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A rare kind of show
Whether you have any interest in the Superman mythology or not, this is great entertainment for children, teens and adults alike.

In additon to many other fine qualities (great visuals, likeable characters, etc.), season 2 of Smallville had a unique kind of inter-weaving and integrity of its season-long arc. Every move of every character effected every succeeding moment. Only 24 has a similar feel in this respect, but even 24 couldn't pull off the micro-integration that this disc set achieves.

The wonder of this is that they did it without slowing down the stories or making things feel grim and constrained. For me, Insurgence, Rosetta and Calling were the highlights of this season for all the reasons stated above.

I can't imagine anyone not enjoying the set.

Excellent
I think Smallville is an excellent tv series & I can't wait to own every single episode that comes out. Smallville is The Best x

The Light To Show The Way
The second season of the before he became Superman series, Smallville, certainly improved upon the foundation laid down in the first year. Gone are the meteor rock creates a supervillian stories of the past, instead, the characters are put in far more interesting situations and story arcs.

Young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) continues to discover new powers and abilities, as well as information about his mysterious Kryptonian heritage. Clark's relationships with his friends take some dramatic turns. His buddy Pete (Sam Jones III) learns his secrets, Chloe (Allison Mack) is torn between her feelings for Clark and her friendship with Lana (Kristen Kreux), while she herself deals with the return of Whitney (Eric Johnson) and her own feelings for Clark. Future Superman arch enemy Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) has to deal with the fact that, his dad Lionel (John Glover-now a series regular), who has his own hidden agenda, decides to stick as close to Lex as possible. The arrival of Dr. Helen Bryce (Emanuelle Vaugier) will also make his bald head spin. Clark's adoptive parents, Jonathan(John Schneider) and Martha (Annette O'Toole) continue to guide Clark through life, as they try to adjust to things they learn about his origins.

Special mention must be made of the episode called "Rosetta"--clealy a season highpoint. In it, Clark discovers that a reclusive millionaire astronomer holds the key to his past and future. Dr. Virgil Swan is played by Christoper Reeve, who played the Man Of Steel on the big screen for almost a decade. What would have been an important episode anyway, is made all the more special with Reeve in the role. As a fan of '78s Superman The Movie, I also liked the way snipets of composer John Williams' great themes from the film, can be heard in the episode. Nice touch. Series developers and executive producers Alfred Gough & Miles Millar made certain that the series remained entertaining and fun--but also made things much more complex. Sometimes turning the Superman mythology on its head, yet stying true to it at the same time, no easy feat.

The second season, six DVD box set, has all 23 episodes from the 2002/03 television year. The extras are better this time out, as compared with the season one set. Gough, Millar, and writer Jeph Loeb get together to talk about "Red" and "Rosseta" to make for great audio commentaries. Alternate tracks on these episodes with Welling, Rosenbaum, Kreuk, and director Greg Beeman giving us their perspective. Both tracks are worth a listen. There are deleted scenes from five episodes, nothing earth shattering, but still pretty meaty for a TV show. The Chloe Chronicles webisode investigations are a clever way to catch up on the series year mythology. Two featurettes, one on the show's special effects, the other highlighting guest star Reeve's appearance. Both are short but worth a look. A four minute blooper reel, website access, and a season episode guide booklet round off the set.

If you watch Smallvile, the choice to purchase is a no brainer. If you don't--This would be a good way to jump in. Highly recommended

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