The Walking Dead Season 2 Special Edition Blu-ray Review - Page 18 - Blu-ray Forum

Yankees0222 · 08-15-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

Was just about to post this. I'm glad I'm not the only one who loved this season that much.

As did I

While most people seemed to feel that the entire season being "stuck" in one location was a detriment to the show, I felt it allowed for incredible character developement. While also providing the suspense and gore. Can't wait to get my limited edition set

AMC is really knocking it out of the park with their programming!

Mavrick · 08-15-2012, 05:23 PM

I know I'm being lazy, but what's missing Extras wise between this and the UK release?

coolkev1701 · 08-15-2012, 05:39 PM

How many episodes are in season 2? I was bummed that "season" one consisted of only 6 episodes.

NeoMaximuz · 08-15-2012, 05:40 PM

7.1 Dolby TrueHD? Nice!

Mavrick · 08-15-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by coolkev1701

How many episodes are in season 2? I was bummed that "season" one consisted of only 6 episodes.

There are 13 episodes to season 2.

Walts Ghost · 08-15-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by coolkev1701

How many episodes are in season 2? I was bummed that "season" one consisted of only 6 episodes.

A lot of shows start out with smaller first seasons. I don't see why this should be considered surprising. A new show is a gamble, so not all of them are going to get a full season order off the bat. Seinfeld only had six when it started as well, and many others have shorter 13 episode seasons. For cable, it makes sense that would be a small order, since cable shows usually have shorter seasons. That said, season two has thirteen episodes.

critterdvd · 08-15-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

A lot of shows start out with smaller first seasons. I don't see why this should be considered surprising. A new show is a gamble, so not all of them are going to get a full season order off the bat. Seinfeld only had six when it started as well, and many others have shorter 13 episode seasons. For cable, it makes sense that would be a small order, since cable shows usually have shorter seasons. That said, season two has thirteen episodes.

AMC was very skeptical about the series when it was in development and filming it's first season. It was a very high-concept (ie, expensive) endeavor for them but they wanted to make the best quality product they could - and they knew that there typical 13-episode budget wasn't going to cut it was the money needed on effects/makeup/post/pre-production so they kept the amount of money they wanted to spend the same but cut the episode order in half (especially when you consider the first episode to be an episode and a half), and asked that there be a good enough ending for the series to be considered a "miniseries" if it was not successful.

Season 3 will be 16 episodes; 8 in the fall 8 in the spring.

Walts Ghost · 08-15-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by critterdvd

AMC was very skeptical about the series when it was in development and filming it's first season. It was a very high-concept (ie, expensive) endeavor for them but they wanted to make the best quality product they could - and they knew that there typical 13-episode budget wasn't going to cut it was the money needed on effects/makeup/post/pre-production so they kept the amount of money they wanted to spend the same but cut the episode order in half (especially when you consider the first episode to be an episode and a half), and asked that there be a good enough ending for the series to be considered a "miniseries" if it was not successful.

Season 3 will be 16 episodes; 8 in the fall 8 in the spring.

Exactly. It really isn't weird at all the first season was shorter.

coolkev1701 · 08-15-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

There are 13 episodes to season 2.

Cool, glad season 2 has more episodes.

Mandalorian · 08-15-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Exactly. It really isn't weird at all the first season was shorter.

Not weird, but maybe disappointing to many who loved it instantly and wanted more. Personally, it didn't bother me because I know how TV works. The first seasons of quite a few of my favorite shows were much shorter than the following. Breaking Bad, The Office (U.S.), etc.

Woodsy · 08-15-2012, 07:27 PM

I'm stoked to rewatch this season on Blu, marathon style with no commercials. I feel like I'll enjoy it a lot more.
I'm also gonna keep that zombie head from the special edition set right next to the TV to round out the experience.

rickah88 · 08-15-2012, 10:05 PM

AMC and their line up is so good, I actually don't mind watching commercials!

UUUUGGGGHHHH · 08-15-2012, 10:51 PM

So is the version of Season 2 that comes in the zombie head in a digipak that matches the Season 1 re-release? Or is it just the standard Blu-ray with slipcover that everyone else gets? Do we know yet?

If they don't end up double-dipping on season 2, and there is no season 2 digipak, it's going to be REALLY annoying as a fan who wants his seasons to line up and look the same on his shelf, but also wants all the special features.

Basically the choices are:

A) Have a matching season 1 and season 2 set, but miss out on all the cool season 1 bonus features from the re-release.

B) Have mismatched seasons on the shelf, but get all the features.

Quite an annoying problem. I know a lot of you don't care about how your releases look, but for those of us who value content AND packaging, this really sucks.

Someone please tell me that the zombie head comes with a digipak version.

Mavrick · 08-15-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by UUUUGGGGHHHH

So is the version of Season 2 that comes in the zombie head in a digipak that matches the Season 1 re-release? Or is it just the standard Blu-ray with slipcover that everyone else gets? Do we know yet?

If they don't end up double-dipping on season 2, and there is no season 2 digipak, it's going to be REALLY annoying as a fan who wants his seasons to line up and look the same on his shelf, but also wants all the special features.

Basically the choices are:

A) Have a matching season 1 and season 2 set, but miss out on all the cool season 1 bonus features from the re-release.

B) Have mismatched seasons on the shelf, but get all the features.

Quite an annoying problem. I know a lot of you don't care about how your releases look, but for those of us who value content AND packaging, this really sucks.

Someone please tell me that the zombie head comes with a digipak version.

Looks like a digipack to me.

Woodsy · 08-15-2012, 10:59 PM

Looks like they will mismatch on my shelf...o well, the zombie head is worth it, imo!

Edword · 08-15-2012, 11:01 PM

It's a digipak. I for one hope down the road they release the special edition without the zombie head.

Mavrick · 08-15-2012, 11:03 PM

I wouldn't worry too much. I'll be getting the standard season 2 so it'll look just as out of place on the shelf next to the SE Season 1.

I would love to be able to buy the UK sets but the 1st season is butchered (no pun intended) and season 2 is missing Audio Commentaries and Webisodes. But does get a UK exclusive Character Bio

It's only 3 discs too.

So it's the US seasons all the way for me.

JaseT · 08-15-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Edword

It's a digipak. I for one hope down the road they release the special edition without the zombie head.

+1

The zombie head is cool, but I'd rather not have it.

jordanwalkert · 08-15-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JaseT

+1

The zombie head is cool, but I'd rather not have it.

+1

The zombie head is not extremely practical. I'd rather just have the best blu ray edition possible.

Yankees0222 · 08-16-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

+1

The zombie head is not extremely practical. I'd rather just have the best blu ray edition possible.

Practical? No.... Cool as heck? Yes.

08-15-2012, 05:23 PM	#342
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I know I'm being lazy, but what's missing Extras wise between this and the UK release?

08-15-2012, 05:39 PM	#343
coolkev1701 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:803 Blu-ray collection:2224 DVD collection:158	How many episodes are in season 2? I was bummed that "season" one consisted of only 6 episodes.

08-15-2012, 05:40 PM	#344
NeoMaximuz Senior Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Brownsville, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:1212 DVD collection:233 iTunes collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	7.1 Dolby TrueHD? Nice!

08-15-2012, 07:27 PM	#351
Woodsy Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:2767 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:11	I'm stoked to rewatch this season on Blu, marathon style with no commercials. I feel like I'll enjoy it a lot more. I'm also gonna keep that zombie head from the special edition set right next to the TV to round out the experience.

08-15-2012, 10:05 PM	#352
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	AMC and their line up is so good, I actually don't mind watching commercials!

08-15-2012, 10:51 PM	#353
UUUUGGGGHHHH Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Metro Detroit Area 4K collection:145 Blu-ray collection:3040 DVD collection:154 Trading Score:128	So is the version of Season 2 that comes in the zombie head in a digipak that matches the Season 1 re-release? Or is it just the standard Blu-ray with slipcover that everyone else gets? Do we know yet? If they don't end up double-dipping on season 2, and there is no season 2 digipak, it's going to be REALLY annoying as a fan who wants his seasons to line up and look the same on his shelf, but also wants all the special features. Basically the choices are: A) Have a matching season 1 and season 2 set, but miss out on all the cool season 1 bonus features from the re-release. B) Have mismatched seasons on the shelf, but get all the features. Quite an annoying problem. I know a lot of you don't care about how your releases look, but for those of us who value content AND packaging, this really sucks. Someone please tell me that the zombie head comes with a digipak version.

08-15-2012, 10:59 PM	#355
Woodsy Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:2767 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:11	Looks like they will mismatch on my shelf...o well, the zombie head is worth it, imo!

08-15-2012, 11:01 PM	#356
Edword Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:SoCal, CA 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:176 Trading Score:254	It's a digipak. I for one hope down the road they release the special edition without the zombie head.

08-15-2012, 11:03 PM	#357
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I wouldn't worry too much. I'll be getting the standard season 2 so it'll look just as out of place on the shelf next to the SE Season 1. I would love to be able to buy the UK sets but the 1st season is butchered (no pun intended) and season 2 is missing Audio Commentaries and Webisodes. But does get a UK exclusive Character Bio It's only 3 discs too. So it's the US seasons all the way for me.

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