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Dynasty Season 2 [DVD] [1981]
enlarge	Actors: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Gordon Thomson, John James Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£24.99~~ Buy New: £11.76 as of 24/11/2009 07:45 GMT details You Save: £13.23 (53%) New (11) Used (1) from £11.76 Seller: selectcheaper Rating: 7 reviews Sales Rank: 2547 Format: Box set, PAL Languages: English (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 6 Running Time: 979 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 1 EAN: 5014437945839 ASIN: B001KQO054 Theatrical Release Date: 1981 Release Date: March 9, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review "That's a lie," an outraged Blake Carrington, on trial for murder, insists to his attorney, "She's lying." "She" is Blake's despised ex-wife, who has resurfaced in court to testify against him. And Blake, you'd better get used to it, because asem Dynasty's/em second season unfolds, perjury will be the least of her offenses. Joan Collins joined the cast as the vengeful, scheming and manipulative Alexis Carrington and immediately put emDynasty/em on the map as a formidable ratings rival to emDallas/em. It doesn't take long for Alexis to literally make herself right at home. She moves back into her former art studio on the Carrington estate and insinuates herself in the tumultuous lives of her ruthless ex-husband ("'Don't' and 'Can't' are not in my vocabulary," he proclaims), his "ever so noble" new wife, Krystle (Linda Evans), her sexually confused son, Steven (Al Corley), and her spoiled, resentful daughter, Fallon (Pamela Sue Martin). Events transpire in this instantly addictive sophomore season at a fast and furious pace beginning with Alexis's divisive return and the verdict in Blake's trial, and proceeding with familial estrangement; calamitous accidents; shocking revelations; pregnancies; sexual shenanigans; infidelity; temporary blindness; a suicide attempt; and a kidnapping. And did we mention the introduction of luscious Heather Locklear as golddigger Sammy Jo, who marries Steven, or Alexis and Krystle's first "cat fight," a pillow-walloping, vase-throwing, furniture-crashing smackdown? The writers oblige their game cast with delicious, menacing exit lines along the manner of "I won't rest until I pay you back." Another collateral pleasure is Brian Dennehy, devouring the scenery as the prosecutor out to get Blake (the line forms behind Alexis). For all its scandalous goings-on, emDynasty /emseems almost quaint today (in the courtroom, the word, "homosexual" triggers a maelstrom of shocked murmuring). A blast from the "Greed Is Good" decade, emDynasty /emhas lost little of its luster. It's wicked fun. --emDonald Liebenson/em

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next » 'Dynasty' stars here!! March 9, 2009 aphippo (UK) 9 out of 9 found this review helpful The second season of 'Dynasty' is finally here and although second in the entire run this season is really the beginning of everything that made the show the pop culture sensation that it was. br /The name of the first episode says it all: 'Enter Alexis', Joan Collins blazed her away across the show, breathing new life into the flagging series and shooting the ratings sky-high. This was the season of 'Dynasty' that shaped seasons to come, plying its viewers with every soap storyline imaginable and burning those unforgettable catfights into our memories forever. An Indulgent treat! April 11, 2009 John Cassidy (greater manchester) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful Season 2 of Dynasty takes us still further into the secret world of the rich and famous Carrington clan.More bitchiness from the fab Alexis,simmering anger and despair over Blake's scheming ex-wife,(courtesy of the demure Krystle),and all the usual ham acting and ridiculous storylines that made this series so great! br / br /It does get sillier as it goes along and moves on from the backbone of the first series,giving us some unintentionally hilarious scenes,such as when Alexis visits the fortune teller,and she predicts the death of her husband-to-be;"He will expire!",causing Joanie to flee in terror. br / br / br /I absolutely love it though,and am going to pre-order series three ,(out in May) a.s.a.p.!! I suggest you follow the path that I have trod,and embrace the shoulder pads and the glitz of the eighties once again! br / well worth watching x September 7, 2009 Mrs. Georgina R. Godbeer (great britain) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful I have watched series one and two on my third now love the fashion and poeple it so good to look back on well worth watching i loved watching them br / Gina season 2 March 12, 2009 Bojan Jovanovic (slovenia eu) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful yes for sure here dynasty becomes hit br /thanx to alexis br /without her dynasty woul ended soon br /season 1 is ok but from season 2 is just great br /first catfight loool Salacious. Sensationalist. Shallow. Silly. SUPERB!! May 24, 2009 D. Brown (Bristol, England) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful With tongues firmly in cheek, Dynasty took a new direction for it's second season, with the emphasis on melodramatic fun. Nobody embodied this better than Joan Collins, who arrives in the very first scene. br / br /This was the season that earned Dynasty its place as a tv legend. Taking the cues for the sometimes outrageous plots from the trashiest American daytime soaps, whilst presenting them in the lavish style of Hollywood in the 40s and 50s - complete with a rich orchestral score, sweeping entrances, beautiful sets, carefully chosen dialogue and beautiful costumes, courtesy of Nolan Miller. These all became trademarks of Dynasty. br / br /THE SHOW br /To start, at least four people from the main season one cast have disappeared, unceremoniously. br / br /In particular, this drastically changes the role of one character - Claudia, who is now part of the Carrington action, whilst going slowly insane (something the actress was clearly having fun with towards seasons end). br / br /The characters of Blake and Fallon - for better or worse - are mellowed to a degree, which adds for more of a contrast with the "evil" character of Alexis. br / br /Several other new characters are introduced,the most notable new face is Heather Locklear, as Krystle's niece, Sammy Jo, who wants a piece of the Carrington pie. br / br /Sammy Jo adds a fun, youthful vibe to the show - reflected in the music during many of her scenes. She slides down the bannister - straight into a seething Alexis, and roller skates round the estate (Alexis at one point gives voice to the idea of putting little bombs on the wheels of her roller skates. The way this show is, it could have happened too!); Just count how many times Alexis narrows her eyes, whilst spitting out the words "that little tramp" with delicious vitriol. Alexis' biggest gripe with Krystle's niece is that Sammy Jo has designs on Steven (whose network-pleasing "de-gaying" understandably infuriated the actor portraying him - Al Corley - driving him from the show). br / br /Alexis' revenge-motivated rise fuels much of this season. She's given wonderfully theatrical (almost Shakespearean) dialogue. On seeing her estranged daughter, Fallon, Alexis comments "I'm glad to see your father had your teeth fixed - -- if not your tongue!". br / br /Probably the most despicable act Alexis ever committed happens early on this season (in the episode "Viva Las Vegas"). You'll know it when you see it!! br / br /The good news is that it eventually leads to the first of Dynasty's outrageous catfights, between the ex-Mrs Carrington and the current Mrs Carrington. Look out for the burly stunt-doubles! br / br /Other events include a birth, a car crash, a bomb, a wedding, several trips to the hospital a lavish party or two... well - you get the idea! br / br /THE PACKAGE br / br /The show itself looks great, lovingly remastered. The menus are simple but attractive - AND there's a "Play All" option on each disc too! The 6 discs, are single sided, so there shouldn't be issues with jamming, or lack of quality that has plagued other tv shows on dvd. br / br /The box is very good looking. A lovely job. The cardboard sleeve - like the first and third seasons - is glittery in places, and the thick clear clamshell case has the episode guide on reverse of the cover. It matches the other seasons beautifully. br / br /My only gripes with this set are that there are no bonus features at all, and the disc holder inside the case is VERY fragile and easily broken (two of mine arrived damaged - I'm on my third copy!). These are the only reasons why I don't give it a 5 star rating - although goodness knows, the show itself deserves it! br / br /THE LAST WORD br / br /The celebrated second season of Dynasty delivers the goods. This is as good as it gets until Season Nine. Even if you didn't like Season One, I'd suggest checking this out. br / br /It's beautiful trash. Just don't take it too seriously! br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next »

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