Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1063 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-02-12
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 356 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Martin Shaw’s Judge John Deed is proving to be a reliable ratings winner for the BBC. And it’s not too tricky to see why.

The set-up is simple. Shaw’s title character is a senior, experienced Judge who presides over an assortment of cases in his court room. Behind the scenes though, he’s a crusader of sorts, battling it out with the establishment, right through to members of the Cabinet. Deed is a man, of course, who’s not averse to a few problems of his own in his private life, not least with the opposite sex, and when you mix all of these factors together, it seems like a good, solid, reliable cocktail for an hour of drama.

What lifts it above that though is Shaw’s superb performance as Judge John Deed. To be fair, he’s given some questionably far-fetched material to work with across the duration of this second series (all the episodes of which are collected on this double DVD set), but he nonetheless remains magnetic when he hits his stride, and Judge John Deed as a result is rightly enjoying its fair share of success.

You won’t always agree with Judge John Deed, and at times, you’re likely to find yourself outright perplexed. But never, ever, less than entertained. Recommended. --Jon Foster

Synopsis
Judge John Deed, although at the top of his game, frequently crosses paths with the establishment and is unafraid of ruffling some feathers. Though he has no qualms about arguing it out with the likes of the Home Secretary and Lord Chancellor’s Office, women have always been a major stumbling block in Deed’s life. Will therapist Rachel Crawcheck help him see the error of his womanising ways?

Customer Reviews

Superb, entertainment at its best!
An absolute gem, this series and the previous one are superb. John Deed is my hero, he struggles with his conscience occasionally but goes for what he thinks is right and best for the matter in hand. His indiscretions with the ladies show the weak side of him and reminds us that he is human after all. Can't wait to watch the next series!

The quintessential English drama
This is English legal drama at its best. Martin Shaw is simply awesome as Judge John Deed. The storylines are not only intriguing but very interesting. However what makes this drama different from your everyday legal drama is the weaving of the personal life of the rebellious and unconventional Judge Deed into it. His on /off romance with legal eagle Jenny Seagrove (Woman of Substance, Hold Dream) brings an added touch of romance to it, as well as his dealings with his ex-wife, father -in-law (an appeal court Judge), and of course his daughter. It is difficult to describe how captivating and enthralling this drama is, you just have to watch it. There are four long episodes in this set - 356mins of viewing pleasure. The whole ensemble cast and the writing is star quality. Well done to the BBC and the writer as well as the actors for such a high quality and entertaining drama. You can't go wrong with this. Enjoy.

The TV critics spot on for once
Although there are only four episodes to Series 2, this is top quality. Martin Shaw is perfect in the part, as the Judge who believes in justice at any price, in his court, even if it means falling out with MPs, the Executive, other Judges, and opposing Councils, occasionally.

You really will enjoy this even more, if you have seen Series 1, because you will find it easier to 'instantly' understand the role of all the other characters. All good stuff, one way or the other.