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Boston Legal: Seasons 1-5

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I was so sad to see Boston Legal end its series. However, I am very grateful to be able to own this whole set. This is the only TV series that I own or desire to own. The writing was well done. The topics were thought provoking. And it kept up with current events. In some ways this reflects the history of issues in our country during the period in which it was filmed. And what a better way to preserve history--through crazy, thought provoking humor. My favorite show was the last episode but I can't think of an episode I didn't like. For me, this series even made me sometimes view the world differently, even if i wasn't aware of it at the time. Just a couple of days ago, I was in a store where a man had a "tick" and made some kind of funny noise. I just turned to my friend and said, "he squeeks". It seems like a simple thing, but before I would have been uncomfortable or even made a joke at the persons expense. i guess some people might think that comment is a joke--but if they knew this series they would know it was much more of an acceptance and statement of fact.

One other thing that I love about this series is that it doesn't seem to matter which side of an issue you are on or what your political affiliation is. Or at least in my family. I have a sister who is polar opposite of me when it comes to politics--but we both loved this show. I think when a show can do that, it is magical because more people are able to listen to both sides of an issue when it is presented in a fun way.

If you loved this series, you will of course love this DVD set. If you haven't seen this series, I would urge you to at least rent a few of the DVD's and then if you fall in love with it, buy them.

I agree with everything Tami said in her great review, but wanted to add a few things I really like about this series. First, for me, the best part of this show is the great relationship between Denny Crane and Alan Shore. It captures for me what I value in my own favorite friendships, and constantly reminds me how much I value my own friends. Boston Legal does a better job of illuminating this friendship dynamic than any show I can think of. Second, as a kid who grew up watching the original Star Trek, I have generally been disappointed with most of what Shatner has done since....until this series came out! This is the perfect role for Shatner, and as a life-long fan it is a real joy to see how well he does with this role. To me this show is about friendship and the potential joy of everyday life, and for me Shatner and James Spader are the ideal actors for the roles, and both deserve the credit for making this show what it is.

The series is wickedly funny--from the first episode--and better with no commercials. Buy the series if you like the show. It's like having the four pound box of chocolates; you can't stop at one episode! The ties tell a story as much as do the characters.

Since they haven't (and probably won't) put out a boxed set that I've seen, and buying the seasons separately is ridiculously expensive, this was the best deal I've seen on this set. I got hooked on Boston Legal long AFTER is was on the regular network schedule and I can't believe I missed out on such great TV when it was fresh and new...oh wait, it's STILL fresh and it's new to me! Enjoy!

This is perhaps one of them most thought provoking, enjoyable character studies in the history of television. In an age where broadcast companies continue to dumb down their programming, it is both refreshing that a show defied it, and sad that it was canceled with only 5 seasons when it had so much more potential. Yet with all of this, their are only two words that can describe the hours that I spent watching, loving, and being wrapped up in the lives of intriguing characters and cases. Those words are spelled simply.


Denny Crane.

Boston Legal was such an incredible show--after finishing, I would be inspired...dreaming again of changing the world and working hard, as if I were again a bright eyed child. It's absolutely hilarious, but it also offers us depiction of meaningful friendship, of insightful politics, of appreciation of all types of people. Perhaps more TV shows and learning experiences in general should be held up to the standards of entertainment, inspiration, and education achieved by Boston Legal.

I really enjoyed watching Boston Legal. It's funny, it's outrageous, it's drama, it's everything you could want in a series. You can laugh, cry and be mad all in the same episode! You can't be too sensitive to some social issues while watching this show or else you'll miss the point of how funny it really is. After all we have to be able to see issues from both points of view and be willing to listen to the other side even if you think they are wrong. This show specializes in that.

I love William Shatner so of course Denny Crane is by far my most favorite character! He is obnoxious and of course his Alzheimer disease is an excuse for him being so rude. Crane's love of women is hilarious whereas James Spader's character (Alan Shore) love of women is just gross and over the top.

The only two downfalls of the show is Alan Shore's relentless pursuit of woman and that in every season they introduce new characters that you get attached to and then in the next season you never see or hear about them again.

Overall, this is a really good series that is sure to make you laugh and think at the same time. I look forward to watching it again and again.

Boston Legal: Seasons 1-5This series is a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. Nothing was missed.
The actors must have loved each script because they gave it everything. I would not have believed if I had not seen it from beginning to end. I laughed. I cried. I hit repeat so many times!

And I thought Boston was full of snobs.
How did it go over in Boston?

Great series. Great price. Great service. Amazon is the best place to shop for EVERYTHING! What else can I say? Thank you Amazon!

The mixture of emotions throughout this entire series is nothing short of amazing. Although comedy takes the lead by far, this show has MANY somber and even heart-breaking episodes. William Shatner and James Spader take "Bromance" to a whole new level. Heart wrenching moments {SPOILER ALERT} such as Deny realizing he is not so far from fatally succumbing to his disease and the emotions shared between Shatner and Spader's characters was so real, even a "Man's man" would feel his heart strings being stretched to the limit. The way the series ended made you laugh, made you cry and though disappointed that 1 of the greatest shows ever finally ended its run, you were glad to have had the experience of witnessing it all. All that remains to be said is, "DENNY!.....DENNY CRANE!