Let the Games Begin!

I remember seeing the previews for the very first episode and thinking, "Are you kidding me?! Do they really think people are going to watch some bimbo with an orange wig on?". Well, after a nice long meal of crow, I have to say that I was hooked from the very first show and I can count on one hand the number of episodes out of five seasons that I missed. Most of them are still on video cassettes because I don't have the heart to toss them! I LOVE super secret agent stuff with the cool gadgets and ultra cool technology, and ALIAS does not disappoint! Each episode has intrigue and mystery and just enough confusing information to keep it interesting. Add to that the romantic tension between the two lead characters and the Romeo and Juliet-ish dilemma they are in and you've got the makings of a great night of TV. The dvd set has tons of behind the scenes information and commentaries and outtakes that bring it all together. I won't say season one was the best one, but since it all began here, that's where you have to start and watch each episode carefully because there's all kinds of foreshadowing! The supporting cast is exceptional, especially the character of Marshall Flinkman and Agent Weiss as "best man" to leading man Michael Vartan ("Monster-in-Law") as Michael Vaughn. And then there's Jennifer Garner as leading lady, Sydney Bristow. There will never be another Sydney!!