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The second series of Spaced finds the gang at 23 Meteor Street a little older, but definitely none the wiser. Tim's career is hampered by severe hang-ups over The Phantom Menace. Daisy's career is just plain non-existent. There is still a spark of sexual tension between them, but it's overshadowed by Brian and Twist getting it on. Propelling the seven-episode series arc is the threat of Marsha discovering that none of the relationships are what they seem, Mike's increasing jealousy and a new love interest for Tim. That's the basis for a never-ending stream of in-jokes and references that easily match the quality of the first series. Tim has a Return of the Jedi flashback, then déjà vu in reliving the end of The Empire Strikes Back. There are spoofs of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Robocop, The Sixth Sense and comedy rival The Royle Family. There are guest spots from Bill Bailey, Peter (voice of Darth Maul) Serafinowicz and The League of Gentlemen's Mark Gatiss and Reece Shearsmith. Every episode is packed with highlights, but this series' guaranteed geek pant-wetting moments have to be the mock gun battles, slagging off Babylon 5 and learning that "The second rule of Robot Club is: no smoking." Jessica Stevenson won a British Comedy Award for this year. It deserved a whole lot more.--Paul Tonks
On the DVD: There's a chaotic but highly enthusiastic commentary from the director and cast, including of course Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, who also talk about some deleted scenes and why they were removed. There's an outtakes blooper reel, as well as a selection of raw location footage and a self-explanatory clip, "Daisy Does Elvis". The most useful feature, though, is the subtitle "Homage-o-Meter" facility, which displays all the movie references throughout the series. --Mark Walker
Product Description
DVD Special Features:
Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Biographies
Raw Footage
Daisy Does Elvis
Photo Library
Subtitles: English for the Hard-of-Hearing; Homage-O-Meter
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "payney01uk"
Format:DVD
I didn't think it possible but Spaced series 2 has managed to improve on the first series. Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson continue to excel as twenty somethings Tim and Daisy and the decision to give extra screen time to Mike has proved a huge success as he manages to produce some of the funniest lines in the series (which takes some doing). edgar Wright continues to prove what an excellent director he is and Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson have continued to produce a flawless script and Spaced is now a programme that surpasses The Office and Knowing Me Knowing You With Alan Partridge. This DVD offers an interesting insight into Pegg, Stevenson and Wright during the commentary as they talk about how many of the jokes originated and also about other cast members who also make occassional appearances on the commentary.
As well as deleted scenes and outtakes this DVD also includes a Homage-0-meter which was excluded from the first DVD. This is very interesting as their is a large number of references that I missed while watching the series first time round.
Overall i would reccomend this DVD to anyone who has a sense of humour.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
In reading about "Shawn of the Dead", I learned that the creative team behind the film had this show called "Spaced". Thanks to the miracle of Region Free DVD players, I ordered both seasons of "Spaced" and have to say that I have not laughed as much since watching other British shows that have been totally butchered in their remaking on American TV. Simon Pegg and the entire cast handle their characters with both honesty and a little over the top-ness that totally works and is never not funny or truthful. As a Jersey City, NJ native who grew up on Benny Hill and Dr. Who, and loved "Hawk the Slayer", and still does, I wish this show would end up here so others would be exposed to it. Now I'm hoping that "Shawn of the Dead" will be here in theaters before 2005. Awesome, awesome shows and highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Spaced is a little known (although it is gradually gaining a significant cult following) British semi-sitcom. I say 'semi' sitcom because, despite showing all the usual signs of being a sitcom, it is definitely a little unusual. Sure, it is about a group of friends and how their group interact, their loves, sorrows and losses, but you would be hard pressed to compare it to Seinfeld beyond these basic components. Each show is characterised by strange events, unusual characters, flash (but not flashy) editing, and a host a geeky fan-boy in-jokes, referencing everything from The Matrix to the old Kiora adverts (it's too orangy for crows!).
Being pretty serious geeks themselves, Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson have made quite an effort with the DVD. It is unusual to see TV shows recieving such attention in this medium, and also quite refreshing. The menu screen are, as with the first disc, very cool, and consist of animated cartoony versions of the characters, and soundbites from the series.
The audio commentarys, featuring Pegg, Stevenson, the director Edgar Wright, is as strong as it was on the first series disc. Although they occassionally speak over each other, resulting in possibly interesting subjects being dropped, the episode commentaries remain informative and quite funny.
An unusual feature called the 'homage-o-meter' tells us whenever a film, tv show or comic is being referenced in the show. It is not as useful as I thought it would be, and is just plain text at the bottom of the scene whenever a reference is made. It is interesting though, and there were plenty of little references that slipped me by.
The out-takes are very funny, and often quite touching. The same goes for the raw footage, which proves to be an interesting watch. The deleted scenes are interesting, and are accompanied by a useful commentary. A couple of them are very funny indeed, but most were cut for obvious reasons.
Other features round the package off, making it one of the best television series dvds available.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why didn't they make more? Come on Simon... or is Hollywood that much...
Haha funny. Well written, well acted. Great laughs. Such a shame they didn't make more. More punch than most drippy sitcoms.
Published 23 days ago by ReviewManager
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW BRILLIANT
Well Im a englishman living in USA and I must say my one true saviour is Spaced, it makes me laugh like crazy and really cheers me up when I need some classic tongue in cheek... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spaced - notice the little things
A thoroughly brilliant second series of Spaced packed full of obvious and subtly genius. Robot club episode was fabulous, did anyone notice the school playground noise played when... Read more
Published on 1 July 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great series.
Unlike most other reviewers, I didn't think this second series was as good as the first (still brilliant though), possibly because it wasn't as original seond time around. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2004 by Russell Tit Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Back for more, Eh?!
There are no two ways about it - this is another fantastic series of a fantastic programme.
If you brought the first series then you HAVE to get this. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2004 by Kyyria
5.0 out of 5 stars
SPACED - SERIES 2
If you enjoyed and marvelled at series 1 of this excellent series, then Series 2 is even better! Brilliant writing by Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, this series is again full... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2004 by E. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant series
You can read the review of whats actually going on in the series at the top of the reviews so i wont go on about that. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by Mr. Niall Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
'The Gun Battle'
Just to brief, anyone who thinks ‘Spaced 2’ is inferior in any way to ‘Spaced’ you obviously haven’t seen the gun battle. Read more
Published on 9 May 2003 by Mr. C. Mailen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hurry up Series 3!!
Both series of Spaced are absolute gems, well written and performed chronicles of modern life for real twentysomethings, with a nostalgic eye on the past mingled with a surreal... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2002 by D J. Griffiths
4.0 out of 5 stars
INFERIOR TO SPACED 1
Being a massive fan of series one I brought this straight away. I was disappointed initially because it is just not as good as series one (apart from episode 5 when Tim and daisy... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2002 by S. D. B. Haworth
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