"I have never professed to understand the machinations of Bo
Le Vieux | USA | 03/20/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Series 5 was broadcast in the UK in 2005. It was subsequently released on DVD in the UK in a Region 2 PAL version. It has not yet been released in the United States in Region 1 NTSC format. YOU MUST HAVE A REGION 2 OR REGION-FREE DVD PLAYER CAPABLE OF CONVERTING PAL SIGNAL TO NTSC TO PLAY THE UK VERSION SOLD HERE.
There are six episodes in Series 5, each episode having been shown in two parts. Each episode is on its own disk. The episodes are as follows:
Towers of Silence
Black Run
Subterraneans
Straw Dog
Undertow
Cold Fusion
This series picks up after the death of DS Mel Silver with the unit still in shock. Boyd is severely shaken by recent events and Grace and Spence must fight to hold the team together.
This series has a different feel from the prior series with Boyd returning to his previous bad temper and the group dynamic seriously threatened. While not up to the quality of the previous series, it is still better than most of the other mystery programs out there."
FANTASTIC---AS ALWAYS !!
sabu | u.s.a. | 02/02/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"THIS GREAT "CSI" TYPE BRITISH DRAMA JUST NEVER LOSES IT'S APPEAL. EVERY EPISODE IN THIS CURRENT SET IS EXCITING, SUSPENSEFUL AND WELL WRITTEN ALONG WITH THE GREAT ACTING BY THE ENTIRE CAST."
Hooked on WTD
Robyn M. Smith | Caribou, ME United States | 07/09/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is Region 2 - UK - and does require a region-free or multi-region DVD player. This set was purchased out of necessity because I am hooked on this series! I even bought a region-free player so I could watch it. That said, I have seen this series from the beginning through dvd rentals - and with the shocking end to Season 4, I was very happy to find Season 5 available through purchase because it is not available through rental! I've also purchased Seasons 6 and 7, while 8 is due out soon.
What I enjoy about the series: interesting characters and relationships, complicated plots, no simple and neat resolutions, not focused on flashy technical forensics, some dry humor thrown in. Very satisfying entertainment."