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Hex - Season 1 [DVD]

DVD ~ Christina Cole
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Christina Cole, Jemima Rooper, Michel Fassbender, Colin Salmon, Geraldine James
  • Directors: Brian Grant
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Sep 2005
  • Run Time: 260 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002W1474
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,269 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Billed as UK TV's answer to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, the supernatural drama Hex plays more like a coming-of-age story dressed in Gothic trappings. Christina Cole stars as Cassie Hughes, a young girl enrolled at Medenham Hall, a private school that once housed a coven of witches. Cassie, who struggles to fit in with her elitist and over-sexed classmates, discovers that she's even less like them than she thought when she develops telekinetic powers. The onset of these powers attracts the attention of Azazeal (Michael Fassbinder), leader of the Nephilim (the fallen angels of the Bible). What follows is a broad and frequently stylish soap opera that pits Cassie and her roommate Thelma (Jemima Rooper, who steals many scenes), who happens to be a ghost, against Azazeal as he attempts to control Cassie's body and soul--quite literally. His plan is to impregnate her in order to allow the other Nephilim to invade the corporeal world. Cutting dialogue a la Buffy and a hip soundtrack should hook viewers, as will a smattering of nudity and violence and surprisingly solid special effects. -- Paul Gaita

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A teenage girl becomes aware of her strange new powers and of her legacy. Her future is unclear as forces good and evil fight to make her their own. Her destiny is in her own hands. Supernatural thriller.

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34 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Dark, Sexy.... and very much original!, 29 Dec 2004
I don't know who decided to brand this show "The British Buffy", but they were very wrong. Hex is darker, sexier and heavier on the wry humour than Buffy. Whilst both shows are equally fantastic, Hex stands out as a nice refreshing show in comparison to all the reality TV we're bombarded with these days.

I recommend this series to anyone who liked quirky shows such as As If.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars moody gothic horror at its best, 21 Jun 2006
I liked this series a lot. I loved the plot and the amazing camera work that set a fairly scary mood. There were scenes that were downright spooky. This series worked for a few reasons: (1) interesting characters played by good actors all around; (2) even though the plot was fantastic (fallen angels and witches), they set up a mythology that made it all work; and (3) great dialogue. Firstly, the main characters of Cassie with her demure shyness and Thelma with her brass (fill-in-the-blank) are a perfect pair. Azazeal is the requisite brooding dark male with loads of sex appeal. These three have some of the best dialogues I've heard in a while. The supporting cast is really good too. Leon (resident jerk), Troy (greek god on campus) and the Headmaster are stellar. Secondly, the whole mythology was well crafted and they stayed true throughout. I only had a problem with possession as in one case it was painful (random guy in bar who flirts w/Cassie) and in the other was so peaceful it happened while asleep (Troy). This minor irritation did not detract from the overall experience. Lastly, the dialogue contained within these six episodes are almost Whedon-like (as in Joss Whedon, script writer extradinare) in their beauty. Others have provided great lines that never get tired. As for extras, this set contains deleted scenes (very interesting), commentary by director Brian Grant for the 1st & 2nd episodes and a behind the scenes look. I highly recommend this series. It is very entertaining and stands up well under repeated viewings. I cannot wait for the second season although the creepy ending leaves me with some dread over how the series will progress......
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Phew - darn hot!, 13 Dec 2004
By C. Pollard "pigasussy" (South Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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A definite must see. Such a refreshing change to take a crisp bite of drama/sci.fi/mythical TV with a British accent and British sarcasm, style, intelligence, humour and gloriously sexy gothic feel in what has up to now been a monotonous (and somewhat childish) American corner of the market. Watch and learn my friends. This first series has been far superior to any other script of a similar genre with a tight plot and plenty of action to keep any one of us happy... teens to T.O.G.'s (oops! showing a crack in my youthful shell there) and for any and many a reason. The only critisism is the fact that we have to wait a year to get our teeth into the second series. A sneak into my crystal ball shows HEX deservedly taking over the prime slot of Coronation Street. ;o) Yum yum!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not great, but a precursor to a superior show
The set-up of Hex is, like most in the supernatural genre, not original. However it is a great concept nonetheless. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Ross

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, Stylish & Sexy...
"Hex" is a British Drama series starring Christina Cole and Jemima Rooper as Cassie and Thelma, two girls at a remote boarding school who are caught up in the fight between the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lee R

5.0 out of 5 stars UNDER A SPELL...
Hi there! I'm so happy to have listened to the advice of others buying Hex 1 & 2, because they were absolutely amazing! Read more
Published 9 months ago by *Fridi*

5.0 out of 5 stars At last a very good goth series
After having to endure buffy et al. for so long, its so refreshing to see something that's this well done. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Antiplod

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
After the reviews of this series that i read on Amazon i was very excited about watching it. I was keen to find a replacement for Charmed as i thoroughly enjoyed every series of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. McHale

5.0 out of 5 stars the only problem is...
the first season of hex is an absloute must-see for fans of good english tv with a supernatural theme. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A.D.II

5.0 out of 5 stars HEX season 1
After watching 2 episodes i found this very good well thought out story i would not say it is much like much like buffy,more like a sugars rush and harry potter meets the devil... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jason Armstrong

4.0 out of 5 stars A step in the right direction.
This review contains no spoilers.

To compare this series with Buffy is, I suppose, inevitable, but can be misleading unless the clear differences are expressed... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2007 by S. J. Fisher

5.0 out of 5 stars HEX and the US
Anyone basing their opinion on the show from the episodes aired on BBCAmerica should either rent the show or buy it. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2007 by Valerie Kocher

5.0 out of 5 stars Fallen Angels, Witches... It's one big party
I tend to view this first season of Hex as more of a prologue to season two which is where all the real action is. Read more
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