Smart, sleek, and more than a little wicked, the Golden Globe-winning series Damages proves that legal programs don’t have to follow a well-worn formula in order to prove completely addictive. In fact, the show (from Todd and Glenn Kessler and Daniel Zelman, whose credits include The Sopranos) steers clear from nearly all courtroom drama clich s over the course of its 13 episodes, and hews closer to classic film noir with the slowly-spun web of deceit that is woven around fresh-scrubbed lawyer Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). After joining the legal firm headed by uber-powerful litigator Patty Hewes (Glenn Close, who won a Golden Globe for her performance), Parsons lands a career-making case–a class-action lawsuit against millionaire Arthur Frobisher (Golden Globe nominee Ted Danson)–but discovers that digging deeply into the case not only reveals layers of corruption, cover-up, and potential scandal, but places her own life in jeopardy as well. Smart, mature writing and note-perfect performances, most notably by Danson as the perverse and complex Frobisher, but also by Tate Donovan, Zeliko Ivanek, Peter Facinelli, Philip Bosco and Peter Reigert, make Damages a genuine pleasure for law and mystery show fans, but also those craving a challenging series that delivers water cooler chat material in every episode. The three-disc set includes all 13 episodes as well as deleted scenes; among the featured extras are two choice commentaries, one with Close, the Kesslers and Zelman, and the other with Ivanek and the creators, both of which are chock-full of production and technical insights. A 30-minute making-of featurette, discussions about the characters by the creators, and a guide to class-action lawsuits rounds out the fine supplemental features. –Paul Gaita
Customer Review: Excellent drama! Completely entertaining!
I watched the entire series over 2-3 days. I thought the acting was superb, the plot was compelling and the suspense was wonderful. I highly recommend this series!
Customer Review: Damages leaves us begging for more
It takes a great deal to get me hooked to a show. Damages took no convincing at all. It is the best Drama ever written for television and will have you begging for more. Imagine reading your favorite novel that begs you to keep turning pages….you’ll want to sit down over a weekend and absorb this mesmerizing drama. Glenn Close at her best! Buy Now
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