Product Description The last season of the Showtime series about an African-American family living in Chicago. .com Soul Food comes to a satisfying conclusion with surefooted confidence. This series' mix of sex, drama, and social commentary is in full bloom in this final season: Teri (Nicole Ari Parker), reeling from her breakup with Damon (Boris Kodjoe), has a serious of troubled liaisons; Bird (Malinda Williams) and Lem (Darrin Dewitt Henson) grapple with infidelity and the lingering effects of Lem's criminal past; Maxine (Vanessa Williams) and Kenny (Rockmond Dunbar) must work through more subtle conflicts in their marriage, while Maxine frets about the girls Ahmad (Aaron Meeks) chooses to date. The show skillfully blends serious plotlines with comic bits, juxtaposing (for example) a thoughtful discussion about nuances of skin color within the African-American community with a farcical bit about an X-rated film being shot in Kenny's garage. In fact, the writing, directing, and acting have never been smoother; even more melodramatic plot turns (for example, Bird gets kidnapped by a crime boss and Lem has to rescue her) somehow manage to stay just grounded enough to get by, while the vast majority of the season is solid and compelling. Marriage, dating, and family strife have always been Soul Food's bread and butter, and this season continues to be a remarkably genuine portrait of human relationships. The show resists making its characters perfect role models; as a result, Maxine and Kenny's marriage becomes admirable for both how they fight and how they function. As the show navigates its final episodes, the pitch-perfect acting demonstrates what a true ensemble this cast has become. Uplifting without being cloying, sexy without being cheap, political without being preachy, the final season of Soul Food is thoroughly enjoyable. --Bret Fetzer
J**N
More than the movie
After long awaiting the final season of Soul Food, it arrived. I was one of the few in America who did not like the narrative film Soul Food. Too much drama, too little character development; and moreover, it showed a flatten out images of African Americans. So one day while cruising through a huge chain store that has a wonderful selection of Black films, I stumbled across the first season of Soul Food. I purchased because of the low price and I've been hooked ever since. Even though it has been years since the series originally aired, and I am not a cable or satellite television subscriber, I have had to wait until the seasons were issued on DVD. So there is some redemption in it all. The characters were able to be given life. And the cast has been awesome.One of the reasons I disliked the movie is the boyfriend stealing of Maxine. And the family appears to have accepted Kenny as a natural choice. That rings odd in my world. Oftentimes I've asked individuals about dating a family member's "ex." And it's been taboo. However, there seems to be no such code of ethics in this family. But apparently it happens, albeit strange.Moreover, the final season does bring some sadness. I guess nothing lasts forever. Of course I did expect some of Terry's issues to straightened out by more than a voiceover by Ahmad in the end.All in all, this was definitely worth the purchase. Now it's time to rewatch. I'll start with season one.
M**�
Having My Own Soul Food Collection💜
Hi I always wanted Soul Food Series because I didn't see all the episodes of how the families turn out 🤔😳😁 Thanks To God and Amazon I am Bless To Have My Own Soul Food Collection including The Soul Food Movie 💜
W**Y
Glad I got it
I always liked the series glad I added all the seasons to my collection 😎
S**L
The Best Show Ever
I absolutely LOVE this show. I watched all 5 seasons religiously and would not miss any episodes for anything. I was in a "zone" when watching soul food, it was literally like the outside world did not exist for the 45 mns that the show was on. I was a lucky fan that got to meet Boris Kodjoe this year in Miami and that was a dream come true. There are real hardcore Soul Food fans out there and I strongly believe they should consider working on a Soul Food reunion movie just like Sex in the city. If this does happen I'll be the first one in line. In the meantime, I am glad to have bought the entire 5 seasons on DVD, it is truly the best gift that I have given to myself. I'll be enjoying this collection for a long long time.
R**D
This show is good for the Soul!!!!!!
I am so happy to see that others love the show just as much as I do. I am at work right now and went out on Amazon to find another movie and was elated to see that the final season of Soul Food would be out in July. I must admit, I thought the show was five season long, however, as long as I collect all of the seasons I will be happy. I hated when the show ended and still to this day miss the show greatly. This show was my "Woosa" from hustle of the day. It was my way to escape. To all of the fans of the show enjoy the final season. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of viewing this series.... I promise you won't be disappointed.
T**N
Awesome show
Awesome show
T**K
Soul Food TV series
I just love this, can't stop watching it! My husband and I love watching it together. I was so sorry when it was cancelled. I need your help maybe one of the fans can help, in the final episode the name of the segment is We Plan there was this song I'm trying to get. It was played during when Kenny put the cd in while he was eating his pizza with Ahmad, it was played again when Maxine came home Kenny was in the bedroom waiting up for her. I can tell it's a Thom Bell song, I can't make out the group or artist. One of the problems I had with Soul Food, they played such good music, but it was never listed in the credits. So anyone out there, please help with this!!!
C**.
And many fans thought this day would never come
We've finally got the final season on DVD! Too bad that there aren't any special features but we can officially relive the Joseph sisters without any interruptions (for those who only were able to see it on BET). The final 14 episodes finale are:61. Pagan Poetry62. Two to Tango63. The Son Also Rises64. We Plan65. Decisions and Choices66. A Rock Hard Place67. Survival Techniques68. Angelitos Negros69. Successful Failure70. Love Me or Leave Me71. Take It to the Limit72. In the Garden73. Fear Eats the Soul (1)74. Don't Think This Hasn't Been Fabulous (2)And for those who have never seen Soul Food, here's better news! The Complete Series will also be released (bundled) on the same day of The Final Season, July 8th!!! SAVE SOME MONEY!
A**N
Best Black TV-Series EVER (as of 2010)
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)
M**P
EXCELLENT series
wished this show had continued.this is an excellent show about family values, how far we are willing to go for career, loveEach person that watches this will identify with one or more of the characters.It's worth the purchase.
E**E
Five Stars
Great
J**N
Soul Food
Excellent
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