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19 discs of hardcore action! No, it’s not porn. It’s
“The Unit” and were not referring to anatomy. “The Unit”
is one of the best unsung action/drama series that aired
on Fox over the last four years. Created by Shawn Ryan (“The
Shield”) and playwriter/director David Mamet, “The Unit”
puts all four seasons of the show in one convenient box.
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The members of the Unit are Special Forces soldiers
that operate outside of the military chain of command to
tackle difficult often questionable missions. The wives
of the members of the Unit know about their husbands’ special
role and all members operate with a cover story as to what
their husbands do for a living. The members of the Unit
never get the praise or promotions that they deserve simply
because they have to live a lie to protect the truth. ***
The series often presents the perspective from both
the soldiers and their wives, the stress they face having
to live a fictitious life. ---
Image & Sound:
“The Unit’ looks quite good with a nice, sharp transfer.
Color is quite good throughout the series. The show deliberately
has a gritty and grainy presentation but it’s never distracting
only adding to the character of the show. ***
The audio sounds extremely good with a nice 5.1 mix
that is often very dynamic. ---
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