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Ballykissangel - Complete Series Five

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The Episodes:
1: Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2: Hello and Farewell
3: Catch of the Day Episode
4: Moving Out
5: Eureka Episode
6: Behind Bars Episode
7: Brendan's Crossing Episode
8: A Few More Dollars
9: The Outsiders Episode
10: With a Song in My Heart Episode
11: Love Labors Episode
12: The Wedding

Welcome back to Ireland and your favorite townsfolk in BallyKissangel---well, actually, all of them are not on board for season 5, but enough of them are for this season to be an enjoyable one nevertheless. Father Aidan's return, in my opinion, is crucial herein. After 3 years of Father Peter Clifford, it's welcoming to have the same local priest around for a second year running. The priest is, generally speaking, the central focus of this drama set---and filmed---in Ireland; in Avoca, in case you're in the Dublin area. It's not too far away for a glass of stout in Fitzgerald's Bar if you're driving south. Interestingly too, Don Wycherley, who plays Father Aiden is Tina Kellegher's (Niamh) real-life brother-in-law, providing an extra dose of natural emotion in this warm-hearted program.

Change is represented by the arrival of a new police Guard to town, and the character is a winning one---a woman this time, going by the name of Frankie, but she's attractive and capable in the role; but also rather more of a "tough guy" than Guard Egan (though also likable) ever was during the first 4 years. Ambrose Egan's widow, the aforementioned Niamh (who can be seen in the fine Irish drama by the title of "The Hanging Gale" with the fabulous Michael Kitchen starring), is the star of this season. Tony Doyle, who plays her father Brian Quigley remains the character around whom the show really revolves; or his schemes, doings, etc. are responsible for many happenings in this series, as per the norm with previous seasons of BallyK.

And also returning, fortunately, are the characters of Sean Dillon, and Orla. So there isn't much to complain about regarding season 5 (well, of course, there are some things, but not worth harping on here as they aren't that troublesome). I wish the same could be said about season 6, but unfortunately, that's when a slew of characters leave the show. So, enjoy this season all the more! Cheers

Being a big fan of the Ballykissangel series, I own and have watched all the previous. And unfortunately each series has gotten progessively more disappointing with this one actually not watchable. Its slow, boring, and has officailly Jumped the Shark. I'd pass this over and stick to the first three in the series.

If this series only included disc 1 and 3 it would have been enough for the true Ballyk fans. The new actress (Frankie) is the downside for this series, she lacks the Ballyk spirit. Romance between Niamh and Sean is as gut wretching as that between Asumpta and Peter. This series is filled with light and beauty of the surrounding hills and farms seen from a hot air balloon, series 4 was dark and foreboding, this counteracts that. Liam and Donal, Brian, Father Max, Brenden and Shaboan are the same and hopefully remain the same in series 6 (which if anyone knows when it will be released please post it). We miss Aman,and Kathleen has two personalities in this series which a true fan will welcome. Can't wait for series 6.

The first three seasons are wonderful! However......after season 3 they try and try....and try...to recapture the magic of the first three and never do.

I didn't think I'd ever enjoy this series after Assumpta "died"
and Peter walked away, but the new characters are also delightful
and the continuations of their personal stories engaging. The
comic scenes interspersed with the dramatic ones keep the fast pace
alive. I would recommend this 5th season to anyone who has fallen
in love with this small village of Bally-K.

I did not enjoy season 5 anywhere near as much as I had the previous seasons. Donnal and Liam were becoming more and more annoying and they seemed to take up a larger part of each program. I also cringed every time Uncle Minto made an appearance. Where did they get him?

I knew that many of the characters were just going to disappear without any kind of acknowledgement at the end of the season 5 and figured that it would best to stop watching at that point rather than be further disappointed with season 6. I was wrong. Season 6 is wonderful and you just have to get through season 5.

This is a fun series. I purchased season one through five. You'll love these characters and want for more.

Absolutely fabulous - an ongoing journey into the lives of the wonderful people who live in Ballykissangel. The characters touch your heart and soul with every emotion. It is light, yet deep in faith and tradition. We've watched every series over and over and we are always awakened anew!

I have been a fan of Bally k for a long time, and had watched them on BBC, and this was before Colin ferrel was a Big movie star, i love this part of the series because we get to meet some new characters.

Although the story lines come and go within BallyK, if you have seen series 1-4, you MUST buy series 5. The last series 6 has not been released in the US yet, but will be. Amazon was cheaper than buying from BBC direct and certainly a better value than the chain bookstores. Always the best deal at Amazon!!