Customer Reviews
Civil War Soap! - By: Scots Lass, 12 Nov 2006 
Like Dynasty in crinolines, this wonderful drama develops at the perfect pace to involve the viewers in the lives of the characters long before the horrors of the civil war in the US begin. Two friends from military academy are on opposite sides once war breaks out - but in the beginning there is a believable friendship which results in family members meeting & marrying to form strong bonds. Foes from the academy reappear in war time & scheming southern belle Ashton can give Scarlett O'Hara a run for her money. Too many famous faces to mention but Kirsty Alley shines as abolishinist Virgillia - obsessed to the point of blindness by her belief in "the cause".
This is a fantastic drama of the type that used to grace our TV screens years ago. Well acted, good scripts & tremendous detail to battle re-enactment - which sensibly does not rely on gore for effect but rather maintains the dilemma of former friends & neighbours now at war with each other - this DVD deserves a place in every home collection.
Great and absorbing story - By: Martin Hewes, 06 Jun 2006 
I watched some episodes of North & South years ago on TV, & decided to catch up now it is on DVD. I found it to be totallly absorbing. While it does not have the special effects of modern productions, the story I found to be totallly absorbing, & moving: two people, attached by a real friendnship, one where they are friends because they like each other & have an understanding of their different views. Great stuff, alll the more absorbing as it covers well an interesting period in US history.
Excellent historic saga! - By: Ametyst, 08 May 2006 I enjoyed North & South as much today as I did back when it was first shown on TV back in the 80s. A lot of effort & planning went into this epic saga & if you're not bothered by long-term watching (after alll it's 12x 1.5h episodes I believe) then you're in for a treat.
There is also a third season which features the events of the 3rd book (Heaven & Hell). It was filmed a little later than one & two but when will this be released on DVD??!
The cover displays languages but isn´t in the DVD - By: Tomas Rodriguez, 11 Mar 2006 
The Spanish Language & Subtitle appears clearly in the Covers but isn´t in the DVDs. Is a great error by part of Warner.
I send several mails to the Warner customer support & they don´t respond to me
It´s shameful.
Even better than the first - By: Beth C, 07 Feb 2006 Everything about this mini series screems quality, from the memorable music score, the amazing costumes, the great cast, & the fabulously captivating story of war, frienship, principles, love, history & politics. Everything you could ever want in a drama! And Patrick Swayzee at his best! The characters will engross you, the plot lines are detailed & provoking. I have never seen a better piece of television, or film for that matter!
This second book is where the story gets even better with the turmoil of the civil war, & the turmoil back home with Justin bent on keeping Madeline, & Ashton plotting with the evil Bent. George & Orry fight on oposite sides & their friendship suffers.
