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Veritas: The Quest

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I'm hoping those people brilliant enough to put "Threshold" and "Roar" on DVD get wind of the interest in this great series. This series was conceptually a masterpiece. It reminded me of wonderful movies like "Tomb Raider" and "National Treasure". The acting was superb, and the production values were amazing for a TV series. Everything from the directing to music was well crafted and only one thing was lacking, a studio without it's head up it's backside. Well I don't know the facts, but if it wasn't the studio, who was responsible for the shows cancellation? I understand that it actually was shown overseas even longer. We can only hope that the entire series is put on DVD since it is probably unlikely it will return to TV. I am hoping the SciFi channel will rerun it since when they reran "Roar" it was such a hit it came out on DVD a short time after.

This series is about a young man and his father that is a well known doctor with a background in many areas of research and science. His assistant was played by the intrigueing Arnold Vosloo, better known as "The Mummy". Their adventures in recovering artifacts and battling villains was intelligent nail-biting fun like we experienced in the "Indiana Jones" movies. Unfortuanately unless you recorded it or buy a poor copy on eBay you are probably out of luck in seeing this magnificent series. If you have any clue on who may own the rights and might be considering releasing it. Please let us know. I am hoping that Amazon will let them know there is a genuine interest in it and you can bet I will pre-order it as soon as Amazon offers it. In the meantime I guess I will go watch Jonny Quest.

10-16-08
I wrote this review just under two years ago and yet still no Veritas DVD. But you can bet we are still watching lots of Police, Forensics, and Reality shows on TV and they come out on DVD year after year. You can bet I won't buy them just as a point to the networks that I along with probably a million others are sick and tired of these shows and we want more intelligent shows like Veritas. Just like the Westerns burned us out 30 years ago, Police shows have now done the same. Get a clue networks unless you want to pay for your own ignorant idea of what is good.

CA Luster

Myself, and many others were very disappointed when this series was cancelled and not given another chance by ABC television. Well directed, and written with an Indiana Jones sense of wonder (and humor, I might add), this series deserves a revival. It was well cast, and left one wanting more with each passing episode. Mystery, suspense, and fine acting, especially from the talented and underused Arnold Vosloo will be sorely missed. This show definitely deserves another shot. Hope someone with some influence out there is paying attention!
Can't wait until it becomes available on DVD. Another series called 'Miracles" was shot down by the unfortunate timing of its release.

Here's another example where the networks have their heads somewhere the sun doesn't shine. This was the best, new action adventure program to hit the TV screen since the monopoly from Star Trek. To me it was an interesting spin on the topic of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and the Relic Hunter programs/movies/games. Well written with just enough reality to possibly be a real explanation for things of the past.

Don't know about the rest of you, but wish ABC would bring this back and make it into a series with life. I'm sick and tired of all the ethnic shows, reality shows and have had my fill of CSI. Give us a break and give us some good action and adventure that makes you think. The Veritas Quest did that for me... You don't have to have cops, rapists, court cases or ethnic stereotyping to make a good show. And the reality shows are all bunk... and even they are going overboard now with the inventor, american idol, etc.

Its also the reason I rarely watch ABC... All Bout Cash.

This was one of absolute favorites. It was like a small Indiana Jones. Great action and cast. Loved the show...too bad ABC doesn't ever give shows enough of a chance. They kept screwing with the schedule enough that it never caught on. I wondered why they spent so much time on promoting it if they weren't going to give it a chance. Personlly, I think I had a huge following, just from all the message boards and web sites that are out there.

I have to say this show was amazing one of my favorites but got taken off the air TO SOON!! Only because of the war in Iraq started and each week when the show was Suppose to air it's spot was taken over with IRAQ News.. The show never had a chance Not Fare ABC.. At least give us the DVD..

This is my second favorite show ever. ABC cancelled it partly due to the coverage of the Iraq Invasion...etc. The 4 episodes aired were, good, not really great, but good. When it was cancelled I promptly forgot about it. Then, just a few months ago, I remembered how I liked it....I acquired the unaired episodes off eBay, and those are SO much better. The last episode ends with Nikko (Merriman) getting certain...abilities. Would have been fun to see how that played out in season 2.

Now, Shout! Factory is releasing Miracles on DVD (another fantasy show that premiered the same time as Veritas, an hour later), I can't help but wonder if they could release this officialy. (My copies are barely watchable, and no special features!)

Really......both this show and Miracles were jipped by ABC after the coverage of the then recent Iraq War. Try to get these episodes somehow...(...). However, the quality sucks. I would LOVE it if they actually officially released the DVD.

The greatest shows are ones that entertain you and make you think. What I think is that the networks have a gift for cutting the best shows. Veritas is definately an example of that. The show had a great cast and an interesting dynamic between the characters. I know by the second episode I was hooked, and excited about where the show would go. It entertained me without the oh-so-common feeling of my brain sliding out of my ear due to disuse. I love the Indiana Jones feel of the show and the sci-fi realism. I really hope they come out with Veritas on dvd. It would make my day.

I absolutely loved this show. It was one of the best on television. Even if I couldn't be there to see it, I would always make sure that someone taped it for me. To cancel was a travesty. Great acting. Great plots. Great everything! Networks need to understand two things. First of all, yes, police and medical procedures are interesting but not when there are hundreds of them on TV! After awhile people loose interest. Second of all, it takes time to build a fan base and when you keep jerking shows around(Threshold anyone?) it is a little hard to do. Pulling shows off right in the middle of something shows a complete and utter lack of respect both to the show and to its veiwers. Maybe if networks would listen, they wouldn't have people buy DVD's of the seasons as opposed to watching the actual show on TV.
Sadly Veritas was only the begining in what has now become a long line of Networks idiocy. Frankly they need to get a brain and realize we aren't all interested in police or medical shows. Esepically when there are hundreds of them on the air. I for one loved Veritas and have not before and since seen a show or even a movie that was remotely interesting. It renewed my interest in History and Archeaology. I haven't met any other show who has done THAT.

This show is awesome, But if course, ABC's infinite wisdom (note the sarcasm) canceled the series just when it was getting really good. I loved this show and looked forward to it every Monday night. But after 3 episodes it was pulled. Ticked me off.

This show reminded me of Indiana Jones. This show, and Miracles which was aired and pulled at the same time, gave me a break from all the police dramas. I am sick of police dramas. It seems like every show on TV these days is either reality TV or a police drama.

I wish they would bring this out on DVD. There is no excuse not to.