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The Dead Are Talking... And She Is Listening.
Melinda Gordon (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is a young newlywed with the unique gift to communicate with spirits of people who have died - a talent that was inherited from her grandmother.
The dead seek out Melinda's ability to help them relay significant messages and information to the living. Despite her fear, compassion compels her to help these earthbound spirits cross over by completing their unfinished business with the living.
Relive these amazing journeys in all 22 first-season episodes.
Episodes Comprise:
1. Pilot
2. The Crossing
3. Ghost, Interrupted
4. Mended Hearts
5. Lost Boys
6. Homecoming
7. Hope and Mercy
8. On the Wings of a Dove
9. Voices
10. Ghost Bride
11. Shadow Boxer
12. Undead Comic
13. Friendly Neighborhood Ghost
14. Last Execution
15. Melinda's First Ghost
16. Dead Man's Ridge
17. Demon Child
18. Miss Fortune
19. Fury
20. The Vanishing
21. Free Fall
22. The One
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
well not really liking jennifer love hewitt, i know what you did last summer films put me off her. and alisha was in friends wasn't keen on her and David was the bad guy in Roswell (way to many DVD collections sorry)so with all this going against ghost whisperer I wasn't holding out much hope for liking it but I have to say from the fist ten minuets I've been hooked I love it I love the characters I've cryed like a baby at every episode this has got to be the best show like thisi have ever seen. I have medium too but I got bored with it and didn't finish the series on it but ghost whisperer is amazing I love it and cant wait for the next season trust me if your a believer or even a skeptic who wonders if this kinda stuff is real watch this show it will open your heart and eyes to the possibility there really is life after death amazing i love it .
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
OK so I admit it...I initially tuned in to Ghost Whisperer for the gorgeous Miss Hewitt...(probably the main reason that God gave men eyes)
Apart from her I really didn't think that this series would have much going for it...maybe thinking that it was devised as a simple filler to plug a gap left by one of a dozen such shows.
But, I have to confess...and indeed tip my hat to a show that (although far from perfection) never failed to move me.
It's fair to say that it's old fashioned in structure and content...one could even say it was a substantial step backwards in TV terms...in the sense that it stay's (for the most part) well away from the inherent cruelty, bad language and gross-out gore that seems to litter most modern horror/fantasy....whether you're for or against this more placid style of story telling...I believe it works here.
Even the setting steers you away from big city life and instead, squeezes you into communal town life...and death, and stay's cosily within these Willoughby-style boundary's.
If you wanted to be picky you could complain that it follows a charted course too perfectly...right down to the clichéd bright light of death at the end of each episode...However, this radiance is never really shown, so doesn't become anywhere near as silly or tiresome as you might imagine it would.
You could also argue that it's very slight in structure...yes, maybe so...but this seems to work perfectly within it's own meagre boundaries. The cast of characters is small (apart from the double episode finale) and are not called upon to give Emmy stealing performances...though in saying that, Miss Hewitt does have the great ability to skip around the very edges of mawkishness without ever toppling in. As well as serving as producer, she effortlessly holds the whole proceedings together with a believably caring performance...that I for one, didn't believe she had in her.
I dare say that in it's current format it'll be difficult to stretch it beyond two seasons without it being cursed by repetition, and where those creaky doors will only hide creakier scripts....TV history has shown us that the vast majority of the best episodes of X-Files/Twilight Zone/and the like, were usually Sardined into the first couple of seasons so I'll not hold my breath for a really long stay.
Yes, it may start off at a slow pace but it's a character piece that needs time to draw you in and make you care about the people/spirits involved....If you hadn't cared about them, the final revelation of season one (which, by the way, was brilliantly disguised) wouldn't have had half the impact.
Ghost Whisperer certainly didn't have the divine power to convert me into believing in the existence of an all-enveloping tunnel to the Hereafter...but in saying that, it's absence from my weekly tally of fantasy shows (along with the demise of ITV's excellent `Afterlife') will make my week feel just a little too spookless....so this release will help me bridge the gap to series two.
A hearty 4 out of 5 for those who enjoyed `Ghost'
Apart from her I really didn't think that this series would have much going for it...maybe thinking that it was devised as a simple filler to plug a gap left by one of a dozen such shows.
But, I have to confess...and indeed tip my hat to a show that (although far from perfection) never failed to move me.
It's fair to say that it's old fashioned in structure and content...one could even say it was a substantial step backwards in TV terms...in the sense that it stay's (for the most part) well away from the inherent cruelty, bad language and gross-out gore that seems to litter most modern horror/fantasy....whether you're for or against this more placid style of story telling...I believe it works here.
Even the setting steers you away from big city life and instead, squeezes you into communal town life...and death, and stay's cosily within these Willoughby-style boundary's.
If you wanted to be picky you could complain that it follows a charted course too perfectly...right down to the clichéd bright light of death at the end of each episode...However, this radiance is never really shown, so doesn't become anywhere near as silly or tiresome as you might imagine it would.
You could also argue that it's very slight in structure...yes, maybe so...but this seems to work perfectly within it's own meagre boundaries. The cast of characters is small (apart from the double episode finale) and are not called upon to give Emmy stealing performances...though in saying that, Miss Hewitt does have the great ability to skip around the very edges of mawkishness without ever toppling in. As well as serving as producer, she effortlessly holds the whole proceedings together with a believably caring performance...that I for one, didn't believe she had in her.
I dare say that in it's current format it'll be difficult to stretch it beyond two seasons without it being cursed by repetition, and where those creaky doors will only hide creakier scripts....TV history has shown us that the vast majority of the best episodes of X-Files/Twilight Zone/and the like, were usually Sardined into the first couple of seasons so I'll not hold my breath for a really long stay.
Yes, it may start off at a slow pace but it's a character piece that needs time to draw you in and make you care about the people/spirits involved....If you hadn't cared about them, the final revelation of season one (which, by the way, was brilliantly disguised) wouldn't have had half the impact.
Ghost Whisperer certainly didn't have the divine power to convert me into believing in the existence of an all-enveloping tunnel to the Hereafter...but in saying that, it's absence from my weekly tally of fantasy shows (along with the demise of ITV's excellent `Afterlife') will make my week feel just a little too spookless....so this release will help me bridge the gap to series two.
A hearty 4 out of 5 for those who enjoyed `Ghost'
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94 of 98 people found the following review helpful
My Friday night guilty pleasure
6 July 2006
Format:DVD
OK, I will admit to watching this for the lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt, having followed her career since Party of Five and several movies of varying quality. And when I first read that she would be returning to television in a series with this story I was, to put it mildly, not encouraged. But I have to admit this is quite a good show. Yes, the concept is similar to NBC's Medium but crossed with CBS' Touched by an Angel. So yes, it's a little corny at times. It's probably aimed at an older demographic being on CBS. But that doesn't detract from it being rather good, in that "tell me a spooky story" mode like the old Twilight Zone shows were at times.
Jennifer plays Melinda Gordon, recently married, now a small business owner in the town of Grandview (state unknown, but aren't all TV small towns like that?) who has held a particular ability since childhood, the ability to communicate with the dead. She "sees" them and is sought out by them to help them make their final journeys into the afterlife. Or "crossover" as it's been termed. But before they can, they all have unfinished business with their loved ones. Usually, it's the circumstances behind their deaths that lead them to Melinda. So "the dead" range from an M.I.A. soldier wishing to tell his now grown son the details of his disappearance, to a wrongly executed artist, to a 9 year old boy trying to tell his mother his death was not her fault. Naturally those she encounters are all skeptical, even hostile at times. But even she admits it's not easy having this ability, at times she wishes she didn't have it.
With each episode we learn a little more about her and her abilities with the undead. Like the fact her own mother has the same abilities but has tried to suppress them all her life and has had to deal with the guilt that entails. And all this leads up to the first season finale when she must deal with the victims of a plane crash and the multiple "crossings" that must occur, and the sudden twist to this story that served as the first season cliffhanger.
So far, there's no details on extra features, if any, here. But I would hope we'll get some episode commentaries, particularly from the show's creator as well as Ms. Jennifer. She was featured on the commentary track for her film "Heartbreakers" and proved to be a great storyteller on that film. I'm sure she'd be just as informative on this series.
As I said, this show is a guilty pleasure for me. Jennifer is beautiful to look at here; she can play strong, yet vulnerable characters. If you're looking for paranormal crime solvers, you're probably meant for Medium. But if you'd like a Friday night show to chill out with and end your week with, check out Ghost Whisperer.
Jennifer plays Melinda Gordon, recently married, now a small business owner in the town of Grandview (state unknown, but aren't all TV small towns like that?) who has held a particular ability since childhood, the ability to communicate with the dead. She "sees" them and is sought out by them to help them make their final journeys into the afterlife. Or "crossover" as it's been termed. But before they can, they all have unfinished business with their loved ones. Usually, it's the circumstances behind their deaths that lead them to Melinda. So "the dead" range from an M.I.A. soldier wishing to tell his now grown son the details of his disappearance, to a wrongly executed artist, to a 9 year old boy trying to tell his mother his death was not her fault. Naturally those she encounters are all skeptical, even hostile at times. But even she admits it's not easy having this ability, at times she wishes she didn't have it.
With each episode we learn a little more about her and her abilities with the undead. Like the fact her own mother has the same abilities but has tried to suppress them all her life and has had to deal with the guilt that entails. And all this leads up to the first season finale when she must deal with the victims of a plane crash and the multiple "crossings" that must occur, and the sudden twist to this story that served as the first season cliffhanger.
So far, there's no details on extra features, if any, here. But I would hope we'll get some episode commentaries, particularly from the show's creator as well as Ms. Jennifer. She was featured on the commentary track for her film "Heartbreakers" and proved to be a great storyteller on that film. I'm sure she'd be just as informative on this series.
As I said, this show is a guilty pleasure for me. Jennifer is beautiful to look at here; she can play strong, yet vulnerable characters. If you're looking for paranormal crime solvers, you're probably meant for Medium. But if you'd like a Friday night show to chill out with and end your week with, check out Ghost Whisperer.
44 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Horror with a heart
15 Aug 2006
Format:DVD
I didn't expect to like this show. I thought it would be too sweet and that there would be no chills at all. I was so wrong. Unlike the full-blooded horror of "Supernatural", "Ghost Whisperer" disturbs you in a quiet way. These stories are rooted in deeply human conflicts and are often heart-wrenching. The program's spiritual themes are so uplifting. Highly recommended. I will be first in line to buy the second season!
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I really like this one :-)
24 July 2006
Format:DVD
I wasn't really sure what to expect when I first started watching Ghost Whisperer because I used to watch Medium and got tired of that. This is so much better than Medium - I think it has something to do with the younger and more vibrant cast.
Melinda Gordon (Love-Hewitt) realises at a young age that she has a gift to talk to those who haven't yet crossed over. Why haven't they crossed over yet? They have unfinished business here on earth and it becomes her job to help them.
The show really begins with Melinda's wedding to Jim (the gorgeous David Conrad from Miss-Match) and when they move into their new house, she's already confronted by the first ghost that we see. Each weeks episode features a new ghost who needs her help, and while it may sound corny, it is sometimes moving and sad and sweet all at the same time.
It's a good show that may not appeal to everyone, but is definately worth trying to watch (if you are someone who thinks this may not appeal to you). I also like Melinda's business partner, Andrea (Aisha Tyler) who tries to understand and help out Melinda with all the ghostly goings on. I love this and I think it will have a wide appeal - I'm not normally someone who's into ghostly stuff, but this is a great show. I highly recommend it.
Melinda Gordon (Love-Hewitt) realises at a young age that she has a gift to talk to those who haven't yet crossed over. Why haven't they crossed over yet? They have unfinished business here on earth and it becomes her job to help them.
The show really begins with Melinda's wedding to Jim (the gorgeous David Conrad from Miss-Match) and when they move into their new house, she's already confronted by the first ghost that we see. Each weeks episode features a new ghost who needs her help, and while it may sound corny, it is sometimes moving and sad and sweet all at the same time.
It's a good show that may not appeal to everyone, but is definately worth trying to watch (if you are someone who thinks this may not appeal to you). I also like Melinda's business partner, Andrea (Aisha Tyler) who tries to understand and help out Melinda with all the ghostly goings on. I love this and I think it will have a wide appeal - I'm not normally someone who's into ghostly stuff, but this is a great show. I highly recommend it.
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