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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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29 of 33 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.
34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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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.
30 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Spooks is a series set in the fictional Section D of the real MI5. The action is packed into an hour long episode without really ever letting up. So, just as a side point of reference, when the US bought it and edited it down to 40 minutes (to fit in their hour slot with commercials) it really is super-fast action packed.
Some reviewers on here are citing the BBC sloppily dealing with issues on facist terrorism, as this seems to appear every series, well for a start, that is down to KUDOS the production company in charge of the production, the BBC merely commission a series. For a second, sadly, the let's-blow-everyone-to-kingdom-come-terrorism is still pretty much in the focus of national security, and SPOOKS always tries to make the stories relevent.
One reviewer on here says that "no-one in their right mind would confuse SPOOKS with the real MI5"...so I should think! It's a TV programme, if they were to show what REALLY goes on in MI5 when dealing with issues like this, no one would watch. It's rather like confusing James Bond with the real MI6 or a show like Big Brother with quality entertainment.
SPOOKS has never tried be anything it's not. It's never tried to do anything but provide high-action, intelligent story-lines that are some how relevent to the society we live in and indeed take a look at some of the issues that the nation "have to deal with". It's all very clever, it's all very entertaining (even the bits that scare the c**p out of you.) and the bottom line is this, SPOOKS succeeds where others have failed, and the others have failed big time.
We all know that it is all highly unlikely, that some of the situations are a little dubious and that never in a million years would we really believe that a government organisation gets through a day without having to fill in numerous requisition forms, in triplicate, before even leaving the office, but heck...that is why we watch it...for entertainment, excitment and fun...not for a highly accurate portrayal of the Secret Service...isn't it?!?
In conclusion, SPOOKS has continued to thrill audiences for six series, and having a big continuous arc this series was inspired. I can think of worse ways of spending ten hours and I would recommend this series anytime! Roll on season 7!
Some reviewers on here are citing the BBC sloppily dealing with issues on facist terrorism, as this seems to appear every series, well for a start, that is down to KUDOS the production company in charge of the production, the BBC merely commission a series. For a second, sadly, the let's-blow-everyone-to-kingdom-come-terrorism is still pretty much in the focus of national security, and SPOOKS always tries to make the stories relevent.
One reviewer on here says that "no-one in their right mind would confuse SPOOKS with the real MI5"...so I should think! It's a TV programme, if they were to show what REALLY goes on in MI5 when dealing with issues like this, no one would watch. It's rather like confusing James Bond with the real MI6 or a show like Big Brother with quality entertainment.
SPOOKS has never tried be anything it's not. It's never tried to do anything but provide high-action, intelligent story-lines that are some how relevent to the society we live in and indeed take a look at some of the issues that the nation "have to deal with". It's all very clever, it's all very entertaining (even the bits that scare the c**p out of you.) and the bottom line is this, SPOOKS succeeds where others have failed, and the others have failed big time.
We all know that it is all highly unlikely, that some of the situations are a little dubious and that never in a million years would we really believe that a government organisation gets through a day without having to fill in numerous requisition forms, in triplicate, before even leaving the office, but heck...that is why we watch it...for entertainment, excitment and fun...not for a highly accurate portrayal of the Secret Service...isn't it?!?
In conclusion, SPOOKS has continued to thrill audiences for six series, and having a big continuous arc this series was inspired. I can think of worse ways of spending ten hours and I would recommend this series anytime! Roll on season 7!
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Keeps You On Your Toes!!
If you enjoy action watch all the series in order, they are all good!!
The good thing about Spooks is the epesodes only last for an hour at a time. Read more
The good thing about Spooks is the epesodes only last for an hour at a time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Barnes-Bailey
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 4 months ago by Friends fan
spooks I love them.
I had forgotten how good this t.v. series really was.This dvd arrived in new packaging and was excellent value for money.
Published 5 months ago by synderford2011
Spooks, best ever series in tv
Pristine condition when it arrived. Not opened yet as it is Chistmas prezzy! Shopping early. No reason to believe it will not live up to expectations!
Published 5 months ago by mr m g hart
excellent
Spooks is as great as ever and worth the buy. You never know what is round the corner. I look forward to the next series. Read more
Published 6 months ago by scotty2014
the most implausible season yet ... but I'm still watching
"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. Read more
Published 8 months ago by word nerd
Watch the first 5 series first!
Life after Ros, series 6 has some very good plots and touches on some serious issues in the ever changing world of the security services - the 'redbacks' and torture episode is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. C. J. Lawson
Improves every season
I started Spooks on dvd a few months ago as was in mourning at the loss of Jack Bauer. The first 2-3 seasons were average to be honest, but since then they have really stepped up... Read more
Published 9 months ago by mcbadabing
What it says on the box
So if you haven't already watched season 1 to 5 what are you doing here? go back and start at 1. If you have, then buy this one. And the next ones. They are all a good watch. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tomas the Tank Engine
Spooks.
Brillaint series. Cant stop watching them. Bought all 9 sets and have to watch at least 2 hours every night.
Published 16 months ago by Claire
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