Product Details

• Actors: Tom Conti, Kara Wilson, Rhea Bailey, Jonathan Beswick, Samantha Bond
• Directors: Simon Delaney
• Writers: Mike Cullen
• Producers: Andy Harries, David Meddick, Shefali Malhoutra
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Acorn Media
• DVD Release Date: May 13, 2008
• Run Time: 344 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0013NAMLA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,339 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "DNA" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Forensics expert Joe Donovan uses science to snare killers—and save himself.

Award-winning actor Tom Conti (Shirley Valentine; Reuben, Reuben) stars as Joe Donovan, an accomplished but troubled criminologist who returns from a mental breakdown to lead Manchester’s crack Forensic Investigations Unit. Called in to consult on a murder case that suspiciously resembles the one that drove him into near madness years ago, Donovan redeems his reputation and rediscovers his devotion to the job. Yet his professional dedication bleeds into his personal life, alienating his wife (Samantha Bond, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies) but appealing to his son (Ryan Cartwright, The Grimleys), who wants to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Packed with fascinating procedural details and wickedly captivating plot twists, every episode of DNA delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense. But with its complex characterizations, it also explores the human dimension of the scientists who solve crimes.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA, July 26, 2008

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fran davis - See all my reviews

This review is from: DNA (DVD)

I've always been a fan of Tom Conti and this series reflects not only his excellent acting but the complex character he portrays. From the first episode I was hooked and only wish there had been more episodes. Conti portrays a coroner who, due to an emotional breakdown, had been encouraged to leave his post, thus becoming an author. His personal life is a mess; his wife is cheating, his son procrastinates as to his future and Conti becomes personally involved in a murder case. His illness rears its ugly head and he and those around him wonder if he is involved in this murder. If you like fast-paced complex murder mysteries, DNA should not be missed. Welcome back, Conti, please don't stop.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars conti makes this show, February 11, 2009

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Michael P. Dobey (colorado springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DNA (DVD)

Tom conti is a fine actor, he adds class to whatever show he is in.
In this case it's DNA which in reality was called "Donavon" when it was shown on british television over a two year period. The series is heavy on the domestic life of a head of a crime lab who is recovering from a nervous breakdown. The actress who plays his wife has the most diffilcult
job making her seem like a halfway likeable person as she cheats on her stressed out husband. She is ultimately far more selfish and self centered than her husband. The show is a good show but the first series was hysterionic with the murders all related to the main character and his selfish wife. The other three episodes are much better with the crime lab taking on cases that are interesting. Like way too many british shows they only made the six episodes total. And it doesn't seem to matter if a show is successful; the brits often just can't make many episodes or even continue a series for a long while. there are exceptions like 'silent witness" , and 'the bill" but way too often even a moderately successful show has only a few seasons. This one only got to six episodes for whatever reason. It's not as good as 'silent witness" or
the great 'Waking the dead" which has had many seasons but still not enough episodes each season; but it still has Tom Conti and his performance makes this show a much better experience than it would be without him.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Conti is a great actor as always!, April 26, 2011

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Thin Timmy "Bela Drake" (New Orleans, La.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DNA (DVD)

I first saw Tom Conti in American Dreamer with
Jo Beth Williams and it's one of my favorites.
I have seen him in many tv shows and always
thought he was one of the best actors ever.
I never heard of this and I love it! So much
better than all thos CSI shows! The stories
go beyond the same old DNa catch killer so
easy written shows. If you want a great
mystery detective written show this is it.