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The action-drama In Plain Sight ends its five-season run with an eight-episode arc that brings together its array of storylines in a manner befitting its main character, Deputy Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack): equal parts tough and tender, with a decidedly quirky sense of humor, and a soft spot for the family unit, no matter how diverse (or dysfunctional). Mary's family essentially takes top priority throughout the final season, with the arrival of her wayward, bank-robbing father (Stephen Lang) sending the entire Shannon clan into protective custody and forcing Mary to choose between her profession and her chaotic but loving extended relations. Frederick Weller's Marshall Mann also has some choices to make, specifically in regard to his allegiance to Mary and impending marriage to Rachel Boston's Detective Abigail Chaffee. With so many interpersonal issues at stake, the witness-protection cases seem secondary, and indeed, the subjects here, including a drag queen and a hoarder, lack the grit or vulnerability seen in previous seasons. But true to fashion, In Plain Sight wraps up with a satisfying finale for both Mary and (most likely) the viewer. Though it was never a headline-grabber like some major network shows, In Plain Sight's eclectic tone and smart dialogue earned the admiration of its loyal fan base, which will undoubtedly increase via the DVD releases. The two-disc season-five set includes no extras. --Paul Gaita
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By LIZ
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed the first 4 seasons.I found the 5th season poor.i thought Mary was sloppy,rude,her hair a mess.I get that she is a new mother but that doesn't mean that she cannot look and act professional.Some of her facial expressions were hideous on closeup.
I enjoyed the other characters as usual.Too much time on domestic issues in this one and less on character drvelopment.
I enjoyed the other characters as usual.Too much time on domestic issues in this one and less on character drvelopment.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
kick butt attitude, disfunctional family and sweet action... i would recommend to anyone that love police action and drama. kinda sexy peronality
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
sorry to see it end
May 25 2012
By Cocorah
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I really enjoyed this whole series. I like series that have strong female leads and this one was great. I am very sorry to see it end.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Ending and New Beginnings...
May 18 2012
By D. S. Thurlow
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In the episode "All's Well that Ends", the fifth season and the series "In Plain Sight" wrap it all up. U.S. Marshall Mary Shannon must contend with the protection of one last WITSEC person, a comely young model adjusting poorly to hiding out in New Mexico. Mary must also deal with the consequences of her long-missing criminal father's intrusion into her life. Finally, Mary must make serious plans for her own future with her baby as her office is threatened with closure. And, her long-time office partner Marshall needs to talks to her about something...
This is perhaps too much burden for one episode. The witsec issue gets resolved in the usual timeline. The issues created by Mary's father are untidy and their resolution is also less than tidy, even if there is a measure of redemption for both father and daughter. Mary comes to terms with her disfunctional family, after a fashion, and there are indications at the end that Mary intends to press on with her life as it is. There is an effort to wrap up the stories of the leading characters.
The least satisfying aspect of the episode, for this reviewer, was Mary's fateful conversation with longtime office partner and virtual soulmate Marshall. Previous episodes this season suggested both Marshal and Mary knew he wasn't entirely free to just ride off into the sunset with his fiancee, due to his attachment to Mary. This could have been a life-changing moment, but instead of champagne, we got warm diet soda and this long-time viewer was disappointed. But you have to see it and draw your own conclusions.
"All's Well that Ends" is highly recommended to fans of the series.
This is perhaps too much burden for one episode. The witsec issue gets resolved in the usual timeline. The issues created by Mary's father are untidy and their resolution is also less than tidy, even if there is a measure of redemption for both father and daughter. Mary comes to terms with her disfunctional family, after a fashion, and there are indications at the end that Mary intends to press on with her life as it is. There is an effort to wrap up the stories of the leading characters.
The least satisfying aspect of the episode, for this reviewer, was Mary's fateful conversation with longtime office partner and virtual soulmate Marshall. Previous episodes this season suggested both Marshal and Mary knew he wasn't entirely free to just ride off into the sunset with his fiancee, due to his attachment to Mary. This could have been a life-changing moment, but instead of champagne, we got warm diet soda and this long-time viewer was disappointed. But you have to see it and draw your own conclusions.
"All's Well that Ends" is highly recommended to fans of the series.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
WTF?????????
May 25 2012
By Carol S. Faber
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I was very disappointed with Season 5. This is a great show and the writers/USA network decided--"ok last season let's just get it over with--wrap things up." As a fan, this season failed to deliver--and only 8 episodes--the series deserved better than that. I have watched it since day one and love the series 1-4 that is. I am soooooo upset with season 5--I don't know what else to say but WTF.
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