Limitless: Season 1 - Open your Mind

This series is based on the movie Limitless, in which a dangerous, highly effective "smart drug" has been invented, but is not yet a matter of public knowledge or in general use. The series is set in the same world as the movie, and is set in New York a few years after those events. The connections between the movie and the series are meant to be explicit, with Eddie Morra from the movie introduced as a relevant character in the series, and Bradley Cooper reprising the role in several episodes. The writing does well in establishing a continuity with the movie, and some of the same cinematic devices are used, though the series is not highly derivative in terms of plot or tone, apart from the pilot. The movie was itself based on The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, but I haven't read it. The series has the usual first season experimentalism where writers and actors are figuring out what works, but since the series only lasted one season, the result is a single season arc with a large range. This mostly worked to its advantage, possibly by accident. Particular episodes run from too silly to too serious, with an overall impression of having mostly upbeat individual stories about likable characters with an ongoing underlying tension from a conspiracy thriller story arc. The performance is highly entertaining, but whether that was the cast, direction, writing, editing, or something else, is something I can't tell. It works as a single season in that it doesn't have a cliffhanger ending or build up major expectations that remain unresolved. It was obviously intended to continue, and has a promising set up for a second season with ongoing plot and character threads to follow, but as a stand-alone package it isn't frustratingly incomplete. I think of it as an eccentric, very long mini-series, and I've enjoyed watching it more than once.

I agree with many of the reviewers here, that this show ended WAY too soon. I LOVED this show. It had everything that a motion picture art form offers: drama, thrills, suspense, romance, comedy, action, thought provoking plots, etc. All the actors are well cast, and perfect for their parts. Don't shy away, just because season 1 is the only season. They did ended the series well. Important plot lines are wrapped up nicely. There was closure, and the possibility of new adventures. However, it is not to be. There will not be another PERFECT SHOW, with a PERFECT CAST for sometime.For those who are resolution snobs, like me, who prefer to have an HD version of the show, but finds this "DVD" offering to be lacking. And, no Blu-ray copies to be found. I have GOOD NEWS! This DVD set, while only 720p, also provides an HD (1080p) digital copy of the show, via a streaming service. No, it's not Amazon Prime, they sell this show for $35. So get yours, before someone realizes and repackage it WITHOUT the HD digital version!

The movie was great. This series was even better. Sure, a bit campy and stretches reality/belief a bit, but it's a very fun yet still fairly serious show. Deb (from Dexter, the sister, will always think of her as Deb!) is great in it! I was heartbroken after binging this show on Netflix a couple of years ago to find out it only got one season. *sigh*DVD isn't 4k or even 1080, but still looks great on my 4k TV (PS4 and a Sony 4k Blu-Ray player). Bradley Cooper even makes a couple of appearances, and who wouldn't commit serious crimes after staring into his piercing, dreamy, hypnotic ice blue eyes???

This is such a fantastic show that it's a shame there weren't more seasons. Well written, great cast. I think it was a writer's strike that ended it. I wish they'd bring it back!!!

I love this show. It is my second favorite show there is and decided to buy it while I can still find it for the inevitable day it gets taken off Netflix. But I have 2 problems with what I bought. One, I spent $5 more to get the DVD and Digital version. When I opened the case, the code expired 2 years ago. It is a waste of money to buy the digital form with the DVDs because it isn't going to work. The second thing, I bought it new, but it looks like some of these discs have scratches and stuff on them. Definitely not new. The paper case cover itself looks a bit worn out, although it was all covered in plastic when I opened it. I would probably have rated it lower for the quality of the buy itself because the discs were a little scratched and I am not able to use the digital code, but I'm rating it higher because I just love this show.

Best show ever - can't believe it didn't get more seasons!!

A great show that was cancelled too soon. It's smart and funny. There was only one season, but they wrapped things up so it doesn't leave you hanging. It's not only worth watching, but fun to rewatch too. I bought this to add to my DVD collection of all time favorites that I watch again and again.

This series was cancelled after the first season because it did not connect with the general population.But if you fancy yourself a thinking man (or thinking woman), this could be the TV series for you.It is extremely clever. And it has a rare duo of leading characters where the male and female starts are clearly connected to each other, but it is not sexual. It is a strong, platonic relationship between a man and a woman, and that is really refreshing to see.

Excelente serie esta en HD solo lo malo es q no viene en español ni tampoco trae subtítulos en español pero la compre porque me gusta mucho!

I love this serie. Very interesting, very fun. Jake McDorman is so good. Very sad that it has been canceled.