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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Excellent - the best ensemble acting and writing of any US cop show bar none. Still as gripping and moving as I remember from first watching the show on Channel 4 in the mid-90s. And to the best of my knowledge the episodes are presented in the correct order originaly intended by the writing/production team. Its the original transmission order by CBS which was out of order (for Nielsen ratings "sweeps" purposes) and it is that order which gets listed on historical websites about the show. Hence the confusion.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Although I have seen all of the episodes of Homicide it was a long time since I watched the first series. Great characters, stories and acting. A nice helping of laugh-out-loud humour as well. I would say it is probably my favourite "cop" series - up there with the (very different) BBC series "The Cops". Prefer it to "The Wire", though that series gains by being less episodic, letting a main story develop.
As for the question of episode order, well I checked the web sites etc. and concluded that episode 3 on the disk should actually be at episode 9. Big mistake. It makes no sense to watch it in this order, as flashbacks from other shows (4 and 5, say) quite clearly refer to what is in episode 3 on this disk. This episode was transmitted out of order for some reason (it is rather downbeat and atypical, maybe they were concerned about ratings for a new series), and they tacked on a "one night last September" caption at the start of the episode. Watch the series in the order it is presented on these DVDs and enjoy. Terrific!
As for the question of episode order, well I checked the web sites etc. and concluded that episode 3 on the disk should actually be at episode 9. Big mistake. It makes no sense to watch it in this order, as flashbacks from other shows (4 and 5, say) quite clearly refer to what is in episode 3 on this disk. This episode was transmitted out of order for some reason (it is rather downbeat and atypical, maybe they were concerned about ratings for a new series), and they tacked on a "one night last September" caption at the start of the episode. Watch the series in the order it is presented on these DVDs and enjoy. Terrific!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Perhaps the best cop series I've ever seen. Highly recommended.
The episodes are not in the wrong order, they are in the order that the producers originally intended, rather than the much-criticised order that they were shown by NBC. NBC often aired them out of order so that more eye-catching episodes were shown during 'sweep' periods.
The quality of the DVD is good and I can't see the need to purchase the American version. I must have recieved a different box to previous buyers, as I can't spot this mythical missing cast member, and wouldn't care so much if I did.
The episodes are not in the wrong order, they are in the order that the producers originally intended, rather than the much-criticised order that they were shown by NBC. NBC often aired them out of order so that more eye-catching episodes were shown during 'sweep' periods.
The quality of the DVD is good and I can't see the need to purchase the American version. I must have recieved a different box to previous buyers, as I can't spot this mythical missing cast member, and wouldn't care so much if I did.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A perfect partner for The Wire
Like many others, I came across Homicide Life on The Street after watching The Wire (which I thoroughly enjoyed). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Trigger2008
Bad image quality, barely watchable
Like many others before me, I found my way to Homicide after having watched all of The Wire. Unfortunately the picture quality on Homicide season 1 is terrible: I am not just... Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Mogensen
Fine 90s US detective drama
Years before The Wire became cult viewing NBC aired Homicide: Life On The Street, a series adapted from David Simon's 1991 book Homicide: A Year On The Killing Streets. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mikey
Preamble to The Wire
After seeing the whole of The Wire, some of the CSI series and some of Law and Order, I couldn't resist this at the price. Read more
Published 16 months ago by WelshMage
as good as it gets
This series is superb. The ensemble acting and camera work are so good it is hard to believe this is art not reality. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Stephen Wilkinson
A strong adaptation of a great book
I came to Homicide: Life on the Street after watching all of The Wire and reading David Simon's books Homicide and The Corner. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Paul Lessingham
Great show, so-so DVD sets
At the price it is hard to quibble about these bare-bones releases, but they are missing the commentaries and extras from the US discs. Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by Mr. J. W. Allison
The best cop show
I'm reluctant to review this because I'll automatically let the secret out of the bag and open up to others what was a private indulgence. Read more
Published on 30 April 2010 by John S. Morrison
Homicide: Life on the Street Season 1
I am a big fan of The Wire. I read an article about Homicide being as good if not better than The Wire and decided to order the first season. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by John Burns
Brilliant TV but lousy set
Homicide was a high-water mark in network TV. Brilliant actors and even more brilliant writing. And the production values of the show were as good as a Hollywood film. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Mr. Kurt Tidmore
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