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Newlyweds - Nick & Jessica - The First Season

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...than this! When I heard that Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson agreed to allow the first year of their married life to be filmed for a reality TV show on MTV, I thought what a brilliant career move on both their parts, though I couldn't imagine why anyone famous would want their already media-focused lives to be further open for public consumption. Its a move that paid off...as there aren't many options available for a former member of a boy band once he's married off and the band is disbanded. As far as boy bands go, I thought 98 Degrees was the best of the bunch, but with Justin Timberlake of NSYNC stealing most of the limelight, there just isn't a whole lot of use for boy band alumni.

You had to know a show like this was waiting to happen. Nick and Jessica are the human equivalent of Ken and Barbie, and even their mansion resembles everything perfect and plastic about that perfect model of couplehood that Mattel peddles to the masses since the 1950s. Nick and Jessica are a likeable young couple and one can't help but watch at episodes in their lives that make interesting viewing. I didn't expect it to be so funny, with most of the humor coming from Jessica's bimbo moments, saying things you just can't believe a person that successful wouldn't know about (such as the much talked about "chicken or tuna", "I don't eat buffalo", and her not knowing about bears prowling for food at night or what rigor mortis is). It must be frustrating for Nick to deal with some of her "dumb blonde moments", but as she said in a game they played during a campfire: who needs intelligence when they have a body like hers?

Because this show is much funnier than I expected and I happen to like Nick and Jessica as a couple and enjoy seeing them live as normal a life as they can (despite the limos, mansion, luxury cars, exotic vacations, and invitations to exclusive parties), I find this show to be one of the better reality television shows out there. The camping episode was the best one, as you don't expect a glamourous and famous couple like theirs to "rough it" in the wilderness or go shopping on a whim at Home Depot.

I also enjoyed the episode with the bees and Jessica's birthday party. By the end of ten episodes, I found myself charmed by Jessica Simpson, for despite her ditziness, she is simply sweet, charming and seductive. I fully understand why Nick is so taken with her, and that moment for me came when she chides her husband for eating a piece of the honeycomb and laughs at him when he starts spitting. The special features were really nice, with intercut interviews of them both about the key moments in their relationship. They each also contributed a video for this dvd set, and Jessica's ("Sweetest Sin")is far superior to her husband's ("Shut Up"). She sings it in a very sultry, seductive style that's hard to beat, and the video almost borders on racy sensuality between the two of them that should be kept private.

In the end, you have to know that while they might not be as superstar a couple like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were at one point, they do have a little bit more realism in their lives and a great sense of career moves to allow such an intrusive look into the most difficult year of anyone's marriage. It might be an indication of narcissism on their part, but I don't think so. At any rate, I do hope theirs is a marriage that will last the test of time, but that remains to be seen. Until then, we all get to be voyeurs in their marital squabbles, for whatever that's worth.

I was very excited about this DVD. I am a fan of Nick, Jessica and the show, so it was a must-have for me. It's perfect for those times when nothing is on TV or when you're bored... Plus it's kind of fascinating to see how celebs live and see where they travel (LA, Bahamas, NYC, Orlando, etc.). To make a long story short, this is an extremely good DVD. There are plenty of extras, including interviews, bonus footage, music videos, and much more. I did not give this product five stars for one reason: The people who made this DVD used cheap-ass, cheesy, generic tunes in place of the real songs... Most notably in the episode where Nick and Jessica shoot their vidoes, "Shut Up" and "Sweetest Sin," respectfully. Instead of hearing the playback to their own tracks, we get to hear some crappy music playing in the background. It feels awkward... It's Nick and Jessica's songs-- Why can't we hear them? It seems to me that Paramount didn't want to hand over the dough for licensing permission for the songs. It's annoying and obvious throughout the episode(s).

To sum it up: Other than the music deal, this is excellent!

I am sooooo glad that "The Newlyweds" season is finaly coming out on DVD. It is one of my favorite shows of all time. Along with gilmore girls and 7th heaven. The Newlyweds is full of laughter, smiles, and exciting things. In some episodes you get to see behind the scenes of hers or his music videos. If you are a fan of reality TV, you will adore this show very much!

If I could, I would give this DVD a ton of stars. It was everything I expected and more. It took quite a bit of time to watch the whole thing. I had missed a lot more of the beginning of their season than I even realized. But I liked it. This show just goes to show everyone out there that celebrities tackle the same things in everyday life that we all do. They put on their pants one leg at a time just like you and I and if they get a cut, they bleed too. Nothing fake or rehearsed about this show.
I won't give it away, but the 2nd disk has some goodies on it for all their fans that you probably never saw on t.v. before. I think it would be safe to say that it was added to this DVD specifically for you to see when you bought the DVD. It is worth it too. I got mine at Walmart and I hope they release the second season as well....soon! So get yours and reap the rewards!

Newlyweds (Nick and Jessica) were amazing in this show. This show really proved that is a reality show, and that was that Nick and Jessica always faught in this show. This show wasn't filmed to show that this couple is perfect, but it was like in real life!!
Thats what matters and not just seeing a show that hides the real life!

Jessica Simpson knew her 15 minutes of fame were fading fast in 2003. Though powerful vocally, her lackluster, less than stellar album material forced her in the backseat to the likes of reigning teen queen Britney Spears and archrival Christina Aguilera. Then she and new hubby Nick Lachey decided to sign a contract and let MTV follow them around for a season to record their lives. Coinciding with the release of her so-so third CD In This Skin, "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" soon proved to be one of the most popular reality shows in TV history, mainly backed by Jessica's now infamous "blonde" comments (her most famous being her first: "Is this chicken or fish?"). The instant success of the show granted Jessica another chance in the spotlight and since has gained the girl the status of a true It-lister. MTV's DVD collection of "The Complete First Season of Newlyweds" is definitely entertaining and proves why America loves this uber-likable couple so much.

Jessica Simpson knew her 15 minutes of fame were fading fast in 2003. Though powerful vocally, her lackluster, less than stellar album material forced her in the backseat to the likes of reigning teen queen Britney Spears and archrival Christina Aguilera. Then she and new hubby Nick Lachey decided to sign a contract and let MTV follow them around for a season to record their lives. Coinciding with the release of her so-so third CD In This Skin, "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" soon proved to be one of the most popular reality shows in TV history, mainly backed by Jessica's now infamous "blonde" comments (her most famous being her first: "Is this chicken or fish?"). The instant success of the show granted Jessica another chance in the spotlight and since has gained the girl the status of a true It-lister. MTV's DVD collection of "The Complete First Season of Newlyweds" is definitely entertaining and proves why America loves this uber-likable couple so much.

Newlyweds with Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey is just a wonderful treat for our eyes..... Not only do we get to see the hot Nick,but some of the stuff that Jessica says is so funny..... I'm not a huge fan of Jessica or Nick,but i do have to admit that i loved this show its a guilty pleasure for me to watch......

I bought the dvd to see exactly what the "chicken / tuna" thing was about. I thought the dvd was quite entertaining. I did find myself touched in the scene where Nick is tearing up whilst watching his bride come towards him, but aside from that they seemed to bicker and complain an awful lot. Infact in one argument it was almost embarassing to watch (she comes home and he re-decorated the house) he seems a smidge cruel to her. She poor thing seems so stupid she does not know how to defend herself. I really like how Nick seemed down to earth. I found him really enchanting when he himself looked back at his wife when she made the tuna remark as if to say "Are you for real?!" I also like how he was so down to Earth and did a lot of do it yourself stuff just to save some money. Ie. Moving furniture, staying at a friends house instead of a hotel, killing the bees, etc... I wish him much happiness in his future because he showed his humble side. Instead Jessica always was primping and prepping herself. So much so she did not even make dinner "that" night she promised to. All in all I came away liking them both somewhat...Nick quite a bit more. It was a good entertaining purchase.

Imagine having the entire first season without commercials. This is the DVD set that makes it possible. Everything from the show is here and more. It is a great thing to own if you watch the show. One thing to note, and it is the down fall of this collection, none of their actual music is played during the shows on the DVD. It is as though the label said "no" to allowing their music to be played on the DVD set: weird. That sucks, other than that, it is a must buy for anyone who liked the show.