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Summary: Andrew
Review: The finest season of one of the finest shows on television, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Season Two launched the show into mainstream fame and took it to perilous new directions. Picking up mere months after last season's shocking finale, "Prophecy Girl," left off, Buffy and Co. find themselves ready for the beginning of their junior year of high school. Only one problem: Buffy's death is having far ranging consequences, personally and mystically. With the possible resurrection of the Master a real possibility, Buffy is forced to battle her own personal demons and fears, and this is all in the Season Premiere.
Buffy's new sense of focus this season was her relationship with Angel, begun midseason last year. A vampire with a soul, destined to walk the Earth seeking redemption for hundreds of years of merciless killing, Angel too must confront his past before his future with Buffy can begin.
Xander's inevitable relationship with Cordelia as well as Willow's blooming love for Oz captivate the viewers, and the long-anticipated Giles/Jenny romance all highlight Buffy's season of "agony and ecstasy."
The introduction of Spike and Drusilla, two vampire lovers hellbent on raising hell, Kendra, the second slayer called in response to Buffy's untimely death at the hands of the Master last spring, and Willow's new flame Oz, the werewolf rocker who likes girls that do more than "walk and talk," all play pivitol roles in future episodes and seasons. That's the best of Buffy it's like Dicken's for t.v., with minute details of this moment having far ranging reprecussions season's later.
By midseason, Buffy and Angel's love for oneanother has reached its peak, and on her seventeenth birthday, the two take the next step. With virginity behind her, Buffy is jolted out of her euphoria when Angel turns to the darkside. Apparantly, the take back his soul and return him to the viscious killing machine that he was, all that was needed was one moment of true happiness. Vowing never to feel so human and weak again, Angelus (Angel as satanic vampire) embarks down a path that destroys the lives of all of the Scoobies. With Jenny Calender's brutal death, which revealed Buffy's ultimate message (no one's safe), Angel tears at Giles, separating him from the group. With reason aside, Buffy and the others are forced to battle ghosts on their own, ghosts that are telling a story far to similar to be taken lightly. But true love is shown to conquer all, until Angel and Buffy are jolted out of their possession and back into their dark reality. When Angel plans to finally rid himself and the world of all things human, Buffy faces her second apocalypse with reservation and weariness. The return of Kendra, as well as her death, set Buffy up for her most harrowing day ever. A restoration spell on Angel's soul goes awry, but Willow's determination to use the dark arts for good (something that she loses momentarilly in Season Six's finale "Two To Go" and "Grave") means that Buffy saves her Angel. However, after she rescues Giles from Angel's tortureous grasp, as well as teaming up with Spike, Buffy's ultimate test of her heroine status occurs. Angel's soul is restored, but he has already opened the gates into hell. His blood being the only possible closure, Buffy is forced to send her newly resouled lover into the dark depths of hell forever, and as he reaches his hands towards her, his eyes wide with sadness, betrayal, and fear, she must stand back and strong, unmoving, unwavering. However, mere seconds after the portal closes, mere seconds after she sends the love of her life into a world of eternal pain and torture, the Slayer breaks down for the first visible time since this entire situation began. Tie that into her being accussed of Kendra's murder, being kicked out of school, and being told by her mother to leave home when her Slayer status is discovered, Buffy makes the only choice possible: to leave home.
The season ends with Buffy splitting town, with an unsure future ahead of her. Season Three picks up off of that action, and catipults the show into some familar but still tricky endeavors. Season Two sets up the betrayal of the Scooby gang by someone they trust as an integral part of the seasonal story arc, as well as a Big Bad that is least expected. The Master may have been the first enemy to kill Buffy, but Angel is by afar her greatest foe. For ne'er was there a tale...
A strong plotline, innovative twists, and timely introduction of key characters, Season Two Buffy is the highlight of a show full of highlights. The show was at the top of its game with its flawless exectution and delivery of one of the most heated and dramatic scripts ever. From "When She Was Bad" to "Becoming, Part II," Season Two Buffy creates the Buffy we love to watch.
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Summary: The Continuation...
Review: Buffy The Vampire Slayer's second season took on an epic feel to it. Each week instead of there being a new bad guy for our heroine to pounce, it felt as if the story were moving into a much higher direction; and it was. Since we last saw Xander and Willow, their friendship turned into a bit of summer romance that was basically nothing more than two young best friends exploring life together. Although when Xander's desires for the beautiful and popular Cordelia became a possibility, his torch for the raven haired Willow soon came to an end. Meanwhile, Buffy and Angel's romance heated up behind some closed doors and Mr. Giles' crush on teacher Ms. Calendar was becoming more and more apparent. Everything seemed to be going well... Enter vampires Spike and Drusilla into the mix. The dark and mysterious couple who had only one thing on their minds: destroying the slayer. Of course in typical Buffy fashion, Spike and Drusilla were nothing more than an illusion blinding audiences from the season's real threat - Angel. On the night of Buffy's 17th birthday, she spent the night with Angel and the two made love; unknowingly setting off an ancient spell that the gypsies had cursed Angel with. The spell was to take away his soul if he were to ever experienced true happiness. And so on the night of Buffy's birthday, the man she was so deeply in love with once again became a monster. A monster who wanted to kill not only her, but everyone she was closest to. This season was about love and sacrifice. How it makes us all vulnerable and how it can make us do things we wouldn't normally do. The story was gripping and emotional; each week feeling like a new chapter in a novel you couldn't put down. The ride was bittersweet watching as Buffy had to protect herself and the ones she loved from the same person she was so deeply in love with. A showdown was inevitable... I can't imagine too many people reading this who haven't already seen it, but for those who haven't I'll say no more. Buffy really showed it's staying power with this season. It's audience began to expand, new favorite characters were introduced to the show and the writing and the acting were superb. It also introduced us to such new characters as Oz, the werewolf who stole Willow's heart, Spike, the rebel vamp with the bad attitude, Drusilla, Spike's torchered and psychotic vampire girlfriend and Kendra, the new slayer. Overall, this heartbreaking season is some of the best television ever made. It's story will move you and send chills down your spine and leave you begging for more. And as BTVS fans all know, The best was yet to come...
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Summary: Wow!! Stunning even after I've seen it before!
Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been the greatest show on the television for years and years and has been my favorite show since it started. Season two was definitely one of the best seasons. How Buffy and Angel fall in love and then it tragically comes to and end is part of Buffy's life where she accepts being the chosen one. This is a MUST HAVE! I will watch this over and over.
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Summary: '' hey i died, erm once.''
Review: Love the show, but the dvds are another story. The only other television show in which i have seen episodes on DVD is Twin Peaks and I marvelled at the resolution and quality of the set. Buffy on the other hand had me questioning if it was possible that i got a defective dvd, or if my television had suddenly lost the brightness setting from the options menu. Too often in just one episode am i wondering what is going on because the screen is mosly black. Also, having previously watched just about every episode on FX, I must mention that I recall the same shows to be much less dark on the air.
*update* - I have the season 3 set and at times it does fall victim to these blackouts but it is overall better in quality, esp load times for individual episodes, which in the season 2 set are a really big drag!
Season 2 is great though, you get to see Angel wear less and less goth make-up throughout the season and become what he is in 'Angel' the show. Those viewers who didn't like the past (eek last!!!) four seasons will be happy as clams too with this set.
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Summary: good price / ok release
Review: for 22 episodes (whats that? 17-18 hours?), it cant be beat. not to mention, its a fantastic season of a fantastic series.. however, i think companies that release things on DVD should take the time to spice it up for a DVD release. fancy dvd intros and menus dont cut it for me. its the original series, exactly how they were aired. there's no remastered video or audio here - the film is grainy at times during dark scenes (which is, what, 90% of the series?), and your sound is Dolby Surround (not to be confused with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround). kinda disappointing when the rest of your DVDs have the Digital 5.1 (or DTS) option. but, hey, buy it, its $. i'll be buying the 1st and 3rd shortly
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Summary: Buffy Season 2 kicks...
Review: Let's put it this way. You just can't call yourself a Buffy fan unless you buy this DVD! It's got 22 great episodes, each with some of the best ... kicking, humor,and romantic action I've ever seen on a television show. I mean, I only just started watching this show in its sixth season and its second season seems just as perfect! here are byfar the best episodes on this 6 disc set:
1.When She Was Bad: Buffy has to fight off a group of vampires trying to raise the master from his grave. 2.School Hard: Everyone's fav vampire, Spike, and his quite unusual girlfriend, Drusilla arrive in town 3. What's my Line 1+2: a group of demon assasins is sent to kill Buffy, but spike kidnaps Angel (Buffy's blood-sucking boyfriend with a soul) to cure Dru of her illness.
4.Ted: Joyce falls for a brainy computer guy whom everyone falls for his charm except Buffy. 5.Surprise+Innocence: when Buffy and Angel Bang, things get problamatic as Angel loses his sole and joins Spike to unleash hell with the Judge (remember folks, don't have sex when your 240 years old!). 6.Becoming 1+2: Great action, but if your a die hard fan of Angel you might want to bring tissues. Oh, and don't forget to be ready to scream like a woosy if you're about to watch Killed By Death. Anyway that pretty much sums it up: you've got to own this today!
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Summary: The Second is Always the Best
Review: This is my favorite season. It is the beginning of Buffy and Angel's real relationship. Sure, in season 1 you found out a little aout him. He's a 242 year old vampire with a soul but now you begin to get deeper. You see their relationship blossom and how much they really care and love eachother. Also, other people begin relationships. The unpredictable Xander/Cordelia mix. Oh and Oz and Willow,which is such a cute couple. You also see some new villians come to town. Dru and Spike (Spike being a very cute vamire), come and are after Buffy. This is the first and not the last time you see Spike... And humor is tied in especialy in this season which makes it more enjoyable. Have fun with it.
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Summary: The Second Season is Still My Favorite
Review: Although film quality is still subpar, the content is excellent. After all these years I still cry during the Becomings.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE FOR ANY BUFFY FAN!
Review: If you are a Buffy fan you most likely own this allready but if now what are you waiting for? Buy this DVD set NOW. A great set for a great tv show. The only problem I have is waiting for the 3rd season to come out on DVD.
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Summary: The best season of the series!
Review: This is the ultimate Buffy season and a MUST SEE for anyone who wants to take a dive into the Buffy universe. The soap opera aspect really takes off with the season opener as Buffy returns from her summer vaction with a whole new attidude after killing the first season's lead villain, the evil vampire Master simply known as The Master. As the season continues, the romance builds between Buffy and Angel which result in dire consequences and Angel becomes the evil Angellus once more. The good and bad side of "love" seemed to be the theme of the season. Plots to watch: 2 new romantic villains arrived in Sunnydale, Spike and Drusilla... Giles and Jenny Calender grow closer but not all is as it seems with Jenny.... Willow and Xander get involved in unlikely relationships with Cordelia and newcomer, Oz... a second slayer comes to town... and you'll see the tragic season 2 finale with a confrontation between Buffy and Angellus. Every episode was enjoyable and the kind you can watch over and over again. The series is at its best with drama, horror, suspense, comedy and great writing. Boo to the Emmys for overlooking this season.
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