The FBI: The Second Season Part Two

I was always a fan of this series when I was a kid, but hadn't seen any episodes in decades. It was the first Quinn Martin series I remember and I always enjoyed the distinctive style of his shows. Season one was good, but disappointed me slightly with an overall tone and production values that were not quite what I remembered. Season two is better. The scripts appear sharper, the acting a bit more natural and less wooden, and the storyline with Erskine's daughter is gone for good.The transfers are OK but do not appear to be digitally remastered, and some episodes could have benefited from this. These appear to be syndication copies. Only two episodes, "The Executioners" parts 1 and 2, retain the full original opening with the credit to the Ford Motor Company retained, which makes the rough cut in the theme music in all the other episodes make more sense, as the Ford credit is cut and so the music takes a jump. Those two episodes also retain the original pre-opening of a title slide and the announcer saying "The F.B.I. - in color!", just like in the old Police Squad comedies. One thing I had forgotten was that only in the first 2 seasons was there a rather crude attempt at showing some Washington DC landmarks in the opening titles, and these were not very well done. This goes away in season 3.These episodes are fun to watch. Everyone, both good and bad, drives a Ford product of course, as Ford was the sponsor and made sure their vehicles were featured. I always thought that perhaps they should have had the bad guys drive competitor's vehicles! Efrem Zimbalist was perhaps too suave for a typical F.B.I. agent, but he is a great leading man and carries the part well. Stephen Brooks never sold me as an F.B.I. agent, coming across as a bit too young and not serious enough, and perhaps that is why he was replaced after this season with the much more agent-like William Reynolds. There are some good location shots and it is fun to see actors who later had success play roles here, and to see some young actresses who were stunningly beautiful in the 1960s style - Barbara Luna and Jessica Walter come to mind. It is also interesting to see the 1960s-era crime lab techniques that are relied upon to process evidence.Recommended, but disappointed that the price of admission is so high.

I can't say I'm ever disappointed on these dvds. It's just a little harder to know when one season ends and another begins. The TV series now don't go at the same times as they used to. Just like to be able when they start & end.

They did not state only for UK not US. Can't watch dvd player not set up to play.

Great TV police and research series. In those sixties the FBI did not have the technological resources of today. This series of TV is testimony of the meritorious work of the FBI because in spite of its limitations they obtained successes in their investigations putting into practice the ingenuity and the ability.The arguments and stories of the series are interesting and entertaining. The performance of his characters is outstanding. Also the quality of the image in bright colors and an unbeatable high definition in its time. Nothing to ask the current HD.I am happy and satisfied with the purchase of this series TV and I recommend it to everyone.

DVD is not viewable. Different format

This was action packed and full of suspense. Just the way I like it

I remember watching this series as a kid and I'm glad these quality shows are showing up on disk. The accuracy of the Hoover Bureau and its Special Agents is right on the mark. The Director of this series reminds me of the attention to detail Jack Webb put into making his famous Dragnet and Adam-12 series or Joseph Wambaugh's Police Story series. If you are interested in knowing what the Bureau was like under Hoover, the series is an excellent representation. The FBI is an elite law enforcement agency and this series really drives the point home.

Somewhere along the years, the FBI became a stereotype of black suits or pushy climbers. However, this series was when the FBI was supposed to make US safe and did their jobs like grown up professionals. And what an ensemble case they have. As you read the list of guest stars, you have to have yet another season, to see your favorite actors take on the role of bad guys. Check out the Ford Mustangs that evolve with the show, which must have been sponsored by Ford. Great nostalgia.

I was looking forward to season 2 of FBI but unfortunately it was no way near as good as season 1. Most stories unfolded the same way - something bad happens - someone is wrongfully arrested for it until the real culprit it brought to justice. It felt very repetitive - shame.

Excellent and entertaining series.

Just as the 1st season living up to our expectations

It is ok getting better as it goes on

Highly recommended superb series