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Summary: Yay! Finally!
Review: With the glut of completely forgettable TV shows and movies flooding onto DVD, it's nice to see a series of great quality, superior writing, memorable characters, and consistent imagination make it finally to DVD! "Northern Exposure" is a true classic! It'll be great to have it available legally in Region 1 NTSC (there have been bootleg Region 2 PAL versions floating around for a couple years already on eBay, but with extremely poor sound/video synchronization).
The first season only has 8 episodes (since it premiered during the summer of 1990. It might have been better to combine the 1st season with the 7 episodes of season 2 (which ran in April/May 1991, for a 15 episode set, but comprehending the mind of marketing 'geniuses' is bound to lead nowehere.) The first 'regular' seasons with 22-24 episodes only began in September 1991.
Let's hope this release signals that after season 1, the next 5 seasons will also soon see the light of day.
Some of the extras promised for this release:Deleted Scenes
Video Documentary Footage
Mock Movie Footage
"Unexposed" Footage (and special limited edition "Parka" packaging!)
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Summary: Only Season 1 is really great
Review: I can't speak to the "only 8 episodes for $50+" issue, but for semi-fans or those only moderately familiar with "Northern Exposure", be aware that the first season was the only year of the show that really lived up to its potential, where those "fresh" and "quirky" adjectives came from. Similar praise and Emmys in later seasons were simply recalling the memory of season 1--- even in reruns years later, I could IMMEDIATLEY recognize a season 1 episode from one that WASN'T because the installments from all the subsequent years of the show took on a self-consciously "aren't we cute" cloyningness in what seemed to be a smug atempt to either recapture the genuine charm of season 1 or just live up to the critical praise that didn't really occur until the reviewers discovered the show just as S-1 was closing. My point: if you're saving your pennies, and you can only buy one year of "NE", season 1 is by far the best work they ever did. As to the DVD price, or the number of episodes in the package-- I dunno...
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Summary: Favorite ALL-TIME network show
Review: I have anxiously been waiting for Northern Exposure to be made available on DVD. Only 2 and half more months from today (March 19) til the wait is over!
I watched every episode when it began in 1990 and then again when A & E repeated it a few years ago. I absolutely love this show. There has not been a network show that even compares to the greatness of N.E.
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Summary: Great Show, but...
Review: Okay I have been looking forword to being able to return to Northern Exposure for a long Time. I was never able to watch the show when it originaly aired (probably because I was 4 or 5 when it came out), but my mother watched it so when i saw it on Hallmark I chekced it out. Evne though i only watched about 10 episodes before it was pulled I feel in love with the characters and the town. But Universal has made a major mistake. Other Studios (Fox, Warner Brothers, Columbia) are releasing Season sets with 20 to 30 episodes at 60 dollars a piece (at most stores 40), but Universal is planning on giving us 8 episodes at the same price! Thats a Little expensive. If it had been the complete First and Second Season it would be another story, but its not. Bad judgement called on Universals part. But for most It might be worth the extra price to return to quirkiest town this side of Stars Hallow.
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Summary: I have seen heaven, and it¿s Cicely Alaska!
Review: My favorite show (and I grew up with TV). There has not been another show,(before or since)that has captured my imagination like Northern Exposure. This is a real entertainment value at twice the cost! I encourage fans of the series to purchase a copy. (It would make a great gift too!) The success of this DVD will influence the studio's decision about releasing the remaining seasons on DVD. Buy it! Enjoy it! Spread the word! Please!
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Summary: Revisiting Cicely
Review: I can't begin to express how happy I am that NX is finally coming to DVD. This is the only show in recent history that was both intelligent and silly, moving and funny, and completely entrancing. What other show discusses religion, politics, societal issues, poetry, philosophy, and still manages to make you laugh? Everything about this show from the actors to the writing make this an unforgettable experience. Cicely is a state of mind.
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Summary: One of the best TV shows EVER...until Joel left
Review: This is one series that I will actually pay to have most of the episodes. I don't think I have ever seen a series like Northern Exposure before or since. Why a joy it will be to relive this special show with these wonderful characters.
But I will pass on the episodes that happened after Joel left. I hate to admit that but the show went on a steady decline. Not that it was bad, but it wasn't the same (obviously). But my credit card is at the ready and I'm waiting for season 2.
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Summary: Yessss!
Review: We waited years for this... and we were not disappointed. I don't care if the discs are mislabled (they are, btw) I don't care if there are only 8 episodes I don't care if it costs me $44 (i would have paid $100) We were just soooo glad to get the DVDs. We enjoyed every minute. We can't wait for more.
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Summary: Northern Delight
Review: I thought I would take the opportunity to correct some erroneous information out there about the new Northern Exposure dvd. It does include the pilot episode, but for whatever reason the dvd's (at least mine) are marked incorrectly. All 8 episodes are on two discs. 2 episodes on each side. The pilot is in fact on Disc 1, side 2 (rather than side 1 as you would expect). I think this error in printing the dvd's has lead some folks to believe that there was no pilot included when in fact there is! Same goes for the second disc. The final episode of season 1 is on disc 2 (side 1) rather than disc 2 side 2 as you would expect. So, you run the risk of not seeing the episodes in the correct order. Having said this, it is fabulous to finally see Northern Exposure again. Can't wait for season 2!
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Summary: Good but....
Review: I love NX so much that I paid the HIGH price for these DVDs. I really enjoy watching it, it is really good, but I would have appreciated more episodes or a lower price. If your an NX fan buy it if you can afford it.
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