 "Almost as good as season one" | 2009-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2E2FD2I6VKO94 |
You simply cannot jump into BSG with season 2. None of it will make sense. None of it will compel you.
But if you've followed the series from season 1, you practically *must* see through the story line to season 2. And fortunately, most of season 2 lives up to the high quality of the first season.
This set is only truly the first "half" of season 2 - season 2.5, while technically labeled and sold separately, is really the second half of season 2. This first half, fortunately, almost stands on its own, and aside from the final episode "Pegasus," is not truly tied to the second half - thus, it is possible (if you bought season 1) to buy this season of BSG, and not continue further with the series. It may not fully end the story of the Battlestar Galactica and its crew, but it does leave it on at least a satisfactory note.
Season 2 picks up right where 1 left off, and continues to track Galactica and its crew through an ongoing crisis (or three). Along the way we get greater insights into the history of the self-destructive Colonel Tigh, what makes Apollo tick and why he has that gigantic chip on his shoulder, and what can crack the tough facade of Starbuck - as well as some amazing glimpses of what that Cylon "plan" really might be.
As I said, one could watch most of this season, stop around episode 7 or 9, and not watch further. Beware, however, that once you've decided to go ahead and continue with "Pegasus," you will be nearly forced to continue the story through season 2.5. Don't let this stop you, however - that episode gives us new characters, new crises, and one of the absolute best performances by Callis and Helfer (but it is gut and maybe heart-wrenching - be prepared to be disturbed). On the strength of this episode, Helfer won acting awards for what can only be described as brilliant, natural acting talent. |
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 "A season of galactic proportions" | 2009-08-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3S68DSZLDF3YC |
Even though season two was cut up into Season 2.0 and 2.5, the first half is still filled with all kinds of action, plot, and character development.
Last we saw, "Boomer" shot Adama.
We all held our breaths and waited for Season 2.0.
Adama does not die, but things do not go perfectly on Galactica with our favorite commander healing up. "Starbuck" goes off to Caprica to try to get the Arrow of Apollo for Roslin. She runs into "Helo" and a Sharon copy. We see a lot of Cylon copies from now on. Riots break out all over the fleet and Tigh starts to talk about what to do with "Boomer" and Tyrol. "Boomer" doesn't get her judge and jury, but is quickly sentenced by Cally. On Caprica, they run into a resistence movement and "Starbuck" ends up captured and experimented on by Cylons.
Meanwhile, in the fleet there is a division - there are two sides: Roslin & Zarek. Adama finally gets back onto his feet and tries to reunite the fleet. His fleet. Adama and Roslin work much better in this season even though they still have their problems.
In the final episode of this half-season we meet the Pegasus, another Battlestar. After all the time they believed they were the sole surviving Battlestar they are amazed to have another. Adama and Roslin must give over the control of the fleet to Admiral Cain. Roslin isn't thrilled with this idea, but Adama has no other choice. This addition of not only a Battlestar, but another crew with resources and Vipers is an asset to the whole fleet.
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| "Terrific mini-season!" | 2009-08-01 |
| - Reviewed By wesley_2 |
I'm a latecomer to "Battlestar Galactica" and am just now watching them on DVD. Season 2.0 consists of 10 episodes, which pick up immediately where Season 1 ended. The many cliffhangers from Season 1 are spun out over a plot arc comprising the first five episodes. It's a bit unexpected having so many loose ends lingering (so many shows nowadays resolve everything in the first episode of each season), but the producers and writers manage to milk these plots for all they're worth without making them seem too prolonged. Without giving away too much plot, it's safe to reveal that these episodes focus on the survivors continuing to search for earth while also trying to bring the fleet back together. The next five episodes feature more self-contained episodes and end with a big surprise that seemingly changes the course of the series. I have to admit that I wasn't happy with the final episode of Season 2.0, but I'll give the producers and writers the benefit of the doubt and assume that they will make it work.
Two new cylons are introduced during the course of these ten episodes. It's unclear whether we'll be seeing these two versions often in the future, but they're interesting additions to our first four models. The most compelling arc for me was the budding rivalry between Helo and Chief, and the two mens' anguish over the Sharon situation. Take away the cylon aspect of this plot, and it's still a solid love triangle, with the three actors making the most of these scenes. Overall, Season 2.0 is solid - just a tad lesser than the stellar Season 1. The DVD set is good, although there are fewer episode commentaries and behind-the-scene peaks than we received on the Season 1 set. Season 2.0 is followed by Season 2.5, which also consists of 10 episodes. Ideally, these two mini-seasons should have been packaged together at a reasonable price; however, cable television series do tend to be more expensive on dvd, so I won't begrudge them their profits here.
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| "battlestar galactica season 2" | 2009-07-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3M14WJEEWI5V4 |
| FANTASTIC !!!!! Season 2 followed up season 1 perfectly and the entire show is written and scripted perfectly. Tv masterpiece |
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| "A note on the pricing issues" | 2009-05-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJ0PG46QD33RD |
| I loved the show but not the splitting of the season into 2.0 and 2.5 effectively doubling the price of the original series (which also included the feature length pilot). I held off and found 2.0 and 2.5 at Target for $39.99. For once Amazon is not the cheapest option. The value pack released on May 8th and should be available from a number of other retailers. |
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| "Battlestar 5 Seasons" | 2009-04-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2BVKL676GRCO6 |
| If you like sci-fi but didn't like Battlestar's original series, then you'll probably like the new 5 season series. If you did like the original, then you'll either not like it or you'll think it's the best thing since American fries. |
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