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Damages: The Complete Second Season |  | Actor: Glenn Close
Studio: Sony
Category: DVD
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 1906
Format: AC-3, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 99
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 504 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: 043396332577
UPC: 043396332577
EAN: 0043396332577
ASIN: B001NXDIMK
Release Date: January 19, 2010
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Product Description
Ellen Parsons learns what it takes to win at all costs when she becomes the protÂegÂee of the nation's most revered and reviled litigator, Patty Hewes
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With the second season of the legal thriller Damages, the creators, writers, cast, and crew have accomplished a minor miracle by producing 13 episodes that match--and, at times, surpass--the level of nail-biting drama and suspense that made the show's freshman season one of the best in 21st-century television. The core cast is back for this round--which is something of a surprise, given that novice lawyer Rose Byrne is convinced that her legal-eagle boss (Glenn Close) is responsible for the murder of her fiancé. The story neatly weaves together a murder mystery involving an old flame (William Hurt) of Close's, Byrne's collaboration with federal agents (led by Mario Van Peebles, who also directs the season's fourth episode, "Hey! Mr. Pibb!"), and Hurt's involvement in an environmental scandal that implicates a major corporation. The threads come together in impressive fashion, and the quality of the writing and direction is matched at every turn by the cast, which also includes Marcia Gay Harden as Close's opposing council; Tate Donovan as Byrne's saintly confidante; Ted Danson, who reprises his winning turn as disgraced billionaire Arthur Frobisher; Saturday Night Live's Darrell Hammond as an unnerving killer; and a trio of HBO vets--Deadwood's Timothy Olyphant and The Wire's John Dornan and Clarke Peters--as a shady love interest for Byrne and a pair of malevolent corporate apparatchiks. If the third season of Damages achieves the level of quality of season 2 and its predecessor, it will be the neatest hat trick on TV since The Sopranos. The three-disc set of Damages' second season features a healthy selection of extras for series devotees to enjoy. Writers and creators Glenn Dessler, Daniel Zelman, and Todd Kessler are featured on commentary tracks for four episodes, and they're joined by members of the cast on each: Byrne (who may surprise some with her Australian accent) and a wry Olyphant on season opener "I Lied, Too"; Danson on "They Had to Tweeze That Out of My Kidney"; Donovan on "Look What He Dug Up This Time"; and Close on "Trust Me." The creative team is also front and center for Season Two: Post Mortem, which is informative for those wondering how the producers and writers work with the show's nonlinear format; the cast is the focal point for Character Profiles, which features short bios and chats with the main players. A battery of deleted scenes round out the set's supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
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 Parting Ways with Damages August 22, 2010
B. Tong (Ohio)
What drew me into season 1 was Ellen as the innocent pawn who quickly learned and adapted. I started watching season 2 hoping to see her continue to play in the dirt but try to keep clean. That didn't happen and left me without an interesting character to follow so I'm not planning to watch any more of the series.
I think to be interested in Damages you have want to follow a story of power plays taking place in a legal fantasy land. Do not start watching Damages if you are looking for even a semi-realistic portrayal of the legal system. The legal system is just a setting and everyone is corrupt. Or, in the show's words, "nobody can be trusted."
Despite my problems with the story, the acting is top-notch. The combination in my opinion makes for an average TV show. That is to say, Damages is on-par with other legal soap operas available to you to watch.
If you do watch Damages and are having trouble following the story, just quit watching the flash-backs and flash-forwards. They are only there to mislead you.
 Damages July 23, 2010
Swifty
Excellent series. Watched over several nights. Could not wait until the next night to see more. Was disappointed when finished. Can't wait until the next season.
Better than the first season if that is possible.. June 17, 2010
C. Rocklein
This second season kept me up until sunrise. This is the best show around these days and while I was wondering where they could go after Season 1, the whole of Season 2 just rocked my socks off. "Ellen is kinda hot", in the words of Patty's son. In Season 2, we get to watch her transform from innocent into borderline "femme fatale", and there's something that borders on the architypical or legendary in her expression of the persona - beautiful, melancholy, deadly. I was surprised they could follow up so strong after such a very good first season. Patty has become more sympathetic and you find you are actually rooting for her much of the time. She still packs her usual punch though, and when least expected. Conversely, she takes a few herself.
Rose Byrne and Glenn Close were just fantastic and all the villains were great. So many different characters. I love the set locations on this show. They have a very authentic feeling and they are used without ostentation to great effect. Interestingly and beautifully shot, seamless fast paced action, tight dialogue and plot are what you get with Damages Season 2. Just excellent.
Still excellent in the second season May 12, 2010
Fry Boy (Orlando, FL USA)
Season 2 of "Damages" picks up right where Season 1 left off, with fallout from the Frobisher case lingering. In season 2, a new case is introduced involving an energy corporation and its nefarious CEO, played smashingly well by John Doman. William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden and Timothy Olyphant join the cast.
In season 2, the show is still excellent, but the plot is somewhat more convoluted that it was in season 1. While convolution, in my book, generally adds a welcome layer of depth, mystery and complexity to a show, in this instance it brought some confusion with it, particularly with regard to a character named Dave Pell who's trying to get Patty Hewes' husband Phil Grey to become energy commissioner. Since I watched the show on DVD, I didn't have much down time between episodes, so confusion was minimized. If I'd spaced out the viewing, however, I might have gotten lost. So, when you're watching, pay attention to Dave Pell and how's he's involved.
Although Ted Danson is in season 2, he's not what I would consider to be a main character and he is sorely missed. The seeds of Arthur Frobisher's continued presence in the show are, however, planted in season 2 as he seeks clarity and attempts to build a new business.
Some of the best TV out there.
BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION! April 13, 2010
Christena G (New York)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this show! It is wonderful. Season 2 of course cannot compare to the fantastic Season 1, but Season 2 does not disappoint. Make sure you start with Season 1 first, and watch everything in order.
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