GEORGE GENTLY: The Complete Collection

GEORGE GENTLY: The Complete Collection debuts on DVD/Blu-ray on December 12, 2017 from Acorn TV, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. In this acclaimed BBC detective drama based on the novels of Alan Hunter, Tony® nominee Martin Shaw (Death in Holy Orders) stars as Inspector George Gently, North of England’s most upstanding detective. Assisted by his trusted partner, Detective Inspector John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby, Place of Execution), George Gently investigates menacing crimes and confront the social and political changes rumbling through the country in the mid-1960s. The 25-Disc DVD and 13-Disc Blu-ray sets include all 25 feature-length mysteries from all eight series; 37.5 hours of gripping storylines, plus behind-the-scenes featurettes, cast interviews, production notes, and a photo gallery ($149.99, Amazon.com). Also on Dec. 12, GEORGE GENTLY, Series 8 will be available in individual season DVD/Blu-ray sets ($39.99).

This complete collection includes all 25 feature-length mysteries hailed as “gripping” (TV Times, UK) with “great performances and superb characterizations” (San Francisco Chronicle). Guest stars include Richard Armitage (The Hobbit trilogy), Phil Davis (Poldark), Kevin Whately (Inspector Lewis), Helen Baxendale (Friends), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Mark Williams (Harry Potter films), Eamonn Walker (Oz), Jemma Redgrave (Bramwell), and Warren Clarke (Dalziel & Pascoe), with Lisa McGrillis (Hebburn) later joining the team as forward-thinking constable Rachel Coles.

BONUS: Behind-the-scenes featurettes (34 min.); interviews with Martin Shaw, plus Series 7 guest actors (9 min.); 10-page booklet with historical information about the 1960s; text interviews with Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, and writer/executive producer Peter Flannery; production notes from producer Johann Knobel; historical facts about 1964 and 1969; and a photo gallery.

My Thoughts

George Gently is a series about a cop in  a class all his own, based on the novels by Alan Hunter. Martin Shaw does a fabulous job in his role and really makes the show come to life.Like many detective series, there are some episodes that are stand alone murder mysteries and others that are part of the larger storyline.  The series is set in 1960's Britain, and the costumes and scenery really bring to life this classic era.

This set includes every episode from all eight seasons, so it's too much to cover each one individually,but these were my top three favorites.

Hallo'ween Party - A young girl is murdered at a costume party and a crime novelist calls in Poirot to collaborate. It turns out the girl had been a possible witness to another murder and the pair set out to find a killer in the quaint little town.

Murder of the Orient Express - A train gets stuck in a snowstorm and when a murder takes place, only Poirot came find the killer aboard a train filled with rich foreigners and royalty. 

The Clocks - Poirot heads to Dover to help with a naval investigation. An unidentified body and clocks stopped at the same odd time lead to a slew of suspects. As more murders take place, including the death of a German spy, Poirot must determine who the real villain is.

This are only a few examples of what you'll find in this set. Each episode is packed with action. You can easily watch all eight seasons back to back and never get bored. In addition to getting all the shows for one low price, there is also tons of wonderful bonus features, like a look behind the scenes, interviews, and a photo gallery.

Overall, this was a great show from beginning to end.  I'm sorry to see it come to an end.  If you want to take advantage of a full set of amazing  stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat, than this is the box set for you. You can order George Gently The Complete Collection on Blu-ray Disc or DVD at Acorn Media or on Amazon.