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For many fans, the Superman revisionist series Smallville truly hit its stride in its second season, when it shifted focus from traditional comic book conflicts to one of self-discovery for its hero, a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Fans and first-timers can judge for themselves with this six-disc set, which compiles all 23 episodes and a decent selection of supplemental features. Whereas season 1 focused on Clark using his powers to combat a host of menaces à la the WB's other big fantasy hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, season 2 delved into Clark's past and the extent of his super powers, most notably in the back-to-back "Heat," in which he discovers his heat vision, and "Red," in which red kryptonite in the high school class rings uncorks Clark's less-than-upstanding side. Other plot developments from the season that pull the series in interesting directions include the arrival of Dr. Helen Bryce (Emanuelle Vaugier), who becomes involved with Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), but the season's most significant moment comes during episode 17, "Rosetta," in which Clark learns of his Kryptonian origins courtesy of a scientist, who, in an effective bit of casting, is played by Superman film star Christopher Reeve. The complexity of the writing and issues dealt with in season 2 marked Smallville as a series with depth and drama worthy of its considerable fan following as well as a second boxed set; fittingly, the supplements in this set are more expansive than on the first one. Producers Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Greg Beeman and cast members Welling, Rosenbaum, and Kristen Kreuk weigh in on commentary tracks for two episodes ("Red" and "Rosetta"), while a trio of short featurettes explore Christopher Reeves's appearance in "Rosetta," the show's visual effects, and the amusing "Wall of Weird" web page maintained by Chloe (Allison Mack). The extras are rounded out by a handful of deleted scenes and a gag reel. --Paul Gaita
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Smallville - The Complete Second Season Customer reviews:
Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 169
(A.P. Fuchs, 2009-11-22) More powers emerge as Clark gets ever closer to his destiny as the Man of Steel. This season made you know the show was here to stay and showed a slight, more mature change in the writing style (if memory serves), despite the show still being kind of like The Twilight Zone meets Superman. Regardless, throwing into the mix someone outside the Kent family permanently knowing Clark's secret--well, things got a little more complicated for our favorite farmboy as he's now got the concern of "what if so-and-so spills the beans?" What really made this season, of course, was the guest appearance by Christopher Reeve, who everyone in my generation knows as THE Superman, bar none. His role as Dr. Swann, who shows Clark his Kryptonian heritage, really brought a passing-of-the-torch moment to the show, cementing in Superman fans' heads that Tom Welling was indeed our new boy and--if anyone else out there is like me--makes you itch for Welling to one day put on the tights in a feature film (or seven). I love the mythology episodes in this series and Season Two had enough to remind you that, yes, you were watching Superman and not just a show about a young man with developing superpowers. Go watch this, then check out Season Three right after it. You know what? Go watch 'em all then follow Season Nine week-to-week like the rest of us. You won't be sorry. A.P. Fuchs
(Newton Ooi, 2009-11-13) The 2nd installment of America's only weekly TV serial based on a comic book is full of major events, major characters and major themes. Clark starts to learn about his destiny, discovers the Kawatche caves, learns about his birthplace of Krypton, and finally hits it of with Lana. Likewise, Lionel Luthor discovers the mystery that is Clark Kent, Lex gets married - twice, and the Kent family shares its secret with Pete. So a very eventful season, and the makings of a great series. However, episode after episode is full of plot holes, to the point that many of the season's major events are just unbelievable. Here are some examples. 1) When Dr. Helen Bryce discovers her office has been vandalized, why does not she go look at the security footage of the hospital? it seems that she does not even bother to call the police. 2) When Clark goes to visit Dr. Swann, why does he need to say hello, and look around the museum in order to find Dr. Swann. Clark has x-ray vision, and knows how to use it. Why does he not just use his x-ray vision to locate Dr. Swann. 3) Lex Luthor is paranoid and constantly checks the background of every individual he deals with. How then does Chloe, a high school sophomore from a middle-class family, find information that he does not, in episode after episode. 4) Clark knows he is vulnerable to kryptonite, knows that it gives un-natural powers to those who encounter it, and knows that there are multiple sources of it in Smallville. Why does he not go out to look for it, in order to dispose of it, or neutralize it somehow. Clark is a studious student at Smallville High, so why not build a device to detect kryptonite at a farther distance then his body can feel it. 5) Why are Chloe and Pete not invited to Lex's wedding with Dr. Bryce? He invited everyone else in Smallville. 6) Maybe the biggest hole is Clark's secretiveness. He knows that Chloe, Lex, Lionel, and Lana are all curious about him. Why not make up an alibi to explain his powers, like he is a meteor freak. Smallville clearly has dozens of meteor freaks running around. Clark could have easily came up with a cover story, saying that he is meteor-infected and this gives him extra speed and strength. Tell this story to everyone to mask the fact that he is really an alien. 7) Why does Clark wait until the moment of Lex's wedding in order to put the kryptonite octagon into his ship? Why not do it earlier, and then go to the wedding? Or go to the wedding, and then deal with his ship? And so on. Every episode is filled with plot holes. And the entire season is built on plot holes and illogical themes. All told, I'd say this is the worst Smallville season.
(Debra L. Calvert, 2009-10-29) The continuing saga of Superman in Smallville....awesome and OH SO YUMMY is Tom Welling. Honest seller too, quick shipping, highly recommended. Thanks!
(Janell Miller, 2009-08-23) I really liked Smallville Season 2. I thought it had a good plot and the writing was well done. It delved deeper into the mystery of Clark Kent and his roots which was enjoyable to watch. The only thing I could complain about is the "freak of the week" aspect of the show. Though some of them were alright to watch, others seemed to repeat the same theme over and over. But overall I think it was a good season and definetely worth watching.
(Summer Evans, 2009-08-03) I received my dvd collection promptly and it was in excellent condition. There were no scratches and have played perfectly.