Customer Ratings & Reviews

Don't let the naysayers sway you, Season 4 of AD comes back swinging, hard! As we all know by now, Fox is notorious for cancelling great series (see Family Guy, Futurama, Sarah Conner Chronicles, etc.) only to substitute schlock like Glee and American Idol. Well, AD suffered this unfortunate fate as well, but was resurrected by Netflix. The fans woeful cries felt the internet over turned to golden tears of loyal embrace met with diamond tears shed by celebrity enthusiasts as well. Things have changed slightly since 2006, but very minor. The biggest change that you've probably heard about is the format of Season 4. It's true; the whole family is not featured in every episode together like they were back in the early 2000's, mainly because their star power has peaked beyond zenith levels. Bateman, Cera and Arnett are in multiple movies a year, and Walter, Hale, Cross and Tambor are devoted to several series that have popped up since the show's cancellation. So it's no wonder that the entire crew only spent a few episode segments together, schedule conflicts prevented a full blown season devotion to everyone. In short, the format is devoted to one or two characters an episode. That's the bad news, and it's minor. The Awesome Sauce news is that the shows back with it's meta-humor firing on all 12 cylinders, with the same character quirks, quips and 180 twists the first 3 seasons revolved around. Not only that, because of the format of the season, we get to continually comeback to previously viewed events from each angle, from each characters' perspective in a brilliantly done asynchronous style. If you like how movies like Pulp Fiction and Minority Report flow, then you'll absolutely fall in love with Season 4 of Arrested Development. Another big change, but definitely a plus, is celebrity involvement. Cameos are nothing new for Arrested (see Henry Winkler and Liza Minelli) and Season 4 cranks it up to 11. Seth Rogan, Kristen Wigg, Isla Fisher, Terry Crews, John Slatterly to name a few of the newcomers. As if THAT wasn't enough, vet celebrities return in full force ranging from Ben Stiller to Andy Richter. The only returning heavy hitters that missed out were Charlize Theron and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, but I'm assuming they'll get back in on season 5! Picture is close to Blu-ray quality. AD is one of those shows that's filmed in Hi-Def, but mysteriously remains in SD format via DVD. (Parks and Rec. has this issue too.) Maybe Fox will wake-up one morning and mint new releases in 2K or 4K transfers. Until that time, AD looks better than it did when it premiered on Fox's Hi-Def broadcasts in 2003, but could always look better on a Blu-ray release. Sound is like it was for the other seasons, that annoying theme song playing bombastically every 22 minutes, but this time with a slight remix for each characters' showcase before their respectively centered episodes. I'll let you decide if audio is great. Additional features include commentary tracks with the actors (which I always love), and reunion/revitalization segments with the actors/producers/creators as well. Stop everything and get this now if you haven't! Even if you were never committed to every nuanced inside joke from the original run, Season 4 is choke full of brilliantly scripted and executed AD goodness. For American sitcoms, Arrested Development is up with their with Simpsons, Friends, and Seinfeld for as good as it can possibly get.

I am a huge Arrested fan, but nothing compares to those first 3 seasons. However, they tried something different here with each episode focusing on a specific character, which resulted in sort of a pulp fiction feel to it (format, not content). For other Arrested fans, i would recommend. If you haven't been a fan, start with the first season, and you will be sucked in, i guarantee it.

10 years later and the Bluths are still bringing laughs. Although very different from the original run, this reimagination that is Season 4 continues to bring laughter and enjoyment to viewers. The format is different and suits the binge watching mentality of Netflix, but everyone should be glad to have the chance to watch more Bluth antics!

Arrested Development's Netflix-revived fourth season may not have been as great as its first three, but it still provides enough laughs for this DVD set to be a must-own for all AD fans. Repeat viewings definitely help bring out a better appreciation for this season.

Great show with great cast and this latest season still has some great laughs in it. They seem to have captured most of the magic the earlier seasons had. If you're a fan you'll enjoy this dvd!

I loved the way the brilliant writers developed the new series! Hilighting one character and how his story relates to the Big story, and then bringing it all together brilliantly. Loved the inclusion of narrator Ron Howard into the plot, a touch of genius! I hope this was not a one and done, hope this series can go on for a few more years! I am a BIG FAN

I have not been able to see ANY of this season due to it being a Netflix exclusive and I am not a subscriber so imagine my joy when after 2 years of searching I found this on DVD at last!! It does not disappoint!! All the same great story ideas and a lot of dry and hilarious humor that you got from the original 3 seasons!! Really GREAT stuff!!

Season 4 of Arrested Development was a bit different than the previous 3 seasons, but overall, it was still funny.

This isn't the best season of the series but it's still great nonetheless. Complete your collection!

So ok, not as good as when it was on FOX but if you love this show, you need to own this season.

Expectations were high so while not as great as the original 3 seasons, still well worth watching

To truly enjoy, you should be a hard core Arrested Development fan. Not for the casual viewer.

This is the Netflix season of arrested development, it's very different but still great.

A bit different from the original series but once you get used to it it's a lot of fun.

Not as good and the original seasons but still very funny and can't wait for season 5!

I think, at this point, we all know that season four of Arrested Development isn't that great. I certainly knew that before I bought the DVD's, but I was hoping for some decent special features on the DVD. I was again disappointed. It's a barebones DVD for a lackluster season. Let's hope season five is better.

Arrested Development really is top 5 greatest shows to ever be on TV. And sadly it was constantly fighting to stay on the air. Even years after its last tv air date they are just as funny as when they were new

Thank god this series continues, it was the funniest thing on tv!

This is one of my favorite TV shows right now. Give it a try.

Have been waiting for the next Arrested Development series!