Murder One - The Complete Second Season

Great story lines. Great acting. I have purchased both series as dvd’s. Mostly, I am a reader, but occasionally I like a dvd. If there were more from this series, I would purchase them all.

I originally saw this on television, was pleased this was available for purchase. I had forgotton "who done it" so viewing it again was fun. Well, even more fun because I could view the dvds when I wanted. Didn't have to see commercials, wait until the next chapter was shown on tv. Stellar cast, great music. Skillfully written script, well woven character subplots. Mentally stimulating, kept me trying to figure out identify of perpetrator. Definitely higher level of quality than many now shown on tv. Looking forward to future viewings that I'm sure I'll also enjoy. Thanks, Amazon.com for having this treasure available for us.

good plot

Although not as great as Murder One, Season One, this show has terrific acting performances (especially Anthony LaPaglia and Missy Crider), dramatic story lines, and a tighly woven script. The Season is divided into three cases: the first, a story about a young woman caught in the wrong place at the wrong time; the second, a basketball player accused of having murdered his manager, the third dealing with a self-confessed serial killer. The courtroom drama is particularly terse, and one feels as if one were actually there. I would highly recommend this series to anyone enjoying court room dramas. For those viewers familiar with the TV series "Law and Order" the comparison is apparent.

I gave the first season of Murder One four stars. I give the second season five. This despite the fact that overall, I like the first season better. My only complaint, and it's a big one, is that the resolution of the case we were following throughout the first season was, I found, unsatisfying. Viewers will have no such experiences with the second season, which improves on the first by following more than one story. In fact, the first two overlap in such a way that the second story begins before the first one ends, and before you know it the second overtakes the first. The final story aired separately as a miniseries after it was learned the series was canceled. The quality of those last episodes should have filled network executives with regret. Everything about the second season of Murder One worked. It deserves a look.

What is the best way to follow the first season of a terrific show? Hire the star of the show for season 2. Instead Bochvo fired Benzali and what’s left is a really good supporting cast with no directing whatsoever. Don’t waste your time with season 2.

Wellmade, but sadly, not even Close to the league Season 1 is in. In a time of magnificent new series, Murder One Season 1 is still excellent and well worth watching. Season 2 will make you look for reminders of season 1 so much you'll be unable to follow the story. For that you'll have to watch it again. Definately worth seeing twice, but rent it, if possible! Season 1 deserves a place in ever-shrinking rooms of shelfs, season 2 is a not a must-have.

I like it very much. It's interesting, funny and the performance of the casting was fantastic.

Stand leider weder auf dem DVD-Cover noch in den Amazon-Angaben zum Produkt: Diese Zweite Staffel von Murder One in dieser Ausführung ist nicht bei uns in Deutschland abspielbar, nur auf Geräten mit Ländercode-1-Ausrüstung, und das merkt man erst, wenn man die Packung geöffnet hat, also kann man sie nicht mehr zurückgeben. Frust auf ganzer Linie.

If you like police dramas including court cases this is for you. Not quite finished this second series, but it has me entertained. Pleased with this film.

I remember enjoying this series when it was first broadcast in 1995. It has aged well and it’s great to see a younger Stanley Tucci in one of his first major television role.

Season 1 was a stunner, breaking the mould and exciting much praise. Season 2 lacks the formidable presence of Daniel Benzali and focuses on three trials rather than one. Now in charge is Anthony LaPagia as Jimmy Wyler, abruptly quitting the D.A.'s office after denied promotion. He has enemies there and in the police force (having in court exposed an officer as little better than a thug). The twenty two episodes thus crackle with undercurrents. On trial? Sharon is accused of shooting California's Governor and his lover; basketball hero Rickey Latrell of murdering his club's boss; Clifford Banks of seventeen killings, he claiming he did the community a favour by removing such scumbags. Fine performances abound - not only from the core cast but from guest stars. Far from his benign father figure in "The Waltons", Ralph Waite excels as an ever-smiling ruthless millionaire. Gregory Itzin impresses as one of those sleazy politicians he portrays so well. Pruitt Taylor Vince chills as Banks, convinced he has done no wrong. As before, court procedures are a highlight - especially when tainted police evidence threatens to cause a clearcut case to collapse. Sadly elsewhere the standard is uneven - not least when Wyler becomes romantically involved with the Governor's widow - a storyline so stupid it cheapens the series. The last few episodes are also marred by a silly subplot. In a bonus produced about seven years later, several creators and cast look back with affection, saddened that for various reasons the axe fell so soon. Overall? Much is excellent, but lapses spoil. (A warning! The box set's accompanying slim booklet contains spoilers, including exact details of the climatic twists.)

Very reasonable price; excellent condition, and arrived on or before the expected date. Very pleased in every way with this purchase.