Season One, with sprinkles

Chris Carter was one of the best storytellers of modern television and his, dare I say it, greatest work ever, has hit the shelves.  Season 1 of Millennium has finally been released after 5 long years of eager and impatient waiting.  The tv show, which originally aired in 1996 has had more than a cult following and after the show's demise, has built up an even larger audience and appeal in the tv community.  Websites and bulletin boards have overflowed with unease over the possible permanent death of the show and our hopes, until recently, had been dashed against the rocks over seeing the show released on DVD.  Well, all of our hard work, appreciation and downright stubbornness has paid off and season 1 was released the other day.  What is my favorite season in the series, was released on 6 DVDs containing digitally improved quality as well as a slew of extras that we've been foaming at the mouth over since we caught wind that the season was to be released.  I received my copy in the mail yesterday and instantly put in the pilot and watched in wonder and amazement as a child would over a new toy.

The show ran for three seasons before it was removed from the air, ironically, right before the millennium, over allegations that it was to dark and violent for the normal Friday night FOX audience.  Seasons 2 and 3 delved deeper into the life of Frank Black (Lance Henrickson) and his involvement with the seemingly helpful, yet truly malevolent Millennium group - a group of ex-law enforcement officers who later revealed the intent to bring about the end of the world instead of preserving it.  The first season follows the 'serial killer of the week' format as the first few seasons of Carter's other hit, The X-Files, did while slowly introducing the audience to the group, Frank's family and a few ghosts in Frank's closet.

Season 2 and 3 release dates have been revealed in the UK, but have not been released, as of yet, here in the US.

Henrickson and Carter, both, recently revealed their displeasure over the cancellation of the show and showed interest in the possibility of continuing the show into a possible 4^th and further season.  The community is eager to see this idea come to fruition, but we are certainly happy to just have the seasons coming back to us in a permanent and beautifully presented format.

If you aren't familiar with Millennium, please take some time to peruse the following sites to see what all the hubbub is about.

·       http://www.fourthhorseman.com/Abyss/
·       http://www.tiwwa.info/
·       http://www.foxhome.com/millennium/