Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

GrimPrecise I'll tell you why so serious

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Daryl_G_Morrissey MillenniuM followed Frank Black, a former FBI forensic profiler with an uncanny ability to 'see' through the eyes of the killer. Sometimes this ability was almost a sixth sense, while at other times it was an almost psychic ability. Frank Black had been forced to retire, from the FBI, after receiving Polaroids of his family through the post. Moving his family to Seattle, for the safety of a normal life, Frank Black became a freelance profiler for the MillenniuM Group, helping the Police with murder cases. However, Frank Black is soon disturbed to find photographs of his family, in Seattle, posted through his door. To keep up the façade of everything being well, only Frank and the MillenniuM Group are aware of the images. The MillenniuM Group itself was made of former FBI, Police and various other specialists, all who were expert in their field, with Peter Watts (Terry O'Quinn) being Frank's main contact in the Group. Unlike many recent crime dramas, Frank Black wasn't just a profiler. Through Frank Black we were taken on a deep, and often dark, analysis of the evil that surrounds us.Although the series was cancelled, many fans clamoured for more, or at least some form of closure for Frank Black. What they received was an episode of The X-Files, entitled MillenniuM, which did nothing for the MillenniuM, or Frank Black, storyline, in my opinion.Series two had a different 'feel' to series one and three, due to Chris Carter handing over of the management of the show to Glen Morgan and James Wong, while he concentrated on season five of The X-Files and The X-Files movie. This absence cost the show, dearly, and made sure that MillenniuM didn't see in the new millennium, even though he back control for the third series.The theme music was written by Mark Snow, who also wrote the theme for The X-Files, and was a haunting violin piece, set to bizarre and disturbing images. On many episodes the titles were followed by a quotation from the likes of Plato, Jean-Paul Sartre, W.H. Auden, Biblical quotes and many more.Chris Carter (creator), Lance Henriksen (Frank Black) and Frank Spotnitz (co-executive producer) have all stated 'On The Record' of their hope and desire to bring Frank Black back to the screen, whether on TV or through a motion picture.For myself, I think MillenniuM was a fascinating and sometimes extraordinary series, that was greatly overlooked. For its time it was quite graphic and had a lot of gore, which did put some people off, but this wasn't for shock value, but to show how evil the world can be. But, no matter how desperate Frank Black got, he still had the focus and mindset to overcome, sometimes at great risk to himself or others. Unlike other shows, Chris Carter wasn't averse to having his hero beaten up, arrested or shot. Frank Black went through all manner of misfortune through the entire series, but somehow managed to keep sight of what was right. Throughout the show it is Frank's family, especially his daughter Jordan, who may also have his ability, that keep his course true. The writing was, for the most part, natural and wasn't dumbed down, making it more of an intellectual feast than your typical run of the mill crime shows. Even now I still enjoy watching the DVDs and find that they are just as good now as they were nearly two decades ago.

ttron2000 millennium was everything that was right about a TV show. scary, sharp, atmospheric, fun, disturbing, thought-provoking, i could go on. striking all the right chords from its very first moody frame, its three-season run made me run home every Friday night before going out to have fun. it was the first show that ever really hooked me and filled me with hope that sharp material wasn't completely lost. it's first season opens with Frank Black (the AMAZING Lance Henriksen) moving his family back to his hometown of seattle and taking a job as a consultant for the millennium group (a secretive group of former assorted law enforcement officers), hunting serial killers. Frank, who has a psychic gift (or curse) to see what the killer sees, is an expert at tracking down the worst of the disturbed or the most skilled of the vicious. Though this has come with a price. The inherent evil of the world has at times made Frank a target of several violent types and even caused severe emotional issues, filled with fear and paranoia, making him question not just his sanity, but the longevity of the world. seemingly, the only thing keeping him in check and filling him with hope is his wife and daughter, who are also effected by Frank's gift. millennium doesn't stop there. the evil being hunted is not always human, often times (especially in season two) swaying toward conspiracy, supernatural, and religious threats that could possibly jeopardize civilization. the millennium group claims their intention is to prevent these threats, though often using methods that Frank finds unacceptable, making him question their intentions and sometimes separating his loyalty. this show worked. it went in directions that would easily scare others and took its time coming together which probably tested viewers patience, but i stayed hooked. captivated by the dark, moody settings (the show globe-jumped), creepy score (by Mark Snow), the terrifying premise (of each episode), and the magnetic performances of Henriksen and Terry O'Quinn (as the enigmatic group member Peter Watts), these elements added class to what was essentially a horror show. Particular episodes (pilot, weeds, the curse of Frank Black) were stunning mood pieces, some were personal (walkabout, midnight of the century), and some were just fun (jose chung's doomsday defense, somehow, Satan got behind me). people who appreciated the x-files, se7en, and overall dark, thought- provoking material will love this. though everybody should watch it just for Henriksen, who should've won an emmy. millennium rocks!

EricBosarge This was by far one of my favorite shows in the late nineties. From the pilot which is one of he best ever made, as shows struggle to get their feet under them, this one came out blasting. I bought the disc last week and even thirteen years later, this show is still rocking. The story lines, the people, the themes, etc. were and still awesome. It went up against Profiler which was awesome in its own right. Chris Carter really put an awesome show together and even though it fizzled and ended after three years, it was still awesome. I wish Fox had put as much effort in this show as The X-files, it would have lasted longer. Lance Henrickson was great as Frank Black. Some of the shows were very thought provoking, one of my favorites is the "Judge". Also, the one dealing with the Zodiac killer is a classic and should go down in the books as "Rocking". If you have not given this show a shot, DO!!!1

antipas2000 If someone were to come up to me and ask me: "What can you tell me about the TV series Millennium?" I could go on forever.One of the nice effects about the series is that the overall dark plot of the series revolved around the end of the world coming in the year 2000. And it was produced before the year 2000. So the affect of making people wonder and turning heads worked well.Firstly, I loved the dark atmostphere that is employed in the series. You had your conspiracy episodes revolving around the Millennium Group, who and what they are. There was so many questions going around and so many strange and painful events. The discovery of the Crucifixion cross, The Marbug Virus and the Prions, the death of Catherine Black, children being killed and going missing, the strange and undying evil of Lucy Butler. Oh my god....Chris Carter started a legend with The X Files which I used to watch religiously, but then he went a step up and did something even better than X Files. Millennium.I watch all three of the series's all the time, and always put it on when I am writing or just in general. I never get bored of "Owls" and "Roosters" - the two part myth arc where the Millennium Group was split right down the middle when the cross of the Crucifixion was discovered and a battle for its possession soon began. Part of the reason is that the same dark music used from the two episodes "Patient X" and "The Red and the Black" from The X Files (5th season) were used as well. And that was the other nice thing. The same creator - two different series and you can find the same music in and around parts.Another huge aspect I love about Millennium is the Family story within it as well. Frank and his daughter, Jordan. I love that despite everything that had happened to him, Frank was still there for his little girl. And in the third series episode "Borrowed Time", I nearly cried at all the emotions displayed and felt so sorry for Frank - a single father going through the possibility that he was close to losing his daughter (and he had already lost his wife). The family aspect is amazing and heart-warming to see. Lance Henriksen and Brittany Tiplady did some fantastic acting and performances.Millennium is an experience that NO fiction, horror and thriller fan should EVER go without. It is a pity that no films have been made based on the series...