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For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second series, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Fans and first-timers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, which collects all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas series 1 focused on Clark using his powers to combat a host of menaces as in the WB's other big fantasy hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, series 2 delved into Clark's past and the extent of his super powers, most notably in the back-to-back "Heat", in which he discovers his heat vision, and "Red," in which red kryptonite uncorks Clark's less-than-upstanding side. Other plot developments that pull the series in interesting directions include the arrival of Dr Helen Bryce (Emanuelle Vaugier), who becomes involved with Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), but the series' most significant moment comes during episode 17, "Rosetta", in which Clark learns of his Kryptonian origins courtesy of a scientist, who, in an effective bit of casting, is played by Superman star Christopher Reeve.
The complexity of the writing and the issues dealt with in series 2 marked Smallville as a series with depth and drama worthy of its considerable fan following as well as a second boxed set; fittingly, the supplements in this set are more expansive than on the first one. Producers Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Greg Beeman and cast members Welling, Rosenbaum and Kristen Kreuk weigh in on commentary tracks for two episodes ("Red" and "Rosetta"), while a trio of short featurettes explore Christopher Reeves' appearance in "Rosetta", the show's visual effects and the amusing "Wall of Weird" web page maintained by Chloe (Allison Mack). The extras are rounded out by a handful of deleted scenes and a gag reel. --Paul Gaita
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Contains all 23 episodes from Series 2:
- Vortex
- Heat
- Duplicity
- Red
- Nocturne
- Lineage
- Ryan
- Dichotic
- Skinwalkers
- Visage
- Suspect
- Insurgence
- Rush
- Prodigal
- Fever
- Rosetta
- Visitor
- Precipice
- Witness
- Accelerate
- Calling
- Exodus
- Redux
- Heat
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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After the fairly staid formulaic structure of the first season of Smallville (I rate it at 4*), it was nice to see that the show's creators finally threw off some of the creative shackles. This was great news as I am a huge fan of the show. The burning question for me was whether this new lease of life was going to be enough. And, I can happily say, yes it is. This second chronicle in the legend of Superman is absolutely bloody fantastic.
It's all here. Heat vision? Check. Ever growing tension in the Clark/ Lana/ Chloe love triangle? Check. Red Kryptonite? Check. Throwing these obvious pleasures aside, the real show stopper is the increasing paranoia of Lex Luthor (Mike Rosenbaum). Episode after episode, his fascination with Clark grows and grows. Clark (Tom Welling) is blissfully ignorant of this, thinking Lex and himself are going to be friends forever. Jonathan Kent (John Schneider) is right to suspect Lex's motives as the two-faced Luthor is making investigative enquiries behind his back. This is a great extension of the plot from the first season.
And yes, it finally happens. After spending the first season watching Lana behind an emotional 'door', Clark is finally getting close to the girl of his dreams. But not without a few obstacles. Lana has to deal with the death of her Marine boyfriend, Whitney Fordman, as well as her own frustration at Clark's complete inability at keeping a promise. This shows great promise for a psychological hero complex to emerge. Mmmmm, delicious.
That brings us to Clark's latest addition to his superhero arseanl, heat vision. This comes about accidentally, with un-intentionally funny consequences. Clark setting fire to a school projector screen while checking out a really HOT (sorry about the pun there) teacher (Krista Allen) who actually turns out to be Lex's fiancee, Disaree. Masterful. It turns out that the heat vision is, initially, triggered by thinking of sex. So you then get Clark with Lana, alone, in the Talon, together and a whole lot of torched decor. Mmmmm, flamey.
Anyway, I think I should let you buy the set and find out for yourselves.
I do have one grumble though. Where's the episode guide that Season 1 came with? Other than that, a superb series is put together with a superb dvd boxset. The special features are definitley worth a look, with a fantastic documentary on the SFX of Smallville. MMMMMMMMMM. Yeah, I cannot wait for the Season 3 set. Bring it on!!!!!! Peace out.
It's all here. Heat vision? Check. Ever growing tension in the Clark/ Lana/ Chloe love triangle? Check. Red Kryptonite? Check. Throwing these obvious pleasures aside, the real show stopper is the increasing paranoia of Lex Luthor (Mike Rosenbaum). Episode after episode, his fascination with Clark grows and grows. Clark (Tom Welling) is blissfully ignorant of this, thinking Lex and himself are going to be friends forever. Jonathan Kent (John Schneider) is right to suspect Lex's motives as the two-faced Luthor is making investigative enquiries behind his back. This is a great extension of the plot from the first season.
And yes, it finally happens. After spending the first season watching Lana behind an emotional 'door', Clark is finally getting close to the girl of his dreams. But not without a few obstacles. Lana has to deal with the death of her Marine boyfriend, Whitney Fordman, as well as her own frustration at Clark's complete inability at keeping a promise. This shows great promise for a psychological hero complex to emerge. Mmmmm, delicious.
That brings us to Clark's latest addition to his superhero arseanl, heat vision. This comes about accidentally, with un-intentionally funny consequences. Clark setting fire to a school projector screen while checking out a really HOT (sorry about the pun there) teacher (Krista Allen) who actually turns out to be Lex's fiancee, Disaree. Masterful. It turns out that the heat vision is, initially, triggered by thinking of sex. So you then get Clark with Lana, alone, in the Talon, together and a whole lot of torched decor. Mmmmm, flamey.
Anyway, I think I should let you buy the set and find out for yourselves.
I do have one grumble though. Where's the episode guide that Season 1 came with? Other than that, a superb series is put together with a superb dvd boxset. The special features are definitley worth a look, with a fantastic documentary on the SFX of Smallville. MMMMMMMMMM. Yeah, I cannot wait for the Season 3 set. Bring it on!!!!!! Peace out.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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WOW! Aside from Charmed this is one of the best shows on TV. At the start of this season we find out what happens after the cliffhanger ending of season one where Lana was picked up inside her truck by a twister. But I'm not gonna tell you any more you'll have to buy this dvd to find out. In this season Clark discovers he has the ability of heat vision. We also see a guest appearance from the late Christopher Reeve (the original superman from the movies) who plays Dr Swan a man who is determined to find out where Clark has come from and why he is on Earth. This is an excellent season packed to the brim with action and special effects. A must have even for those who are not fans of superman. I would recommend it to anyone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Starting a moment after the season one finale Smallville continues the story of Clark's younger years.
This season really stands out in memory, the sheer quality of the episodes is amazing, there are more memorable episodes in this series than in any other combined. Furthermore there is a movement away from "freak of the wekk" episodes, with several episodes reveolving around the characters and their backstory, not monsters and threats to them.
Clark's identity (as Kal-Ell is revealed to him, as is the fate of Krypton), Pete find oout about Clark's secret, Red K causes havoc turning Clark into a moralless teenager, secrets about Clark's adoption and Lex's brother are revealed, Clark lays on his deathbed and Clark is told to leave Smallville and complete his father's quest to rule the planet.
Along with these arks, there is the continuing storyline of Chloe and Clark, that was left hanging in Tempest, this slops both Clark and Lana coming closer as Chloe looks on sadly. Clark's adoption is revealed to have been organised by Lionel Luthor (who is also blinded at the beginning of the season), Lionel and Lex jokel against each other as Lionel quashes Lexcorp, and Clark is appauled by the intrustions of his father.
This is my favourite season, as it was for the viewing figures (check wiki), characters continue to eveolve and change, and leaving a fantastic cliifhanger which I won't spoil.
If you liked Season 1 you'll love this, if you loved season 1 you'll be overjoyed.
This season really stands out in memory, the sheer quality of the episodes is amazing, there are more memorable episodes in this series than in any other combined. Furthermore there is a movement away from "freak of the wekk" episodes, with several episodes reveolving around the characters and their backstory, not monsters and threats to them.
Clark's identity (as Kal-Ell is revealed to him, as is the fate of Krypton), Pete find oout about Clark's secret, Red K causes havoc turning Clark into a moralless teenager, secrets about Clark's adoption and Lex's brother are revealed, Clark lays on his deathbed and Clark is told to leave Smallville and complete his father's quest to rule the planet.
Along with these arks, there is the continuing storyline of Chloe and Clark, that was left hanging in Tempest, this slops both Clark and Lana coming closer as Chloe looks on sadly. Clark's adoption is revealed to have been organised by Lionel Luthor (who is also blinded at the beginning of the season), Lionel and Lex jokel against each other as Lionel quashes Lexcorp, and Clark is appauled by the intrustions of his father.
This is my favourite season, as it was for the viewing figures (check wiki), characters continue to eveolve and change, and leaving a fantastic cliifhanger which I won't spoil.
If you liked Season 1 you'll love this, if you loved season 1 you'll be overjoyed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Purchased for my Grand daughter who is very pleased
All the episodes of different series that I purchase from Amazon, are requested by my Grand daughter and she is very pleased to date. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Scarsbrook
smallville love it
I bought this even though i had already watched on tv but it was great value and there was no ptoblems with the disc's good all round really happy with my buy:)
Published 3 months ago by kess
tht's the stuff
I have both season 1 and season 2 and i have to say they're both very good, but this one is better, it has a thicker, better plot and offers you more backround on the characters. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ryan
wow another great series
I have just finished this second series of smallville today and it was a great series but not as great as series 1, however this series gives you more insight into clark kent's... Read more
Published 13 months ago by gay_guy23
Building momentum
So here we go, picking up the rather weak Cliffhanger of the first season, we come to season 2. By now I was satisfied at how the first season had given us a good setup, I was very... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by L. R. Barnes
Turn up the Heat! Smallville Just Keeps Getting Better!
More powers emerge as Clark gets ever closer to his destiny as the Man of Steel.
This season made you know the show was here to stay and showed a slight, more mature... Read more
This season made you know the show was here to stay and showed a slight, more mature... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by A.P. Fuchs / Canister X
The fun just keeps on building!
Season 2 picks up exactly where Season 1 left off and launches into the stratosphere! The storylines are more rounded and polished - Clark's new powers and problems are more... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by Kristen Sherry
"Clark Kent and Lex Luther. I Like the Sound of That."
Season two picks up right where season one left off. Clark Kent (Tom Welling) manages to save Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) from the path of a tornado, but Lionel Luther (John Glover)... Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by Mark Baker
High quality and consistent
The best Superman franchise really makes the viewer curious as each episode either develops the character or the interest others have in the Kent family. Read more
Published on 12 April 2009 by R. Le Quin
Smallville is maturing into a great show
The first season of Smallville was good enough but nothing special but it is during this second season that the show really hits its stride. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2007 by T. R. Alexander
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