastic dialogs. And btw, I saw M-J Warner only on 'The Crosby Show' before watching this series and couldn't believe he is such a great actor!<BR>To conclude, 'Jeremiah' is just one of the best shows I have seen on TV in a long time. One Of TV's Best Attempts At Reality I never watched this show before I bought the DVD's. I know, a big gamble, but boy, it's been worth it! Jeremiah is a superb mix of harsh reality, character driven plot, great writing and fine acting that quietly immerses you into their world. And it doesn't hype its' warning message, "This may be our future". Disregard any review that's comparing this to other works. It stands alone. Unfortunately, it seems that the shows future is in jeopardy. Only the Good Die Young! Buy Jeremiah The Complete First Season at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Jeremiah The Complete First Season Search with the Priority Search Engine on Jeremiah The Complete First Season This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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