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21 Jump Street S5 Comp

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This isn't a bad season, but the fact that they put Johnny Depps face all over the cover of it when he's only actually in the first episode, which isn't even supposed to be on this season, it was the finale of the fourth season, turns this from a decent last season of a good show into a blatant and shameless marketing ploy that robs most, if not all, of the integrity from it. They put it on here to appeal to the vast multitude of Depp fans out there so they'd buy it. If you're buying this cause you love Johnny, then don't. Its a complete marketing scam and the scum bags that did it should be ashamed. If you love the series, then it would probably be worth it. IF you like the series, then I'd give it three or four stars instead.

If you are buying this season to see Johnny Depp then STOP. Not worth it. You can probably catch his last episode entitled "Blackout" on youtube for free. If you actually like 21 Jump Street then this season may be for you. I probably would not have liked it had I not heard Peter DeLuise's audio commentary in season 2. After I heard it, I had a whole new appreciation for him and the other members of Jump Street (Holly Robinson & Steven Williams and eventually Michael Bendetti) which made this season more appealable. The first 3 episodes (including Johnny's) were from the 4th season and placed on this season's DVD. Blackout was ok...but the other two were BAD...really really BAD. Who were these new people anyway? Once the fifth season started I was happy to see Peter DeLuise...he kept me interested in watching it. Then his brother came on (who incedently leaves on the eposide entitled Coppin Out) and I was again intrigued. Then I find out that Peter is leaving in the Number One with a Bullet episdoe. Again, I thought what's the point of watching the rest? Then...like a superhero, Peter does 2 more episodes with audio commentary and I am again pulled into the show. He talks about his choice to leave, his brothers appearance and how Michael Bendetti did such a good job in what would seem to be hard times. He did have to fill big shoes, and I feel he did. When it comes to the last few episodes and it's only Holly, Michael, and Steven...well...you realize just how dedicated they were to stay and how they never let their personal feelings about the show being cancelled show through in their work. By the last episode (called Second Chance) I was wishing they had picked up another actor and did another season. I also wish the final episode was a little more "final" then just another good episode. All in all...you will have to make your own judgement. If all you care about is Johnny...watch the audio commentary in the second season...if still all you care about is Johnny, don't get this season...if you end up being like me and loving the program even though he's not on it, then this season is just as good. Hope this helps!