Damages: The Complete First Season

Intelligent Perfection

I have to admit. I flipped on the first episode of Damages & thought... There's nothing else on, so I'll watch this. From the first 5 minutes, I was hooked. I ended up watching every episode live every week (the only series I do that with is Lost)... That's right I did not Tivo it like all my other shows.

Bottomline: If you want to commit to an intelligent, brilliantly acted, perfectly shot series, pick-up season 1 of Damages. January 6, 2009

Eager for more Damages

I watched this last season on FX. I was hooked immediately. I bought so my family could see it from the beginning and be ready to watch the new season with me. They loved it. I can't wait for the new season to begin. December 28, 2008

Damages the 1st season

Wow, we coudn't stop watching, can't wait for the 2nd season. Glenn Close is fabulous as a villianous attorney. December 21, 2008

The show that makes every other show on TV look pathetic....

If you're reading this you may already be leaning toward buying this show, if you are, BUY THIS SHOW! If you're still on the fence, BUY THIS SHOW! If you have no interest in legal thrillers whatsoever I still say, BUY THIS SHOW!!! I'm serious. DAMAGES show blows all the other shows on TV now (cable or network) out of the water. I was a huge fan of THE WIRE, THE SOPRANOS, SIX FEET UNDER, BATTLESTAR, and this is like those others is top shelf calibre entertainment.
The writing is sharp, agressive and the dialogue is performed with power rarely found in TV. And I have to say it's nice to finally have a show that seems to play with the viewer's expectations in the same loving way that the Sopranos did - it will keep you guessing constantly. You have no idea who is a good guy or bad guy, or who is in control or not. A show like this takes a lot of planning and doesn't come off as fly-by storytelling. The structure is so tight and emotional that I think this is not only the best "legal thriller" TV show but it's the best legal thriller ever made.
....and it NEVER TAKES PLACE IN A COURTROOM!!!! Amazing.

The blu-ray version is well worth the investment. The image and sound are miraculous! Watching this show on blu-ray makes me want to run out and buy every Blu-ray TV show available...but I have to control myself because I'm sure the Sarah Conner Chronicals doesn't even come close.

Glen Close's face pops off the screen and cuts you deep. I mean, to be this up-"close" and personal to such a genius at work is an honor - she earned that Emmy three times over. Ted Danson also is utterly watchable the way he was when he was back on CHEERS - and watching DAMAGES I would smile and remember, "That's right! I remember, Ted Danson is cool!"

Rose Byrne is a hot new talent. Gorgeous as she is brilliant. And Zeljko Ivanek deserves his Emmy too.

My only gripe was that the first season had to end (even though it's cliffhanger made me stand up on my couch and WHOOP with glee!) In contrast, PRISON BREAK'S season 1 was captivating but gets messy and long-winded, this first season is shorter (13 episodes) sleeker, and it's quality after all not quantity that matters. Some of the other supporting performances are weaker than the ENORMOUS Emmy performances you'll get on the show, but, hey...it's all good.

November 22, 2008

Damages Keeps Us On The Edge Of Our Seats

We can't wait for the new season of Damages. It has plenty of plot twists and turns to keep you guessing. The acting is excellent. Everything about it is first class. November 18, 2008

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