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Red Dwarf VII - Byte Three [VHS]

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This tape marks the end of series 7. Thank God. If I had to sit through one more episode without funny gags and an entertaining plot I was going to have to cut my own arm off. If you're just starting your Red Dwarf adventures DON'T START HERE. Start with some earlier tapes and buy or rent series 7 if you absolutely can't get enough. I myself found this tape as nothing more than a way to set up series 8 and though I can't hate it because I love Red Dwarf too much I do think that if you begin your adventure here you'll end up not liking Red Dwarf very much.
The first episode is "Epideme" - and does have a couple funny places but for the most part just grosses me out. The virus is also very annoying.
I don't remember the name of the second episode, but basically it could be called "resurrection of the Dwarf." This episode sets up series 8 and that's about it.
The last segment on the tape is Red Dwarf A-Z, which is a nostalgic look back at the series with interviews from the likes of Patrick Stewart and others.
Although it's sad this tape will probably only get watched a couple times and then sit on your shelf just so you can say you have the whole series. There are better tapes, and a good place to start may be with the recently released DVD collection. So far series I and II are out and they say they will release one per year at the minimum. Also, don't forget there will be a Red Dwarf movie coming soon.

This tape features the last 2 episodes of series 7 as well as a short scrapbook called Red Dwarf A-Z. Seriously, these are 2 of the worst Red Dwarf episodes from before series 8.
"Epideme" - Lister contracts a virus after getting snogged by a 3 million year old zombie that they find frozen on a derelict... I don't like this episode much. It really isn't all that funny and the voice of the virus is grating i have to turn down the volume when he talks.<BR... not terribly funny, but knid of inventive. this was the series in which Red Dwarf became more space adventure than space comedy.
"Red Dwarf A-Z" - Some really interesting stuff is included here like interviews and scenes from a Red Dwarf convention. I can't believe that Patrick Stewart sits around his house all day waiting to find a show that he can sue.

Hey, Red Dwarf is awesome, period. However, this is where some of the sparkle wears off. The absence of Chris Barrie portraying Rimmer is keenly felt. Though, Kochanski is very loveable and easily fits in with the Red Dwarf team, you just can't replace Rimmer.

The first episode is Epideme in which Lister contracts a killer virus. There are a few funny lines and cool gags, but the story line is weak and all you want is to go back in time. The wonderful thing that you can feel in this tape is the the evolving of the Cat. At the very beginning he is only interesting in investigating and making things his. Now, he is found steering Starbug and going on missions with them, and while that happened a while ago. Now that Rimmer is gone, you especially notice it.

The second episode is one in which Lister's limb has been hacked off. This does present a problem. But an astonishing revelation along with the recovery of Holly thankfully wraps this episode up with an okay ending. But, another cliffhanger is presented and you can't help but feel irritated at Grant&Naylor.

On the whole if you are a true Red Dwarf fan, you want to buy this to complete the rest that you have and for the truly funny things in it that all Dwarfers must own.

Two episodes and a documentary-style look at the series called Red Dwarf A-Z. If you missed the A-Z when it was on telly, then this is a must-buy. If, like me, you're a fan of the series, then you'll probably buy this video to keep your collection complete. Unfortunately, the two episodes on this tape are pretty sub-standard when compared to any of the episodes from series 1-6. In the first episode, Lister contracts a body-hopping space virus which was lying dormant in the frozen, mummified remains of one of the Red Dwarf crew. In the other, the team find nanobots have shrunk Red Dwarf to miniature proportions. A lot of what happens in these episodes (Lister being molested by a virus-ridden zombie, Lister having to have his arm cut off) don't exactly inspire comedy. The voice of the virus is just irritating, Holly is over-the-top, and the humour is pretty thin on the ground. The concepts in these episodes are interesting, but you can't help feeling Red Dwarf was moving towards non-comedic sci-fi.