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List Price: $39.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 789
Released: August 26, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Rejoin the epic and suspenseful phenomenon as Heroes: Season 2 arrives on DVD! Experience all the new and exciting twists of the astonishing series in this 4-disc set that includes every gripping Season 2 episode. Plus, see what could have been with exclusive bonus features that reveal the untold stories that never aired and an alternate ending to the season finale, where the fate of humanity takes an ominous turn when Peter fails to catch the vial containing the deadly virus.
Description of Heroes: Season 2:
Don't believe the hype: though some critics and viewers decried the sophomore season of the hit fantasy series Heroes, the core of the program remained as strong as in its debut network run. To be sure, the 2007-2008 Writers Guild strike hobbled the show, and producers stumbled by stranding two of its most intriguing characters: Super-charged Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia) is taken out of the action after being struck with amnesia, while Hiro (Masi Oka) is sent to feudal Japan, where he encounters his own idol, Takezo Kenzei (David Anders). Both are overcomplicated story arcs, even by Heroes standards, and their connection to the rest of the season occasionally requires some mental gymnastics. But the crux of the season--the Company's development of the power-draining Shanti virus and its potentially devastating effects on both average citizens and superhumans like Niki Sanders (Ali Larter), The Haitian (Jimmy Jean-Louis) and primary villain Sylar (Zachary Quinto)--is solid, gripping material. The introduction of new characters like the lethal Maya (Dania Ramirez) and Kristen Bell as the electrically charged (in both the literal and figurative sense) Elle Bishop also up the dramatic stakes, even if their presence may require a scorecard for some viewers. In short, the few kinks in the armor of Heroes: Season 2 ultimately don't detract from the show's drive and vision. Season two spreads its supplemental features across all four of its discs; chief among these are commentary tracks by the cast and crew on all eleven episodes. The participating talent ranges from creator Tim Kring and stars Ventimiglia, Oka, Quinto and Greg Grunberg to composers Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin, which helps to provide a wide variety of information about almost every aspect of the show's production. Featurettes cover everything from the history of Takezo Kenzei to in-depth looks at scenes from the season, while "Untold Stories" explores storylines that were left unfinished due to the writers' strike. The key extras are, of course, the alternate ending to the season finale (which is unfortunately revealed by the rear cover-art text) and an info-heavy sneak peek at Season 3. --Paul Gaita
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Heroes season 2 
2009-12-09 - I enjoy the TV series, owning the season 2 creates continuity btween episodes. The series offers a great look at the good and evil of society that comes with people with special powers. The bad guys known as the company are trying to control the citizens and finding it difficult. I enjoy the interaction between players in relation to their characters. I highly recommend this series.
Pretty good, but really short due to the writer's strike
2009-12-09 - The season was great, but it is really short due to the writer's strike that went on that year.
Excelent 
2009-10-23 - Well done second season. Followed with a well done story line to the first season. had its ups and downs but overall a great addition to the series
heros seasons 1 and 2
2009-10-03 - this is a very good product arrived on time and in good shape
the dvds r jsut like the orignal tv series it great to watch them especially the one i never saw
heroes season 2... dissapointing 
2009-09-08 - the product was exactly as described. No complaints. I am dissapointed in the actual season - so short! we watched it all in 1 weekend.
