Ghost Whisperer: Season 1

Ironically, I didn't watch this series when it was on tv years ago. I would catch an episode here or there, but it was back in the days of setting up a vcr that could tape an episode and I just wasn't into doing that back then. I was scrolling on social media and snippets of episodes would pop up and I started watching them, so I decided to try to find the complete series to watch. I am really getting into the series and will most likely binge the entire series at this point. I love Jennifer Love Hewitt in this series as the one who sees ghosts and helps them to the other side of the light. The relationships between the characters is interesting and intriguing so I can't wait to see what happens in season 2.

I knew from the first episode that i was going to enjoy this series. I couldnt help but see some similarities to a horror movie or two that she's done in the past. In one episode her house starts flipping out and she gets her caught in the garbage disposal (it has to be cut by her husband) happened to Sarah Michelle Gellar in I Know What You Did Last Summer and a couple other slight things that i noticed (reminded of those movies). Love the fact that she's playing a character like this with a deep and strong devotion to helping those out there with her gift. She does it well considering most folks dont know about her gift besides the people that she's helped, her husband, her best friend/partner at her antique shop and her mom.The only thing i didnt like was the way it ended for one of the characters in the show...i dont want to give away things for those that havent seen it yet. But it left me with some questions and hope they get answered in the 2nd season. Overall an excellent TV show with a pretty good message but its about to get ramped a notch for Melinda in the 2nd season as the evil spirits start gunning for her at a higher rate.I only hope she's able to deal with them and hopefully get some help on the ghost front as well from new characters or something...Great story, actors and message makes for an excellent TV show. I hope its around for years to come. Also a fan of Medium, Supernatural and the like. But this is different from those.

Great series

Having only watched this series when it was first broadcast, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the production has held up over the past ten years. The highly emotional climax to each episode is carefully crafted through plot and sometimes limited character development. What really helps the momentum is the missing commercials. Since many of the breaks were placed during pivotal scenes, I think we always lost some of the energy that the production was developing. With the interruptions gone, we get a fuller effect as the suspense builds.Some of the story lines can get a little sappy and predictable but that is to be expected of a production that has to take the viewer from introduction to denouement in 45 minutes. Effective use of special effects and outstanding acting carries Ghost Whisperer to wonderful places.On a more personal note, the writers craft, and actors deliver, some powerful and insightful ideas. No matter what your personal philosophy about Life and Death, there are some wonderful thoughts presented here. For those of us who have lost loved ones in real life, the sentiments are very heartening and provide a certain sense of solace. I know it may only be Hollywood but I choose to take my truths where I find them. I hope you enjoy them too.

Due to scheduling circumstances, I was only able to view a few Season One episodes when they actually aired, but impressed enough with the few I saw that I knew I had to obtain the DVD set when it was released. I was amazed at how touching the series is, as well as its strong ability to be suspenseful and creepy, as well as suddenly comical. Jennifer Love Hewitt has always been such a talent, and brings such a believable nature to her character of Melinda Gordon. The camera work and well written scripts easily allow for multiple viewings, to catch new information previously missed. The episodes are also so heartfelt that I found it impossible not to shed tears for all but two episodes of the 24 episodes. It is worth the purchase, not just to rent, but to own. The bonus material is fine, and while they could have had more commentaries (on more episodes), for those they do they're informative and entertaining.I look forward to buying the Season Two disc set (though also, as an actor, I got to work as David Paymer's photo double in the "A Grave Matter" episode...), as well as future DVD "Ghost Whisperer" seasons.

I'm a big fan of the show "Ghost Whisperer." My niece got me hooked when it first came on. I never missed when it was on Friday nights. And there wasn't an episode that didn't make me cry at the end. I was mad when they took the show off the air.I bought season 1 because there are a few episodes that are my absolute favorites!! Especially, "The Crossing." The little boy in that episode did such a wonderful job, and made his character so believable! All he had to do was pout, and I started tearing up. I think he should have recieved an emmy for his performance. But I did read he did get an award for it. Not an emmy, but another type. So if you're a fan of this show, and don't have them on DVD already, they are out there for you to enjoy!!