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Numb3rs: The Fourth Season

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Numb3rs is not a typical cop show. The difference goes far beyond the math angle, which in the hands of lesser writers and actors might have become gimmicky and worn thin. These are fully fleshed-out characters -- human, flawed, quirky, with complex and unexpected relationships, and above all, so engaging and likeable that you become invested in their personal success. Plots ranging from terrorist attacks, to art confiscated by the Nazis in WWII, to kidnapping, to the theft of a rare comic book give each episode a different texture. Get to know the characters in Season One, and enjoy the increasing depth of the entire ensemble through each subsequent season. Prepare yourself not to be limited by the usual parameters of a crime show. As Larry (played by the incomparable Peter MacNicol) would have it, Numb3rs looks at criminals and those who bring them to justice through the prisms of cosmology and ontology.

This show has been great from the start and just gets even better. It is amazing how they are able to find such a diverse array of topics without repeating the same themes over and ever again. This show makes me want to become an FBI agent and learn mathamatics all over again. It also helps that Rob Morrow is HOT!

I love the series and already purchased the first 3 seasons from Amazon. But, since season #4 was an abridged season (writers' strike) and you only get 5 DVDs for @ 720 minutes of viewing why would I want to pay such a high price? I suggest that the cost of season 4 should be discounted by Amazon to account for the reduced quantity of episodes. Even David Krumholtz would agree with these numb3rs.

So here we have a young math geek mixing it up with the big boys at the FBI! The Feds always need help to try to tease the patterns out of the nasty crimes that they are confronted with. Super FBI hard nose Rob Morrow, the leader of a high performing crime squad,really doesn't want help from his baby brother the math wiz, David Kromholtz, but can't stop asking for it when the geeking looking nerd shows that math can unravel patterns that can't be seen by ordinary mortals. Toss some great work by supporting actors on either side of the crime fighting team, plus outstanding work by Father Judd Hirsch,and you have a winner! Shared screen time by a wide cast of really tightly focused actors and you have a story line that goes on for at least four years with nary a mediocre episode. It would be my first choice for a present for someone that likes this genre.
12/13/08

I enjoy this series. The acting is fine. The plots areentertaining. I like the relationship between the father and his son's. And the way the son's work together.

Numbers is one of my favorite TV shows. I had ordered this originally for my granddaughter who teaches High School Math. But I admit I went out and bought one for myself so I wouldn't have to wait till she was done. I have followed each season since the beginning and I see no reason to stop. I'll be ordering Season five next.

Excellent entertainment; also educational. Be sure to watch the program in sequence. I received Numb3rs 5 as a gift before Numb3rs 4. The background explained in 4 makes 5 more enjoyable. Numb3rs: The Fourth Season

This is absolutely a must see show and therefor a must buy DVD series. I just started watching the show this year when they started showing reruns on TNT. I absolutely fell in love with it. The show has a bit of everything unexpected and unlike any show I have seen. It has action, law and order, romance, family and friend relationship dynamics, and best yet rare and amazing mathematics and physics involved in solving the crimes. There is not unnecessary violence and sex scenes which makes it all the better for teens and adults. The editing, filmography and directing is absolutely incredible. It's a must see!!!

just as good as the others. Shows are written to keep you coming back. The characters are great and the acting is 2nd to none

We were happy with the product and the quality that it was in..SHIPPING on the other hand took ALONG time...The items arrived almost 2 weeks after the 'expected arrival date.