Boston Legal - Season 1 (DVD, 2009, 5-Disc Set)

Led by an Emmy Award-winning cast (James Spader, Denny Crane and Candice Bergen), "Boston Legal" tells the professional and personal stories of a group of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. Fast-paced and darkly comedic, the series confronts social and moral issues, while its characters continually stretch the boundaries of the law.

Actors: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell
Directors: Steve Robin, Lou Antonio, Bill D'Elia
Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 5
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Release Date: May 23, 2006
Run Time: 739 minutes

Forensic and reality shows may be all the rage on television these days, but the tried and true law genre has never been stronger. Since the days of Perry Mason, audiences everywhere have been captivated by courtroom appearances and have waited with baited breath for the bang of the gavel. That's not to say that every show to stand before a judge has been met with passing grades, but when you get the right formula these dramas turn to magic. Of course, the "right formula" consists of a great cast and even better writing. Enter David E. Kelley.
Kelley is well known in TV land. He started out writing for L.A. Law, helped create Doogie Howser, and was the frontrunner for Alley McBeal, The Practice, and Chicago Hope. Having been a lawyer he brings a certain authenticity to many of his works and his particular brand of humor could probably be best described as tongue in cheek. His latest series, Boston Legal is no different from the rest of his portfolio in terms of quality and quirkiness.

While Boston Legal may be the new(er) kid on the block, it actually has ties to The Practice and is basically a spin off. The lead characters: Denny Crane (William Shatner), Alan Shore (James Spader), Sally Heep (Lake Bell), and Tara Wilson (Rhona Mitra) were all introduced at some point or another on that show.

After sitting through the entire first season of Boston Legal it's easy to see where some restructuring went on as the team realized what worked and what didn't. Coming off of the long running Practice this show needed to shake things up a bit. On one hand it tackles deep moral issues that plague the news headlines for better or worse. On the other it offers a sexually charged sense of irreverent humor that can be downright abusive at times. In between is where Boston Legal finds its dramatic balance and dark, quirky charm.


In the end Boston Legal is a great lawyer show with some interesting characters and its own sense of style. Shatner, Spader, and Bergen all turn out fantastic performances and really make this show something special. While the dark humor is something of a guilty pleasure, at times it can be a little too naughty for its own good. There are some episodes (near the beginning of the season especially) where dramatic points were missed thanks to cheeky humor. Kelley and company quickly find their stride though and Boston Legal becomes an addicting show that is hard to turn off. If you enjoyed the Practice, or any of Kelley's other works you'll definitely want to check this show out if you haven't already been watching it on TV.

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Writing is topical and informative. Writing is also humorous. Excellent cast interaction. Actors know their profession and writers have given each actor a distinctive personality. I am a homemaker, not a professional. Boston Legal is # 1 and I watch 2 other programs weekly.

Whats not to love, great writting, great acting! The box set it great as you can watch them back to back.



I LOVE THIS SHOW

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One of the things I dislike most about Primetime TV is the COMMERCIALS. I generally find a show I like, hope it's popular enough to come out on DVD and stop watching it on TV. Then I buy it, watch episode after episode and enjoy the show as it was meant to be seen.

Of course the reason I purchased it is because of JAMES SPADER and WILLIAM SHATNER. All of the other characters are superfluous, in my opinion. These two individuals are brilliant, funny, poignant and refreshing.

Buy it and see!

I had missed most of season one so I'm so glad I ordered it. Great writing, great cast, very emotional, makes me laugh! Really makes you question law vs morality at times. Although I saw season 2 I will get that too when it comes out.

Love the series. Gave it to my son who's in law school. He loves it. Shipped fast. Excellent condition. Good buying experience.

I was searching for a Christmas present for someone special - and then remembered that she mentioned loving the series, characters and themes, and how much she missed the show. She totally loved the DVDs (I bought her all 5 seasons) and now has access to them anytime. She said she always learns something from the show....and they make her smile because it reminds her of how sweet and wonderful I am!!!

Great show. I bought the dvd on e-bay and saved a lot of money. If you like a sometimes funny law stories this is the one for you. I would recommend it to anyone.

Love it, arrived quickly and completed the whole set. Wish Ebay didn't make you right so much on a review!!

I've watched three of the discs now and LOVE this program. It has a great cast of characters, humor, brilliant dialogue, and covers issues that should be important to all of us. Tell David Kelley to bring it BACK on the air. I only caught it a few times during the five year run and am so glad they put it out on DVD and that I could get them off ebay at a savings, because I'd love to get all five seasons and know that I didn't miss a single episode. I'm already sorry that the show quit after a short five seasons. (Of course, I'd still be watching Frasier if it hadn't ended after 10 seasons).

just what i needed at a great price...as described...shipped promptly...A1 seller...would definitely buy from this seller again

great to work with, quick shipment, accurate description, good condition, discs play great, love the show!

I decided to buy this DVD on Ebay because it was way too much money to purchase new, from a retail store. I got it at a great price, and it was almost like new, and played perfectly. A lot of people buy DVD's and only watch them once or twice, so it's nice to buy them on Ebay used, but in good condition.

been looking for this product for awhile trying to find a reasonable price. i loved the price and i love the product. thanx.

We really enjoyed the series but, since we don't watch network TV we missed a lot of it and were catching reruns haphazzardly. The price was right, the DVDs were in excellent shape and the shipping was quick. I gave the set to my wife for her "Father's Day" present....for putting up with me all these years.

All of the Boston Legal season 1 DVDS were new and I enjoyed viewing every minute of them. As I said many time before it was the best show on TV. The times were delivered quickly by the seller.

very good show, very good acting, funny, serious at same time, have watched over and over, looking forward to all seasons

I love Boston Legal! It is so entertaining that I could watch it every evening.
I simply love having season 1&2. Now I can watch it whenever I want and it is in the order they were made. Bosto Legal is funny and very entertaining!

The DVD series was exactly as described. The DVD's were in good condition and were as described. Very pleased with prompt shipment. Thank you!

PURCHASED THE ITEM BECAUSE I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IT. WOULD NEVER BUY FROM THE SELLER AGAIN. NO MESSAGE, NO THANKS, NO GO TO THE DEVIL, NO NOTHING. WOULD GET MORE RESPONSE FROM A CONCRETE WALL...OVER THE YEARS, I'VE MADE SEVERAL EBAY PURCHASES AND FOUND OTHER SELLERS COURTEOUS AND GRATEFUL. WILL CONTINUE TO EBAY SHOP...JUST NOT FROM THAT SELLER.

Discovered this show as it was ending. Love being able to see it without the commercials. I'd like to see them do a spinoff of it.

Boston Legal is a quick witted, entertaining, and keeps you wanting more! With William Shatner and James Spader playing two lawyers at a law firm that takes unusual cases, the series is AMAZING!