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Blu-ray Review: SEE Complete Series

See, the Apple TV+ original series created by Steven Knight, is a bold and imaginative dive into a post-apocalyptic world unlike any other on television. Set centuries after a virus has wiped out most of humanity and rendered the surviving population blind, the show constructs an elaborate civilization that has evolved without the sense of sight. When two children are born with the ability to see, their existence threatens to upend generations of belief and tradition. This premise is not only original but handled with an impressive level of world-building and commitment to authenticity, creating a society that feels fully lived-in and thoughtfully crafted. One of the series’ greatest strengths lies in its immersive visual storytelling. Despite being about a world without sight, See is a stunningly beautiful show to watch. The landscapes—dense forests, snow-covered mountains, and ancient ruins—are presented with a cinematic flair rarely seen in television. Director Francis Lawrence, kno...

DVD Review: The Drew Carey Show - Complete Series

Premiering in 1995 and running for nine seasons, The Drew Carey Show was a staple of ABC’s late-‘90s sitcom lineup. It delivered a quirky, working-class perspective laced with absurdist humor and musical numbers that set it apart from its peers. Starring comedian Drew Carey as an everyman caught in the corporate grind of a Cleveland department store, the show was never a critical darling, but it carved out a loyal fanbase and left behind an unusual legacy in the sitcom canon. Season 1: Establishing a Blue-Collar Charm The show began with a relatively grounded tone, chronicling Drew Carey’s life as an assistant director of personnel at Winfred-Louder, a fictional department store. Surrounded by a cast of lovable misfits—his cross-dressing brother Steve (John Carroll Lynch), best friends Lewis (Ryan Stiles), Oswald (Diedrich Bader), and Kate (Christa Miller)—the first season set the foundation for the show’s offbeat voice. What made the early episodes refreshing was the commitment to por...