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  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 6
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 28 April 2003
  • Run Time: 999 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008N74V
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 36,126 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The second series of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine must have caused mixed feelings for those involved. There was a sense of optimism behind the scenes that stemmed from having gained a loyal following--made up of plenty of new fans--in its relatively short first year. The show had genuinely succeeded in being different from its predecessors. Better still, The Next Generation would be bowing out gracefully halfway through this year. So it was that, with several more series guaranteed, the writers changed tack from standalone tales and into long-running story arcs. This was immediately evident in the format-testing three-part opening. Through the actions of Kira and her old pals, we saw that the Bajorans would only ever work toward their own agenda, whereas the Cardassians easily switched sides to suit their various agendas. The Federation was hardly innocent of political machinations either, especially with the discovery of the Maquis terrorists a few episodes later.

This three-way dynamic would underpin the entire run of the show. Expanding upon it was the handover of the Klingon saga from The Original Series and TNG, in which old warhorses Kor, Kang and Koloth first appeared. That left the Ferengi to maintain an element of fun with their Rules of Acquisition (Number 112: "Never have sex with the boss's sister"), exploration of their sexist culture and, naturally, through everything touched by the scene-stealing Quark (who was rewarded with a cameo for his real life wife). What seemed like standalone stories--Odo meeting his mentor, a trip into The Original Series' parallel universe and the culminating encounter with some super-soldiers (the Jem'Hadar)--later turned out to be more optimistic seed-sowing. Unfortunately, this second series also began with some concern about a competitor franchise, which started at exactly the same time as TNG ended. The impact of Babylon 5 on DS9 and TV SF in general by the end of the year could never have been envisioned at the start. --Paul Tonks

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Under-Rated Season, 14 Aug 2007
This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine - Series 2 (Slimline Edition) [DVD] (DVD)
Too many times have I heard Deep Space Nine fans claim the series was only good from it's third season. How wrong they are.

While the later Dominion threat is only foreshadowed in this season, there are plenty of other interesting stories that make this season a classic. It's strength lies in how the writers have managed to keep and expand upon all the good aspects of season 1, while diminishing or removing most of the bad parts. Season 1 suffered from a number of seemingly rejected Next Generation stories, presumably to try and lure in that fanbase. Luckily, writers also moved in new directions with stories like "Duet" and "In The Hands Of The Prophets", both of which lead in to the opening trilogy of this season, "The Homecoming", "The Circle" and "The Siege". I can understand why some fans may not have such a strong interest in alien politics, but it's a new direction for Star Trek, and can only improve the franchise by expanding it's horizons and luring in new fans.

Other strong episodes in the first half of the season include several character pieces, such as "Cardassians" with Dr Bashir and Garak, "Necessary Evil" with Odo and Kira, "Whispers" with Chief O'Brien, and "Blood Oath" with Dax. The two-parter "The Maquis" sets-up a new terrorist organisation that would later spill over into spin-off Star Trek: Voyager, and the final stretch of episodes has to be the longest run of consistantly strong episodes in the history of the franchise. Final episode "The Jem'Hadar" finally introduces us to a part of The Dominion, who would get much more expansion in the next season.

Don't dismiss this season so easily. It's perhaps the best second season of all the Star Treks.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful, 20 Aug 2003
By M. Brants (Tilburg Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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Be very careful when opening these box sets! The joints are rather weak and broke when I opened the lid a bit too far, with both seasons 1 and 2. The plastic they used is much weaker compared to the plastic of the TNG-boxes, which is much sturdier.

The contents is, of course very good. The 2nd season is already better than the 1st, although some weak episodes do pop up from time to time (Melora, Playing God). The best episodes, in my opinon are: The homecoming-The siege-The circle, Necessary evil, Whispers, Paradise, The Maquis, The wire, Crossover, Tribunal, The Jem'Hadar.

The extra features are again good, especially “Michael Westmore's aliens”.

This set deserves 5 stars, but because of the weak casing I give it 4 stars.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fanastic! Well worth the wait..., 27 Jun 2003
This DVD is fantastic! Not only does it build on the first season, it sets up so much for future series. It not only delivers top quality television, but it sets up so many questions. It gives the viewer an indepth insight into Cardassian and Bajoran culture, gives birth to the Marquis (incidently gving the aging TNG a lease of life) and gives ominous rumblings to the future of the Federation (*hoarse whisper* The Dominion...) It is far more dynamic then TNG, (or for that matter Voyager, no doubt to be released into DVD format in the near future) it is darker, more alive, more intense and, simply put, powerful stuff. It explains past and present in a way never seen before. It allows relationships from series 1 to strengthen and provides new ones. It expertly shows the divide in the Federation, and that not all StarFleet officers are perfect. It has oodles of action and intrigue, but it is also, at times, a thought provoking and philosophical series. Even the very few weaker episodes , Rivals and Melora and maybe 1 more, are good and are worthy of merit and by gum, the stronger ones will have you praising the great trekkie god in the sky for the ripe bounty. Honest.
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