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| Heroes - Season 2 - Complete [2007] | ![Heroes - Season 2 - Complete [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Ontwv69VL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Adam Kane, Greg Beeman, Donna Deitch, Allan Arkush
Actors: Hayden Panettiere, Leonard Roberts, Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, Ali Larter
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
List Price: £34.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 80
Format: Pal
Rating: To Be Announced
Running Time: 462 minutes
Number Of Items: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 1
EAN: 5050582556742
ASIN: B001870VMG
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: July 28, 2008
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 Lacks the focus and excitement of the first season. October 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Season 2 sadly lacks the pace and excitement of season 1. It is slowed down by some stories which take too long to get going. For example, Peter Petrellis trip to Ireland and Hiros trip to Japan in 1671, are dragged out week after week when they could have been dealt with in a couple of early episodes.
Another issue is that of the villains. Sylar was genuinely menacing, and the two main ones in season 2 (excluding Sylar) never reach the level of intensity that Sylar delivered in season 1.
It's not all doom and gloom though. The performances are still of a very high standard and, some of the effects now match big budget blockbusters that come out year after year and give Heroes a very cinematic feel.
Overall, season two just seems to lack focus. It was clear in season 1 that the writers knew exactly where they were going, What seems to happen with a lot of US TV series though, is that the writers have to fill 20 odd episodes a season and this makes for some dull episodes along the way. The writers strike cut short season 2 and long term, this is likely to benefit Heroes. The writers have admitted they made mistakes and season 3 promises to be more focused and get back to more edge of your seat thrills that we first saw in season 1.
 Not season 1, but still good October 23, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This series started off with the same quality as season 1, and got me hooked again. However, shame to say, this was one of the shows heavily affected by the writers strike in the US. The start of the series starts slow and builds just as season 1, but ends up speeding up far too quickly by the conclusion for my liking. I got to episode 10 thinking we were half way through, only to realise there are only 2 episodes to go. It all felt a bit rushed. In effect then this is really only half a series, and expect that season 3 will pick up where this left off. Some great new characters, so looking forward to Season 3
 Put Me Right Off the Show October 22, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
When Heroes debuted in 2006 it was one of the best new shows on television at that time. It created a nice blend of science fiction and fantasy into what was essentially a character driven show. And that worked up until the beginning of the second season, for which some reason the show lost what it was about and became dull and monotone with very little happening and the characters doing very little if nothing interesting. Fair enough it would be difficult to follow up one of the most talked about seasons from the following year but I have no idea what the writers were thinking.
First of all we are introduced to two new and fairly dreadful characters, Maya and her brother Alejandro who share a ridiculous power of Maya being able to kill people and Alejandro being able to calm her down! What?! No, we don't want these silly new characters with ludicrous powers, we want to see the characters such as Claire and Hiro saving the world or at least embracing their powers now that they have come to terms with them. But does this happen? No. Poor Hiro is stuck in the past for the majority of the season, which sounds interesting but trust me after a couple of episodes it gets old really fast. Claire is wrapped up with a boy, who has the ability to fly, and the only interesting thing she does all season is cut of her toe and watch it grow back.
However, it's not all bad. Kristen Bell comes on early in the season playing Elle, a fun, young and interesting character who isn't afraid to use her powers. She is one of the only redeeming factors of the season, aside from HGR who like last season, stands out not only because of his lack of an ability but because he is one of the only interesting characters on the show at this point.
Overall, this season is dull. And I'm not just bashing the show, it really is dull. If sci-fi is what you are into I'd recommended far better shows such as Doctor Who, Supernatural, Stargate or Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Save your money and if your money and if you haven't got it already try watching season one because it's much more enjoyable than this drivel you'll be getting here.
 Quality over Quantity October 20, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this second season. The first was great, but I really thought things came together in the second. I know some people have complained there was too much character development and not enough action, but, for me, the balance was just right. I loved that we learned more about the characters and from that knowledge came a deeper understanding and respect.
It's a pity the writer's strike made this such a short season and that it changed the direction the story was going in. Still, it's a must-buy for any sci-fi fan.
Total Mess September 30, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Pacing is completely screwed with nothing interesting happening until halfway through the 11 episodes. Dull new characters in Maya (with her ridiculous ability), Alejandro (who ends up being totally pointless) and Monica. Plot is a rehash of the first series but done in half the time and with no character building or any of the mystery of series 1.
Worth watching for episodes 8 and 9 (Four Months Ago & Cautionary Tales) only.
The rest is boring and messy especially the appalling trash of 'Powerless' with Peter acting even more airheaded than I previously thought was possible and Nathan showing up and saving the day by saying the magic words "I love you" before deciding to organise a spur of the moment press conference and give one of the most cringe-inducing speeches ever filmed.
Elle (the only new character who does anything interesting/can act) and Mr Bennett steal the series. The other characters (new or returning) are pretty forgettable and Sylar is getting really tiresome.
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