Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-08-10
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 324 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
If your perception of David Duchovny is entirely gleamed from his stint on The X-Files, then it’s fair to say that Californication might prove to be something of a shock. Far more in line with the actor’s grounding in more comedic (and slightly more raunchy) productions, Duchovny plays writer Hank Moody, a man surrounded by drink, drugs, sex and a multitude of problems.

Moody is constantly battling against writers’ block, as well as trying to keep his daughter and ex-girlfriend content. But Californication’s second season tones down the comedy elements that helped define the first so well, in favour of taking a slightly more serious look at the chaos that surrounds Moody. That’s not to say it surrenders its laughs--far from it, in fact--just that it’s less laugh out loud funny than first time around.

But there are still many, many strong moments to Californication’s second run, and while there are inevitably those who favour the tone of the first, by end of season two the subtle changes are paying dividends. You do have to cut the show some slack with some of its more obvious narrative devices, but Californication ultimately lives and dies on the strengths of its characters, and Duchovny has found a terrific use for his talents with Hank Moody.

Where will the show go with season three? A good question, that will be answered in due course, no doubt. For now, you can’t accuse Californication of taking a safe option, and its second season is a fine piece of television. --Jon Foster

Synopsis
Not to be confused with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers' song of the same name, CALIFORNICATION is a comedy about the pleasures and pitfalls of living la vida loca. David Duchovny (in his first TV series since THE X-FILES) slips comfortably into the role of Hank Moody, a novelist with a drink and drug problem and a penchant for beautiful women. As if Hank's life wasn't complicated enough, he's also got his daughter and ex-girlfriend vying for his attention, a bad case of writer's block, and a seeming inability to resist the many temptations Los Angeles has to offer. The show's second series is presented here in its entirety.

Customer Reviews

Duchovny's best work.
I can't recommend this DVD highly enough! Its certainly in my opinion Duchovny's finest performance, it has now overtaken my image of his definitive role.

After buying the first series on a bit of a shopping spree, i realised that i had discovered one of the sharpest and slickest comedies on television to date. I think i must have watched the DVD within 2 days of recieving it because i was that hooked.
So of course when i discovered that series 2 was being aired shortly after i had ploughed through the first installment i could barely wait for my next fix. It certainly matched up to, and exceeded my expectations.

Without spoiling the plot lines for you i think the only way i can describe Californication is a blend of hilarious and often fairly vulgar lines, amazingly awkward situations that will have you in hysterics and the magic of Hank Moody's pure style. You just can't help but love the guy.

My favourite comedy of the past few years.

Should have Six Stars!
Even better than the first series!
Sick, silly, clever, rude, realistic, extremely well written, superb cast at the top of thier game, well directed and hugely enjoyable. One of the best series on TV.
If you've got a broad mind, enjoy comedy drama and like good Television, buy this DVD.

Smart and Sexy
Continues from Season 1 with the same sharp sexy humour touched with pathos as characterised Season 1. The best thing I've seen for years. Hopefully to be followed by Season 3,4,5......