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'Revenge: The Complete First Season'
(Emily VanCamp, Madeleine Stowe, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny, Ashley Madekwe, et al / 5-Disc DVD / PG / 2012 / ABC Studios)

Overview: Beneath the luxurious lifestyle of the Hamptons, lies a dark, dirty secret and a twisted tale of passion, suspense, and ultimate redemption. Enter the alluring world of the rich and ruthless with ABC's 'Revenge: The Complete First Season.'

DVD Verdict: I'll be quite frank, and say that as much as this TV show was not marketed as a night time soap, 'Revenge' does however embrace all the elements required to be one! I mean, it has all the characters, all the back stabbing, and all the plot twists that are second nature to such US soaps!

That said, a third of the way through the first season, as it slowly moved from the 'Who will she get revenge on this week' formula to a much more enjoyable serialized drama, it kinda shock that major soap cloak off - but, not completely, and not if you squinted real hard! In truth, it also - along the way - pay subtle homage to the various soaps that came before it.

Sure it isn't as "campy" as say 'Dynasty,' and sure (so far) it hasn't exhibited as much family dysfunction as say 'Dallas,' but my goodness it has come mighty close in this first season!

That all said, and for those not in the know, 'Revenge' is the tale of Amanda Clark aka Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp) who spends 10 years locked up in juvenile detention due to the machinations of the powerful, evil Greyson family. They in turn framed her father for an act of terrorism then contracted his murder!

When she is released, she meets her father's now-wealthy friend Nolan, who supplies her with the truth about her father and arms her with the financial means to destroy all those who played a part in his downfall. Throughout the series, she systematically pays back the guilty, in various ways, with the often-gleeful help and computer expertise of Nolan, her now self-appointed "sidekick."

These cruel and unusual actions show that just because something is processed through the legal system or criminal justice system isn't always legal even though the process might appear to be. Appearance can be illusionary as this series will prove. You will feel for Emily's character! Far from being revenge, Emily teaches us what true justice is. These are all Widescreen Presentations (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs is packed with Special Features such as:

Audio Commentary on the Pilot with Mike Kelley and Emily VanCamp
Nolan Ross Exposed Featurette
Road Map to Revenge Featurette
At Home in the Hamptons Featurette
Haute Hamptons: Femme Fatale Fashion Featurette
Angus & Julia Stone - "For You" Music Video
Christina Perry - "Distance" Music Video
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel

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