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It is the year 2149, and humanity is in the final throes of extinction. Those fortunate enough to escape are allowed to travel back in time 85 million years to an outpost known as Terra Nova. For the Shannon family, it's a chance to reunite and start over. But once there, they face giant, carnivorous dinosaurs, and mysterious forces conspire to destroy the entire experiment - and everyone involved in it! Contained in this 4-disc set is the entire groundbreaking series, including all-new exclusive behind-the-scenes content, a gag reel and much more!
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202 of 211 people found the following review helpful
By Jim
Format:DVD
What made me interested in this show from the previews is the dinosaurs and the casting of Avatar's Stephan Lang as one of the main character's. I did see some lack of originality though, like the portals that bring the humans from the dieing future looking a lot like the ones on Stargate. Plus how can mankind survive and get a new start and not be worried about becoming exintct along with the dinosaurs ?
Still finding some flaws in the logic of the plot, among other things, I was hooked from the start since the show was a fun guilty pleasure adventure series and made pretty damn good tv. Fox got good ratings from it but wanted a huge hit that made up for how expensive it was to make, kind of like with Firefly.
But to me 12 episodes wasn't time to even capture as many fans as it might have eventually since some shows don't get viewers until mid-season or the second season and....this show had neither! Next time, Fox if a show costs too much to make....don't make it and save us fans the misery when you decide to cancel it! Do us a favor and cancel garbage like American Idol! Instead, I'm sure Alcatraz and Fringe are next when Touch is boring and dumb but some how has viewers. Shows that are actually good just aren't keepers these days!
Still finding some flaws in the logic of the plot, among other things, I was hooked from the start since the show was a fun guilty pleasure adventure series and made pretty damn good tv. Fox got good ratings from it but wanted a huge hit that made up for how expensive it was to make, kind of like with Firefly.
But to me 12 episodes wasn't time to even capture as many fans as it might have eventually since some shows don't get viewers until mid-season or the second season and....this show had neither! Next time, Fox if a show costs too much to make....don't make it and save us fans the misery when you decide to cancel it! Do us a favor and cancel garbage like American Idol! Instead, I'm sure Alcatraz and Fringe are next when Touch is boring and dumb but some how has viewers. Shows that are actually good just aren't keepers these days!
112 of 120 people found the following review helpful
By M40
Format:DVD
Calling this a COMPLETE series is a JOKE!
As with Firefly, FOX wrapped me into a story line and then they unceremoniously dumped it after one season without completing the story. With Firefly, at least we had Whedon's persistence to complete the journey. He fought hard and got himself a feature length film (Serenity) with which to tie up most of the story lines in a rather neat ending. You can buy the complete Firefly story on DVD and enjoy it, give it as a gift, etc. We don't have that here. We have a ton of unanswered questions that will never be answered. Giving Terra Nova to someone as a gift would mean you probably don't like that person all that much. FOX will not be getting my money for this DVD set unless they make an ending to the story!
As with Firefly, FOX wrapped me into a story line and then they unceremoniously dumped it after one season without completing the story. With Firefly, at least we had Whedon's persistence to complete the journey. He fought hard and got himself a feature length film (Serenity) with which to tie up most of the story lines in a rather neat ending. You can buy the complete Firefly story on DVD and enjoy it, give it as a gift, etc. We don't have that here. We have a ton of unanswered questions that will never be answered. Giving Terra Nova to someone as a gift would mean you probably don't like that person all that much. FOX will not be getting my money for this DVD set unless they make an ending to the story!
90 of 108 people found the following review helpful
By Ty Duersch
Format:DVD
When I saw the preview for Terra Nova I decided to give it a fair shake, I personally was not disappointed. With this being a new series it is very hard to judge it on the first show, so I will be brief. First I personally enjoyed the very abstract and mixed themes/ideas that combined to create the storyline. It has beautiful scenery, dinosaurs, action, and futuristic technology! What more could a person want?? Second, the acting was a little rough but I believe that the show will turn out to be one of the better ones on TV. Many series start out with a shaky first episode and become AMAZING (Fringe, Stargate, etc.) Finally, I watch a show to be entertained, and with this standard Terra Nova is a great show. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this new series, so for me that makes it all the better!! I would encourage people to give it a chance and see its potential to come!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is ALWAYS Fox
Just after AVATAR there came Terra Nova...
It is obvious that the existing prints of Terra Nova can be converted to 3D... Read more
It is obvious that the existing prints of Terra Nova can be converted to 3D... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Windslipper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good light entertainment
Great creative setting, and interesting backdrop and overaching storyline. Well worth seeing pilot just for these reasons alone. Dinosaurs and monsters are done well. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Mike N
2.0 out of 5 stars
Weak and simplistic, a big letdown
The premise of this show held so much promise ... the execution was a huge letdown. Writing was weak, good actors underutilized, pretty faces without actual chops were in... Read more
Published 15 days ago by MuleHeadJoe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terra Nova
I had seen a couple of episodes on cable but didn't know what the series was called. Wonderful find! I like the finding of the old ship, leaves it open for future adventures.
Published 23 days ago by Lillie B Ivy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Continuing the series
It's a shame that the [I*!&T] FOX executives decided to cancel Terra Nova in favor of some mind-numbing reality type show. These Executives (? Read more
Published 27 days ago by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
Was really disappointed this series was cancelled. This series not only illustrates how the colonists survived and thrived in a difficult environment but also why it was so... Read more
Published 28 days ago by D. Messer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terra Nova
I was able to watch the show at my children's home while on a visit and enjoyed it so much that I wanted it in my collection.
I am glad you folks could find it for me. Read more
I am glad you folks could find it for me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by pjpaul
4.0 out of 5 stars
Short-Lived And Short-Shrifted Engaging Series
Short-lived and short-shrifted, I was a fan of this engaging series.
It's the year 2149 and our home, Planet Earth, is near the end. Read more
It's the year 2149 and our home, Planet Earth, is near the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MadMacs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show!
I was very disappointed this show was cancelled. It had much potential, and I wish another network had picked it up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Too bad it only lasted one season.
Great special effects, family dynamics and love Lt. Washington. Stephan Lang also gave a solid performance. I would have liked to know what was in the Badlands.
Published 1 month ago by Bella's Other Mom
