Seaquest DSV - Season One
starring: Roy Scheider, Stephanie Beacham, Stacy Haiduk, Don Franklin, Jonathan Brandis
directed by: Bill L. Norton, Bryan Spicer, David J. Burke, Gabrielle Beaumont, Helaine Head
directed by: Bill L. Norton, Bryan Spicer, David J. Burke, Gabrielle Beaumont, Helaine Head
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Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 26-DEC-2005
Media Type: DVD
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An enormously ambitious television series from executive producer Steven Spielberg and series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon (Farscape, Alien Nation), seaQuest DSV made a valiant attempt to present a thoughtful and socially conscious science-fiction series on par with Star Trek to a '90s audience (which had already latched onto Star Trek: The Next Generation), but struggled with mediocre scripts and special effects for most of its three seasons (1993-96). The first season, however, embodies much of the ambition and scope its producers envisioned, starting with the two-hour television movie to introduces retired officer Cmdr. Nathan Bridger (a grim-faced Roy Scheider) to the crew of the underwater vessel seaQuest DSV. The pilot feature is well helmed by Scheider, and offers an agreeable mix of fiction and fact (oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard served as technical advisor for the series), as well as considerable action and excitement for an expensive network series. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the cast (which included Stephanie Beacham as the ship's fetching doctor and the late Jonathan Brandis as a teen science whiz), the show's momentum faltered under the weight of corny embellishments such as its talking dolphin, Darwin (a genetically engineered human with gills would join the fray in the show's second season) and episodes like "Knight of Shadows," which offered a hoary possession storyline, or "Photon Bullet," which hinges on underwater computer hackers. The series would alternate between intriguing stories (like the suspenseful "Games") and ill-advised ones for much of its remaining seasons, which also saw cast changes (most notably, the departure of Scheider) in an attempt to revive audiences' flagging interest. All 23 episodes of the first season are included on this four-disc set, as well as a decent selection of deleted scenes from nine episodes, including the pilot. -- Paul Gaita
No Description Available.
Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 26-DEC-2005
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
An enormously ambitious television series from executive producer Steven Spielberg and series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon (Farscape, Alien Nation), seaQuest DSV made a valiant attempt to present a thoughtful and socially conscious science-fiction series on par with Star Trek to a '90s audience (which had already latched onto Star Trek: The Next Generation), but struggled with mediocre scripts and special effects for most of its three seasons (1993-96). The first season, however, embodies much of the ambition and scope its producers envisioned, starting with the two-hour television movie to introduces retired officer Cmdr. Nathan Bridger (a grim-faced Roy Scheider) to the crew of the underwater vessel seaQuest DSV. The pilot feature is well helmed by Scheider, and offers an agreeable mix of fiction and fact (oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard served as technical advisor for the series), as well as considerable action and excitement for an expensive network series. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the cast (which included Stephanie Beacham as the ship's fetching doctor and the late Jonathan Brandis as a teen science whiz), the show's momentum faltered under the weight of corny embellishments such as its talking dolphin, Darwin (a genetically engineered human with gills would join the fray in the show's second season) and episodes like "Knight of Shadows," which offered a hoary possession storyline, or "Photon Bullet," which hinges on underwater computer hackers. The series would alternate between intriguing stories (like the suspenseful "Games") and ill-advised ones for much of its remaining seasons, which also saw cast changes (most notably, the departure of Scheider) in an attempt to revive audiences' flagging interest. All 23 episodes of the first season are included on this four-disc set, as well as a decent selection of deleted scenes from nine episodes, including the pilot. -- Paul Gaita
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Customer Reviews
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- One of the best sci-fi shows ever
The first season that is. I was very glad to be able to purchase this on DVD. If only the DVDs weren't double sided. But it won't significantly decrease my satisfaction with the product.
Rating: - Just as promised!
The dvds arrived quickly and in perfect condition! I haven't seen this show for so long and it was a good one at that! Does have some extras to it, not alot but some, but always a good watch.
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- One old guy's review
Brought back alot of memorys, wish the set had contained a few more extra's, other than that the quality was great, and the box set was very compact which was very nice.
Rating: - Great Sci-fi
Seaquest is a fun and entertaining series that has some decent special effects and an okay storyline. I remember watching it years ago and it is one of several old sci-fi series that I have purchased for those times when I just want something fun to watch.
Rating: - Great
One of the best shows ever. Taking time to perverse the seas and oceans while educating is a wonderful thing.
- One of the best sci-fi shows everThe first season that is. I was very glad to be able to purchase this on DVD. If only the DVDs weren't double sided. But it won't significantly decrease my satisfaction with the product.
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- Just as promised!The dvds arrived quickly and in perfect condition! I haven't seen this show for so long and it was a good one at that! Does have some extras to it, not alot but some, but always a good watch.
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- One old guy's reviewBrought back alot of memorys, wish the set had contained a few more extra's, other than that the quality was great, and the box set was very compact which was very nice.
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- Great Sci-fiSeaquest is a fun and entertaining series that has some decent special effects and an okay storyline. I remember watching it years ago and it is one of several old sci-fi series that I have purchased for those times when I just want something fun to watch.
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- GreatOne of the best shows ever. Taking time to perverse the seas and oceans while educating is a wonderful thing.
