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Yeah, you should at least be marginally interested in other cultures to appreciate it.

It's not as action packed as some might think. But the tension in the drama is palpable. And all the stuff you learn, you would have to read like five books to get the same info!

I always sort of liked his 'house girl' Fujiko [Smile]

It is a great show, with many layers. I have watched the dvd box, all eps. three times since I bought it. And I discover new things every time.
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I saw a teaser today for LMN channel- they are having mini-series mania starting next week, Nov. 23. http://www.lmn.tv/
It is the 25th anniversary of the Thorn Birds.
I don't get this channel though, cuz I only have basic cable, not the expanded version.
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thanks PG.

i will have to check that out. i think i have that channel - lifetime movie network, if i'm correct?
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Bought two mini´s on dvd:

Brotherhood of the Rose (1989)

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Mistral's Daughter (1984)

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Mistrals daughter
Thorne Birds
Kane & Abel
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Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)

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"GISSA JOB" [Wink] [Big Grin]
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quote:
Originally posted by Ronnie:
i am excited to see V and lonesome dove though!
Did you watch V yet Ronnie?
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i loved the v series i watched it religiously i will have to see if i can get that series i was bummed when they canceled it!!
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Its dirt cheap here for the whole series and two movie specials. $40 for the lot..
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wow i will have to get it thanks jack!!
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'Edge of Darkness' is another good one. The late Bob Peck was great in it:

Wiki Edge of Darkness

Beyond Hollywood Edge of Darkness Remake
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The Water Margin

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0227975/

Some of you might like to check this one out, it was here in the UK in the 80s shown on sunday afternoons I believe, my dad was always more in to this sort of thing than V so I have seen all of these and still waiting to see V which is more my kinda thing [Confused]
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Devolution here,

I own the V mini series, It's totally worth the purchase.

WE are DEVO
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Ya, your right there Devo


WE Are CONFUSED..
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For me it is "North and South" Book 1 and 2, hands down.
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quote:
Originally posted by 80'sRocked:

i am excited to see V and lonesome dove though! Did you watch V yet Ronnie?
arg, no 80'srocked, [Frown]
i haven't had time. the minute i watch it, i will let you know what i think. i know you and devo are fans of the series!
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quote:
Originally posted by Ronnie:
arg, no 80'srocked, [Frown]
i haven't had time. the minute i watch it, i will let you know what i think. i know you and devo are fans of the series!
Huge fan here! Let me know for sure.
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Devolution here,

You do have to watch the first mini series then the final battle then the TV series in that order.

V only works like that.

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yes i agree i remember that when i first watched the premier of it!!
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Just bought the whole V thing.
It´s going to be fun to see this again.

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I have owned V the mini series and the Final Battle for a few years now and still think they are great to watch,but you do have to except it can look dated against newer series.
Have just purchased V the series on dvd and am upto episode 4,i loved watching it as a youngster and it's still great if a little cheesey in places.My only complaint is the sound can be a bit poor in places but the picture quality has transfered well.
Shame it got cancelled after one series and ended on a cliff hanger that was never resolved(unless you read the books).Also it was rumored to be the most expensive series made at the time costing 1 million dollars per episode.
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Return to Eden (1983)
will be released here december 2nd.

I´m so going to get this!

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What's it about?
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First it was a 3-part mini-series (1983)
then a 22 episode weekly series (1986).

I watched it in the 80s when the finnish MTV (not THAT MTV) showed it here.

I remember that it was a great show with nice twists.
Made in Australia so it´s kind of exotic.

Check out the synopsis here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Eden
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Was The Gambler considered a Mini-series? If so that was a good one.
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