Soul Food - The Complete First Season

I was so happy when finally the word came out that Soul Food's first season was being released. I did not subscribe to Showtime when it initially aired and missed the entire season. I was however, very troubled by the high price of the set. On every dvd site I've checked, Soul Food's price for a 5 dvd set surpasses other hour long dramas with 6 dvd's (eg The Sopranos, Once & Again, Felicity). I suspected that the price was set high to DISCOURAGE purchases and in effect justify the non-release of subsequent seasons.Anyway, I bought a used set and am quite satisfied with it but hope that if they release Seasons 2-5, they keep the price in line with other series ($35 for a 5 dvd set is reasonable, $80 IS NOT!!!!!)And to that poster from the lovely, racially enlighted state of KY: you seem to be someone who did not really watch this series and is a caucasian who does not know any African-Americans personally. It is 2004 - we are doctors, lawyers, professors, investment bankers, business owners - in other words, we are just like you. So why is it unbelievable to see a family where there is a lawyer, two business owners and a stay-at-home mom venturing out into the workplace? Would it have been more believable to you if they were all unemployed & on welfare, selling drugs and shooting each other?? You need to open your mind and refrain from making such stupid/uninformed comments about people that you obviously know nothing about.

Everything about this heartfelt series is superb-- the acting, the plot, the sentiment. It's so well-written, that it's not soapy like some series I've seen. It has an intimate vibe about it that makes you feel as though you are in the house, in the rooms. While the characters seem familiar, they are also complex and interesting.

This is a great series to follow, not only for minority viewers but for everyone. While it focuses on some issues unique to people of color, the main focus of the show is on the strength, power, and importance of family; which is a lesson for all people. I am shocked and disappointed that after waiting patiently for close to 3 years, Paramount seemingly refuses to recognize the many fans of the series that span the color spectrum, and thus have failed to release Seasons 2-5 on DVD. Soul Food, at only 5 seasons, was the longest African American drama on television, if only for that reason I would think it deserves the accolades given so easily to other shows like the Gilmore Girls ( a lesser watched gem that managed to have two seasons on DVD). Additionally, they have priced the DVD so unrealistically that it makes it hard for fans to buy it and gives Paramount a reason not to put out the other seasons. I urge people to buy this DVD and enjoy this wonderful and soulful show.

YES! Finally a complex, beautiful, and fully rendered televised drama of African-American life. Minus failing to really explore our rich religious heritage, SOUL FOOD provides muli-layered images and stories of Black families in love & struggle. All of the characters are rich in perspective and multdimensional, but Kenny is especially beautiful (right word). As a Black husband, father, teacher, and son, Kenny's character moves me beyond measure, for here I see my - and many, not all, Black men's - realities, fears, hopes, dreams, and joys mirrored on the screen. Kenny & Max's family is the heart of how Black People have made it over all these years, and how despite the odds, we will make it in the future. SHOWTIME, THANK YOU FOR SOUL FOOD! Please release seasons 2-6 immediately! As wonderful as SOUL FOOD is, like the many great choices we have in Black literature & music, it is time for BET AND OTHER TELEVISION STATIONS TO GIVE US 7+ excellent portraits of THE BEAUTY OF PEOPLE BLACK.

I was loaned the first and second season of Soul Food, after finishing the series I decided I needed to the whole series on DVD for myself! It's a great show, awesome acting and just good to watch anywhere, anytime. On the plane flying home, after a long day of work; it's great to escape into Soul Food DVD's.If you're into drama's I definitely recommend you buy the first season. Within a couple episodes you'll be hooked!It is great to see an African American series written so well with good characters to portray the story line. With most TV shows currently being reality it's a breath of fresh air to see a drama series. And what better way than buying and watching the whole season at your leisure!Highly recommend and will soon be purchasing season two and the movie to complete my collection.Thanks for reading!Cheers!

That this show went off the air is still a disgrace. That it wasn't publicized more or picked up by a network -- ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox -- suggests that unless black folks are in comedies, most network execs can't be so bothered. How was this show any less entertaining, dramatic, or sexy than anything one might have seen on Sex and the City or, more recently, Grey's Anatomy? I bet most, if not all of the stars of this show could use a steady gig again. BRING BACK THIS SHOW!! (And, in the meantime, release the rest of the episodes on dvd. What could possibly be taking so long? Hell, they are releasing shows from the 1960s on dvd -- in their entirety. There is something most seriously wrong with the delay in releasing the remaining seasons of this great show.Renee

The Soul Food Series is an excellent African American family show. I prefer the series to the movie. I like the cast of the series better then the movie especially Nicole Ari Parker who portrays Teri Joseph, an upscale attorney. Nicole Parker does a better job of portraying Teri Joseph as a total human being with all dimensions of emotions in dealing with her personal and work problems. I especially like her interactions with Boris Kodjoe which comes across as realistic. I also feel the other members of the cast were much better in their respective rolls then the movie cast.The ongoing saga of the lives of three sisters is dynamic and realistic.

This is the best black TV series ever made. It is real. Watching this series will make you feel good, feel strong, feel proud. The issues tackled range from racism and sexism in all different forms to poverty, loyalty, honasty, divorce, political controversies, running for political office, setting goals and much much more. All is always embedded in a package of love - with some spice in form of romantic sex. Family Union is also a key ingredient to this Soul Food. This show portrays good values and real people. Most importantly, this show portrays black people as smart, strong, loving, caring, warm, educated and successful - who may also make a mistake every once in a while. Black Power and Black Unity at it finest. Pan-Africnism is here. If this book interests you, You may also like to read about "Kwanzaa" by Maulana Karenga  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture (Commemorative)Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture (Commemorative)

This series is fantastic, love it, love it. I have just ordered the third series and once I've watched that I will order the final series. Covered a wide variety of issues and I would highly recommend it.

I watched this 7 years ago wen a friend bought it bk from America and hav been thinking about it ever since so decided to buy the whole set. Definitely worth it!!

After watching the film for the twentieth or thirtieth time, I wanted more of the soul food vibe. For less than twenty pounds You get 20 hours of entertainment. Worthwhile and enjoyable. I love it!!!