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  • Actors: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter
  • Directors: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: E1 Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 460 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000092WCE
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 702 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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John Le Carre for the internet generation, Spooks is a smart combination of TV cop show and George Smiley-esque espionage shenanigans that pulls no punches in its depiction of an MI5 team fighting a covert war on the streets of London. This is adult, post-watershed drama clearly inspired by the hard-hitting reality style of US shows such as 24 and The Sopranos. The strong ensemble cast is led by charismatic Matthew MacFadyen as Tom Quinn, star spy of "Section B", the counter-terrorism branch headed by Harry Pearce (Peter Firth). Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo and tough-cookie Jenny Agutter make up the team. And as with its British predecessors, Cracker and Prime Suspect, Spooks also delves fearlessly into the characters' turbulent personal lives, here given an added twist by their constant need to deceive even those they love.

The six episodes of the BAFTA Award-winning Series 1 tackle a variety of tough issues, including religious fanaticism, racism, governmental cover-ups and, naturally enough, the lingering shadow of Irish terrorism. Throughout, the show strikes a fine balance between a James Bondian techno-obsession with spy gadgets and more character-based action, with crisp writing and pacey direction that ratchets up the tension a notch further with every episode. The final cliffhanger is an unforgettable TV moment, and one that leaves viewers agog for Series 2.

On the DVD: Spooks, Series 1 is cleverly presented in a three-disc set with specially filmed "cut scenes" instead of a standard menu: interact with the mysterious office intruder to select the different options: interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted scenes, character profiles, audio commentaries and more. It's a neat idea, though one that may outstay its welcome after repeated viewings; fortunately it's possible to skip the opening sequence using the chapter forward button and move directly to the main "desk menu". --Mark Walker

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Features all six episodes from season one.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a British James Bond (hang on...), 11 Mar 2004
The first series of Spooks is a superior BBC drama (the second series unfortunately fell a little short, veering dangerously close to 'soap' at times) and this deluxe DVD edition has everything a fan could hope to have: the entire series (natch); the requisite 'background' and cast interviews; scripts; deleted scenes; and more.

The 'menu system' is a little peculiar (my father spent about 5 minutes watching it, wondering why the show was so boring!) but as Amazon says, you can skip over all the guff and get straight to the good stuff. And good stuff it is: excellent plots, top-notch acting (including one marvellously cast Hugh Laurie) and believable set-ups all contribute to a fine BBC series. Buy it!

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive!, 28 Aug 2006
By Ms. T. A. Gilbert "Tracey G" (London) - See all my reviews
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I started watching Spooks towards the end of series 2 and was instantly a fan! It was great to be able buy this set and start from the beginning, seeing how all of the characters build.

The photography and directing are great. The split screen approach allows you to get a view of the immediate history of two sets of characters in the moments before they collide... wonderful! It's also brave - the show makers are not scared of disaster hitting main characters and so retain suspence. The story lines are contraversial and there's no tip-toeing around topical politics.

I did make the mistake of putting the first DVD on late at night after an evening out and it took me a while to figure out how to get through the spy DVD set up and actually watch the first episode - but all part of the fun!

Buy it!!
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius, 22 Dec 2003
By A. Duff (Southampton, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is the best television drama series ever to come out of the UK. So good, in fact, that it's difficult to single out one particular aspect for praise. The writing is superb, successfully treading the fine line between Bond-style escapism and searing realism. The cast are excellent without exception, a clever mix of talented new faces and stalwarts like Hugh Laurie and Jenny Agutter. It's confidently directed, beautifully shot and the editing and sound are flawless.

But most of all, it gets under your skin. You genuinely care about the characters; every episode is topical, sometimes terrifyingly so. It never ever fails to entertain, every episode ripping along at breakneck pace yet always putting characters before plot. And it doesn't let you switch your brain off: to understand and appreciate, you must watch and listen.

It pulls no punches either. The infamous 'chip fryer' scene is among the most horrifying I have ever seen on television. Yet there's nothing cartoonish or gratuitous about it, which only makes it all the more shocking. And the cliffhanger which closes the series is breathtaking.

The DVD features and packaging are great, although I echo the comments of other buyers: clever though the introduction is, a way to skip straight to the menu would be useful. Aside from that it's faultless.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
I had watched this years ago on the TV and thought I wold try and get back into it as I'd only watched the 1st series. However, I was a bit disappointed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Spencer

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift
This item was bought as a gift so it is difficult to submit a review, however I am sure my friend thought it was good.
Published 1 month ago by B. Todd

5.0 out of 5 stars Good entertainment
Only just got into Spooks on the BBC, so thought I'd better go back to the beginning. The production is not as smooth as it is now, but still cracking stories and good... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MK Bhoy

5.0 out of 5 stars No Cast Details
This is a great series. I have not seen many Spooks episodes on TV, so got a set of series for Christmas. I am now watching them in order. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tony K

2.0 out of 5 stars Let down by the acting


I liked the format of this series as it was new and different; but oh boy was it let down by the acting of two of the actors (Matthew McFadden and Danny Oyelowo) who... Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Fulford

4.0 out of 5 stars Great series, poorly designed menu
As has been mentioned previously here, the menu is designed really poorly. I consider myself a tech-savvy person, and it took me a number of very frustrating minutes to figure out... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peter

5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very exciting
A very exciting and well made drama. Faultless. What can i say. Good acting, excellent scripts, realistic plots. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stephen Hutchinson

4.0 out of 5 stars subtitles, please
I love all the episodes, but it was hard trying to figure out the menu system: at the end i was able to make everything working, but i'm NOT able to find any subtitles! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs AN Harwood

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed
I'm a big fan of spy drama but this fell woefully short of expectations. Are all the reviewers out there 13 years old? Read more
Published 9 months ago by MrChance

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Didn't I Watch This From the Start???
Hubby & I became Spook fans when we watched Series 7 recently on tv. I had decided we were watching it because (the rather tasty) Richard Armitage was starring in it I am rather a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kiltie Chisholm

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