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The ITV chequebook was waved very firmly in the direction of Primeval, a big-budget prime-time Saturday rival to the success of the BBC’s Doctor Who. But unlike some efforts to buy big ratings, there’s actually a lot of entertainment throughout the episodes here that make up the complete first series.
The crux of the programme surrounds a series of strange creatures from both the future and the past who appear to be roaming around in the present day. So what’s going on? And what can be done about the dinosaur-esque creatures, big insects and assorted parasitic lifeforms that are suddenly roaming the Earth? That’s where Nick Cutter and his team come in, and the fun really begins.
A surprisingly human action-drama, Primeval clearly draws influence from the BBC’s megahit, and while it never really threatens to rival it, it is nonetheless a good show in its own right. The special effects are suitably smart, but there’s also, more importantly, a half-decent script at the heart of things, and that really does help lift the show.
Already commissioned for a second series, these maiden adventures for the Primeval team offer some rollicking entertainment and plenty of rewatch value. And with that in mind, this complete first season is a smart buy. --Jon Foster
Product Description
Thrilling action, terrifying creatures and spellbinding special effects; this collection brings together all five series of the hit series Primeval.
Unexplained anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures from the past, and the future, to roam the modern world. Not knowing where the next anomaly will appear and what on earth will come out of it, the government grudgingly turns to evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter and his team of experts in ARC - Anomaly Research Centre.
As the ARC team fight to save Earth from rampaging dinosaurs and deadly future predators, their work creates its own enemies, those eager to sabotage the project or harness the power of the anomalies.
“Goodies, baddies, monsters and breathless chases… Children will adore Primeval.” Radio Times
“Expertly put together, this is as good as family drama gets.” The Mail
DVD Extras:
• The Making of Primeval Series 1
• Through the Anomaly by Andrew Lee-Potts
• Cutter's Odyssey
• Genesis of a Creature
• New Dawn - Making the New Primeval
(Series Four and Five)
• Audio Commentaries
Unexplained anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures from the past, and the future, to roam the modern world. Not knowing where the next anomaly will appear and what on earth will come out of it, the government grudgingly turns to evolutionary zoologist Nick Cutter and his team of experts in ARC - Anomaly Research Centre.
As the ARC team fight to save Earth from rampaging dinosaurs and deadly future predators, their work creates its own enemies, those eager to sabotage the project or harness the power of the anomalies.
“Goodies, baddies, monsters and breathless chases… Children will adore Primeval.” Radio Times
“Expertly put together, this is as good as family drama gets.” The Mail
DVD Extras:
• The Making of Primeval Series 1
• Through the Anomaly by Andrew Lee-Potts
• Cutter's Odyssey
• Genesis of a Creature
• New Dawn - Making the New Primeval
(Series Four and Five)
• Audio Commentaries
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Smiler
Format:DVD
I have just preordered Primeval and can't wait for it to arrive. Of the 4 episodes that I have seen so far it has been really great TV. A fab cast (with Dougie Henshall - one for the ladies, and Hannah from S Club for the kids), excellent special effects and a really good story. It's the perfect thing to watch with all the family, the kids love it! I can't believe it is only 6 episodes long - what a shame. Good to see that the DVD includes a behind the scenes feature which I look forward to seeing.
I think Primeval is great. If you or your kids liked Prehistoric Park you'll love this, it's just as good but with a better story.
Bring on series 2!
I think Primeval is great. If you or your kids liked Prehistoric Park you'll love this, it's just as good but with a better story.
Bring on series 2!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By K. Bond
Format:DVD
I didn't expect a great deal from Primeval which is perhaps one of the reasons why I now find myself pleasantly surprised by it. The casting is excellent and storylines, although sometimes far-fetched, are enjoyable. For those who are keen to compare it to Doctor Who and Torchwood, I must say I personally don't think it's similar to either of them. At the end of the day, Primeval was never going to be groundbreaking - and, to its credit, I don't think it sets out to be anything of the sort - but it is a great piece of telly fluff that'll certainly keep me tuned for series two.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Haggar
Format:DVD
I am surprised at how much I have enjoyed the first season of Primeval. I expected to see another TV series that relies solely on special effects and nothing else. Primeval is not like that. You get to know the characters very quickly, each having a distinct personality that grows as the episodes progress. The story lines are simple but not that simple that you get bored and lose interest. I would be happy to recommend this series to anyone and look forward to the adventures ahead.
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A very big fan of Primeval this is very good and with the sub's T. You can go from 1 to 5 if you have missed one
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My grand son & I loved it!
Great computerized tricks, great actors, amazingly thrilling! From the beginning to end, my heart was pounding from excitement. All these dinosaurs looked real! Read more
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My daughter has loved this series since she was 10 years old and it was great to revisit it together years later. Fantastic hologram cover and great value for money.
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My 11year old son got this for Easter instead of an easter egg. The earlier series are by far the best , but still great viewing. Read more
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all my 3 sons ages 6 to 12 love primeval and this was a good price for the box set so very happy purchase
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Love the t.v program you will love this.
I have watched this many times an am happy to say this is a lot of fun to watch for any one who has seen it on sky.
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People should buy or watch this because it's brilliant. The actors and characters are fantastic especially Andrew Lee Potts who plays Connor Temple is just brilliant with his... Read more
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Enjoy this genre of sci-fi with a touch of humour thrown in. Easy to watch and helps to pass a boring evening.
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A very good box set
Thoroughly enjoyavle box set. A very good way of playing catch-up on the series. Very good value for money - excellent
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