South of Nowhere- Season 1 (3 Disc Set)

I was very pleased with my recent purchase of season one of south of nowhere on DVD. I had read some bad things about this set but I bought it anyway, I was a big fan of the show back then and I just wanted to be able to watch it again. I wanted to buy all 3 seasons but that would have been pretty expensive. lol I do plan to buy the other two later. But as some have already stated, the theme music is different. I didn't like it at first but after you watch it all the way through you don't mind the theme music, it's just strange to me that they changed it...? this is a great gift for anyone you may know struggling with their sexuality. it got me through some tough times with my own when it was on television and now I can sit back and watch Spencer's plight knowing what she's gone through already firsthand. The set is only 3 DVDs long it's a very short season, that's why it's so cheap compared to season 2 & 3 but I recommend it to anyone. I really wish everyone would watch the whole season I think it would change some views of a lot of closed-minded people. All three seasons of the show depict a young girl struggling to balance between making her mother, a religious woman with strong opinions, happy and letting herself be who she is finding out she is. Her father, a guidance counselor of sorts, just wants her to be happy but he's got his own problems. The story also centers on her two brothers, one adopted and looking for his birth mother, and one blood brother who is trying to be a basketball star and runs into complications along the way. Ashley and Spencer are adorable together and this is, above all, a love story for the next generation. The set itself is no fuss no muss, comes with just the box and 3 DVDs, conservatively decorated, but it's what is inside that counts, which is hours of enjoyment that will make you go "awww!" and have you smiling to yourself. I would give this whole series as a gift to anyone and everyone if it weren't so expensive I think everyone should watch it it's both entertaining and helpful in understanding the plight of lesbian and bisexual people. Ashley never says she's a lesbian (that I remember. at least not in this season) and sometimes she plays around with aiden but in the end we know she's not into men. Spencer is "not into labels" and I love her for that so we never know whether to classify either of them as "bi" or "gay" as spencer called it, but I can pretty safely say this is a show about girls, for girls, of any orientation. It's compelling and full of sweet moments anyone could enjoy.

I wanted to do this review because when I bought it on amazon, it freeked me out that someone did a review and said that they were not able to watch any of the episodes. I want to secure everybody that wants to buy it by saying that on dvd, blu-ray and on a computer, everything is working perfectly, I tried it. Moreover, some wanted to know if there were any extras in the dvds such has interviews, deleted scenes or bloopers and there is none (sorry), only the episodes. However, now, for the appreciation part of the serie, I would definetly recommend South of Nowhere to teenagers who like romantic/drama series. Even though your not gay, you can fully appreciate this tv show for its originality, its funny parts and its themes such has love, teenage "problems" (first time, moving in a new city, fitting in, the need to belong somewere, ennemies, etc.). And for the girls that are gay, well, you will appreciate this story because of all the reasons above and because it shows, trough Spencer's story, all the steps that someone goes trough when they gradually find out their true sexuality and how they live their first real love. Furthermore, I have to say this, Ashley (Mandy Musgrave)and Spencer (Gabrielle Christian)are really gorgeous and they form a beautiful couple. S.O.N. is amazing!

I just recently started watching son and didn't catch it til after its dvd release. Though its of a generation I don't understand (a friend of mine calls them the squeaky generation and i think the term fits, that and i think its cute) the joys and obstacles are the same from generation to generation. South of Nowhere got its hooks in me with the first episode and was surprised to find one of the executive producers is rose troche who was responsible for a lot if not most of the gay films i have in my collection from my own generation. I love the show and i think its an important show for anyone gay or straight. It isn't just about spencer and ashley and the prejudice and relationship struggles they face but also what its like to be a black boy from Ohio thrown into the big scary city being raised by a white family and struggling with the fact that he was given up by his biological mother. It shows a mothers bigotry and how it affects her relationship with her daughter. It shows a family that is religious but at the same time is far from perfect. Its a show about family, friends, new beginnings and old problems. i love it

Took a little longer than desired to arrive. I think Amazon prints them as it's ordered. Amazon has exclusive printing rights to this show. They're also printed on DVD-r discs, weird. My only complaint is the episodes themselves aren't close captioned.The show itself, way ahead of it's time but definitely opened the door for other shows. Wish they had more than 3 seasons

This show was a trail blazer and ahead of its time. It definitely pushed the envelope for youth and television by starting to engage and explore topics that at the time "taboo". It brought out into the light the realness of teenage angst and anxieties in the inner city. It explores sex, culture, race, upbringing, family dynamics, group dynamics and so much more that other teen shows at the time would not touch. This show will still keep your interest and is still relevant for parents who want to have those real tough talks and social awareness discussions with their teens. I found this to be entertaining, educational and provocative.

Though pricing for a very simple dvd copy of the series, it's definite;y worth it to have the show and avoid all of the ridiculous "the N" adds constantly sliding across the bottom of the screen. There are a few song differences but nothing I would say changes the show. Quality is as good as it gets considering the show its self was a little bit low quality in the beginning anyways. The dvds are working great and I would highly suggest them!