Zoo: Season 1

Season 1 of Zoo, was surprisingly good with excellent acting an interesting scifi plot and great special fx. Season 2 of Zoo, was also quite good, carrying the plot successfully from the first season and adding continual suspenseful twists and turns. Season 3 of Zoo, however suffered from poor writing and plot changes. The excellent acting and special fx were still there, but at times the writing had so many holes, I thought I was watching some religious revival the plot was so holy. The writing got so bad, that by the middle of the season I was anxious for the season to just end. And, when it did it ended on a cliffhanger, and that makes me sorry I even spent so much time watching all the seasons. The least they could have done is produce an ending, at least for the fans. Of course studio's don't care about fans, only money. But it's extremely angering when studio's drop shows without at least creating some sort of ending. I mean, the writing was so awful in the 3rd season, and consequently the ratings so low, I understand why the show was not carried for a 4th season, but at least end the damn thing. But then we the viewers, can pay CBS back, by boycotting any shows created by CBS in the future!

It's a great show you'll love it it's provocative it it moves fast there's so many different factions going on at one time and it'll keep you riveted you'll love it

Was a little upset that this show only has three seasons because it is a great show. If you like end of the world type shows this is a very good one.

Works great. Came in a slip cover which made it even better. Great condition both slip cover and DVD case. DVD’s were in really good condition. And the show is still as addictive as it was when I watched it years ago.

This was a much anticipated new series that has been shrouded in some debate between one of the so-called major networks and their grand way to try and take over all TV shows. Zoo is a very interesting story although some what unrealistic it plans to entertain numerous television watchers. I personally am enjoying each new twist that the producer brings each week, and the globe trotting gives me a chance to see some places I might ever see for myself. If it seems that I am a little upset, well I am with CBS's I'm better than the rest of the networks. First they kept is such a secret (big deal), secondly Amazon was not going to be able to stream it live(you were going to haft to join CBS live which is a joke), and third another streaming company was too have exclusive right's (how did that work out Ha! Ha!). The series probably be remembered as an interesting TV experience with many unique twists and turn's. The acting is rather run of the mill, but the scenery is amazingly breath taking at tomes. Hopefully when CBS tries to be so self righteous they should crawl before trying to leap the next time.

What if... Always an intriguing way to start a story and, in "Zoo," it's even more so because it involves a revolt against humanity by the animal kingdom. Based on a James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge novel, "Zoo" features a small band of experts trying to understand what seem to be accelerated mutations in animals - including birds and reptiles. This mutation is giving the animals some really interesting powers: Lions that can communicate over long distances, for example, and bears that are developing exoskeletons akin to body armor. The experts are also pitted against a giant multinational corporation that may have caused the problem by contaminating pesticides and food products with unsafe chemicals. There is a nice twist in the narrative regarding the corporation. The experts, meanwhile, are a quirky bunch: A cynical veterinary pathologist (played brilliantly by Billy Burke), a safari guide with a dark past, a journalist with a grudge against the multinational, an animal behaviorist (who is the son of a disgraced scientist), and a French intelligence services agent who runs the team. Throughout this first season they have been searching for a way to reverse - or at least slow down - the mutations while encountering problems along the way from the multinational, the FBI, skeptical scientists, African bandits, and the animals themselves. The special effects are top grade and the scripts, while a little preachy in some instances, hold together well. The narrative wanders now and then, but not so much that it loses viewers, and the direction is sure-handed. Character development is handled well: The back stories of the experts are handled with dialogue that is nicely worked into the team's adventures, for example. The first season ends with a cliff hanger - something that has become an all-too-common staple of network television in my opinion. No plot spoilers here but I will say that the first season's ending episode was pretty predictable. That aside, there is plenty of action in each episode and some nice turns by the cast, which made watching the series enjoyable. All things considered, I give it 4.5 stars.

I read James Patterson's book long before the TV series came out. When I finished the book I kept saying to myself, "This would make a great movie." I never watched a single series on TV. I waited for the DVD because I go crazy watching tons of commercials while trying to immerse myself in the story. I'm glad I waited. In two days I watched all 9 hours. Simply awesome...and I'm glad that James was a co-producer. Now I'm eager to see the second season which is scheduled to begin this summer, but I'll wait for the DVD again. This is a must for sci-fi/horror fans. Patterson is one of my favorite authors and when he ventured out into the horror realm I knew it would be great. I was disappointed. All 5 stars. Bring on Season Two.

I love this series.