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Martin: The Complete Fifth Season

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Martin - The Complete Fifth Season is the final season of this '90s hit show. It's pretty sad this funny sitcom only lasted five little seasons. Tisha Campbell is rarely seen, she had issues with Lawrence and would only finish the finale if Martin agreed to keep his distance from her. This season is bittersweet, they are still some hilarious moments but the cast who had excellent chemistry the first 4 seasons is now gone and you can feel it. I highly recommend purchasing this groundbreaking show, good memories!

This is actually a pretty solid season considering the controversy and the so-called sexual harrassment that Tisha filed, supposedly. I watched that second episode of this season and it didn't look like she had such a problem with it, hair all messed up and whatnot. Besides, she was in more episodes; actually half the season she was in more episodes so I don't know how credible her story is.
This season could've been way worse without her but after all, it is Martin Lawrence's show and he held it up on his own with the supporting cast. Everybody else in the principal cast got more room to breath and shine. It would've been nice to see more of his other characters, although the 2nd time that Sheneneh came up was in my one of my favorite episodes where she tries to sue Tommy as Mark Cooper as her lawyer. David Alan Grier came back. This season went off without a hitch.

But....

i could tell from the first episode that things were different, the energy was different, the chemistry was different and Martin was different. Then about the second disc in, he looked and acted a little too TOO serious with his facial expressions, there was almost a darkness to him or something. Some of the episodes and material was a bit too weak like the halloween episode with haunted house, the episode where the marriage license is wrong and the white girl episode. I could tell by the second disc that they were starting to run out of ideas but like i said it could've been worse and Martin held up pretty well. So it gets a solid four from me.

Like a few others have stated before me, I'm only buying this to complete my collection. The sad part is, I've been telling myself 'don't even bother!', but because I love Martin (and all the cast) so much, I have to complete the collection. It saddens me to know that Martin and Gina had issues and ultimately, it destroyed the show. I really wished they could've worked things out but, I understand that people have to do what they feel is best (whether it was Martin or Gina). This season still had some funny episodes though and I'm looking forward to revisiting them. Also, Pam did her best to carry the show from the female perspective, so kudos to her. I believe that's why she's an addition to the cover and not one of Martin's alter ego's. I personally feel they could have put a better picture of her on the cover!!! Martin & Cast, if you're reading this, a comeback would be nice! Hey, Cosby did it...lol. You definately have an audience out there. But if you decide to make a comeback, you betta come correct!!! Miss you guys.

I have purchased Martin seasons 1 - 4 and love them. The fifth season however is not as funny and well written. You can see the tension between Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell in a few episodes. It was obvious that they were trying to keep Martin and Tisha from having any physical contact with one another in the last episodes of the season. She was even written out of several episodes because of the problems they had. I bought the last season just so I could complete the set. I love Martin Lawrence's work.

I can't say this was a horrible season. I could say that it was not great. The fact that the trouble behind the scenes mired the full effect of this season is key to this review. Nonetheless, I wouldn't skip it if you wanted to complete the Martin Collection.

This season was not as funny as 1-4 with all the off air druma it killed the show, however if you are a Martin fan you will get this season to compleate the collection just know you will not laugh as hard as you did. It's just sad the show ended the way it did, maybe they will have a reunion show we can hope for the best.

Ok, I purchased Martin the complete 5th season to complete my collection and because the price was right. Most of the reviews I read were negative but, I figured, how bad could it really be considering Martin the complete seasons 1 thru 4 was great and full of laughter. In season 5, I could tell almost immediately that the writing of the material had changed and it just wasn't funny anymore. Early on in season 5, Tisha Campbell was noticeable missing and the other cast members just could not pull it together to carry the show without her. There were very few outtakes in season 5 which was a bummer for me because I really enjoyed looking at them in the previous seasons. I missed the character's Martin Lawrence played and made popular in the other seasons as well. Bottom line is, if you want to complete your collection, this is a must have, however, if your buying for any other reason, DON'T bother.....

One of the funniest and greatest sitcoms of all times really took a nose dive in its last season. Although The characters of Tommy, Cole and especially Pam did their absolute best to keep this show above the water, but with the lost of Gina and Martin's ups and downs it was really tough. I really hated to see this show end the way it did. In my eyes, I believe Martin and Gina could have carried this show far longer than where it was even up til this day because the cast was perfect and they all worked so well together. But, I guess everything has to come to an end. But, I agree with some you. They should try for a second run someday!

During this season the bottom fell out. Because all drama between Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell it started to affect the show. I have purchased this to complete my collection. There are few good ones such as Sophmore Jinx and You Play Too much. But if you are a Martin fan have a good time with the other seasons.

Wow! What great surprise to receive this item so far ahead of Cbristmas to be included with the other Seasons as a full set. Thanks as we're enjoying them immensely.