TV DVD Roundup 2!

Welcome to the second TV on DVD round up. Special thanks to whatever TV station that logo belongs to.

Anyway, this time we have technically four titles but five actual releases to cover for you. It's a nice variety with the start of one show, the end of another, and some that are in the middle. We have some drama, some animation, some comedy/drama and one with a star who can possibly be described the most charming man on television.

Join me after the Rawr for our looks at X-Men Volume 3 and Volume 4, Greek: Chapter Three, Dirty Sexy Money: The Complete Second and Final Season, and Castle: The Complete First Season.





Castle: The Complete First Season
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever and Tamala Jones

Let's start things off with new new show on the block; ABC's recent hit Castle. Nathan Fillion stars as Rick Castle, a world-famous crime novelist who teams up with a less than pleased police detective to track down a killer using his books as a template for his crimes.

First of all, I'd watch Nathan Fillion in pretty much anything. The guy owns the screen and his work here is stellar as usual. He has a pretty good supporting cast here but honestly, it's all Fillion for me.

The show itself is pretty entertaining. It's nothing groundbreaking but it's a fun watch with clever stories and intriguing characters.

This set contains all ten episodes of the show's first season (Season Two begins on September 21) and is supported with some pretty good extras including bloopers, deleted scenes, commentaries and featurettes including one with Nathan Fillion on a "write-along" with a real life mystery writer.

All in all, Castle is a fun show I'm more than happy to add to my DVD collection. I'm more than happier to show my support for Nathan Fillion and more so that the show is a fun watch.

Castle is hitting DVD on September 22.

Let's take a look at some animation!

X-Men: The Animated Series: Volume Three and Volume Four

We covered the first two X-Men cartoon releases a few months ago and to be honest not much has changed. Volume Three and Four feature another 29 episodes (15 and 14 respectively) that include the much loved Dark Phoenix Saga as well as characters like Apocalypse, Juggernaut, Nightcrawler, and more.

The discs are devoid of any special features but the show stands on its own merits. I loved this show as a kid and I still love it today. I really don't think there has been a better representation of these characters before or since.

There is a reason why it was the ninth most requested television show, and second most requested animated show (after Daria) for release on DVD.

Volume Three and Volume Four almost complete the series leaving room for at least one more release (although I wouldn't be surprised if it was stretched into two). There are fourteen episodes left which hopefully we'll see by the end of the year.

It's really a shame they don't make cartoons like this anymore. The X-Men Animated Series was an exemplary example of great writing, exciting stories, and wonderful characters that is rare nowadays.

This should definitely be at the top of your list especially for fans of these characters and animation in general.


Dirty Sexy Money: The Complete Second and Final Season
Starring: Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Natalie Zea, Glenn Fitzgerald, Seth Gabel, Zoe McLellan, Jill Clayburgh, Blair Underwood, Will Shadley, Lucy Liu, Shawn Michael Patrick, Sheryl Lee, Laura Margolis and Samaire Armstrong

Oh how the mighty have fallen. The trials and tribulations of the Darling's continue with this second and final season of the formally great Dirty Sexy Money. I really liked the first season of this show and was excited to catch up with the last season. I don't know what changed or what happened behind the scenes but this season for me was just no good. I won't spoil anything for those of you wanting to experience the ending (if you can call it that) for yourselves so don't worry. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed.

Even Lucy Liu who I normally love couldn't save this show. Maybe its the fact that I've seen so many great shows lately that this one can't measure up? I don't know for sure, just that I was not impressed with this one.

The set features all thirteen episodes of the last season including the ridiculous final episode plus special features that by the time I finished watching the show, I could not care less about watching. If you're curious you get featurettes, bloopers and deleted scenes.

Honestly, the only reason to get this is if you want to see how either the show ends or how it goes down in flames, depending on your outlook.

I'm not sure I can remember the last time I was let down by a show so much to be honest.

That brings us to the last, and by far the best, release.

Greek: Chapter Three
Starring: Clark Duke, Scott Michael Foster, Spencer Grammer, Paul James, Jake McDorman, Jacob Zachar, Aaron Hill, Dilshad Vadsaria, Amber Stevens, and Tiffany Dupont

Oh Greek, how I love thee, let me count the ways. Okay, I won't actually count them but seriously, the show is fantastic.

Right now, it sits comfortably in my top five shows on TV right now. Greek is full of great characters, funny and touching stories, great writing, and a brilliant cast. Chapter Three (which is actually the beginning of Season 2) continues the tradition well. This show shows no signs of slowing down creatively. It's just as endearing and entertaining as the first episodes.

I can spend pages raving about it which would go against the whole point of this feature so I'll say that Greek is a must see show for anyone. The cast alone is worth it. They have such perfect chemistry and realism. Greek has quickly become a favorite with some of the best writing on TV (I'd kill to land a staff-writing job with this show!).

This set features ten fantastic episodes and a few features. We get bloopers, audio commentaries, and the "20 Questions with the Cast of Greek" featurette. Not exactly feature intense but the show doesn't need to be supplemented because it's stands perfectly on its own.

Out of the releases covered today? Greek is the best choice but it's Chapter Three so you'll need to pick up Chapter One and Chapter Two so you can catch up on what's going on.

Believe me, you won't regret it.

Well that's that for the second round up of TV Shows on DVD!

You can pick up these titles and many more at our Amazon store.

Greek: Chapter Three, Dirty Sexy Money: The Complete Second and Final Season and X-Men: Volume Three and Volume Four are available now.

Castle: The Complete First Season hits stores on Tuesday, September 22.

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DVD News: Greek Chapter 3!

Disney has announced that chapter three of one of my favorite shows Greek is coming to DVD on August 18. It will feature 10 episodes and of course special features that incude a blooper reel. I can't wait for this!

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DVD Review: Greek Season 2

Greek
ABC Family
Starring: Clark Duke, Scott Michael Foster, Spencer Grammer, Paul James, Jake McDorman, Jacob Zachar, Aaron Hill, Dilshad Vadsaria, Amber Stevens, and Tiffany Dupont

Network TV might be a little afraid right now considering all the best shows are on cable. Dexter, The United States of Tara, and Californication, to name a few, are all on Showtime. And now another cable network has slipped in with what might be called the best kept secret on television.

ABC Family of all places is home to Greek a show about pledging a fraternity/sorority, about growing up, about love, about friends, and about college.

I'll admit I had never seen this show before I was asked to review season two. I really can't start a show from the middle so I went out and bought season one so I could understand what I was watching. I will say flat out: I was hooked from the first episode.

Season One of Greek was great and Season Two is even better.

I hate to praise a show too much because I don't want to give it too much hype, but in the case of Greek, I can't really help it. It's perfect. Brilliantly written and acted, I just can not get enough of it.


A few years ago TV was graced by a show that was, in my opinion, one of the best examples of great television in recent memory. I'm referring to Freaks and Geeks. No show since has captivated me quite the way that show did. There are plenty of shows I love and can't get enough of but none have quite reached the level of Freaks and Geeks. Not until Greek.

Greek is funny, touching, and best of all believable. These characters can be people you know. The writers take care to progress them and grow them in ways that are not outrageous or out of character, but natural. There are characters we hate one minute and love the next and vice versa. I honestly don't think this show would be near as successful creatively without the fantastic cast. Every member of this ensemble is essential and perfectly embodies the characters they are playing.

There is not a weak link in the bunch here. I'm really glad to see Clark Duke getting some attention though. He is hilarious and one of my favorite characters on the show. What we have here is certainly one of the best ensemble casts on television today.

Greek has everything. Love triangles, coming of age, comedy, drama, sex, drugs, rock and roll, drinking, you name it. Don't let the fact that it is on ABC Family fool you. That preconception is what kept me away from the show in the first place. How good can a show on that network actually be? Well, I'm pleased to say that there is nothing to be worried about. ABC Family seems to give the creators a lot of leeway and the show does not suffer at all from being on the network.

With Greek, comes that rare mix of brilliant storytelling and a perfect cast that creates a show that is a can't miss for me. I'm in for the long haul on this.

The DVD for Season Two features bloopers (quite funny), sneak peaks of other shows, an behind the scenes look at the flashback episode, Freshman Daze, and a Plain White T's music video.

Kinda light on the features but to be honest, the show speaks for itself.

Greek's first two seasons are in stores now. I can't recommend buying it enough.

Greek returns with all new episodes on March 30 on ABC Family.

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