Product Description

One of TV's most acclaimed drama series, the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning Six Feet Under, concludes its groundbreaking, five season run. Each of the main characters will come to embrace the cycle of life - birth, death, and re-birth - in ways that are both unique and interconnected. Everything. Everyone. Everywhere. Ends.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5097 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-05-01
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English, Spanish, French
• Subtitled in: English, Spanish, French
• Dubbed in: French
• Dimensions: 1.05 pounds
• Running time: 735 minutes

From Amazon.com
So much anticipation pools up around the concluding episode of this concluding season that you might be tempted to head straight for said finale, titled "Everyone's Waiting" (and it's so rich you'll find yourself drawn to repeated viewings). But if you can avoid that impulse, it's worth following the full build-up of one crisis after another to get the real payoff. On an episode-by-episode basis, Six Feet Under's fifth season has a decidedly uneven quality, shifting in tone far more drastically, say, than the intensely dark season 4. Character traits that have already been developed at length begin to seem annoyingly repetitious--Nate's (Peter Krause) self-centered frustration and furious lashings out, Billy's (Jeremy Sisto) resurgent psychosis--like leitmotifs run amuck. But this season also benefits from the knowledge we've developed, over the years, of the Fisher family and their loved ones, so that what they end up facing has a real emotional wallop, sometimes jump-starting the drama just where it seems to be in danger of churning itself into circles.

It's hardly a spoiler to mention that 6fu's final season, though bookended by the promise of new beginnings (a wedding in episode 1 to a departure for new prospects in the 12th episode), centers around loss and a pivotal death. The scripts contain more than an occasional sense of inconsequential filler, while some of the recurring thematics seem forced (we see David continue to cope with the scars from his abduction in the previous episode via over-obvious imagery of facing his "inner demons"). Other issues receive especially compelling treatment, above all Brenda's (Rachel Griffiths) desire to have a child and David and Keith's (Mathew St. Patrick) choice to adopt. But the real strength of this season lies in several gripping performances. Ruth (Frances Conroy) touches off a complex series of reactions, simultaneously sympathetic and judgmental, transcending the tendency to appear as a neurotic caricature. The super-talented Lauren Ambrose brings off Claire's emerging self-awareness and maturity with moving touches (she's also got some of the funniest moments as she takes on a stint as a temp in scenes that call to mind the hysterics of The Office). Griffiths' Brenda for her part undergoes a parallel maturing process. And as George's daughter Maggie, Tina Holmes adds a welcome tone of contrast.

6fu, of course, has always been about the paradoxes of finality. But anyone who has developed an attachment to the show's unique tone and creative sensibility will have a tough time saying goodbye. Alan Ball outdoes himself with his script (and direction) for the finale, "Everyone's Waiting," seeding it with echoes from the pilot episode that will enchant aficionados. And the famous fast-forward visions coursing through Claire's imagination as she heads down the highway give the perfect seal to this set of characters. Extras include especially insightful commentaries, including Ball on the finale, retrospectives, and a mini-feature on 6fu's cultural impact. It's safe to say that the show leaves some pretty unforgettable impressions in its wake. --Thomas May

On the DVD
Audio Commentary
Episodic Previews
Episodic Recaps
Featurette

DVD Menu

• Disc #1 -- Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season - Episodes 1-2
  • Episode Index
    • A Coat of White Primer
      • Season Four Recap
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
    • Dancing for Me
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
  • Language Selection
    • Audio: English 5.1 Surround
    • Audio: English 2.0
    • Audio: French 2.0
    • Audio: Spanish 2.0
    • Subtitles: English
    • Subtitles: French
    • Subtitles: Spanish
    • Subtitles: None
  • Special Features
    • Season Four Recap
    • Series Index
      • A Coat of White Primer
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Dancing for Me
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Hold My Hand
      • Time Flies
      • Eat a Peach
      • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
      • The Silence
      • Singing for Our Lives
      • Ecotone
      • All Alone
      • Static
      • Everyone's Waiting
• Disc #2 -- Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season - Episodes 3-5
  • Episode Index
    • Hold My Hand
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
    • Time Flies
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
    • Eat a Peach
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
  • Language Selection
    • Audio: English 5.1 Surround
    • Audio: English 2.0
    • Audio: French 2.0
    • Audio: Spanish 2.0
    • Subtitles: English
    • Subtitles: French
    • Subtitles: Spanish
    • Subtitles: None
  • Special Features
    • Audio Commentary
      • Commentary on Episode 4 "Time Flies" By Writer Craig Wright & Director Alan Poul: On
      • Commentary on Episode 4 "Time Flies" By Writer Craig Wright & Director Alan Poul: Off
    • Series Index
      • A Coat of White Primer
      • Dancing for Me
      • Hold My Hand
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Time Flies
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Eat a Peach
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
      • The Silence
      • Singing for Our Lives
      • Ecotone
      • All Alone
      • Static
      • Everyone's Waiting
• Disc #3 -- Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season - Episodes 6-8
  • Episode Index
    • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
    • The Silence
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
    • Singing for Our Lives
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
  • Language Selection
    • Audio: English 5.1 Surround
    • Audio: English 2.0
    • Audio: French 2.0
    • Audio: Spanish 2.0
    • Subtitles: English
    • Subtitles: French
    • Subtitles: Spanish
    • Subtitles: None
  • Special Features
    • Audio Commentaries
      • Commentary on Episode 6 "The Rainbow of Her Reasons" By Actor Frances Conroy (Ruth) & Writer Jill Soloway
      • Commentary on Episode 7 "The Silence" By Writer Bruce Eric Kaplan & Director Joshua Marston
    • Series Index
      • A Coat of White Primer
      • Dancing for Me
      • Hold My Hand
      • Time Flies
      • Eat a Peach
      • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • The Silence
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Singing for Our Lives
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Ecotone
      • All Alone
      • Static
      • Everyone's Waiting
• Disc #4 -- Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season - Episodes 9-11
  • Episode Index
    • Ecotone
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
    • All Alone
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
    • Static
      • Previously On
      • Next On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
  • Language Selection
    • Audio: English 5.1 Surround
    • Audio: English 2.0
    • Audio: French 2.0
    • Audio: Spanish 2.0
    • Subtitles: English
    • Subtitles: French
    • Subtitles: Spanish
    • Subtitles: None
  • Special Features
    • Audio Commentaries
      • Commentary on Episode 9 "Ecotone" By Director Daniel Minahan
      • Commentary on Episode 11 "Static" By Actors Michael C. Hall (David) & Lauren Ambrose (Claire)
    • Series Index
      • A Coat of White Primer
      • Dancing for Me
      • Hold My Hand
      • Time Flies
      • Eat a Peach
      • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
      • The Silence
      • Singing for Our Lives
      • Ecotone
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • All Alone
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Static
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode
      • Everyone's Waiting
• Disc #5 -- Six Feet Under: The Complete Fifth Season - Episode 12
  • Episode Index
    • Everyone's Waiting
      • Previously On
      • Scene Selection
      • Play Episode
      • Play With Commentary
  • Language Selection
    • Audio: English 5.1 Surround
    • Audio: English 2.0
    • Audio: French 2.0
    • Audio: Spanish 2.0
    • Subtitles: English
    • Subtitles: French
    • Subtitles: Spanish
    • Subtitles: None
  • Special Features
    • Audio Commentary
      • Commentary on Episode 12 "Everyone's Waiting" By Writer/Director & Series Creator Alan Ball: On
      • Commentary on Episode 12 "Everyone's Waiting" By Writer/Director & Series Creator Alan Ball: Off
    • Six Feet Under: 2001 - 2005 Part 1
    • Six Feet Under: 2001 - 2005 Part 2
    • Life and Loss: The Impact of Six Feet Under
    • Bonus Music From "Six Feet Under: Everything Ends" Soundtrack
      • Six Feet Under - Everything Ends: Track List
      • Six Feet Under Title Theme (Fila Brazillia Remix) Thomas Newman: Play
    • Series Index
      • A Coat of White Primer
      • Dancing for Me
      • Hold My Hand
      • Time Flies
      • Eat a Peach
      • The Rainbow of Her Reasons
      • The Silence
      • Singing for Our Lives
      • Ecotone
      • All Alone
      • Static
      • Everyone's Waiting
        • Episode Summary
        • Play Episode

Customer Reviews

The ending to beat all endings
In this season, there is more conflict, growth and turmoil for the Fischer family. This is the finest most realistic heartwarming show ever made. The characters are haunting and true to life and this final season offers one of the most beautiful endings ever seen. If you are a fan of the Fischer family, do not miss this season.
If you are wondering what the show is about, start at the beginning (Season 1) and enjoy the ride! It is a very addictive show about living and dying which takes place in a funeral home. It is dark and humourous and each episode stays with you longafter and always makes you think. The characters make you angry, happy and sad all at the same time. When the season ends, you can't help but feel like you have lost some friends. That is acting at its finest!

The best ending of a series... ever.
When you watch a series from the beginning, it is hard not to be let down or disappointed when it ends. Alan Ball is the amazing exception to that disappointment. I loved "Six Feet Under", and all I had wanted was not to be left wanting more, or wondering "whatever happened?" From the shocking developement in the eighth episode of season five, to the gorgeous final scene from the finale episode, this is by far the best television has ever offered. I only hope that future series will come along and stand up to the bar that "Six Feet Under" brilliantly raised.

It Doesn't Get Any Better
Go & find it. It's better than good.