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Bobby Donnell is a young, passionate lawyer struggling to keep his small Boston law firm afloat. Full of idealistic dreams of defending the innocent, he quickly realises that being a good defence lawyer is more challenging than he ever expected. Along with his associate attorneys he walks a fine line between his own principles and his legal obligations to his clients. Striving for justice, Bobby squares off against formidable adversaries like tenacious and sexy prosecutor Helen Gamble, a relationship that catches fire both in and out of the court. The Practice ran for eight seasons winning 7 Emmy awards and 3 Golden Globes and stars Dylan McDermott (ALLY MCBEAL, WILL & GRACE), Lara Flynn Boyle (TWIN PEAKS), and Steve Harris (LAW AND ORDER).
Extras: Featurette Setting Up The Practise and Stills Gallery.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Carol Haynes
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Lots of very unhappy people in the US have wanted this to be released for years. The first mini-season was released but later seasons only been available as very expensive streaming video - and then only to US residents.
Finally the first two seasons get a UK release - lets hope there is enough interest for the rest of the series to be released too.
The series is based in a gritty Boston law firm based in the underbelly of Boston society and the lawyers do whatever is necessary to get their sleezy, usually guilty, clients off.
Doesn't sound a promising idea but the cast is brilliant and it is full of dark, often bizarre, humour as well as a lot of character development within the firm.
This was written by David E Kelley and ran at the same time as his other shows Ally McBeal (about a surreal law firm) and Boston Public (about the school system). In later series there are crossover episodes where cases occur across the two series. You don't need to watch Ally McBeal or Boston Public to know what is going on but it is a brilliant idea - all the more remarkable because Ally McBeal is almost the anti-Practice - a firm so frivolous and zany that they seem to be on completely different planets.
If you want to see some of the best drama from US TV this is a must buy - plus it will help to encourage the release of the other seasons.
As a last word - the final season (8) is basically the springboard into Boston Legal (which went in another totally different direction) and introduces us to a rather darker version of Crane, Poole & Schmidt through the characters of Denny Crane, Alan Shore and Tara - the last two of which emerged from the series The Practice and carried over into Boston Legal.
Finally the first two seasons get a UK release - lets hope there is enough interest for the rest of the series to be released too.
The series is based in a gritty Boston law firm based in the underbelly of Boston society and the lawyers do whatever is necessary to get their sleezy, usually guilty, clients off.
Doesn't sound a promising idea but the cast is brilliant and it is full of dark, often bizarre, humour as well as a lot of character development within the firm.
This was written by David E Kelley and ran at the same time as his other shows Ally McBeal (about a surreal law firm) and Boston Public (about the school system). In later series there are crossover episodes where cases occur across the two series. You don't need to watch Ally McBeal or Boston Public to know what is going on but it is a brilliant idea - all the more remarkable because Ally McBeal is almost the anti-Practice - a firm so frivolous and zany that they seem to be on completely different planets.
If you want to see some of the best drama from US TV this is a must buy - plus it will help to encourage the release of the other seasons.
As a last word - the final season (8) is basically the springboard into Boston Legal (which went in another totally different direction) and introduces us to a rather darker version of Crane, Poole & Schmidt through the characters of Denny Crane, Alan Shore and Tara - the last two of which emerged from the series The Practice and carried over into Boston Legal.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Mekhi
This is an execellent legal show, one of the first legal shows I watched over ten years ago. Even after all this time, it is a great show to watch.
I managed to watched both seasons in two days, it is that addictive. The show has a more serious feel than Boston Legal and Ally McBeal and for that reason I feel that it is more superior.
Execellent cast and execellent writing. A must buy!
I managed to watched both seasons in two days, it is that addictive. The show has a more serious feel than Boston Legal and Ally McBeal and for that reason I feel that it is more superior.
Execellent cast and execellent writing. A must buy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By FELINES
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At last The Practice on DVD. I have just finished watching series 1 and 2 and it is as good as I remember when I watch it on TV several years ago. I hope they soon issue the rest of the series, can't wait. It is a great programme would recommend it highly.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Although David Kelley's trademarks include quirky humour alongside gritty legal-based storylines, 'The Practice' has less of the former and more of the latter; it is without doubt the most consistently excellent legal series I have seen.... and I grew up watching 'The Paper Chase,' which I never thought would find a rival for my TV affections.... and it's frustrating that in England only series 1 to 7 were shown, albeit in edited form; series 8 as far as I know has never been seen here, despite introducing the two main characters, who went on to form the basis of the spin-off series 'Boston Legal' ('Alan Shore' and 'Denny Crane')... I hope the DVD releases follow for all 8 seasons, but if the production company are watching this, a word of advice: if sales are lower than expected, and if you wonder whether or not to risk further releases, please think about releasing season 8... promote it as the unseen pre-Boston Legal series.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By thereyougo
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I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out that the Practice was out on DVD. It is one of my all time favourite legal dramas with Law and Order ( the original serie). Everything about this serie is great; gripping storylines, superb acting.
My favourite characters are Bobby and Jimmy.
I am watching episode 5 of the 2nd season. There are a couple of times where the disc froze for a few seconds but nothing serious.
Medium Rare Entertainment has apparently bought the right to the serie in Region 2 ( Europe and UK I think ). I really hope that they release the next 6 seasons before too long.
If you have never seen this serie before and you are into legal drama you are in for a treat!
My favourite characters are Bobby and Jimmy.
I am watching episode 5 of the 2nd season. There are a couple of times where the disc froze for a few seconds but nothing serious.
Medium Rare Entertainment has apparently bought the right to the serie in Region 2 ( Europe and UK I think ). I really hope that they release the next 6 seasons before too long.
If you have never seen this serie before and you are into legal drama you are in for a treat!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By rosa
I have been looking to buy this box set for the last few years!! It's one of the best American tv dramas and I love it! The characters and the story lines are brilliant! Please, please release the rest of the seasons, I can't wait another 3 years to watch the rest! Thank you Amazon!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By TwoTanks
I thought Boston Legal was untouchable - until I watched The Practice. Its darker and more gritty than its offspring but it is a wonderful show that has terrific story lines and a cast of very talented actors. I'm about to start watching season 6. This series is addictive and deserves a complete box set. The 4:3 format makes it look dated but this show is worth watching.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jose Silva
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A lot has been said about the quality of this show and i subscribe: Probably the best series David E. Kelley ever created (and that IS saying something).
The themes and general tone is more serious than Boston Legal and Ally McBeal and the stories are positively riveting. I once received a call at 3:00 AM - that's when the show was on here - from a friend saying: "Dude! Did you just watch the episode of The Practice?!". Other time i saw an episode so thought-provoking about euthanasia i had to bring it to a Civics class and got a heated discussion on the topic going.
The show, my opinion, did start to lose team around season 7 but got ressurected on season 8, introducing Alan Shore, which would spin-off Boston Legal.
But all that has been said. HERE'S WHAT HASN'T BEEN SAID:
I already had these two seasons which i now re-purchased, until the publisher here dropped distribution. When i heard that Medium Rare had purchased the distribution rights for the show, i bought it AGAIN in hopes of contributing to the sales figures and help the other seasons get launched. Wouldn't do it for any other show but this one is that good...
The themes and general tone is more serious than Boston Legal and Ally McBeal and the stories are positively riveting. I once received a call at 3:00 AM - that's when the show was on here - from a friend saying: "Dude! Did you just watch the episode of The Practice?!". Other time i saw an episode so thought-provoking about euthanasia i had to bring it to a Civics class and got a heated discussion on the topic going.
The show, my opinion, did start to lose team around season 7 but got ressurected on season 8, introducing Alan Shore, which would spin-off Boston Legal.
But all that has been said. HERE'S WHAT HASN'T BEEN SAID:
I already had these two seasons which i now re-purchased, until the publisher here dropped distribution. When i heard that Medium Rare had purchased the distribution rights for the show, i bought it AGAIN in hopes of contributing to the sales figures and help the other seasons get launched. Wouldn't do it for any other show but this one is that good...
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Shame there are no subtitles!
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Published 3 months ago by Wild about Wilder
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Please release ALL seasons of The Practice
Finally!!
Every so often I look for my fave series that haven't been released on DVD.. Only this time it had!! Read more
Every so often I look for my fave series that haven't been released on DVD.. Only this time it had!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by MalibuSteph
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Brilliant Series
A brilliant TV series, loved it when I first saw it and enjoyed watched it again. Can't wait for the next series to be released on DVD.
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