Boston Legal - Season 2

First, I have to agree with everything Amazon's Editorial Critic, Jeff Shannon, had to say in his review. I wish I'd written it myself. I absolutely love this show. It's brillantly written, acted, directed, designed, and filmed. I quickly became a fan of the Alan Shore (James Spader) character during the last season of The Practice. I then followed him to Crane, Poole & Schmidt, where he blossomed into the type of lawyer that you have to stand up and cheer for, no matter how naughty he is at the office. Though his long trial closings may tire him, they bring pure joy to my heart with the sense of justice embedded within each word that he utters. Great writing! In Season 2, Alan Shore also became more human with his fear of clowns, night terrors, and a level of stress that causes him to mix up his words. More thought was definitely put into Denny Crane's (William Shatner) character this season, as well as his friendship with Alan and the get together on the balcony at the end of each show. They both embody the true meaning of friendship between men, while kidding about it at the same time. Though I didn't particularly like the characters played by Mark Valley, Candice Bergen, and Rene Auberjonois in the first season, I grew to respect them much more in Season 2 as their characters were fleshed out and given more to do. The scenes where Paul Lewiston (Rene Auberjonois) confronts his daughter about her drug addiction was the type of acting that brings tears to one's eyes with the truth, love, and sincerity that are protrayed. Adding to the cast of regulars was Julie Bowen as Denise, who hopes to make partner within the firm. She brough a new edge to the series with her intelligence and sexiness, and I was surprised by what happened in the last episode. I don't want to give away any spoilers. Boy, was this also the year for guest stars: Tom Selleck (you could definitely see the chemistry between him and Candice Bergen), Michael J. Fox (who can still knock you out with his acting, charm, and boyish good-looks and ends up saving the day at the end), Joanna Cassidy (still as beautiful and sexy as ever), Jeri Ryan (I don't know about Alan Shore's breath, but she literally took mine away), Ed Begly, Jr., Robert Wagner, Henry Gibson, Howard Hesseman, Betty White, Freddie Prince, Jr., and even director, Wes Craven. Parker Posey's addition to the cast at the end of the season was a stroke of genius. Think of the movie, Blade III, but without the fangs. She's going to be a match for Alan Shore!!! The only complaint I have about the disc collection is that the two featurettes only total about fifteen minutes. There should've been two-to-three hours of extras. One clear thing that has happened with Season 2 (I don't know if it's the writers or the actors doing it), is that the characters acknowledge that this is a TV show through comments here and there. Rather than pulling me out of the moment, it causes me to laugh along with them and to enjoy the tongue-in-cheek jest. In my opinion, Boston Legal is the best series on television today. As much as I dislike lawyers, I love the ones on this show and often think that I'd like to be Alan Shore with his firm sense of justice, equality, integrity, and sexual pervertedness. When he gives you his promise, you know that he'll keep it no matter what the cost. I'd rate this collection 10 Stars, if I could, but five will have to suffice. Highly Recommended!!!

I really loved The West Wing but didn't collect the episodes as I have Season 1 and 2 of this show. It simply is the best show on TV, - period - for all the reasons stated in the reviews. The nitty gritty is the writing, folks! Sharpest wit with surprises in almost every episode! Some of the commentary that is utilized in the final summations in court are priceless!!! Some comments have been made about defective discs. I had that problem with Season 1 which Amazon corrected forthwith! No such problems with the preordered set of Season 2 which I just watched all 7 discs - all clear with no problems whatsoever. There are several episodes which are my favorites but all are of such quality that if you know of someone who isn't into this program, please buy or encourage them to view these discs and get hooked like the rest of us!! This is the only program I must tape due to the number of commercials and the late hour, I miss too many endings. How wonderful to have the DVD's without interruption to view over and over again! I have loaned them out and converted people who "never watch TV". It truly difficult to find adult entertainment on TV with substance, humor, social commentary, great writing and acting (the entire cast is great but Spader is still the best), but this show has it all! I highly recommend the purchase of both seasons of Boston Legal DVD's!!! I'm not in the demographic that most shows are courting, I'm in the over 60 crowd that is pretty picky about the quality of time spent on anything as time is precious. This show rewards the time spent in spades!!! Love it! Keep up the great work Boston Legal team!

Boston Legal is without doubt the best television writing I have ever seen. It is the story of every day shenanigans in a law firm in Boston and is absolutely hilarious. It makes you laugh, it makes you think, it is enlightening on a wide variety of issues and backs them all up with hard facts. All the characters, even the minor ones are well developed and highly entertaining. Their strengths and weaknesses are dealt with incredible warmth and humour without becoming in any way melodramatic. It is also surreal and quirky at the same time, and all of that in 40 short minutes! Each episode is perfectly spaced and complete. It has the best one-liners I have ever come across. The closing arguments are clear, concise and so very eloquently delivered; you can discuss each one for days. The acting is of a very high standard and brings that wonderful writing to life and does it total justice.I was hooked after 2-3 episodes and ended up watching all of them. Season 2 certainly doesn't disappoint, but I also highly recommend seasons 1 and 3. It is now in its 4th season and I find it incredible that with each new episode they still manage to hold our interest as if it was the first. It is like watching a never-ending comedy feature film, and you just don't want it to ever end! You can watch it over and over again and still laugh out loud. Nothing I can say can recommend it highly enough.

Nach Staffel 1 hab ich mir gleich die restlichen vier bestellt, da diese Serie einensüchtig macht und man nicht abschalten kann.Nach der Eingewöhnungsphase von Staffel 1, geht es in der zweiten turbulent weiter.Nachdem drei Darsteller die Kanzlei verlassen kommen auch neue hinzu.Unter anderem auch, der seit 15 Jahre dort tätige, Jerry Espenson, genannt "die Hand",der an dem Asperger-Syndrom leidet, aber ein ausgezeichneter Anwalt ist.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Als Jerry mitgeteilt wird das er kein Partner in der Kanzlei werden wird, dreht er durch undnimmt Sherley Schmidt mitten auf der Party als Geisel, in dem er ihr ein Messer an den Hals hält.Denny soll als Pflichtverteidiger einen, mit Aids verseuchten, Mädchenvergewaltiger und Mörder verteidigen.Als sein Widerspruch keinen Anklang findet, feuert er 2mal auf seinen Mandanten.Ein Bekannter bittet Sherley Schmidt ihn zu vertreten, bei der Scheidung die seine Frau durchziehen will, weiler sie betrog. Als Sherley erfährt mit wem er sie betrog, ist sie schockiert.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Denny Crane fürchtet an Alzheimer zu erkranken, als das mit dem Rinderwahn aufkommt, schiebt er es immerauf BSE.Doch Alan drängt ihn sich untersuchen zu lassen."........ich war schon immer dafür, dass Freunde ihre Freunde dazu anhalten sollten, ihr Gehirn untersuchen zu lassen."Gaststars sind diesmal unter anderen: Heather Locklear, Michael J.Fox, Tom Selleck und Robert Wagner u.a.Diesmal sind es 7 Scheiben mit 27 Folgen, alle in sauberen Bild und Ton.Die Titel sind im Menue alle auf englisch und man muss jede einzelne Folge anklicken.Auf der DVD-Hülle sind sie auf der Stirnseite in deutsch aufgeführt.Extras: 2 exclusive Featurettes:Aus dem Notitzblock:Der Schreibprozess von Boston Legal,Beweisstück A: Das Design von Boston Legal.Manko:Wie bei der 1 Staffel, kein Wendecover und alle Scheiben aufeinander. (Elend)Was ich auch für überflüssig fand, dass nach jeder Folge, die DVD-Warnung eingeblendet wird.Einmal am Ende jeder Scheibe hätte genügt.Geladen und Gesichert - Denny Crane

Die zweite Staffel von Boston Legal hat einen etwas holprigen Start und findet ab der 10. Episode zurück zur Höchstform der ersten Staffel - der Ausflug von Brad und Denise in die Welt des FBI empfand ich als störend und an den Haaren herbeigeholt. Auch die neue Besetzung mit den beiden dümmlichen Juniors war nicht geglückt, auch Denise selbst braucht lange, bis sie einen Platz in der zweiten Staffel findet. Das erprobte Trio Alan Shore/Denny Crane/Shirley Schmidt glänzt zum Glück durchgehend, so dass die Schwächen der ersten Episoden erträglich sind. Und wie gesagt - ab der 10. Episode reiht sich eine gute Folge an die andere! Besonders lustig: Dennys Hochzeit...Wegen des etwas schwächelnden Anfangs eigentlich nur 4 Sterne, aber weil es weit und breit keine Serie gibt, die insgesamt so witzig, intellektuell anspruchsvoll, provokant und einfach großartig ist, sind 5 Sterne noch angemessen.

In my opinion, this is one of the best TV series around. I love how they continually break the fourth wall and how they touch on many controversial issues. Awesome writing and excellent casting.The one issue I have is that the cases (I bought all 5 seasons) are a tad subpar. Two to three discs per season were floating upon arrival. However, delivery was very fast and Amazon.ca has amazing customer service. Since discs were easily repaired, I chose to keep them and accept a discount. I never hesitate buying from Amazon.ca. They actually care about customer satisfaction. I would highly recommend this entire series to anyone who enjoys smartly scripted and fantastically acted shows.

Trovo che questa serie americana su sfondo di uno studio legale nella bellissima città di Boston sia assolutamente da consigliare, soprattutto se la si vede in inglese: la sceneggiatura è magistrale con degli scambi arguti e divertentissimi fra tutti i personaggi (alcuni dei quali sono assolutamente irresistibili, in primis Dennis Crane, interpretato da William Shatner), e anche le storie descritte sono ben scelte. Inoltre, ho molto apprezzato la presenza di Michael J. Fox in alcuni episodi di questa 2° serie.

This series has special moments like no other. The Boston lawfirm crane pool n schmidt has some about 5 main characters that come into trouble and get conversation with the practicing lawyers.Funny moments and laughter for sure.