If you didn’t catch it when it was on last Fall, FX Network premiered one of the most engaging television series I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Damages, starring Glenn Close (and a startlingly good villain performance by Ted Danson), is masterful storytelling at its best.

I’m really hesitant to talk much about it for fear of spoiling the joy of the ride. If you enjoy a good suspense / drama, I think you’ll really like this series. And you’ll know if you like it or not after watching the first 30 minutes. Myself, I was hooked from that point forward, and made sure my DVR never missed an episode.

Engaging modern cinematographic style, and a hauntingly effective soundtrack, bolstered by some really great on screen performances… yet even so, story - and the manner in which they chose to reveal that story - was still king.

You can find the DVD on Amazon (and they even offer a video download version too), or you can already rent it via Netflix. I can’t recommend it enough.

If you intend to watch this, I really suggest avoiding any and all spoilers for the best possible experience. If you’re unafraid of SPOILERS, feel free to peruse the Wikipedia article for the series, or (SPOILER HEAVY) this review at The Critical Lass.

If you see it (or saw it), let me know what you think. Am I right about how good this is?