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“Alias” is a pretty expensive series.  The first two seasons, at full price, are nearly $70, so it’s essential to know if this is a quality series before buying.  Even the big creative names behind it (Lost’s J. J. Abrams) can’t stand as the sole reason to buy this show.  I’m here to talk to you about the first season of this show and if it’s worth buying at all. 

ALIAS - SEASON ONE

 ”After reading the overwhelming reviews for ALIAS, I bought the first season and was–for the most part–disappointed. With comparisons to classic shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “24″, I was expecting a lot. Perhaps I would have enjoyed this show more if I hadn’t had such high hopes, but what’s done is done.

The concept of the show is fine, and the characters develop nicely over the season. And Sidney, let’s face it, is not only a good character–she’s also eye candy. The biggest problem is the actual episodes. Situations play out quite awkwardly, especially in the first few discs. The action scenes are on point, but the actual reasoning to the missions that Sidney is being sent on are rarely explained and rarely contribute to the overall arc of the season. Sometimes, the music is poignant and adds to the scenes, but often I feel sappy songs are throw in to try to force the viewer to feel a certain way. And without the proper build-up, a viewer can’t be forced to react emotionally to the said scenes. I was not convinced.

On the plus side, the season gets better about halfway through. There are six very good episodes this season, starting with the two-part episode, “The Box.” McKenas Cole, played perfectly by Quentin Tarantino, was the best villain of the whole season. He should have played a much bigger part than he did. Other good episodes were the following: Q&A, Snowman, Rendezvous, and Almost Thirty Years. “Almost Thirty Years” was the amazing season finale, which made it worth struggling through those first few discs.

6/10 “

 VERDICT: Pass.  “Six very good episodes” ain’t worth investing in an entire season for.  Many people like it, so if you’re feeling risky this might be your chance… but there is way too much great TV on DVD out there for me to encourage people to buy this.

NEXT TIME: Not Alias Season Two.   Bought it, watched the first ep, could hardly stay awake.  One day I’ll see the entire thing and see if my mind chances, but until then… The Office is next on “TV on DVD You Should Already Have.”

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