Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6629 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-08-22
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: French, Spanish
• Number of discs: 6
• Running time: 929 minutes

Customer Reviews

Another great season!
Although I don't think the first season can be topped by any other, I still think that Season 2 was a great season. Sometimes, though, I got lost in the many non-regular character names and fine story details flying arond. Sometimes it seemed to get a little too complex in some episodes and lost me a bit. However, it was still an enjoyable experience and there is still a continuous plot thread running throughout, just like in the first season. Who was behind the school bus accident? You'll have to buy this season to find out!

Again, as with the season one discs, this season also works on Region 2 (UK) players!! JOY! :)

'This is Neptune. Nothing happens accidentally'
Veronica Mars's second season improves on its first and successfully manages to top the first year finale 'Leave it to Beaver' with 'Not Pictured', which is quite possibly the best episode to date. Despite the fact that this season has its convoluted moments it is still very good; while last seasons storyarc dealt specifically with Lily Kane's murder, season 2 sees the politically/socially destructive nature of life in Neptune - and alludes to a great deal of what happened in the first season. The tensions hinted at in the first year begin to come to a head... So it's Veronica's final year of high school and her wishes for a normal life are quickly shattered: 'Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in!'

Being Veronica Mars there is murder and betrayal a plenty! Due to the events of previous year, Veronica is no longer the outcast we see her as in season 1 and therefore has to learn to deal with new romantic relationships, as well as all the attention her new reputation as an amateur PI has gained her. Not to mention the bus crash. Solving the former becomes her main focus for the season; along the way various factions within Neptune weave an intricate web of lies and deceit causing Veronica to question everything and everyone.
Sheriff Lamb is in almost every episode this season and we learn how much he loves procrastination and annoying Veronica... although there are some moments that hint to a dark past. Logan is also on a self-destruct mission - does he pull himself together? You'll see. Keith, Veronica and on occasion Lamb, work together to solve the bus crash mystery - was the bus crash meant for Veronica? Was it suicide? Or perhaps something else? While newish characters like Beaver and Mac become semi-regular cast members.

The snark and chemistry between the actors carries over into this season and the writing has never been better; every episode is pretty much flawless with the overarcing story flowing through the stand-alone episodes with ease. Weighting emotion, humour, noir and the advancing story in excellent fashion. Some of my favourite moments from the season include Logans somewhat drunken conversation with Veronica at the alterna-prom about their relationship being `epic', the appearance of Alyson Hannigan and Charisma Carpenter in the same scene (Buffy alum), as well as Aaron Echolls murder trial and the return of drug dealer Troy.

Even though not everything about this season hangs together quite as well as it should, it was certainly a more advanced storyarc than the murder in the previous season. The events of the finale `Not Pictured' are a stroke of genius; the revelations in that episode give the whole season a new kind of darkness and manipulation. The unnerving nature of how this season ends adds to the building noir that occurs as the story builds momentum. Overall season 2 is streets ahead of season 1 and well worth buying! Truly this show is one of the best television series ever. Don't let the supposedly hokey concept fool you, "teen detective", it's that in it's most basic form. This show is for people who want intelligence, witty humour, grey moral areas and an exploration of the corrupt class social structure. Though watching season 1, if you haven't already is advised. (Also this region 1 DVD does in fact work on region 2 players).

The DVD extras are a bit sparse, there are no commentaries but there are a large number of deleted scenes and a couple of featurettes discussing the Veronica Mars 'verse.

Highlight episodes include: `Normal is the Watchword', `Rat Saw God', `Donut Run', `The Rapes of Graff', `I am God', 'Happy Go Lucky' and `Not Pictured'.

Logan's hands say... Excellent!
If you haven't seen the first series, make sure you buy it before watching season 2. Many references are made to the previous season and I get the impression it would be hard to keep up if you're not familiar with the characters and their backgrounds.

All the characters you know and love are back and just as witty as before. There are some new characters which are intriguing and my personal favourite, Dick Casablancas and his brother Beaver become series regulars, with Dick providing a huge chunk of the humour. As mentioned before, the set up is slightly different with one season long mystery (the bus crash), a several episodes long mystery arc (the fall out from the fight on the bridge we saw in the season 1 finale), a couple of smaller arcs and the obligatory `mystery of the week'

There are some nice extras to make up for the lack of them on the previous box set. A day on the set with Veronica Mars shows that Kristen Bell is every bit as charismatic as Veronica. A gag real and deleted scenes are also a nice edition.

This season is slightly under the par set by season one, but no less enjoyable. Due to the many mystery arcs, it can get a little hard to follow sometimes but stick with it, you'll be rewarded! The season finale is awesome and seems to wrap up the two seasons nicely in anticipation for the upcoming third.

Don't be put off by the `teen drama' tag, My Mum is in her fifties and she has finished season one and is onto season two and loves it.

Basically, if you liked season 1, buy season 2. I'm pretty sure you won't regret it.