Jeremiah Season Two

Been looking to get this for a while now. Had first season for a few years now. Can't wait to watch

I really wish there were two star rating numbers here at Amazon, one for the content and one for the delivery mechanism/packaging/etc. If all you care about is getting a cool alternate take on the post-apocalyptic genre, Jeremiah is a great choice. Season 2 is heavily dependent on the first season and is much more serialized than the first, so you can't go wrong picking that one up first, but things get much more personal this go-around and the stakes, while certainly big before, really come into play here and set up what would have been a great third season, which of course we'll never get.As to the single star, there are a couple of factors. The first one, which is annoying but would have not caused a downgrade to the score, is how the discs are delivered. This is a print-on-demand title and they sure took the route of least resistance: single-layer discs. There were only fifteen episodes in the second season which would normally be delivered on four discs, instead we get eight. Honestly this is not just a case of my extreme laziness, but two episodes per disc and then up again to swap? Please. As a print-on-demand title I can understand there being no special features, and while I would have loved some JMS commentary of the caliber heard on the Babylon 5 sets, the author's falling out with MGM makes this omission acceptable. After all, in the end we just want to see the show at the very least and that's what we get, the very least. And that point rolls over into the reason for the single star: full frame. That's right, this show which was broadcast on Showtime in high definition gets the full frame treatment. If you've seen the show in the past and are just trying to add it to your collection you will be highly disappointed. It's not like the show was well known for its cinematography, but there are quite a number of scenes spread across the season where the widescreen presentation really gave a sense of scale to the goings-on. It is doubly irritating that the only other legitimate method of acquiring Jeremiah Season 2, iTunes, delivers the shows in widescreen. Why Amazon's deal with MGM couldn't include UnBox version in high definition I don't know, as I would have gladly purchased them that way as I don't see a Blu-ray on the horizon. But releasing a show shot and broadcast in high definition in a full-frame format is just wrong.For those not concerned with the video format or who have never seen the show before, Jeremiah is the tale of a worldwide virus that killed nearly everyone who hadn't gone through puberty, known as "The Big Death". Following events of the first season where Jeremiah and his friend Kurdy had become part of the Thunder Montain community and learned that some adults had survived, including Jeremiah's father, various factions hoping to gain control of the former United States come into play. Attempting to rebuild the country as well as survive, the challenges come in both large and small packages. Featuring action and philosophy, and following the vision of the show's creator, J. Michael Straczynski. There is betrayal and heartache, but hope and determination as well, with a number of new characters introduced including the enigmatic Mr. Smith. While the budget of the show prevents and truly large set pieces from being staged to complement some of the bigger encounters, the production does its best to show a world that has fallen apart due to neglect, desire for power and the breakdown of infrastructure we take for granted in this world. You'll like the characters, even the villains, as everyone has an agenda and a certitude to their convictions.The second part of Amazon's reviewing process asks "How do you rate this item?" The item, single-layered DVDs containing cropped full-frame episodes that were broadcast in high definition widescreen, gets a single star. The content, however, is easily worth four stars and if you'd like to see an interesting show in this genre it's well worth a look.

I loved Jeremiah season one - saw it in syndication because I don't get Showtime and after an initial "the hell is this, and isn't the pretty boy from 90210?" I got sucked in on my first viewing. Then I recognized the thief he met and later partner, Curdy - he was Theo from The Cosby Show, but bigger, stronger and much much tougher, not to mention a lot of cool dreds.The world they walked had both the despair of the breakdown of all order, and an equal measure of hope and faith that goodness would rise and eventually prevail over the savagery that many assumed would be our prelude to the end of the world. And from that tenuous beginning, a new world order of sanity and cooperation began to grow, episode by episode. So I fell in love with this show, which blended action and confidence in every episode and left you wanting to see what came next.The first season were basically stand alone dramas. Having linked up with the only local tech source, Thunder Mountain, our heroes went forth and had their adventures while we learned about their world and saw how pockets of humanity were lifting themselves by their very boot-straps.Season two - the story continues. But the world is a bit more civilized, now that with Thunder Mt help communities are restoring power and water and sane government again. So the showrunners introduce that over-arc themes to carry us through the season: Valhalla Sector and its legacy, the new messiah led world order that seems like a rise of civilization but has flavors of tyranny in its workings, the rapidly expanding dominance of 'Daniel.'Introduce Mister Smith, a man who channels the words of God, and Libby, the love interest of Jeremiah from the Valhalla Sector who, alas, is not completely what she seems. We race down to the great confrontation, and the hopes of every free community hang on the outcome.A wonderful tale worth telling, beautifully produced and realized, with haunting music and tight stars. You will enjoy each varied and mind-expanding episode. Worth a look.P.S. - much is said about no frills production values. I found no deterrent from anything I saw on the screen. It's all about the story - who cares if the widescreen percentage is X instead of Y? It worked for me. I'm all about the story - and the story is solid.

Hi.If you liked season 1 you should like season 2.The characters of Sims and Mr Smith is are great additions.I am not going into plot but clarifying how many episodes you get as I was concerned I wouldn't receive all episodes made.On this listing you get 15 episodes.As far as I can tell that is all the episodes made but please check yourself.I received 2 DVD cases but no outer cardboard case to keep them in.Given the price I paid I think it is overpriced.If I hadn't have enjoyed season 1 so much I wouldn't have considered paying so much.Having said that season 2 did not disappoint..

It was a pity that the show was cancelled. I think Sean Astin was a good addition to the cast as his performance was very mysterious. Luke Perry and Malcolm Jamal Warner worked well together. Each episode is different than the last.Favourite episodes are -Letters from the other side pt 1 and 2Crossing JordanThe letterThe past is prologueThe face in the mirror.