Alias

I have been a member of Netflix for well over a year now, possibly even pushing 18 months if I were to actually look up the information, and it has been one of the best decisions that I ever made. Prior to using Netflix I was spending a ton of money on movie rentals and now for much, much less I get unlimited movies each month. I would estimate that the subscription to Netflix saves us about $30 a month at least, so it was definitely a better option.

Recently I just finished watching the tv show Alias on DVD using my Netflix. I had watched the first six or seven episodes when the show first aired many years ago, but then got busy and lost interest. However, I always wanted to watch it again, and when I had finished watching Las Vegas a few months ago I thought I would give Alias another try.

Watching that show on DVD is an entirely different experience. You don't lose track of who is who or who is doing what or who is double-crossing who. It is far more enjoyable when you don't have to wait weeks or months between episodes.

Overall I think Alias was a great show. The last two seasons started to stretch the limits of reality, but only by a little bit, and the series finale was a little over the top, but then, most finales for tv shows are, so I can give Alias the benefit of the doubt. There were certainly some twists and turns along the road during the five seasons that I was not expecting, and there were some that I saw coming from a mile away. It was a pleasant balance I think, one that kept me coming back for more without frustrating me or making me think I was smarter than the characters in the show at the same time.

To anyone who hasn't seen Alias and is looking for another show to pick up on their own Netflix or something to pass the time in the upcoming summer months, give it a try, I think you will enjoy it.