Alias - The Complete First Season

Pros: Characters, Acting, Plot. Yep, pretty much everything
Cons: You're kidding, right?

Back in 2001, my Sunday nights were almost always packed with activities at church. I didn't watch any TV shows that night because I couldn't keep up with them. I had a rare Sunday free the week this show premiered, and I decided to watch the pilot. I ...

Pros: Incredible stories, characters, acting, costumes and stunts
Cons: It's long! It'll take you more than a couple of sittings to get through

The Intro Over the last 10 years, the ABC television network has had less than a half dozen shows that I would consider "good", "enjoyable" or even "watchable." Those shows include Sports Night, The Drew Carey Show, Dharma and Greg (only ...

Pros: A winning central character, great supporting cast and breathtaking stunts.
Cons: Requires suspension of disbelief.

I was never a big fan of the James Bond movies. Sure, I liked them. They had great stunts, over the top villains and witty double entendres. I just didn't care about it. I mean did anyone really care whether or not James Bond was gonna die? There was ...

Pros: Next to "24", "Alias" is the most taunt, intelligent, and unpredictable show on television.
Cons: A few hokey getaways, but they are ultimately minor quibbles.

The recent trend of TV series being released in the form of DVD boxed sets has provided me with countless hours of entertainment in the last few years. I currently own no less than nine such sets, and the latest, and easily best of them, is the action-spy ...

Pros: Very well done, big budget action/drama with some subtle humor.
Cons: It's not very intellectually stimulating or thought-provoking.

Overall, network television sucks, and has always sucked. Contrary to popular belief, it does not exist to entertain you. Its purpose is to sell advertising time to corporations who have products and services they want you to buy. To accomplish that goal ...

Pros: Action, Acting, Character, Plots
Cons: Repetitive Formula Becomes Evident Quickly

It is a rare thing that a series these days waits and allows itself to go into syndication to capitalize on the interest of the audience. Nowadays, the key is to exploit a hit show as soon as you have it: you put it out on DVD. I am sure we are not ...

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As a rule, I’ve always critiqued television shows differently than films, but the line between the two is becoming harder to discern, as television programs these days are becoming so damn cinematic. Case in point: ABC’s Alias. This ...

Pros: Splendid acting, movie-like quality, great action, breath-taking cliffhangers, Jennifer Garner in sexy outfits!
Cons: Wish a guide was provided, but really, not a big deal

Of course, I'm writing this after I have already reviewed Season 2, but better late than never. This show is head and shoulders above almost any program there is on TV. I'm constantly amazed by the look, because it seems as if this is just a really ...

Pros: Fabulous story lines and acting. Wonderful characters. Great suspense.
Cons: Sometimes the plot is a bit involved and can be difficult to follow.

My husband and I are always watching out for shows that we can watch from the first season all the way to the last. He had seen a couple of episodes of this on late night TV and liked it, so we decided to take a chance on it. We rented these one by one ...

Pros: Great stories, believable acting, beautiful cast, breathtaking cliff-hangers, cool gadgets.
Cons: Not enough support from fans! Little bonus material.

Since many of the other reviews on here have already touched on the storyline, I will not elaborate too much on the actual plot in this review; instead I will just say why this is a MUST get DVD set. ALIAS caught my eye when it first broad-casted. As ...

Pros: 5.1 digital sound, wide screen aspect, bonus features, all the great shows from Season 1.
Cons: A handy little booklet would have been nice. No documentation is included.

I have been a dedicated fan (given that fan comes from "fanatic") of ALIAS since it debuted in 2001. From the first extra-long, commercial-free episode, I was hooked. This DVD set is a must-have for any fan of the show and is crucial for anyone who wants ...

Pros: Like 24, contains action with plot twists and turns with a funny "Q"-like character
Cons: Plausibility is more than a bit strained at times, reminding that it's just TV.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to run out and buy Alias: The Complete First Season. DVDs like Alias, which have intricate, ongoing, evolving plots are difficult to review without spoiling the fun. If you have enjoyed the show ...

Pros: okay show, good extras
Cons: Jennifer Garner

Genre: TV Drama Video: 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Languages: English, Spanish Subtitles: English Length: 999 min Rating: NA Release Date: 09/02/2003 Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Commentary: ...

Pros: a wonderful heroine, great cast, and unbelievable cliffhangers all jam-packed with action and suspense
Cons: the wait until the next episode

I thought that Alias looked interesting from the very beginning. The problem was that I missed a lot of episodes and I never knew exactly when it was on. A lot of stuff happens in Alias and if you miss a lot of episodes, you'll most likely get lost. That ...

Pros: action packed spy adventures with just enough romance to keep it interesting!
Cons: can be slow moving at times; you have to be patient!!

I remember seeing the previews for the very first episode and thinking, "Are you kidding me?! Do they really think people are going to watch some bimbo with an orange wig on?". Well, after a nice long meal of crow, I have to say that I was hooked from ...