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The fourth season of Stargate SG-1 started with one of the largest f/x episodes of the series. The Replicants, which look a lot like the mecha-spiders from the Lost In Space film are threatening Earth, and it seems all is lost. Of course, fans of the series know that SG-1 will save the day. The stories have continued to build in expanse as the series enters its fourth year. Stargate SG-1 just keeps getting bigger and better. By now I think this might have become the best sci-fi series on TV, rivaling even the ...xcellent first two Star Trek series. Although as with any series Stargate SG-1 has produced its share of mediocre entries, I can honestly say none of them sucked. I’m also quite pleased with the format of the season gift sets. Unlike the bulky accordion packages of most series, the box of plastic cases are so much more convenient. They also hold up much better to continued use and time.

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Make no mistake about it. CSI is not your father’s Quincy. The idea of forensic science on drama is not really a unique one. CSI makes its mark with an incredible style not seen before on TV or even in films. The cases are always engaging and the characters and writing remain strong. This second season set is far superior to the initial outing. Paramount finally got the message and released this set in widescreen and with a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. The packaging, however, is the same awkward and flimsy design offered in year one. The actors found their footing by the opening of season 2 and the action was amped up from the first season. Cases seem more “ripped from the headlines” and the gory CGI animations are much more graphic.

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