The Dresden Files - Season 1 with Paul Blackthorne: DVD Cover
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The Dresden Files - Season 1 Cast: Paul Blackthorne, Terrence Mann, Valerie Cruz

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  • DVD Release Date: 08/07/2007
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 2,576
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Audio commentaries; Making-of featurette; Deleted scenes; 16x9 widescreen version; English 5.1 dolby digital audio; English closed captions

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Editorial Reviews

Based on a series of novels by Jim Butcher, the weekly, hour-long Sci Fi Channel series The Dresden Files starred former 24 regular Paul Blackthorne as Harry Dresden, a Chicago-based private eye with a unique gift. Put simply, Harry was a genuine, bona-fide wizard--indeed, the only wizard who advertised in the Yellow Pages. Blessed (?) with the ability to cast spells, mix potions, fortell the future and alter fate--at least within the limits set down by the High Council of Wizards--Harry put his talents to practical use by investigating crime cases involving the paranormal, for a fee of 500 bucks a day plus expenses for those who could afford his services, but occasionally working gratis for needy souls who'd been caught in the crossfire of the Black Arts. Harry's chief assistant and spiritual adviser (in every sense of the word) was Bob (Terrence Mann), a misplaced ghost who was doomed to walk the earth for all eternity--and apparently, to dredge up clues and follow leads. Also on hand was cyical Chicago cop Connie Murphy (Valerie Cruz), who, though she suspected Harry of being a charlatan, begrudgingly called upon his services whenever she was up against an "unusual" case. Debuting January 12, 2007, The Dresden Files was originally conceived as a theatrical feature, but was converted into a weekly TV show after the release of another, similar film, Constantine. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Great seriesby Anonymous

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June 24, 2009: Too bad they didn't continue the series ... I would have purchased Season 2, and beyond! I have all of the books, in fact re-purchased (~8 paperbacks) in hardcover!

Dissapointingby chrono1984

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January 20, 2009: To say that the show is a let down on the cinematic promise of the books may be a bit of an understatment, as the show seems intent with stripping itself of everything that seemed to seperate the dresden files characters and setting apart. The show opts instead to take what was a fun and unique supernatural spin on the noir mysteries of phillip marlow, and mold it into an Angel/buffy "me too". Now dont let my review stop you from taking a look at this dvd, it's clear that the cast is trying to do the best with what they've got, with most of the real problems coming from a studio/producer directive. I do really hope that this show is not the last time the dresden stories are put to film.


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