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  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Simply Media
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Oct 2005
  • Run Time: 348 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BBG8Y0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,868 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Set thirty years after the end of World War Two this six part drama finds Kessler becoming involved in a secret nazi plot. During this he is followed by journalists, West German Intelligence and an Israeli girl consumed by vengeance.

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not "Secret Army" - but good nonetheless, 14 Jun 2006
By R. A. Smith "Roger Smith" (UK) - See all my reviews
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It is the early 1980's. Ludwig Kessler, the SS Standartenführer who was one of the central characters in the 70's classic TV series "Secret Army", is now (in the early 80's), living under a pseudonym, a successful and respectable industrialist. But a Belgian TV Journalist with little or no scruples, a German Detective, and an Israeli out to avenge her parents are all on to his true identity, and are trying to track him down.

Lovers of conspiracy theories will latch on to the allusions to Nazi escape networks exploiting Masonic-like connections throughout the establishment, neo-Nazi movements ready to take over the world and the like. It all sounds a little far-fetched now, but was very topical at the time Kessler was originally released. Certainly there were rumours at the time that the series might have been closer to the truth than originally thought!

It is almost inevitable that comparisons will be drawn with "Secret Army", and to be honest, "Kessler" comes in a clear runner up. Set in contemporary time, "Kessler" suffers from appearing almost cringingly "80's" at times, something "Secret Army", set in the past at the time of release, avoids. Kessler himself is the only real carry-over character - although Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards and Juliet Hammond-Hill get to reprise their roles briefly in the first episode. The six episode, single series format does not allow for the depth of characterisation and plot "Secret Army" had over its three 13 episode seasons - and that contributed to its greatness. Consequently, "Kessler" appears rather one-dimensional in comparison.

"Kessler" stands on its own as a very good, taut, well-scripted Drama. Unlike many spin-offs, in-depth knowledge of the original series is not a requirement for getting into and enjoying it. However, like many spin-offs, "Kessler" does not live up to the original.
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25 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Bit dissapointing, 29 Dec 2005
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I am a big fan of Secret Army and could not wait to see Kessler. I had never previously seen it and was looking forward to it. I could not get into the story line and did not consider it as good as Secret Army. In the end I gave the DVD away. Hope you have better luck with it than me!
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, 24 Jun 2008
By K. Chatfield (UK) - See all my reviews
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I never saw 'Kessler' when it was first broadcast in the UK as I was in the army posted in Germany and there was no way that BFBS was going to show it there at that time. I've just been watching it for the first time ever on one of the history channels and I was disappointed with it, mostly by the fact that it was far too short and lacked a lot of detail.

Had the series started where 'Secret Army' left off it might have been far more interesting although there was a little explanation as to what happened to Kessler at the immediate end of the war but there was very little in the way of explanation as to how Kessler became Dorf and an industrialist.

Not a great series but I've seen worse.
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