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The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest: Season One, Volume One

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Warner Brothers finally decided to break out this gem. Before this DVD set came out the ONLY offering on DVD was a dinky single episode DVD (Escape to Questworld was the episode) with no stereo track or extras of any kind. This two disk DVD set gives you 13 episodes and a bonus interview/retrospective with the show's producers. Oh yeah... full stereo audio and English subtitles (you really can't expect surround sound for a 90's cartoon).

The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest is a re-imaging of the classic 60's television. Don't expect the same kind of format that the old one had to be here. It's not really even in the same spirit as the classic series. For one in the old series it was mainly the adults (Dr. Benton Quest and Race) who did much of the problem solving and Johnny was mostly an active spectator. This time around Johnny and his friends are the ones solving the problems. The problems are also not quite the same, but then again we already have the classic series to enjoy. This one may be different, but it stands on its own merits.

When I first watched this show I was a bit put off. One of the things that bugged me was the show seemed to try hard to be cutting edge with the use of some computer generated animation scenes that were used when anybody went into a virtual reality called Questworld. As off putting as this was at first when I finally sucked it up and just saw the show for how the plot develops it was clear this wasn't some flash in the pan production. Eventually the whole Questworld thing kind of phased out of the series in turn for more plots involving the real world.I won't go so far as to say it's as groundbreaking as the original, but I will say they were pretty creative with this show.

While I am glad to see the show finally get some DVD rotation I am disappointed that Warner Brothers went the cheap route and only made a partial release. Considering there are only 52 episodes created that amounts to not much more footage than a first season of shows like Heroes or 24. At this rate Warner Brothers will have to make two more collections for you to get the whole series. Why not put the entire series on one DVD set and get ALL of the fans on board the first time around? Testing the waters? Too scared to simply go for it? Too cheap or greedy maybe?

The Real Adventures of Johnny Quest has a lot of the same elements of the original shows with globe-trotting to exotic locales and brush-ups with high technology while at the same time having a very different look and feel. It's not a bad change, mind you. Fans of the original should still like this. The writing is much better that a lot of what was out there in those days and it's even better than most of what's coming out now.

This is a great update to the original Jonny Quest and everyone should own it. I can't wait for the rest of the series to be released!

It has now been some years since the release of the original JQ. This was welcomed by fans as the BEST animated "sci-fi" series ever. The New Adventures are just as good as the originals (keep the evolution in technology out of the comparison and look at the quality of episode writing and content to compare).
A surprise is that the 13 episode Second season rarely (if ever) surfaces in any discussion of Jonny Quest! All S2 episodes are good (some GREAT) and worthy of release. Fans should join together to get these episodes released so we can enjoy the COMPLETE series.
Please add to Amazon reviews so we can let the studio's know demand exists for the 13 episode season 2!!!

As an avid fan of what I hold to be the best American cartoon of the 90s, and certainly of my youth, I was one of the first in line to preorder this dvd collection. My zeal in getting this payed off, as this dvd collection does not disappoint. The video quality is superb, far better than the homemade VHS tapes that we've been strung along with for these past 12-13 years. (I cannot believe that it has been so long.)

Testifying to the quality of the shows does not tell much of the quality of the dvds; it is already known that the shows themselves were awesome. The special features are what make a dvd pack. There is, sadly, only one special feature on this set, and that is the "Modernizing a Classic" segment where creators of this incarnation of the show speak for about 12 minutes, revealing their insight in creating an epic show.

One minor complaint about that special feature is that it tantalizes the viewer with short glimpses at rare material such as character art and biographies, as well as concept art. I know that I would be most appreciative if this material was put out, and I am sure that I am not the only one. Some of this material could do well in a DVD pamphlet to be bundled inside the box, as the inside of this box is barren, and it has empty clips just begging for a pamphlet to hold.

As another suggestion, I present the motion to include the "lost episode" that was featured in many preview clips, and which contributed many scenes (Jessie on horseback, Jonny running from the attack helicopter) to the Canyon Intro of each episode.

My desire is that the dvd publishers will take these suggestions that we have made to heart, and allow them to manifest in the next dvd bundle of the series (3 more to go), but my sincere hope is that everyone who was a fan will pick up this classic so that the show will not die another death.

I was so excited to see this release that 'Complete Season One, 13 Episodes' didn't stick out in my head until I actually received the DVD. Thirteen episodes?! Where are the rest of the season? Some of my favorite ones are missing! Heroes? Expedition to Khumbu? This collection is only a blip on the radar of season one! I've been reading other people's reviews, apparently companies will release one season in two sections sometimes? I hope this is true because if we're given only 1/4th of the series I might have a meltdown. How disappointing!

This is such a great show from Cartoon Network's best years. As James Bond got a 90s facelift, so did everyone's favorite spy teen Jonny Quest.

The action is great, the threats are original and horrible and the animation isn't as good looking as the 60s, but better than anything on TV now. Jonny's one-liners are always hilarious. Hadji is awesome and his talents are appreciated more in this series. As the adults always saved the kids in the old one, the kids are now the main heroes. With the progression of weapon technology and the internet, this is the first cartoon to really capitalize on it. Since its animation, this show could pull off cooler ideas without worrying about logic or budget. The tone is really mature and smart dealing with the concept of alien life and terrorism.

This is only the first part of the first season and I hope they release the 2nd season which had alot of the paranormal elements return and had a lot more campy fun like the original series.

I used to watch "The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest" on Cartoon Network when it was still airing the show. The series was one of the best on the network. I'm happy to have found this compilation from Season 1 and introduce this series to my kids. I am hoping Hanna Barbera will release the succeeding seasons. I will definitely purchase them. Great product, came as described by seller.

I like this show it is as good as when i first watched as a little kid on cartoon network. I hope they release the other seasons.

Awesome product...very satisfied. It's great to watch these shows again after so long. I bought the DVD, which is in phenomenal and brand new condition btw, and within days it was at my door. Great seller and product!

One of my favorite tv shows from when I was a kid is finally at long last on dvd! This show is inventive, action packed, with a solid cast of characters. It was refreshing to see a female character holding her own with the boys and outshining them sometimes. Plus it has a kick-a** theme song, hehe. I really hope they put the remainder of the show on DVD and don't drag out the release for too long....