Stay Tuned went on a brief hiatus last week and did not post last Tuesday's new releases. So to make up for lost time, we are going to rerun the past week's TV-on-DVD releases and include them in this week's post. That's a lot of releases!
Blu-ray Picks-of-the-Week
The Walking Dead - The Third Season
It's
The Walking Dead, nuff' said. Viewers are introduced to the abandoned prison, the Governor, and Michonne. The 16-episode season keeps up the pace and teaches us to not get too attached to characters because they can be killed off in an instant. AMC does its usual great packaging job and loads the set with tons of extras.
Sons of Anarchy - The Fifth Season
Sons of Anarchy kicked off its fifth season with one of the cruelest paybacks and death in television history. The motorcycle crime drama continued rolling the punches throughout the season as the war with new villain Damon Pope escalated.
The Vampire Diaries - The Fourth Season
The vampire drama's fourth season continues the saga of Elena and the Salvatore brothers. The action keeps rolling through each episode as revelations and answers come to light. Also, the backdoor pilot episode for the spin-off show,
The Originals, is included in this set.
Revolution - The First Season
Ok, we have to admit that
Revolution's first season was a crazy roller coaster ride. The show shifted away from its original premise around mid-season, and everything we thought we knew just wasn't what it was supposed to be. Taking on a new direction in the second half, the show focused on the internal strife between the surviving territories and some questions were answered. Sort of. At least we know what happened to the power. Sort of. Definitely pick up this set if you plan on buckling up for the ride this coming fall season.
Spartacus: War of the Damned (The Third Season)
War of the Damned was the title given to the historical drama's third and final season. The massacre and bloodshed continues as the slave rebellion enters its second year. The series ends with a victory and a loss of the rebel hero.
The Office - The Ninth and Final Season
The Office finally closes down after its ninth season and despite losing some of its initial appeal during the show's lengthy run, it still manages to bring humor to the most loyal fan. The final episode provides closure to the nine-year office documentary and leaves its cast in the right places. Now we won't have a reason to talk about Scranton.
Drama Picks-of-the-Week
Elementary - The First Season
The contemporary version on the Sherlock Holmes/Watson dynamic has been a surprising success for CBS. An ex-consultant for Scotland Yard and drug rehab extraordinaire, Holmes relocates to New York City and uses his deducing skills to solve crimes. Dr. Watson, originally a surgeon hired as Holmes' sober companion, gradually becomes his apprentice as they solve the murder-of-the-week. This crime drama also succeeds in maintaining the intrigue as shades of Holmes' previous love Irene and mortal enemy Moriatry become central to the plot.
Scandal - The Second Season
The political drama's second season ups the ante and each episode becomes more fast-paced and action-packed. Revelations, truths, and scandal have kept viewers tuned in for Olivia Pope's next moves. Re-live this second season in preparation for this coming fall season's biggest reveal yet.
Comedy Pick-of-the-Week
Parks and Recreation - The Fifth Season
Hilarity continues at the Pawnee parks department as Leslie Knope embarks on her first year as a city councilwoman. One of NBC's underrated gems,
Parks and Recreation gives a mockumentary view of local city politics. The ensemble cast functions perfectly and this fifth season will be the last full year of on-again-off-again couple Ann and Chris (Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe) before they depart this year.
Retro Pick-of-the-Week
Diagnosis Murder - The Fourth Season (Part 1 & 2); The Fifth Season (Part 1 & 2)
The Dick Van Dyke murder mystery drama got two releases last week. Originally a spin-off of
Jake and the Fatman,
Diagnosis Murder followed the crime solving adventures of Dr. Mark Sloan and his detective son, Steve. LAPD relied on the medical consultant to help solve its open cases and crimes of the week. Each week the show had a bevy of guest stars and usually relied on stunt casting to wrangle in viewers during the show's eight-year run.
Well that about sums up the past two weeks' worth of new releases. What releases are you looking forward to? Share with us in the comment box below, and we'll be back next week with another batch of releases.
