The Lone Gunmen - The Complete Series

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The Surprising Series, "Lone Gunmen" [Posted on 2008-04-23]
I didn't have high expectations from this series, though I enjoyed the Lone Gunmen within the X-files context. The first episode set a tone, less than serious, but with serious undertones, which carried through the series. Still, what sticks with me most is the element of surprise. Each episode contained scenes that provoked outright laughter, sometimes because they were set up well and culminated in a great gag, other times because the gag burst, like a bolt out of the blue, onto the unsuspecting audience. There were revelations of a more serious nature as well. Sadly, the series was cancelled just as the writers, cast, and crew started to really bring everything together. The series wrap played out as an episode of X-files and is included with the DVD series. While the last season of X-files was but a pale shadow of its former self, when the "Jump the Shark" episode is viewed as the series finale for "Lone Gunmen", it worked very well and provided a surprising, yet fitting end to the tale of the misfit trio.

Signs of Greatness [Posted on 2008-05-24]
The Lone Gunmen had quite a lot going for it when it was pitched by Chris Carter at Fox. It was a spin off of the hugely popular X-Files; it had a built in fan base; and it had instantly recognizable characters. The problem was, at least in its early episodes ,it didn't know if it wanted to be broad comedy or tap into the drama that defined the X-Files universe. Unfortunately it tried to do both and did neither as well as it should.

The Lone Gunmen were a trio of newspaper journalists who wanted to expose all manner of conspiracies within the government and corporate America. They did not fight the paranormal as did the agents on the X-Files. The characters: Frohike (Tom Braidwood), Byers (Bruce Harwood) and Langly (Dean Haglund) were regular guys. They were not James Bond super spies. Into the mix were added a goofy benefactor Jimmy (Stephen Snedden) and a beautiful woman of questionable intentions Yves (Zuleikha Robinson). The personalities worked well together but there was no real character arc present. The veiwer knew no more about the backstories of the principals then they did with the pilot. This was the tragic flaw of the series. There was no need to follow the series week by week. A casual viewer could watch from time to time and never miss anything.

The Complete Series is presented on three flipper discs from Fox. There are thirteen series episodes and one final episode from the X-Files that ties up loose ends with the plot. The color and sound are routinely excellent. The presented extras include five commentaries (three by the creative team and two by the principal cast). There is an exceptional featurette called the Defenders of Justice which looks at the series in retrospect and four TV spots.

This is well worth seeing if you get a chance. It belongs in the collection of any X-Files fan. Just wish that Fox would do away with the flipper discs once and for all.

Lone Gunmen Series Content great, production poor. [Posted on 2008-05-27]
Production poor. The Second DVD had same data on both sides therefore missing three episodes. Amazon replaced with remarkable speed and ease. Replacement had second disc with all data although it was on reversed sides. Content excellent especially Planet of the FroHikes(spelling?). Amazon did its usual outstanding job on something that was not their fault.

a Steal!!!!!!!! [Posted on 2008-08-28]
i've been Looking for this season in store but could not locate it. so i took a look on here. there it was! but Not only That, but for a Cheap Price & the set is Brand New!!!! it was Basically a Steal!!!!!!

Awesome [Posted on 2008-09-22]
The Lone Gunmen should have been a very successful show. Anyone who enjoys their recurring roles on the X-Files should be in love with this spin-off as well. The plots are really entertaining and funny and the characters really develop here in just 13 episodes. Jimmy Bond, Kimmy and Yves Adele Harlow are all tremendous character additions, each cast perfectly. As the show came to a close it was only just taking off! But these episodes are all wonderfully entertaining in themselves. (Though I don't quite know why they are still so obsessed with the JFK assassination, since the Gunmen solved that one on the X-Files already, but... Kimmy also died on the X-Files when his name was Jimmy, so we'll have to let some things slide!)
If only the execs had given it more time, it would have been a great cult hit.
As for the DVD set, I do with there would have been deleted scenes and more bonus material included, but unfortunately that didn't happen. There are a few great commentary tracks for different episodes, though, with the producers and the actors as well.
Highly recommended viewing for those who missed the boat, and a definite collector's must-have for X-Philes, and there are a few excellent X-Files tie-ins on these episodes, but really what is impressive is how the Gunmen stand out on their own from the start. The show quickly proves itself to have been much more than a "spin-off."

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