Buy Eli Stone: The Complete First Season

Album Description: Follow Eli Stone (Jonny Miller) on his quirky quest for answers in this exciting and upbeat comedic drama. When Eli awakens to an unending George Michael soundtrack that only he can hear, gets dive-bombed by a WWI biplane on a busy San Francisco street, and faces a fire-breathing dragon outside his office window, there are two possible explanations: delusions caused by a potentially fatal brain aneurysm or the chance that something greater is at work. He might just be a prophet sent to change the world. Victor Garber and Loretta Devine lead an acclaimed supporting cast in this wonderfully wacky new series, ELI STONE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON. Complete with every Season One episode, exclusive bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage, this 4-disc box set will surprise, inspire and leave you feeling like you gotta have faith.

Amazon.com: It takes a while for Eli Stone to hit its stride, but when it does (a little past the halfway point in this, its first season, with 13 episodes presented on four discs), this show is engaging, provocative, and flat-out entertaining. Of course, a lot of new series need some time to get themselves together, especially when breathing the rarefied air of high concept; and with its combination of drama (and sentimentality), comedy, special effects, and more, Eli Stone certainly fits that description. As the season kicks off, the eponymous hero (played Jonny Lee Miller, a Brit actor sporting a very convincing American accent) is a stereotypical lawyer, ambitious, materialistic, and snarky, helping his San Francisco firm?s corporate clients fill their coffers at the expense of the poor and downtrodden. But then he has a vision--specifically, George Michael singing "Faith" atop Eli?s coffee table. Many more such hallucinations will follow, including an earthquake, trench warfare in some unnamed battle, a hospital patient beseeching Eli to help him, and flashbacks of his own dead father; but whether they result from the brain aneurysm that?s discovered during the first episode or from the fact that he is, as his acupuncturist (James Saito) informs him, "a prophet," Eli realizes that a major change is in order. And so he decides to "fix the world, one lawsuit at a time," which translates into pro bono cases on behalf of an autistic kid, an infertile young immigrant, abused prisoners, and other unfortunates, some of whom have been victimized by the very companies Eli?s firm represents.

Much of the legal business is handled more with Ally McBeal whimsy than Law & Order seriousness, and cases involving, say, two "gay" chimpanzees add little to the show?s appeal. Nor do some of the ongoing personal relationships, like the cutesy-annoying interludes with Eli and the boss? daughter (Natasha Henstridge) or a young associate at the firm (Julie Gonzalo), bring much to the party; much better are his dealings with his mouthy but indispensable assistant (Loretta Devine, excellent in a clichéd role) and brother (Matt Letscher), a conflicted physician. But Eli?s own arc, as he comes to accept what?s happening to him and how his newly-acquired powers of clairvoyance can best be put to use, is handled beautifully; from the eighth episode ("Praying for Time," probably the high point of the season, in which virtually every character experiences a major breakthrough or catharsis) onward, Eli Stone becomes the TV version of a book you can?t put down. Bonus features include audio commentary on two episodes, bloopers, and several brief but informative featurettes. --Sam Graham

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Change of Heart--Far Better Than Average TV Fare November 25, 2008
Eli Stone is fun, it's quirky, it indulges fantasy--and everyman's fantasy life--at the same time it offers stories of conversion; a tv show that seeks to discover life's deeper meanings. It's better than "Touched by an Angel" in that it is not as sentimental although it has some of that show's spiritual dimension. I love the intermittent musical numbers with guest star George Michael. There are not too many of them so that when the come, they really hit the mark. Intriguing characters, fine, natural, believable acting and well written scripts keep each episode flowing nicely. Worth savoring repeat viewings on DVD at home without commercial interruption. A really good show!

I love Eli Stone, a drama with so much humor is hard to find. November 24, 2008
I received the DVD set in under a week. It was new and a lot less expensive than if I had went to the store to buy it. I was glued to the TV for 3 days watching all 15 episodes since I didnt even know there was a first season. I just found the show this year. Amazon.com and Eli Stone get 5 stars each!!!

one of the most inspiring tv shows ever November 3, 2008
every so often all the forces in the universe seem to align and there is a new manifestation of inspiration. for me eli stone is one of those manifestations. its hugely funny, brilliantly written and acted, moving, sweet, romantic and worth your time to check out.

BEST SHOW ON TV!!!!! BAR NONE!!! (1 of 1 Found this Helpful) October 28, 2008
Eli Stone is the best show on TV right now!! There are some really good shows, but Eli is the best. I think it stole that title when it first hit the screen last season, and having Jonny Lee Mill and George Michael and the rest of the cast is just a Perfect mix!! This group of people make for the most entertaining hour of TV by far!! They work well as a cast, and look like they are having fun!! I hope that this show stays around for a long, long time!!!

Eli Stone Series 1 (1 of 1 Found this Helpful) October 18, 2008
Fun and easy to watch. Sensitive scenes were handled very well, without being too 'Kitch'. Exhibited a clear understanding of relationships at personal and professional levels.

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