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Sugar Rush 2 delves into the life of teenage lesbian Kim and her intense lust for the beautiful Maria Sweet--otherwise known as Sugar--and sees the introduction of sex-shop manager Saint, who also attracts the attention of Kim. In addition to the distractions provided by Sugar and Saint, Kim has to deal with her dysfunctional family. She has an obsessively house-proud father, an extremely unusual brother and a mother who acts like an adolescent. Sugar Rush details Kim's teenage years growing up in Brighton, and focuses on her loves and all the excitement and complications which result from it. Each episode sheds further light on Kim's world and her emotions with the use of her wry observations on life and love.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Short Film, SYNOPSIS: Sugar Rush, the riotous exploration of what it means to be young, horny and queer in 21st-century Britain, returns for a second series. It's 18 months later and Kim is 17, out, proud and living life to the full on the Brighton lesbian scene... in her dreams. In truth, she's holed up in her bedroom with only her A Level revision and an electric toothbrush for company. Her best friend Sugar isn't getting any action either, but she's got a good excuse: she's serving time in a Young Offenders Institute. ...Sugar Rush: Series Two - 2-DVD Set ( Sugar Rush: Series 2 )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The first series of Sugar Rush was one of the best pieces of original television in recent years. It combined satirical humour, drama and poigniancy into a single lively, trendy programme. Somehow the producers managed to come up with a way to make a second series just as good, without just re-hashing the first.
Kim's new object of desire is Saint, the magnetic Sarah-Jane Potts. What with Sugar's interference, Kim's mistakes and Saint's enigmatic personality, much of the drama is in whether or not they will actually get together. Kim is a more driven character than before, partly through maturity and partly because her sexuality is now out in the open. Sugar, on the other hand, is having a tougher time of things and shows a more vulnerable side on occasion.
The acting, particularly of the three leads, is excellent and causes real empathy with the characters. There are several moments when the viewer may be genuinely moved, and the brilliance of the programme is the humour in and around those same moments. There is perhaps more of both comedy and emotion in this series than the first.
The DVD contains several extras: There are a lot of deleted scenes, some of which fill in background events; an odd, brief behind-the-scenes montage; some good cast interviews (but sadly not all the main characters are included); and commentaries on 3 or 4 episodes. The commentaries have some awful sound quality in places, which is a shame because the content is quite interesting for those fans wanting to know more about how the programme was made.
Whilst this series inevitably loses the freshness and originality of the first, it is by no means a re-hash, nor has it lost the essential ingredients that made the first so watchable. In fact, in some ways I prefer this series for it's balance of different sources of comedy (sharp dialogue, slapstick, irony, farce...) and it's slightly more complex main plot thread with more emotional ups and downs for the characters.
Kim's new object of desire is Saint, the magnetic Sarah-Jane Potts. What with Sugar's interference, Kim's mistakes and Saint's enigmatic personality, much of the drama is in whether or not they will actually get together. Kim is a more driven character than before, partly through maturity and partly because her sexuality is now out in the open. Sugar, on the other hand, is having a tougher time of things and shows a more vulnerable side on occasion.
The acting, particularly of the three leads, is excellent and causes real empathy with the characters. There are several moments when the viewer may be genuinely moved, and the brilliance of the programme is the humour in and around those same moments. There is perhaps more of both comedy and emotion in this series than the first.
The DVD contains several extras: There are a lot of deleted scenes, some of which fill in background events; an odd, brief behind-the-scenes montage; some good cast interviews (but sadly not all the main characters are included); and commentaries on 3 or 4 episodes. The commentaries have some awful sound quality in places, which is a shame because the content is quite interesting for those fans wanting to know more about how the programme was made.
Whilst this series inevitably loses the freshness and originality of the first, it is by no means a re-hash, nor has it lost the essential ingredients that made the first so watchable. In fact, in some ways I prefer this series for it's balance of different sources of comedy (sharp dialogue, slapstick, irony, farce...) and it's slightly more complex main plot thread with more emotional ups and downs for the characters.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was a bit sceptical when I heard about there being a second season of Sugar Rush, as I doubted it could beat the sheer brilliance and originality of the original series. I was soo wrong! After watching the second series from start to finish, I can safely say it beats the first hands down!
Less time is spent on the sex antics of Kim's best mate Sugar, but rather the focus shifts onto Kim and her over-active sex drive. Saint is a great addition to the series, and brings in a third element that, if it hadn't been included, could have meant the series becoming a duplicate of the first. And what a cliffhanger it ended on! At least it means there has to be a third season!
Anyway, if you've already watched the series, buy it, because you'll definetely want to re-live some of the hilarious, raunchy and often cringe-worthy storylines over and over again! And if you havent watched sugar rush season 2 (or season 1 for that matter) get them.....they're too brilliant for words
5 stars all round, this show is refreshing and new compared to the same-old rubbish that's on TV today!
Less time is spent on the sex antics of Kim's best mate Sugar, but rather the focus shifts onto Kim and her over-active sex drive. Saint is a great addition to the series, and brings in a third element that, if it hadn't been included, could have meant the series becoming a duplicate of the first. And what a cliffhanger it ended on! At least it means there has to be a third season!
Anyway, if you've already watched the series, buy it, because you'll definetely want to re-live some of the hilarious, raunchy and often cringe-worthy storylines over and over again! And if you havent watched sugar rush season 2 (or season 1 for that matter) get them.....they're too brilliant for words
5 stars all round, this show is refreshing and new compared to the same-old rubbish that's on TV today!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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of Sarah Jane Potts, though there are other good reasons such as the sharp funny dialogue and the acting. The plot centres round an emotional menage between Sugar, Kim and Saint (the wonderful Potts) Kim's new older girlfriend. All three characters are screwed up in their own way and at times you want to give them a (metaphorical) slap. Sugar remains totally unreliable and selfish, Kim is just as self-centred and short-sighted in her own way, and Saint is... well, I don't want to spoil that for you.
Kim's family don't play the central role in her life as they did in the first series. Her parents try being swingers in an attempt to resolve their marital problems and you can imagine how that turns out. The subplot concerning Matt her younger brother and his voyage of self-discovery from Marilyn Manson into something even more outrageous is sadly given short shrift and deserved more emphasis -the young actor does a lot with so little.
Never dull, always engaging, often funny, sweetly tastefully sexy, Olivia Hallinan is terrific, and if that isn't enough, buy it to watch Sarah Jane Potts smile, it's a smile to fall in love with.
Kim's family don't play the central role in her life as they did in the first series. Her parents try being swingers in an attempt to resolve their marital problems and you can imagine how that turns out. The subplot concerning Matt her younger brother and his voyage of self-discovery from Marilyn Manson into something even more outrageous is sadly given short shrift and deserved more emphasis -the young actor does a lot with so little.
Never dull, always engaging, often funny, sweetly tastefully sexy, Olivia Hallinan is terrific, and if that isn't enough, buy it to watch Sarah Jane Potts smile, it's a smile to fall in love with.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant series
this is so funny, watched it first on TV then i had to buy the series. i've constantly got this on! i love it so much and have never grown out of it!
Published 3 months ago by L. Carter
great!
Product came quick & promptly & I really enjoyed watching 'sugar rush' looking forward to purchasing the next series. Very good!
Published 7 months ago by NooNoo
Outrageous! but fun!
Kim the frustrated lesbian..meets new girlfriend 'Saint' in this 2nd series..and there is 'Sugar' ready to be released from prison..A great laugh all the way through.. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
Sugar mush
The first series of Sugar Rush was wonderfully original, and the makers felt they needed to take the show forward second time round. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Patrick Neylan
A whole lot better!
This series is a whole lot better than the previous series. After watching the first series i didnt know wheather to bother watching the second series as i thought it would all be... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2007 by Jai Kim
excellent, funny, must see
sugar rush two is brilliant - really there are no other words for it. granted it is not as great as the first series, but then few sequels are. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by reality bites back
Sugar Rush is excellent
Although this sounds crazy Channel Four have decided to Cancel Series three and four even although Sugar Rush (A Shine Production for Channel 4, United Kingdom) was awarded the... Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by brian from london
Agreeing with the last reviewer
Sugar Rush season one was amazing television because of how believable it was. You felt as though Kim could easily be a girl living near you, with the same sort of hardships and... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2006 by Serpantine
Not as good as the first series...
I was a massive fan of the original Sugar Rush, but this unecessary sequel has come as something of a disappointment.
The series doesn't seem to have any particular direction. Read more
The series doesn't seem to have any particular direction. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2006 by Hydra
I crave sugar!!!!!!!!!!!
Sugar Rush is like the best channel 4 or 1 of the best programes ever shown on the channel, i think with this season they didn't have to follow a book and explor the sexual side... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2006 by J. A. Madin
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