The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (Season 2) - Blu-ray Forum

MikeScott · 01-24-2016, 10:46 PM

If there's already a thread I couldn't find it by searching.

Just watched the first four episodes. Did not expect it but this show is BRILLIANT! Rachel Bloom is sublime. It's hilarious and clever. So, so, so good. Glad I finally started it.

celticmoon · 01-25-2016, 03:46 PM

I actually just started watching it over the weekend as well. Got through the first 7 episodes. It's too bad the title is so off-putting, because I'm sure people have/will dismiss it just for that. But it's definitely a clever and funny show. Considering the ratings, it's surprising that they gave it another 5 episodes.... I wonder if it can survive past this season. I suppose Bloom's Golden Globe win doesn't hurt its chances though, just like the awards are seemingly keeping Jane the Virgin afloat.

This is now the sixth (!!!!) current CW show that I'm following, after Arrow, Flash, Jane the Virgin, iZombie, and Legends of Tomorrow, which makes it by far the network with the most shows I'm following. Never would I have expected that to happen just a few years ago.

MikeScott · 01-25-2016, 05:05 PM

It's funny because CW shows always look like they will be dumb (this one, Jane The Virgin) but they have some real gems. When it started I didn't think it would be long before it was canceled with those ratings, but I'm so glad CW has stuck with it. I think with the reviews and Bloom's Golden Globe win they might actually stick with it and give it another season. Hopefully it can catch on. If they don't renew it I could totally see Netflix or Hulu or someone swooping in and saving it. It's too good to not get rescued, IMO.

celticmoon · 01-25-2016, 06:23 PM

Rachel Bloom seems to think they'll get a second season for precisely that reason.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...sian-bros.html

Pretty good interview, by the way. The thing about the representation of So Cal on TV is so true!

celticmoon · 03-11-2016, 08:49 PM

Both this and Jane the Virgin were renewed by the CW!

i007spectre · 03-11-2016, 10:57 PM

Yay! Glad this got renewed.

TheLaughingMann · 03-11-2016, 11:27 PM

Wasn't she on Youtube for a while and then migrated to this?

From Youtube to Hollywood to Golden Globe winner in record time...that says a lot for her.

MikeScott · 07-08-2016, 03:52 AM

This is now on Netflix Instant. Everyone check it out.

kevin87 · 09-01-2016, 01:21 AM

Looks like no BD release for this, which I wasn't expecting anyway... but the DVD release is going to be MOD through Warner Archive, so they could've just made a BD release while they were at it lol

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Cra...Season-1/22602

GorillaGuy · 09-01-2016, 01:52 AM

This show is actually no joke legitimately amazing and there are only nine posts in this thread I am disappointed

celticmoon · 09-01-2016, 06:02 PM

Yeah, I agree, it's a legitimately great show, perhaps even the best show on the CW right now. (Though I think I'm more partial to iZombie.)

It seems that Gabrielle Ruiz (Valencia) has been upgraded to regular for this upcoming season, which I think is a good thing. Her character has been the only character that has remained kinda one-dimensional throughout the show. The show has done a great job at turning stereotypes on their heads, but she basically hasn't moved beyond being the stereotypical mean and manipulative girlfriend. I'm hoping they'll make her more of her character in her own right, and humanize her a bit more.

i007spectre · 09-01-2016, 10:49 PM

I love CX-G but no one posts about so I haven't either.

jjcool · 09-02-2016, 08:31 PM

I really tried to get into this show. Watched probably the first half of the first season. Despite the star having a very nice rack, this show is just too cringe inducing for me. And I can't get into the songs either.

celticmoon · 11-14-2016, 09:35 PM

This season has been off to a great start.

I'm kinda shocked that Greg left the show, but I think they did a great job with his character. He had an organic, if somewhat abrupt, exit.

It seems like they'll finally be able to give Heather a bigger part in the story, which is good, given that she had seemed kinda pointless until now.

Also glad to see Valencia back this week!

kevin87 · 11-14-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by celticmoon

This season has been off to a great start.

I'm kinda shocked that Greg left the show, but I think they did a great job with his character. He had an organic, if somewhat abrupt, exit.

It seems like they'll finally be able to give Heather a bigger part in the story, which is good, given that she had seemed kinda pointless until now.

Also glad to see Valencia back this week!

The show is only 13 episodes this season isn't it? so we're halfway to the halfway point. I could see Greg coming back if there's a 3rd season, he might've just had something else lined up. Maybe Hans will be back in Frozen 2?

I think shortening it, while it means less which is bad, also means they can put more into the episodes they have. The "tap that ass" bit was hilarious to me.

Hawkguy · 11-14-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

The show is only 13 episodes this season isn't it? so we're halfway to the halfway point. I could see Greg coming back if there's a 3rd season, he might've just had something else lined up. Maybe Hans will be back in Frozen 2?

I think shortening it, while it means less which is bad, also means they can put more into the episodes they have. The "tap that ass" bit was hilarious to me.

They added additional episodes to last season while it was airing, I'd like to see the same thing done with this season (if it isn't too late).

I hope he's not gone long, he's one of my favorite characters. Although, they're all favorites

celticmoon · 11-14-2016, 11:37 PM

From what I read, he was only contracted for the first season, so I'm just glad he was able to come back to give his character closure. He seems open to returning down the line, and I'd imagine he'd at least come back for a guest spot at some point (if the show survives beyond this season).

I really did like his character, but his character ended up in a really great place compared to where he began, so I'm actually pretty happy with the way they wrote him out.

I guess Valencia is essentially his replacement in terms of the main cast, but I actually wouldn't mind White Josh and Hector getting bigger roles going forward as well.

celticmoon · 02-04-2017, 06:50 AM

Great finale! I was finding myself laughing so much, yet feeling genuinely sad throughout the episode.

Overall, I thought this was a great season that pretty much maintained the high bar set in the first season. One thing I really liked about this season was how they revealed to us that Josh has just as many "underlying issues to address" as Rebecca does. There were a lot of parallels between the actions of Rebecca and Josh throughout the season, namely in the form of terrible, unhealthy choices.

Great set-up for next season, and I am so glad the show was renewed for a third season! (I recall Rachel Bloom saying that they have envisioned this as a four season show, so I hope it can get its full four season run.)

kevin87 · 02-04-2017, 07:27 AM

Yeah I think they stepped it up in season 2, and I thought season 1 was great. The finale kind of foreshadowed what was going to happen though.

There was a part in the flashback

[Show spoiler]

Or Cappie... er, Kristoff... I mean, Nathaniel.

celticmoon · 02-04-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

There was a part in the flashback

[Show spoiler]

Yeah, that thought crossed my mind as well. Hoping it's just a flashback.

01-24-2016, 10:46 PM	#1
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (Season 2) If there's already a thread I couldn't find it by searching. Just watched the first four episodes. Did not expect it but this show is BRILLIANT! Rachel Bloom is sublime. It's hilarious and clever. So, so, so good. Glad I finally started it.

02-04-2017, 07:27 AM	#19
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:276 Digital collection:215 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	Yeah I think they stepped it up in season 2, and I thought season 1 was great. The finale kind of foreshadowed what was going to happen though. There was a part in the flashback [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler] Or Cappie... er, Kristoff... I mean, Nathaniel. Last edited by kevin87; 02-04-2017 at 08:13 AM.

01-25-2016, 03:46 PM	#2
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	I actually just started watching it over the weekend as well. Got through the first 7 episodes. It's too bad the title is so off-putting, because I'm sure people have/will dismiss it just for that. But it's definitely a clever and funny show. Considering the ratings, it's surprising that they gave it another 5 episodes.... I wonder if it can survive past this season. I suppose Bloom's Golden Globe win doesn't hurt its chances though, just like the awards are seemingly keeping Jane the Virgin afloat. This is now the sixth (!!!!) current CW show that I'm following, after Arrow, Flash, Jane the Virgin, iZombie, and Legends of Tomorrow, which makes it by far the network with the most shows I'm following. Never would I have expected that to happen just a few years ago.

01-25-2016, 05:05 PM	#3
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	It's funny because CW shows always look like they will be dumb (this one, Jane The Virgin) but they have some real gems. When it started I didn't think it would be long before it was canceled with those ratings, but I'm so glad CW has stuck with it. I think with the reviews and Bloom's Golden Globe win they might actually stick with it and give it another season. Hopefully it can catch on. If they don't renew it I could totally see Netflix or Hulu or someone swooping in and saving it. It's too good to not get rescued, IMO.

01-25-2016, 06:23 PM	#4
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	Rachel Bloom seems to think they'll get a second season for precisely that reason. http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...sian-bros.html Pretty good interview, by the way. The thing about the representation of So Cal on TV is so true!

03-11-2016, 08:49 PM	#5
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	Both this and Jane the Virgin were renewed by the CW!

03-11-2016, 10:57 PM	#6
i007spectre Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:530 Trading Score:2	Yay! Glad this got renewed.

03-11-2016, 11:27 PM	#7
TheLaughingMann Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Delaware 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1961 DVD collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Wasn't she on Youtube for a while and then migrated to this? From Youtube to Hollywood to Golden Globe winner in record time...that says a lot for her.

07-08-2016, 03:52 AM	#8
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	This is now on Netflix Instant. Everyone check it out.

09-01-2016, 01:21 AM	#9
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:276 Digital collection:215 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	Looks like no BD release for this, which I wasn't expecting anyway... but the DVD release is going to be MOD through Warner Archive, so they could've just made a BD release while they were at it lol http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Cra...Season-1/22602

09-01-2016, 01:52 AM	#10
GorillaGuy Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2014 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:116	This show is actually no joke legitimately amazing and there are only nine posts in this thread I am disappointed

09-01-2016, 06:02 PM	#11
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	Yeah, I agree, it's a legitimately great show, perhaps even the best show on the CW right now. (Though I think I'm more partial to iZombie.) It seems that Gabrielle Ruiz (Valencia) has been upgraded to regular for this upcoming season, which I think is a good thing. Her character has been the only character that has remained kinda one-dimensional throughout the show. The show has done a great job at turning stereotypes on their heads, but she basically hasn't moved beyond being the stereotypical mean and manipulative girlfriend. I'm hoping they'll make her more of her character in her own right, and humanize her a bit more.

09-01-2016, 10:49 PM	#12
i007spectre Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:530 Trading Score:2	I love CX-G but no one posts about so I haven't either.

09-02-2016, 08:31 PM	#13
jjcool Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:331	I really tried to get into this show. Watched probably the first half of the first season. Despite the star having a very nice rack, this show is just too cringe inducing for me. And I can't get into the songs either.

11-14-2016, 09:35 PM	#14
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	This season has been off to a great start. I'm kinda shocked that Greg left the show, but I think they did a great job with his character. He had an organic, if somewhat abrupt, exit. It seems like they'll finally be able to give Heather a bigger part in the story, which is good, given that she had seemed kinda pointless until now. Also glad to see Valencia back this week!

11-14-2016, 11:37 PM	#17
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	From what I read, he was only contracted for the first season, so I'm just glad he was able to come back to give his character closure. He seems open to returning down the line, and I'd imagine he'd at least come back for a guest spot at some point (if the show survives beyond this season). I really did like his character, but his character ended up in a really great place compared to where he began, so I'm actually pretty happy with the way they wrote him out. I guess Valencia is essentially his replacement in terms of the main cast, but I actually wouldn't mind White Josh and Hector getting bigger roles going forward as well.

02-04-2017, 06:50 AM	#18
celticmoon Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:189 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:36	Great finale! I was finding myself laughing so much, yet feeling genuinely sad throughout the episode. Overall, I thought this was a great season that pretty much maintained the high bar set in the first season. One thing I really liked about this season was how they revealed to us that Josh has just as many "underlying issues to address" as Rebecca does. There were a lot of parallels between the actions of Rebecca and Josh throughout the season, namely in the form of terrible, unhealthy choices. Great set-up for next season, and I am so glad the show was renewed for a third season! (I recall Rachel Bloom saying that they have envisioned this as a four season show, so I hope it can get its full four season run.)

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