Utopia: Series One [Blu-ray]

The best show you have never seen. A very dark story shot with very bright colors.

↷ spoiler-free comments ↶I'm beginning to think the Brits are one step ahead of us. First I find out that there will be an American remake of the UK's  Black Mirror , and now I hear HBO will be making their own version of Utopia. This is not to mention some older shows like  Being Human , which was rebooted by the Canadians.Although not 100% original (it's a revamped secret agent template), Utopia does wonderfully well with the idea of a conspiracy theory so big that it will change humanity forever. This vastness contrasts nicely with the protagonists of the show, a very small but diverse group mostly drawn together by [what else?] the Internet. The troupe, which includes two child actors, were well cast (you'll recognize a couple of the adults if you watch enough UK television).As the season progresses, viewers may be thrown into a bit of a conundrum about who to identify with (as more is revealed about each character and allegiances waver). Like life, Utopia is not black and white.Excellence in television requires more than the visuals: it also requires appropriate audio (remember  Heroes ?)Utopia's incidental music produces an effect as profound as The Imperial March (yet is absolutely nothing like the music of John Williams), almost serving as an additional character.Negatives? Hmm, let me think. There is some graphic gun violence, which may put some viewers off. It's not a family show. Conversely, it's difficult to say enough good things about Utopia. 🍩

This should be available on DVD in the USA, but it isn't as of this writing. That is OK - thanks to the miracle of the internet, I was able to buy a copy from Britain. ;-) I wanted to watch it after reading that star director David Fincher had bought the rights and was going to do an American version. This is a pretty interesting thriller with some "hip" elements - e.g. multicultural casting and comic books. There is also a bit of the old ultraviolence in there. The story gets pretty convoluted, and is not particularly believable - an unpublished comic book (oh excuse me, "graphic novel") written by a disturbed genius contains some dark secrets about a government or corporate scientific/medical program of some kind, and merciless killers are dispatched to eliminate anyone who knows anything about it. A trio of young comic fans find themselves on the run, trying to figure out what is going on. It is cool to see Stephen Rea and James Fox (whom I took to be his brother, Edward) in key roles.

Seller described the product well and was fast in shipping.The U.K./channel 4 series box set of 2 seasons only, is only available for U.K./SA players and is top caliber. One of the best TV shows ever, albeit somewhat disturbing in violent content.I recommend this product and seller.

Terrible. Gratuitously ugly torture scenes set amidst upbeat music and pretty cinematography. Lots of children acting like adults and adults acting like children. Nothing is in any way believable so you just find yourself watching a succession of costumed people receiting things they have been told to say. With music. And pretty scenery.

This WORKS PERFECT in my PS4!! Best news ever! Probably will not work in most DVD players because of regional blocks blah blah blah but I bought these just risking whether or not they would play in my PS4 and they do.OK, now for a review on the show, I am only 2 episodes in but 5 Stars all the way. Enough said. Buy these and ENJOY!!

Read the blurb about itIf it seems to appealBUY IT & WATCH IT!I found it Fantastic, Jaw-dropping, Dark, Brilliantly acted........all of that stuff 👍😊

Does not play on ps4 no matter what anyone says.

The show itself if brilliant, and if I was just writing a review for that it would be 5 stars.However, when I went to buy this, I originally found the season 1 and 2 dvd box. Amazon gave me the option to see if it was available in different formats so, knowing how visually stunning the show is, I went for the Blu-ray. Problem is, it’s not the same product, it’s only season 1, and nothing in the product title or description says otherwise.Thought I was getting a bargain, both seasons for £9, but turns out I’ve been scammed!Thanks Amazon!

This is the original Channel 4 series from around 2013. It has recently been remade as a Prime "Original"!!Someone must have thought the British version was too frightening and the remake is a watered down version.This original boxset of both series 1 & 2 is still the best and great value for money.Enjoy.

One of the best 'not talked about series' out there. Saw it on Channel 4 when it initially came out and bought the DVDs to keep. It does not have the production quality that many US series have and this grittiness adds to its appeal. It is a shame the producers have not decided on a 3rd series. Well worth a watch.

a Lex Luther/world genocide series. Saying that, it's the only one which logically explains the reasoning behind their actions. I was for a moment agreeing with them. Please stick through the first 10 minutes or so as it's confusing ( I thought I should have been on acid to follow it). It's comical/violent/disturbing with an hypnotic theme tune running throughout.

Lee "Ok I have salt sand & bleach I am going to rub it in your eyes THEN use this spoon to pop out your eye Wilson shall we get started ?? Where is Jessica Hyde ?? *rubs salt into eye* Where is Jessica Hyde ?? *rubs sand into eye* Where is Jessica Hyde ?? I've got bleach now Wilson going to tell me something useful ?? *rubs bleach into eye* Last chance mate: Where is Jessica Hyde ?? &%&% this where's me spoon ??"