The Young Riders Complete Season 3 Gift Box

TOP RATED SHOW FOR DVD RELEASE --- & the reason for season 2 delay (now rectified)
This show was very popular with an extremely loyal fan base while airing. It was once rated the most highly anticipated DVD release of any TV show. Unfortunately, after the first season release dissapointed in sales, the original distribution rights holder decided not to risk any further investment. We appear to be saved by the new company and I look forward to receiving my copies of each season.

Show cliff notes: Set just before the American Civil War, this series presented a highly fictionalized account of the heyday of the Pony Express. Its focus was a group of young Express riders based at the waystation in Sweetwater, Kansas. Running the station was ex-Texas Ranger and all-around eccentric Teaspoon Hunter. The role of cook, housekeeper and mother hen was filled first by Emma and later by Rachel. The riders included the future "Buffalo Bill" Cody and James Butler ("Wild Bill") Hickok, as well as Ike, a mute, Buck, a half-White/half-Kiowa scout and the Kid, a quiet...

Season Three! But Suggest You Watch in Correct Order.
Finally received this item, but I thought I would update my review. Hope this helps!

First of all, it's been a long wait. But we're getting closer to the full series being completely available on DVD. Thank you TGG Direct! The only problem is that the episodes are slightly out of order. The fact that the episodes are out of order by no means detracts from the fact that Season 3 is FINALLY on DVD. But, it might help to watch them in order for continuity (especially if you're an Ike fan or if you are a Kid and Lou shipper - last disc in particular). I've included a list of how the episodes originally aired on ABC. Enjoy!

1. A House Divided
2. Jesse
3. Blood of Others
4. Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
5. In the Presence of Mine Enemies (Ike!)
6. Survivors
7. The Initiation
8. Just like Old Times
9. Spirits
10. A Tiger's Tale
11. Goodnight, Sweet Charlotte
12. Song of Isaiah
13. Spies
14...

finally have season 3 on DVD, and looking forward to season 2 SOON!
While it isn't entirely true to the reality of the product, I gave this a full 5 stars because just having the complete first and third season available on DVD is fantastic, It's been a long time in coming and I can't wait for season 2 to finally make it to DVD.

The discs all play well, images are sharp enough, considering it was analog, film mastered and not digital. Sound is excellent, and I've had very few incidences of pixelation or hang with the DVDs. I kind of like the "chocolate box" packaging, even though it isn't standard. I don't love the front to back disc storage inside, but used carefully it should be okay.

However, what would have lowered my rating on the set if I wasn't so gosh durned thrilled it's finally available on DVD, is that TGG could have used a bit more care in putting this together. I need to write them directly on these issues, as I hope they do better on re-presses and season 2, when it's finally ready to press.

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