From the award-winning writer of Cracker and The Street, Accused, Series 1 & 2, makes its North American DVD debut on October 28, 2014 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. This star-studded anthology series follows a different character in each episode. As the protagonist awaits their fate in court, the show traces the history of their alleged crime. Compellingly written by Cracker’s Jimmy McGovern, BAFTA-winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst, and a host of other talents, Accused is an engrossing study of motive and madness. BBC aired Series 1 (2010) and Series 2 (2012) with featured stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, Legends), Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who), Olivia Colman (Broadchurch), Stephen Graham (Boardwalk Empire’s Al Capone), Juliet Stevenson (Bend it Like Beckham), Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings), Naomie Harris (Skyfall), Anna Maxwell Martin (The Bletchley Circle), and Thomas Brodie Sangster (Game of Thrones). This DVD 4-disc set includes 10 episodes ($59.99, AcornOnline.com). The series has won a host of awards, including three International Emmys® for best drama series and twice for best actor (Christopher Eccelston, Sean Bean); BAFTAs for best writing, best supporting actress (Olivia Colman), best supporting actor (Stephen Graham) and best leading actor (Sean Bean), among other awards.
Murder,
arson, and other deadly offenses all have a flash point, when a person
loses control over something, or someone, in their life. This acclaimed
series turns the classic crime drama on its head and takes a compelling
look at the true nature of guilt and innocence. With a host of
celebrated actors who star in these 10 gripping tales from Series 1 and
2, each episode reveals the crime through the eyes
of the perpetrator, revealing how—and more importantly, why—it
happened. Some characters are guilty, some are innocent, and others fall
somewhere in between. But they’re all ordinary people whose lives have
quickly gone sideways—and they all stand accused.
BONUS Behind the scenes (22 min.)
Street Date: October 28, 2014 SRP:
$59.99
DVD 4-Disc Set: 10 episodes – Approx. 620 min. – SDH Subtitles
UPC 0-54961-2286-9-0 ISBN 978-1-62172-286-1
My Thoughts
Accused is a really unique series because each episode follows a different character and is told from the perspective of the accused. It shows you their motives and actions and at times even makes you relate to the villains, who is many cases aren't the real villains at all. This box set is a great deal because it includes both Series 1 & 2 and gives you ten exciting episodes.
Willy's Story - A devout Catholic makes a lot of mistakes, like cheating on his wife and overextending which leads to some poor choices.
Frankie's Story - Frankie joins the army to avoid prison, but running away is never the answer.
Helen's Story - A grieving mother takes matters into her own hands when her child is killed in a warehouse accident.
Liam's Story - A gambler is just as obsessed with a woman who is off limits as he is with the thrill of the game.
Kenny's Story: A father seeks revenge for an attack of his daughter.
Allison's Story - A woman cheats on her husband and a nasty battle follows.
Mo's Story - A hair stylist fighting against gang violence is murdered.
Stephen's Story - A son can't handle his father's affair with his mother's hospice nurse.
Tracie's Story- A man falls for a transvestite he met in a cab.
Tina's Story - An officer fights to reveal the truth about what's going on behind the scenes in a juvenile prison.
Frankie's Story - Frankie joins the army to avoid prison, but running away is never the answer.
Helen's Story - A grieving mother takes matters into her own hands when her child is killed in a warehouse accident.
Liam's Story - A gambler is just as obsessed with a woman who is off limits as he is with the thrill of the game.
Kenny's Story: A father seeks revenge for an attack of his daughter.
Allison's Story - A woman cheats on her husband and a nasty battle follows.
Mo's Story - A hair stylist fighting against gang violence is murdered.
Stephen's Story - A son can't handle his father's affair with his mother's hospice nurse.
Tracie's Story- A man falls for a transvestite he met in a cab.
Tina's Story - An officer fights to reveal the truth about what's going on behind the scenes in a juvenile prison.
I really loved this series. I think it's one of my favorite from Acorn Media. Most television series only give you the forensics end of crime, but seeing it from the point of view of the criminal gives everything a unique twist. In most cases I could relate to the crimes and could understand why these people did what they did. If you'd like to get your hands on this amazing box set, you can find it online at Acorn Media or Amazon.
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