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'Over There - Season 1'
(Josh Henderson, Luke MacFarlane, et al / 4-Disc DVD / TV-MA / (2005) 2006 / 20th Century Fox)

Overview: In this ground-breaking new series from Steven Bochco ('NYPD Blue,' 'Hill Street Blues') "Over There" takes you to the front lines of battle and explores the effects of war on a U.S. Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty, as well as the equally powerful effects felt at home by their families and loved ones.

DVD Verdict: I was crushed to learn that FX crumbled under pressure and cancelled 'Over There'. I was glued to the screen every Wednesday night and even bought a DVR to make sure that I didn't miss it. I am also a fan of FX's Nip/Tuck. That said, there's a whole lot more in THAT series to "offend" than there was in 'Over There'. My brother was over there, while I was sitting safely at home watching the series. I thought the show was basically honest and showed both sides of the story. There was absolutely no political stance to any extreme. It did a good job of telling the stereotypical stories of what our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are dealing with. I watched and loved every episode from start to finish and was VERY saddened by the fact the FX cancelled it. There is so much more that this series can do and so much more that the characters can go through. I also think that if the censors lay off, it will generate the respect for our fighting men and women deserve, whether you agree with the way or not. Because, it is above all else, a tribute to our troops. The only upside to the cancelling would be that HBO could possibly pick it up and continue the series. It would be able to depict more of the violence and real language that our troops use. We all know our soldiers (to all the military, I use the term with no disrespect to your particular branches), are not perfect angels, and being able to see them in real sense would only generate a stronger connection from audience to cast. But all in all, it was a great run! This is a Full Screen Presentation (4:3) and comes with the Special Features of an Audio Commentary on Selected Episodes, a "Weapons Debriefing" Featurette, and a "Tour of Duty: Filming 'Over There'" Documentary.

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