The Professionals: Season 3 [DVD]

I have nothing against the series, I have only watched the first episode of series 1 and that was fine, but, the idiot who wrote the episode listing for this edition wants a kick up the arse. Only eight episodes are shown on Amazon when in fact for this edition there are 14! and two episodes listed, Stopover and Runner are not on this issue. So, if you are wanting the complete set without paying silly money then Series one and two, not seasons, cover all of series one and two plus a couple of items from series three, as broadcast. For the sake of, hopefully some clarity, I have used the words one, two etc for series and numbers for seasons as the Americans like to call them.This season 3 issue covers most of series three and plus some four as broadcast, though not in the order as aired. Season 4 issue covers some items from series four and all of series five but again not in the order as broadcast. Hope I haven't confused you too much but as usual with re-issues and compilations the producers of these like to cause confusion. I suppose it helps to double sell episodes to unsuspecting punters and make more money. I printed a Wikipedia list of The Professionals episodes to try and make sense of the DVD publishers muddle, it makes a useful tick list to try and avoid double purchases. just buy the basic collections to see what is missing then get odd single issues to fill in the gaps.

If you are looking at season 3, chances are you have already watched seasons 1 and 2... well, if that's the case, you'll find that season 3 is the best so far. This is where the chemistry between the three leads was well established, and the writers were given more free reign to explore the characters. This season included some very personal episodes for the first time, including where Bodie is losing his touch (Wild Justice), as personal vengeance gets the better of him. Of course, Cowlie and Doyle rescue him in the end.. Also includes the classic car chase that I remember from my youth, where our fearless duo are bringing a priceless desk to Cowlie and get involved in a high speed car chase (including an unscripted meeting with a kerb) sending the desk to a spectacular demise.Of course, there's the 80's cheese factor, but this is surprisingly good drama, and has not aged as badly as you think it will have ... Some of the episodes are taut, and some are poignant... although, the one liners at the end of the epsiode are often too quick and convenient to tie up all the loose thoguhts let hanging.The transfer is crisp for the most part, audio is fine - the extras look good on paper and the mission briefings are worth the read with all their trivia and where are they now comments.., but they are pretty clunky to get through, and oddly blurred and difficult to read at times.However, this was possibly the pinnacle of The Professionals - if you like them at all, you'll have to have this season. Buckle up!

A very good TV series on DVD.The price was reasonable and my DVD was dispatched promptly, well packed and received in good condition.I recommend this seller.

Well Bodie & Doyle are back for season 3. There's lots of action and the bonus of some smart plots. Personally I have these just for Lewis Collins and his skin tight trousers but aside from that delightful view the dvds are nice and clear, the sound is not too bad and the extras are fun. This time around they have included some fun promo shots along with the fashion faux pas and the cars. My only complaint is that the mastering is a bit funky and I get some hiccoughs in play. I can live with that as it's intermittent and the content is just so much fun!

Fantastic remastering job from the original recordings. All celluloid glitches virtually invisible, super colour and sound isnt far off modern digitally recorded.Contrast balance is perfect revealing detail never seen on the original issue DVDs. The boys live again and as you have never seen them !!

Great value.

Hubby watches these over and over again!

Ci5. they don't make show's like this anymore.