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NYPD Blue - Season 2 [1994]
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More streamlined and downbeat than its predecessor Hill Street Blues (also created by Steven Bochco), NYPD Blue continued second time around to mix near-the-knuckle detective work in pursuit of New York's scummiest with more character and relationship-based drama. Although it's regrettable that its ethnic-minority characters such as Lieutenant Fancy are increasingly marginalised here, the series is more comfortable, and even has fun with, regular characters such as the nervy Detective Medavoy and his on-off paramour Donna Abandando. Andy Sipowicz's simmering, tough-nosed recovering alcoholic is increasingly and amusingly put to the test in a number of situations, including a murder investigation in a gay bar; being sung to at his own wedding by Nic Turturro's Detective Martinez; and a love scene in the shower in which we experience the dubious pleasure of seeing his bare bum. New female introductions, such as the strong but sympathetic Detective Lesniak, also helped to shake up the series with a much-needed oestrogen boost. There's also fun to be had in spotting a number of guest appearances by up-and-coming actors destined to make it in their own right such as Richard Schiff and Bradley Whitford (The West Wing) and Debra Messing (Will and Grace). On the DVD: NYPD Blue, Series 2 DVD box set contains a number of extras, primarily a one-hour documentary in which the cast and programme-makers discuss the series episode by episode, the self-congratulatory mood only broken by some subtle digs at departing star David Caruso (apparently, he walked straight off the set following his final take into a waiting limo without any farewells). There's also a small piece paying tribute to the music of theme-writer Mike Post and an item covering the relationship between Sipowicz and Assistant DA Sylvia Costas, in whose marriage this series culminates. --David Stubbs
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Originally broadcast in 1994, the second series of NYPD Blue was disrupted by the departure of star David Caruso (Detective John Kelly) after just four episodes--apparently under less than amicable circumstances. He was ably replaced as Detective Sipowicz's partner by Jimmy Smits as the smoother Detective Bobby Simone, and the series managed not to miss a beat.
Great Episodes, Special Features are Special But Not Overly So
Review date: 2007-01-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
I always loved NYPD Blue and I own both the first and second seasons on DVD. I recently finished watching all the episodes, and tried to watch the Special Features as well. There are four Special Features that come with the second season. Two of the features are great, "The Music of Mike Post" and "Wedding Bell Blues." "Season of Change" discusses each and every episode; I found it to be too detailed for my taste. It would have been better to attach each discussion to the individual episodes. "Script-to-Screen Comparison": I couldn't figure out how to get past the instruction page; if anyone has figured this out let us know! (I started a discussion thread on this on the Amazon NYPD Blue forum.)
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Reviews
go the 'witz!
Review date: 2005-09-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
fantastico! great series, great DVDs. Wish ALL the seasons would come out though, i can't hold on much longer.
MARVELLOUS
Review date: 2004-11-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
This DVD box set is bloody marvellous ! You cant argue with it !
one of the finest series ever screened,
Review date: 2004-03-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
I have watched nypd blue since the first ever episode.Being able to watch them again is a superb bonus.Denis Franz and co.make the programmes so realistic,sometimes you want to laugh and cry at the same time .Having just finished the second series I can't wait for the third to be released to add to the collection.
Another Superb US Series
Review date: 2004-01-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
I never used to be a great lover of US TV. Then things changed when programmes such as ER and NYPD Blue came along. They are now the benchmark for TV drama. AT present we have no UK shows to match them.
NYPD Blue has suffered from the great British tradition - network scheduling. Channel 4 have treated this series with almost contempt. This latest series starts soon at midnight. Many people therefore miss out on a great televisual experience.
David Caruso leaves near the beginning of the series and the addition of Jimmy Smits is handled very well. The series allows for characterisation of the lead characters, something UK TV does not do that well. There have been a few exceptions, such as Morse, but not enough.
The star is Dennis Franz. His character is human and has the failings and achievements of many people. He is supported by a cast that have their own stories to tell. Though Franz and Smits are the "stars" the support is almost second to none.
I recommend this as a well written and acted drama series. Watch it and enjoy. If you are a scriptwriter then please learn the lessons shown here. If you are a TV executive then think of commissioning dramas this well written.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Austin Majors
Rumaisa Rahman
Director(s):
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036013628
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: Box set, Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2003-10-06
Number of discs: 6
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 968 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1993-09-21
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)