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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} For five extraordinary seasons, this critically acclaimed legal thriller broke all the rules and made its own. Glenn Close won two Emmys® for her stunning portrayal of relentless litigator Patty Hewes, who commands the courtroom and the screen, doing battle with ambitious protégée-turned-adversary Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) in cutting-edge cases with devastating consequences both professional and personal. Damages - Season 1-5 also features all-star guest performances, including Ted Danson, William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, Lily Tomlin, Martin Short, John Goodman, Jenna Elfman and Ryan Phillippe. Five Seasons. 59 Episodes. 15 Discs. High-stakes drama at its most intense.Season 1Set in New York's world of high stakes litigation, DAMAGES follows the lives of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), the nation's most revered and most reviled litigator, and her bright, ambitious protégée Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) as they become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. As Patty battles Frobisher and his attorney, Ellen learns what it takes to win at all costs - and that lives, not just fortunes, are at stake.Season 2Another season of the Emmy® Award-winning show comes to DVD. After her unprecedented victory over billionaire Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) has the legal world at her feet. Just as she's pondering her next move, Daniel Purcell (William Hurt), a man from Patty's past, throws her into a new legal challenge. What starts as a domestic murder case escalates into the highest reaches of government as Patty unearths a vast conspiracy. At the same time, Ellen (Rose Byrne) is on a mission to take down Patty. She's agreed to act as an informant for the FBI, assisting them in their criminal investigation of Patty and the firm. As Patty unravels the mystery surrounding Daniel Purcell, she must also negotiate the perilous minefield both inside and outside her office. Season 3Inspired by recent worldwide economic events, the acclaimed third season of the award-winning legal thriller stars three-time Emmy®-winner Glenn Close as litigator Patty Hewes. Confronting the most challenging case of her illustrious career, Patty and trusted lieutenant Tom Shayes (Tate Donovan) meet their match against the manipulative Tobin family empire - matriarch Marilyn (Lily Tomlin), son Joe (Campbell Scott) and the clan's loyal attorney Leonard Winstone (Martin Short). When former protégée Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) is also pulled into the maelstrom, she discovers she hasn't escaped Patty Hewes after all. Season 4For brilliant attorney Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), the stakes have never been higher, professionally or personally, in the riveting fourth season of the hit legal thriller. When Patty joins former charge Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) to expose a corrupt security firm in Afghanistan, they unravel a cover-up at the highest levels involving an inscrutable mercenary agent (Dylan Baker), a key witness taken hostage (Chris Messina) and the powerful CEO (double Emmy® winner John Goodman) with his own explosive secrets. It all comes down to one final, fatal double-cross. Season 5Channing McClaren's (Ryan Phillippe) controversial website devoted to revealing confidential information about corporations and the government exposes the identity of a whistleblower (Jenna Elfman). The case leads to Patty (Glenn Close) and Ellen (Rose Byrne) on opposing sides and delivers the perfect stage for the ultimate showdown between the mentor and her former protégée.
S**Y
What excellent storytelling and acting
Just when you think you know “who done it”, you quickly find out that you don’t, and every-time you think you are sure of something, you are sidetracked (well in most cases) and you are kept in perpetual suspension.The show is very clever and devious, and you get to see humanity as it is, as well as an excellent portrayal of a bonafide narcissist - Patty Hewes. I’m not sure if Glenn Close fully realized at the time that she was acting a narc, but she sure did an amazing and convincing job with the evil facial expressions, the outbursts, the manipulation and gaslighting. She also knew how to portray someone who is really hollow and whose sole reason for living is her work, because without it everyone would see that there is nothing there. After seeing GC talking about Patty, you realize what a brilliant actress she is.
B**2
Five gold stars... worth the price... for Ryan Phillippe’s impressive bare glutes...
Ok. So. Admittedly it’s only onscreen for literally a second. But you get to see his beautiful booty for the very first time since 1999s Cruel Intentions. It’s well worth the price of purchase. Additionally you get the gorgeous Noah Bean in season one. And Chris Messina is in seasons four and five. You get to see his glutes, too. But it’s not in a nice way. Plus, y’know, you got the legend Glenn Close. And Rose Byrne is superb. And if that wasn’t enough, Zachary Booth is yummy here. Especially after he’s trimmed his tresses. John Goodman also appears. And Ted Danson. And William Hurt. And Timothy Olyphant. And John Hannah. It’s all terribly watchable. From season four you get some genuinely meaty cussing. Seasons one, three to five have some splendid subtitles in English. HOH / SDH to boot. There’s also some violence. And drug use/abuse. But, BUT, be warned dog lovers, one of the first season episodes has some questionable content.
T**E
Theme!!!!
This series is great. Having never seen any of it I bought because of others reviews, the fact that Glenn Close was leading and of course the price being right. I have to say the series is pretty addictive and it makes you want to watch the next episode and the next etc until you look at the clock and realise it's 2am! The only thing I find absolutely soul destroying is the dreadful theme and whoever came up with that has a real problem!
L**G
Not all DVDs are dubbed.
The product was really well packed and in excellent condition. However, only three stars given, as I bought this specifically as I thought ALL the DVDs were dubbed in German, as I find blaspheming very offensive. The germans don't speak like that. As it is, only two of the series were dubbed. I would not have bought the box set, if I had known. My sister is now sending me me a couple of the series from Germany, which incurs extra cost.
A**R
American tv at its best (again).
ThE first three seasons of this magnificent series with the great Glenn Close aired on BBC1 a few years ago. They then decided not to show any more American tv imports for some stupid reason. So I have not seen the fourth or fifth. I am truly looking forward to them as the first three were fantastic. Acting,directing and writing top notch.
S**M
Excellent series that won't disappoint !
Very good box set of series. Damages is addictive and Glenn close really makes the show. Series 1-3 in particular stands out , however it's short lived as only 5 series produced. You will definately be pleased with the the series. Superior writing !
J**E
legal thriller
One of those series you start watching and just have to watch the next episode .Well written with strong performances from glenn close and the cast.I thoroughly enjoyed it right through to the final episode of the final series.Was never totally convinced by the character of Ellen Parsons as the script never really showed her to be as smart a lawyer (sorry attorney !) as everyone kept saying she was.Enough twists and turns and cha,ges of scenery to keep you on the edge of your seat.Was bugged every time I heard the title music as I didnt think it was up to the standard of the rest of the production..Would strongly recommend to any fan of crime thrillers
A**D
Great purchase
Absolutely fabulous so pleased I could still get the dvd's having been recommended to watch it
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