Elementary: The Complete Series

The stars are only for the fact that I love this show very much. It's a fantastic adaptation of Holmes and Sherlock and Joan's interaction is magnificent, not to mention one of those few series where the lead man and lead woman stay friends.I even like the outer box for the complete series set. It's nice. But I hate everything else. It's the packaging that's the problem. Seasons 1-3 is in its own large box, and 4-7 are in their own large box. But the packaging is horrible for holding discs.I have ordered this set THREE times, twice through Amazon, once through Ebay, all new sets. Every single time, I found discs loose in the boxes. I've had loose discs in boxes before, and most times, I've gotten lucky because the discs were still functional.That's not the case for this Elementary set. All three times, at least one of the discs scratched to the point that one of the episodes failed to play at all. Three times in a row, and I'm tired of trying.I know it'll be more expensive, but if you really want to get a physical copy of Elementary, I think you're better off buying each season separately. That's what I'm trying now.

Excellent series that explores crime solving, social issues and relationships.

In characters, plots, and outcomes, we have not seen a better detective series. There is not a single lazy standard form plot among the generous 24 episode seasons. (Only the final season has less than six discs.) This is an amazing array of keen observations and cleaver outcomes. We do not watch the interview special sections or deleted scenes. We have entirely appreciated the generous production value of various writers and directors. Actors are perfect for their intended. Simply better than any standard series out there.

Outstanding series with great stories and acting...however, we bought this and the description said new. However, as mentioned by several other reviewers who bought around the same time, some of the disks in the 2 part of the series, 5-7 had finger prints on them, not ours, and scratches and Season 5 had episodes that froze on first disk and fourth disk played first episode perfectly and then skipped on every other one ultimately freezing and kept our dvd player from opening so we could remove the disk which we have never had happen after all the hundreds of disks we have played on it. Luckily we ultimately were able to get it open and out. So, first four seasons of disks were find but worried about the rest of the disks. Also, truly horrific packaging where trying to get them out is horrible...what is with companies that sell their expensive series like that? Addendum: the company that sent the disks was very helpful and replaced the damaged disks.

As most of the CBS DVD cases go, it's the cheap book like case that has the disc pilled on top of each other. Unless the rest of the season disc change, there is no "Play All" Function. Not sure why it doesn't have it. I love the show, but it's a pain to not have this function,

The disc set is good. The shipping, outer shipping packaging were done well. The product package was intact and in good condition. The set comes in two cases covering the whole series. I have not opened the second case yet, but the first case had some of the pips that hold the discs in place were broken and allowed the discs to float free inside the case. So far, it does not appear to have scratched or damaged the discs. clarity of the shows is good, and there is bonus material/footage included with the series.I don't believe the vendor had any cause for the damaged pips, as it could have been accidental from when the cases were assembled by the manufacturer. All in all, I would probably purchase from this vendor again.

I'm a HUGE fan of the show and unfortunately, it's not available in any of the major streaming services in my country. Even if it were, a lot of lesser popular shows tend to have incomplete episodes or get removed without notice.This DVD package for the complete series is perfect for me. All of the additional content (deleted scenes, commentary, special features, etc.) are great bonuses as well.My only (minor) gripe is that I wish the DVDs were packed differently. There's so many in one case that pulling a specific disc can get unweildy at times. One case per season with maybe 4 or 5 discs in each case would've been perfect.Nonetheless, AMAZING show and great product. I'll still round my score up and give it 5 stars. Cheers!

Great actors, great writing. Just all around excellent series!!!