MI-5, Volume 3 (2003)

Great series.

I purchased this set for my husband who is a big fan of the MI-5 series. He said it was so good, he was afraid to watch the next series because he didn't want to be disappointed in comparison. Well, he watched volume 4 already and is looking forward to the next. January 18, 2008

MAGNIFICENT MI-5

MI-5 follows a small team of intelligence career officers in Britain who must leave their personal lives at home to protect Queen and country. This is a taut, superior drama series which makes cop dramas from America seem flabby. Intelligently written and clearly designed to be addictive for those who like their tv uncensored and adult, the stories of MI-5 reflect today's current political dilemmas, terrorism, economic turmoil, and inter-agency competition. The "spooks" (the series original title in Britain) are human, lonely, and driven to try and have a life in spite of jobs that make it impossible. Each actor give strong performances that are serious ensemble cast award-worthy. Gritty stories, nerve racking deadlines, and villians who are truly nasty make MI-5 the best series not produced by HBO.

I have bought all British dvd sets of the Spooks series which have been screened on tv but edited for the US sensitivities on A&E. However, the adult subjects and gritty realism of the storylines means that these are far from family GP viewing. With Mathew MacFayden (Pride and Prejudice), Rupert Penry-Jones (Cambridge Spies), Peter Firth (Clarissa), and various guest actors from the pantheon of the British acting schools, this series does improve with every viewing as more and more details become obvious. Sometimes alittle too gadget oriented with the extras on the dvd set, the production values are high and there is nothing to really detract or critique. This is simply one of the most addictive series ever. January 6, 2008

Bring TOM back!

To be a CUTE actor is not enough! Matthew MacFadyen is HOT! Bring Matthew back! Please!
I have already sold the third series of Spooks and are not buying the rest.
The first two series will always be in my DVD collection.

August 30, 2007

MI-5 is Addictive

BBC continues to provide intelligent programming -- Can't say much about the MI-5 without spoiling it -- I would urge everyone to start with Series 1 -- if you enjoy that you won't be disappointed with Vol 2, 3 or 4. Cheers! August 23, 2007

MI-5 SEASON 3

ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS ON TV. LOOK FORWARD TO ORDERING SEASON 4. HAVE THE PREVIOUS TWO SEASONS. WONDERFULLY ACTED. January 13, 2007

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