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A gripping British antidote to the counter-terrorism related drama that’s coming from the US, Spooks’ secret agents are back on superb form in this enthralling fourth season. The DVD set features all ten episodes, and there’s an immense amount to enjoy.
For those new to Spooks, it’s a drama that’s packed with twists and turns, clever characterisation, conspiracies and a generous dollop of intrigue. The Spooks of the title are counter-terrorism spies, living in a constant world of danger, and some of the edgy plotlines of this and the seasons that preceded it are testament to that.
After the minor criticisms levelled at season three, this fourth series jumps back into action, and while you won’t find spoilers here, it quickly exceeds expectations. So when the credits roll at the end of the superb final episode, there are few who won’t be checking out a release date for the fifth series.
Inevitable comparisons to 24 ensue, but the beauty of Spooks is that it has enough verve and enough ideas to carve out a niche all of its own. It’s an excellent piece of British television drama, and while its tough approach won’t engage with all, the majority are likely to find themselves hooked. And quickly. --Jon Foster
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All 10 episodes from the fourth series of the television espionage drama, following a team of officers in MI5. In this series, as the team members of Section B are attending Danny's funeral, the church is rocked by the shockwave of a percussive blast. A bomb has exploded in a nearby market area and an American-based group calling itself Shining Dawn is claiming responsibility for the atrocity. Demanding the release of their incarcerated leader, the terrorists threaten to detonate a bomb, each designed to cause the maximum number of casualties, in central London every ten hours until their demands are met. A team of American agents with experience of dealing with Shining Dawn is brought in to The Grid to assist Section B. Among them is a English woman and former Washington agent, Juliet Shaw (Anna Chancellor), who knows more than a few sensitive secrets about Harry's (Peter Firth) past. Episodes are: 'The Special (Part 1)'; 'The Special (Part 2)'; 'Divided They Fall'; 'Road Trip'; 'The Book'; 'The Innocent'; 'Syria'; 'The Russian'; 'The Sting'; and 'Diana'.
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Sam Anders
Format:DVD
After the short lull of series three, spooks is back in full swing. The increasingly beautiful collection of spies are here pitted against far right politicians, ex-spooks, and a terrorist group with literally every human on the earth as their targets, to name just a few.
The opening two parter is one of the best TV thrillers I've ever seen and spooks continues to prove it's often better than going to the movies. Though we lose some familiar faces and gain some new ones, it avoids the get-rid-of-someone-every-two-episodes syndrome of series three.
Basically, if you want some highly rewatchable and enjoyable thrillers then this series will not disapoint.
The opening two parter is one of the best TV thrillers I've ever seen and spooks continues to prove it's often better than going to the movies. Though we lose some familiar faces and gain some new ones, it avoids the get-rid-of-someone-every-two-episodes syndrome of series three.
Basically, if you want some highly rewatchable and enjoyable thrillers then this series will not disapoint.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By talibaarabia
Format:DVD
I was really hesitant to buy Series 4 after Series 3. I thought 1 and 2 were good but started to meander as various characters were written out. Series 3 felt like all the writers went on vacation and good actors were left with ridiculous storylines.
The good news is that the show is back to its old form! If you liked series 1 and 2, the the show has found itself again and picks up the pace with improved storylines, better writing, and interesting, new characters. (Yes, the characters are a little underdevelped and the relationships rushed, but everything can't be perfect.)
Kudos to the writers!
The good news is that the show is back to its old form! If you liked series 1 and 2, the the show has found itself again and picks up the pace with improved storylines, better writing, and interesting, new characters. (Yes, the characters are a little underdevelped and the relationships rushed, but everything can't be perfect.)
Kudos to the writers!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Zaffle
Format:DVD
i honestly thought that this was the best series yet.
series one and two were exceptional and series three was a let down. i think it struggled with the loss of main characters.
however, series 4 seems to start afresh, completely renewing my interest in the program. everything seems more finished, with more character development than in previous series.
it's all very slick indeed, and i can't wait to see it all again.
series one and two were exceptional and series three was a let down. i think it struggled with the loss of main characters.
however, series 4 seems to start afresh, completely renewing my interest in the program. everything seems more finished, with more character development than in previous series.
it's all very slick indeed, and i can't wait to see it all again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Love the show, and the extras in the DVD's they give. Nicola Walker and Peter Firth are fantastic in this!
Published 18 days ago by Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series.
This was a gift for my son who, through work, never got to see them first time round and couldnt record them either.
Published 1 month ago by AlunH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spooks
I have found every series absorbing and thoroughly enjoyed them all. Storey lines remain relevant and believable. British TV at its best.
Published 2 months ago by booker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
So life like and believable. I have become anti-social because I love this series so much. I'm a little disappointed the characters are changing though !
Published 2 months ago by Valerie Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I am only just getting round to watching all these, but the seamless transition of characters is fabulous. Wonderully entertaining.
Published 3 months ago by GEB
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Spooks is a great tv series to watch, would definitely recommend it to anyone. I'm Very pleased with the purchase :)
Published 3 months ago by Kellyann Godfrey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great series
I have just recently been purchasing all of the Spooks and getting through them all, this was a fantastic series and was the cheapest I could find anywhere. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jack
4.0 out of 5 stars
The show stays strong
The show is well written. Some new faces appear and there are some major changes in this series. It's still addicting
Published 4 months ago by Glam reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
SPOOKS BRILLIANT
See other series reviews, they are all exceptional, and leave you wanting more. A must have series. We did not see them on TV, so it was all brand new to us when we got them. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Friends fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Spooks series 4 lives up to the sky-high standards set by the 1st three series. It continues immediately after the end of series 3. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. D. McIvor
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