I hadn't really heard of the series before, only perhaps in name and only the concept of mutants through Marvel's all-too-similar "X-Men" comics.

I'm sad to say the premise for Mutant X is almost as weak as the plot and acting. I find myself rather fuzzy as to how such a broad range of people are new mutants. That and Shea (Adam) can never step out of the role of Lex Luthor in the New Adventures of Superman.

I agree with another reviewer about Eckhart (the major doppelganger of the series), he's a lovable villain of sorts.

It's at this point I have to stress how 'camp' I found the whole series. This is in no way a bad thing, I like a cheesy series as much as the next 'got nothing to do' person, but don't expect a stirring plot similar to Alias, or even the humour of Buffy in this series.

Much to my dismay I found Victoria Pratt (I didn't know her name before this) from the hideous series 'Cleopatra [2025?]' is a main character. All she seems to do for the first two DVDs of the series is pout, or smile wryly and prance about a bit in leather feigning defensiveness of her 'pride' (she's a feral...you'll know if you watch).

All in all I was disappointed with the implementation of the powers too. Brennan spends far too much time rubbing his wrists together like an elemental cricket, whilst Emma must get whiplash from all the "telempathic glaring" [again, see it to know what I mean].

I've not seen the later episodes, having only the first two volumes. It's no blockbuster series, but for the laughability I'd still say to pick it up as it may even deem itself worthy of watching more than once.

A good start to the Mutant X scene
Review date: 2002-10-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

If you are looking at the content of the film there is plenty, action and good scene play going hand in hand. The plot is easy to follow and characters are clear from the start. There is a bond between the Actors/Actresses that make you want to watch it over and over. Stories are compelling and brimmed with effects that draw you into the story,there are two sides.
Genomex which you couold take as either the good or the bad guys. It all depends on how you look at the story. Same goes with Mutant X. Although really you can tell who are the good guys right from the beginning. characters are good looking, and humorous. a good laugh is to be had by all.
The second DVD focuses on characters one eppisode 'Fool For Love' concentrates on a few of the characters, good story line and frought with emotion. good plot.
Enjoy.

fun and fluffy
Review date: 2002-09-27 Rating: 6 out of 10

Having only seen episodes from the end of the first season, I was intrigued to see those from the beginning. These episodes differ from those made later, not unusual for tv series before actors have settled into the roles. The production values appear more lavish and settings more complex.

I watch Mutant X only for the scenes with Mason Eckhart, with his shark-eye glares and fraught-with-thought shades of grey just-this-side of life existence. [Adam and his mutant chums I've seen before elsewhere, with other names and other Secret Hideaways.]

But that Eckhart isn't here; this one is purely Mean and Nasty, burdened with day after Bad Hair Day, but curiously more personable to his minions than the later Eckhart, who made them behave with a stare or nod of the head.

Adam and his mutants are less fluffy than their later incarnations, who here are more mature and less giddy.

The lab scenes have lots and lots of lab glassware full of nicely colored solutions, more than the usual tv laboratories. I only wish the labs I've worked in the last 2 1/2 decades were so colorful. Most of my solutions are clear and boring.

Fun and fluffy television.

A must have for all Mutant X fans
Review date: 2002-09-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

This DVD box set features five episodes and a number of extras including interviews with Victoria Pratt (Shalimar Fox) and Karen Wookey (supervising producer). It also includes episode trailers and general trailers for the show. The menu at first appears a little complicated but it is actually quite simple to use.

The episodes featured are "The Shock Of The New", "I Scream The Body Electric", "Russian Roulette", "Fool For Love" and "Kilohertz".

This box set is worth buying for the interview with Victoria (Shalimar) alone, she is incredible in this! The only downside is how the camera fades in and out so we don't actually get to hear the interviewers questions, we just have to guess what was asked from Vitctoria's responses. Nevertheless it is wonderful, Victoria is very at ease and very honest, and lets a few things slip about season two, as does Karen when she is explaining some of the differences between the two seasons, the interaction between Victoria and Victor (Brennan) at the end are also fun.

All fans of Mutant X will love this!

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