| Third Watch Season One on DVD |
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| Reviews - DVD | |
| Written by John Delia | |
| Tuesday, 05 February 2008 | |
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Set in New York City, the drama follows the men and women of the third watch, a time period involving most of the mayhem, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jumping from police action involving domestic abuse to robbery and then to murder, the cops and medics of New York are relentless in their duty. Most, if not all, chapters focus on partners, whether it be police or paramedics. Bosco and Molly are the odd-couple cops, constantly at each other on subjects ranging from Bosco’s hotheaded behavior to Molly dealing with her alcoholic husband. The two are not very lenient on their perps. Rookie Ty and 20-year veteran Sully are the venerable ‘father-son’ pair that have been teamed together following the death of Sully’s partner. What makes the pair interesting involves Sully’s past history with Ty’s dad. The two prowl the street with a more humane outlook on crime.Heading up the paramedic crews are Bobby and Kim, staunch and unremitting in their duties, the two caregivers work hard to save lives. But, both Bobby and Kim are intertwined with personal problems, not all of which occur during their off-duty time. ‘Newbe’ paramedic Carlos gets teamed with long-time, respected veteran Doc who gets the job of teaching while saving lives. Their constant disagreements make it tough for the two to bond. Their conflict increases when they both take an interest in Dr. Lisa Morales (Vidal). Intertwining within the chapters are the firefighters of station 55, who are constantly putting out fires and rescuing lives. The main focus however is on firefighter Jimmy who is the ex-husband of paramedic Kim. Since they have a child together, and Kim has been taking interest in her partner, Jimmy’s fondness for gambling and jealousy adds a lot of drama to the series. All the actors do a great job of bringing the stories to life. My favorites include, Sully, Bobby and Bosco as they seem to create the most drama within the action. The on and off love story between Kim and Bobby, although sporadic, does prove to be a realistic hook for those who have been in their situation. The bonus features include a retrospective called The Nights of Camelot, hosted by the creators and cast. It takes you through the beginnings of the series and how each person was cast. Don’t forget to check out the very funny gag reel, it’s a great way to see the real personality of the actors following the last disc. Recommended for adults of all ages, Third Watch: The Complete First Season does contain violence, brief nudity, sexual situations, language and drug references. The first episode of THIRD WATCH aired in September of 1999. The TV show ran on NBC for six seasons and this is the first time it has been released on DVD. FINAL ANALYSIS: Third Watch: The Complete First Season DVD is a great action TV series with a lot of good drama and human relationships.
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I had never watched The Third Watch before
viewing the DVD set, but now I"m hooked. The
non-stop action, suspense and intermittent comedy makes for great entertainment. I enjoyed every minute of the heart-pounding
street fights, fire fights and emergency calls.
If you are into police, fire and paramedic drama, this series is worth
the watch.
3.5 / 5
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