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One of the most succesful UK dramas returns, following the adventures of a crack team of MI5 Agents as they protect the UK from terror plots, bombings and government conspiracies. Extras include: Behind the scenes featurette including cast & crew interviews; Audio commentaries.
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was expecting Spooks to run out of steam by series 6 but boy was I wrong! Series 6 was different to previous series in that it focused on one main story throughout and brought in other elements along the way. Consistently excellent with suspense, so many twists and turns and the now compulsory death(s) of main characters Spooks series 6 ranks as one of the best TV programmes of 2007. I think the makers of 24 in the US should really take a look at this series after their poor last season of Jack Bauers adventures.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Peter Davies
Format:DVD
The three-star rating applies to a comparison with past series of this programme, not to television dramas in general.
This series takes different approach to those in the past - the story line is continuous, as opposed to self-contained episodes in the past. However the meaning of each episode is cumulative and so to understand what is happening in a current episode one has to have a good memory of what had happened in previous ones. This does create extra complexity, which for me is great, but could be irritating for others.
The major flaw in this series is that in an attempt to appeal to a wider audience, there is a greater emphasis on thrills and spills which sacrifices script quality and leads to very implausible situations and cliche endings. For example, in one episode Adam Carter is ordered to carry out "soft" surveillance on a subject going into a store. He does this by standing outside its front window, looking inside, with ear-piece in full-view. A 10 year-old could figure out this is not good spying! In terms of cliche, in one episode Harry does a lot of illegal things but is able to keep his job by turning up some dirty stuff on the Home Secretary - hardly original or exciting.
I loved previous series for intelligent script-writing, the raising of complicated problems with no easy answers, and presenting ethical dilemmas, again with no easy solutions. A lot of this has been lost in the search of thrills. The programme continues to be very enjoyable to watch, but I hope the producers reverse the latest trend in the upcoming series if they don't want the programme to become just like any other ho-hum thriller that does not require an IQ to watch.
This series takes different approach to those in the past - the story line is continuous, as opposed to self-contained episodes in the past. However the meaning of each episode is cumulative and so to understand what is happening in a current episode one has to have a good memory of what had happened in previous ones. This does create extra complexity, which for me is great, but could be irritating for others.
The major flaw in this series is that in an attempt to appeal to a wider audience, there is a greater emphasis on thrills and spills which sacrifices script quality and leads to very implausible situations and cliche endings. For example, in one episode Adam Carter is ordered to carry out "soft" surveillance on a subject going into a store. He does this by standing outside its front window, looking inside, with ear-piece in full-view. A 10 year-old could figure out this is not good spying! In terms of cliche, in one episode Harry does a lot of illegal things but is able to keep his job by turning up some dirty stuff on the Home Secretary - hardly original or exciting.
I loved previous series for intelligent script-writing, the raising of complicated problems with no easy answers, and presenting ethical dilemmas, again with no easy solutions. A lot of this has been lost in the search of thrills. The programme continues to be very enjoyable to watch, but I hope the producers reverse the latest trend in the upcoming series if they don't want the programme to become just like any other ho-hum thriller that does not require an IQ to watch.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
They've done it again. What began as an almost amateurish program (seasons 1 and 2) has developed into a first-class, tension-filled series with addictive properties as one theme runs through many episodes. One a night just wasn't enough! And one season wasn't enough...I had to order season 7 while still watching season 6 to avoid being Spooksless. Now I'm awaiting the release of season 8. While I haven't been happy about some of the cast changes along the way, and I'm getting a bit tired of the anti-American jibes, Seasons 6 and 7 are definitely items to add to your dvd collection. In the words of the Radio Times, Spooks is a "cracking adventure series."
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Great
Probably my least favourite series of Spooks, but overall a good DVD. Definitely miss Nicola Walker in this, although the other characters are wonderful
Published 14 days ago by Lou
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love spooks!
We are addicted to spooks and have the complete set now! Highly recommend to everyone, but be warned, you will get addicted too!!
Published 2 months ago by cheekyems
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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
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Spooks Series 6
Great entertainment when there is nothing else we want to see on the TV! Thrilling fast-moving plots and utterly believable.
Published 2 months ago by Ros CY
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Very happy with my purchase!
Bought the series as a present and the recipients are very pleased. I would definitely recommend getting these for anyone who is hooked on Spooks! Read more
Published 3 months ago by LondonFoxy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat less action than I expect from Spooks
This DVD with Harry deciding to go/ or not lacked the usual punch Iprevious series abounded in. Not a fitting end to an exceptional series.
Published 3 months ago by J. Membrey
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Spooks Fan
We love Spooks. We saw the originals on TV but we have enjoyed watching the DVDs. They are still very relevant to the current state of the world and are good enough to watch more... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Classic Kate
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Spooks series 6
Another great series, perhaps the last as I don't feel 7 was quite as good but the standards for this great programme are very high
Published 4 months ago by Iain Hodgson
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another great BBCseries
Spooks takes a darker turn with Adam Carter finding solace in new direction and Ross being made an offer she can't refuse. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stephen Mallett
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DVD spooks 6
Great series- spies in London .. still got series 7 and 8 to watch! Exciting plots and snappy acting..
Love the film techniques which add to the drama
Love the film techniques which add to the drama
Published 7 months ago by jw
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