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Alias: Complete Season 2 [2002]
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The critically acclaimed show owed a debt to Buffy the Vampire Slayer for its mix of action, romance, mystery, and moral quandaries, but in this series Alias truly came into its own--with a climax that came as a total shocker and prepped the show for an emotionally volatile third series. Guest stars included the phenomenal Amy Irving as Sloane's wife, Faye Dunaway as a nefarious bigwig, Christian Slater as a kidnapped scientist, and Ethan Hawke as a fellow CIA agent (or rather, two of them), but it was the dysfunctional nuclear family of Syd, Irina, and father Jack (Victor Garber) that gave Alias its heart and its strength, whether the three perfectly cast actors (all Emmy nominated) were just bickering or undertaking deadly hand-to-hand combat. --Mark Englehart
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
It was a family affair in the second series of JJ Abrams' wonderfully inventive Alias, as super secret agent Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) came face-to-face with the mother of all super secret agents--her own mother, Irina Derevko (Lena Olin), a former KGB agent, presumed dead, and more dangerous than ever. After shooting poor Syd, Irina later shows up at the doorstep of the CIA, offering to turn herself in and work for the good guys. But can she be trusted? Alias set up so much duplicity in its second series that it might have been hard to keep track of who was doing what to whom, but thanks to a great ensemble cast, fast-paced writing and direction, and some cannily cast guest stars, the show rode a stunning emotional roller-coaster and never broke its momentum, even when halfway through the season, it reinvented itself. With episode 13, "Phase One" (which aired after the Super Bowl to the show's biggest audience), Syd's original nemesis (and employer) SD-6 changes forever, yet the kick-butt agent still finds herself going up against the malevolent leader Sloane (Ron Rifkin) and his ever-changing set of henchmen. Action fans got plenty of fighting, while romantic Alias watchers swooned as Syd and the dashing Vaughn (Michael Vartan) finally consummated their unrequited love.
Even Better Than Season 1
Review date: 2007-12-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
We've just finished this and can honestly say enjoyed it even more than the first one. It had a lot of "wow" moments that you won't see coming and is pretty much unputdownable. There's development of the mother's character and some new faces, all of which enhance what we saw on Season 1. It's the usual rollercoaster ride of high action and unbelievable stunts, but by now you'll have come to expect and enjoy all that. I still can't believe that I never heard of this at all on TV, as it's so like 24. Can't wait to settle down to Season 3 in a day or so.
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Reviews
Absolutely the best 'Alias' Season
Review date: 2006-12-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
This season of 'Alias' ranks as the best.
Actually, i think this is the best season of any tv-show i have ever seen.
Fast paced, well acted. Great action.
And some wonderful story-lines.
The episode 'Phase One', is probably the best thing i have seen on television yet.
This box-set comes highly recommended !
You don’t want to miss these episodes + subtitle information
Review date: 2005-11-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Alias series is just incredible, so there is no reason not to buy this item.
But, to all of you who don't come from an English speaking country, this would probably be nice to know before you buy.
These DVDs have subtitles in: English / English for the hearing impaired / French / Swedish / Norwegian / Danish / Finnish / Icelandic / Dutch
In the second season of Alias, Sydney’s life becomes even more tangled and dangerous, when she finds out the real truth about her mother, and her friends take on new roles.
It is also in the second season that Sydney and the CIA break into SD-6, which means the end of SD-6, but not the end of Arvin Sloane.
Season 2 also has the most shocking season finale.
See it for yourself! You don’t want to miss it!
Best season of Alias yet.
Review date: 2005-09-30 Rating: 10 out of 10
Season 2 is definately the best season yet as it has the most action and more going on than the other seasons (which are also great and definately worth buying). The cast is great with the legendary Victor Garber and beautiful Jennifer Garner to name a few. All of season 1 builds up the sydney/vaugn relationship which finally kicks off half-way through season 2, which is a great relief.
There is high tension at the end of the season with Francie's scary betrayal (or Allisons), and great fight sequences (eventhough they would both be knocked out after the first 10 seconds of each fight in real life!). I own all of the seasons but I keep lending them to my friends because they are so addictive! This is a cool,fun DVD boxset- JJ Abrams at his best.
CIA Profile Agent Sydney Bristow - the girl I wanna be.
Review date: 2005-06-22 Rating: 10 out of 10
My favourite season of Alias and the most shocking season finale cliffhanger in telvision history. Season Two continues the story of Sydney Bristow a double agent working for the CIA. The action continues and is as thrilling as it was in season one with missions becoming more and more enthralling as the story of Rambaldi, a 15th century prophet, deepens and we learn how Sydney and the people around her are involved in the uncovering of his works.
Season Two takes the character's relationships in Alias even further with development in all sides of Sydney's life. As she and her handler, Vaughn become closer her life gets complicated but it is the family relationships which become central to Sydney life this season. The middle of season two sees a major life altering event for Sydney and from then until the finale everything changes and becomes even more interwoven than it already had been.
With stunning performances from all the main actors and guest stars from the likes of Christian Slater, Ethan Hawke, Faye Dunaway and David Carradine this season is a treat.
Special features on the boxset include The Making of The Telling (the season finale), a hilarious gag reel showing outakes from the season, audio commentry for four episodes, deleted scenes, the making of the Alias video game and a featerette called The Look Of Alias.
Watch Season One first but then watch this right after! This is TV nobody should miss!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Ron Rifkin
Michael Vartan
Victor Garber
Jennifer Garner
Ethan Hawke
Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 5017188813235
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2004-06-07
Number of discs: 6
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Theatrical release date: 2001-09-30
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