NUMB3RS is a drama about an FBI agent who recruits his mathematical-genius brother to help the Bureau solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles. The two brothers take on the most confounding criminal cases fr... more »om a very distinctive perspective. Inspired by actual events, the series depicts how the confluence of police work and mathematics provides unexpected revelations and answers to the most perplexing criminal questions. A dedicated FBI agent, Don Eppes (Rob Morrow), couldn't be more different from his younger brother, Charlie Eppes (David Krumholtz), a brilliant mathematician who, since he was little, yearned to impress his big brother. Don is joined on his team by fellow agents Megan Reeves (Diane Farr), a behavioral specialist who brings psychological insight to their investigations; David Sinclair (Alimi Ballard), who utilizes his incredible perspective and the survival skills he learned growing up in the Bronx; and new agent Colby Granger (Dylan Bruno) who just completed an extensive tour of duty in the U.S. Military. After some initial reluctance, Don's team welcomes Charlie's innovative methods to crime-solving. Their father, Alan (Judd Hirsch), is happy to see his sons working together even though he doesn't understand the intricacies of what Charlie does for a living. It is his co-workers at CalSci who further refine Charlie's approach and help him stay focused. Physicist friend Dr. Larry Fleinhardt (Peter MacNicol) constantly challenges Charlie to employ a broader point of view to his work with the FBI, and Amita Ramanjuan (Navi Rawat), Charlie's former grad student, frequently helps him see cases in a new light Despite their disparate approaches to life, Don and Charlie are able to combine their areas of expertise and solve some killer cases.« less
Had promise but repetition killed it. Should be called Repetition.
Movie Reviews
Solid Set
Kyle LeDuc | 12/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well if you are looking at this in the first place, you know that Numb3rs is a great show, and this is a great way to check out the whole series. I just wanted to leave a note here that Seasons 4 & 5 in this set are not packaged like seasons 1-3. Each DVD in Season 4 & 5 are packaged individually, not all in the same pack like with seasons 1-3. Thought it was a bit strange, but overall doesn't affect much."
VALUE?
Blue | 03/16/2010
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Why would a VALUE pack sell for MORE than the individual dvds added together? That's stupid."
Great Series! Bundle NOT a bargain.
Continuity | Huntington, WV | 01/28/2010
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Seasons 1, 2, and 3 sell on Amazon for 16.99 and Seasons 4 and 5 go for 30.49. Do the math. Hint: It's a lot less than 136.49. Oh Hell. It's 111.95.
Great series though."
Great show!
Eliana | Los Angeles, CA USA | 06/07/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I couldn't wait for this to arrive and as soon as it did, I started watching it from beginning to end. I started watching numbers cause of rob morrow (northern exposure) and really enjoyed it. I would catch all the reruns and finally decided it was time to buy the package deal, of course the fact that it was on sale made it easier. I don't care for the packaging of the dvd's for the first couple of seasons, very hard to pop out dvd without feeling like you're going to break the dvd in half.
There is so much to this show that keeps you interested in watching it. The cases are one aspect but then you have all the interpersonal relationships. The Eppes brothers and their growth to friendship, the women in their life, their work, and of course their friends. You are introduced to characters that make mistakes, learn and grow with their experiences. I enjoy watching this show, it has its funny moments, sad and happy ones too and it doesn't get old. I look forward to the continued growth of the characters (though I miss Megan) and their relationships with each other. I like Colby, Larry and am totally in love with Don.