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Glee Season 2, Ep. 2 "Britney/Brittany"

Oops, they did it again!

Runtime: 44 minutes
Original air date: September 28, 2010
Network: FOX

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Episode 2, "Britney/Brittany"

Synopsis: Oops, they did it again!

Original air date: September 28, 2010

Runtime: 44 minutes

Captions and Subtitles: English

ASIN: B00451WFRG

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Glee Season 2

Synopsis: GLEE is an uplifting musical comedy series with biting humor that features a soundtrack of hit music from past to present! The show follows an optimistic high school teacher as he tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee class.

Starring: Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer

Supporting actors: Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Mike O'Malley, Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dot Jones, Harry Shum Jr., Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Ashley Fink

Season year: 2011

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music

Executive producer: Ian Brennan

Network: FOX

ASIN: B004403JTG

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4.0 out of 5 stars Like "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...For Better or Worse. May 31, 2011

By Phoenix Child VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

There's been quite a bit of truly justified criticism of "Glee"'s second season. I myself had to force myself to wait a few weeks after the airing of the "New York" finale to actually try to write a coherent review on this sophomore season. Bearing that in mind, let's take the route of this season's first episode and recap what was the first season of "Glee":

"Glee" tells the story of a tiny, bullied glee club (a show choir where the participants sing and dance to either pop or showtunes or both without actually performing a musical) and how both the power of music and a kind mentor who believes in them helps twelve misfits forge a family and strive to share how special they are with the world, no matter how much is stacked against them. Although it sounds like a strangely cheesy premise and an unlikely TV show, "Glee"'s madcap formula, amazing music performances, terrific acting, intriguing characters, and potently quotable one-line zingers launched it into the stratosphere and it quickly became an international sensation and success. Within these plot lines, "Glee" tackled the sensitive issue of teen pregnancy (and how religion can impact that issue) wonderfully, along with showcasing the struggles of teenagers with body issues, the confusing adolescent world of sexuality, popularity, friendship, family, loyalty, bullying and peer pressure. Although there were a few misses in the first season, overall the season itself was one of the brightest and freshest new shows around, and it won several awards for it as well.

There's the rub, however: "Glee" is handled by three showrunners (Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan), all of whom apparently decided that they could do no wrong.... Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars Teenage Dream November 13, 2010

By Daniel J. Robertson

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WOW! Such a sensitive and timely representation of bullying and high school homosexuality goes way above my already very high expectations for this show. And the substance goes down smoothly when coated with musical numbers that make you want to get out of your seat to dance and sing along! I smell Emmy for Chris Colfer this season. Darren Criss (I think that's his name) absolutely lights up the screen as Kurt's new gay friend, and I predict this show will really be a springboard for him. I can't believe that FOX, the station with one of the most conservative news teams on TV, aired a program in which two men kissed! Why couldn't we have had television like this when I was growing up?!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational July 12, 2011

By kyrakahn6

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Season 2 of Glee has earned a lot of heat, to say the least. Meandering plot lines, 'in your face' storytelling,characters being forgotten about. And yes, some of these things hold true. I am still patiently waiting for Tina to make a reappearance as a functioning human being. Yet, for all these criticisms, I believe the season 2 surpassed season 1, for a variety of reasons, some of these reasons being why the show was critiqued as well.
First, season 2 had some of the most fantastic songs ever featured on the show. From Quinn and Rachel's "I Feel Pretty/Unpretty" duet to Kurt's absolutely heart-breaking "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" to Santana's "Songbird", the original cast stepped up to the plate and delivered their best performances to date. And then we have new cast members adding to the mix...you guessed it...the incredible Darren Criss in his portrayal as Blaine and the astounding Warblers! Who can forget "Teenage Dream", and how it swept us all of our feet? To sum it up, the music this season was incredible.
Second, the 'in your face' message episodes. These episodes have been criticized for trying to push a message to strongly and obviously. However, I can assure you that this is the only way that the show's target audience- namely teenagers- are going to listen. For example, the episode that dealt exclusively with alcohol. I believe in every way that the episode was brilliant, because in the end the message it sent was 'Yeah, we know you kids are going to drink. It's a fact of life. But you need to be careful, and adults--please give your teenager the support system they need.' This episode actually reached teenagers that I know, and got them thinking harder than any lecture ever had.
And I have to devote an entire tirade to what season 2 has done for the LGBT community.... Kurt's struggle, and the maturation of his friendship with Blaine into a healthy romantic relationship, has done wonders for struggling kids everywhere. To see a gay character not only out of the closet, but learning to deal with bullies and hate, and able to find love? Chris Colfer has done a fantastic, Emmy-worthy job of bringing this character to life and creating not a comic-relief, but an in-depth person with insecurities and flaws that make Kurt one of the most beloved characters on the show. Watching the struggle of two other kids, Santana and David Karofsky, in coming to terms with their own sexuality, is equally important because, unlike Kurt, neither of those two was even aware they were homosexual until this season. Watching how they dealt with the issue in drastically different ways was a wake-up call for so many, and we can only hope we get to watch these two develop further in season 3. But season 2 stands above season 1, in my biased opinion, simply for the amazing Chris Colfer. He is the most talented person on that show and it would be a crime to not showcase him, and a further crime to not use the power Glee has to not try to implement social change by giving people a glimpse of a child, learning how to live in a world that does not accept who he is, and show them how being gay is not, in fact, a crime. To watch one character endure so much, which I'm sad to say many people in the real world have endured all that and more, and then be able to look back and call it 'a pretty good year' just speaks volumes about the courage and hope needed to face everyday life, and that line may be one of the most touching moments of the show.
As for meandering plots, unfortunately I'm afraid the writers have put too much faith in their viewers. When one actually watches all the actors on the screen, how they react, how they look, then all those supposed plot holes disappear. Unlike other shows, Glee requires us to pay attention at all times, and then everything clicks into place. I have not yet met a plot hole that cannot easily be explained away by someone who was paying attention. Also, we must always remember that Glee is meant as a satire- a piece of art/literature/theater etc that uses exaggeration to try and implement change. Anyone expecting it to be realistic has missed the entire point of the show.
The one criticism I will agree on is that we did lose some characters. Tina is gone. She had no role past Duets episode. But however tired I might have been of the Quinn/Finn/Rachel love triangle, I thought Quinn's transition back to popularity obsessed teenager was unfortunately very realistic, judging from my own experiences. But I think we can all agree that Puck's character development this season was even more touching than season 1, and he has become one of my favorite characters.
All in all, I rate season 2 a firm five stars, because of what is has done to try to change things. A show that attempts to implement social change will forever be brilliant, and Glee has done so much for others, as well as myself, in giving hope, courage, and strength to be who you are. I am in debt to this show, and all the wonderful people who made it happen. It is an inspiration. Read more ›

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ups and (mostly) Downs of Season 2 (Spoilers) July 3, 2011

By Dom

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Season One of Glee was amazing. It had humor, it had great songs, and the characters were one of a kind. I assumed that Glee would be able to continue it into Season Two, and in some ways it did. But for the most part, season two was a huge let down compared to the first.

Let's start off with the good things first.

-Naya Rivera's Santana Lopez. This was one of the best things of the season. Though she is in season one, she isn't really developed as she is in season 2. Rivera is phenomenal and delivers an Emmmy performance as the bitchy and misunderstood cheerleader who hates all her fellow Glee Club members, but has a soft spot for them at the same time. She kicks it into high gear especially in the second half of the season where the character struggles with her sexuality. Her performance in some ways rivals Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester. She is truly awesome at it, and is this years MVP of the cast. If there is anything worth watching this season, it is her character.

-Jane Lynch. Nuff' said.

-New Characters. Glee brings in a bunch of new characters to mix things up. This includes Sam (Chord Overstreet), the new Glee Club member. He is funny, and is fresh air. There is also fan favorite Blaine (Darren Criss). A gay character brought in to connect with Kurt. There is also Dr. Carl, played by John Stamos brought into the Will and Emma conflict. Also including new football Coach Bieste (Dot Marie Jones), new Vocal Adrenaline memeber Sunshine (Charice), her coach Dustin Goosbly (Cheyenne Jackson) and substitute Holly Holiday, played by Gwyneth Paltrow.

-The singing and numbers have gotten bigger. Glee's second season features a wider selection of songs that for the most part are great. The cast has also gotten better especially Monteith.... More solo's are spread out, so it is guaranteed no matter who your favorite character is, you will hear them sing. Songs from Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Florence and The Machine, Jay-Z, Jason Mraz, Adele, TLC, The Zutons, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and many more are featured. Including episode tributes to Fleetwood Mac, Britney Spears, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Original Songs written by the show's writers in two episodes. The music this season will not disappoint.

-The Return of old characters. Characters from season 1 come back for season 2, including April Rhodes, (Kristen Chenowith), Jesse St. James (Jonathon Groff) Sandy Ryerson (Stephen Tobolowski), Burt Hummel (Mike O' Malley) Carol Hudson (Romy Rosmount). As for their classmates, there is Dave Karofsky, Lauren Zizes, Becky, Azimio, and Jewish nerd Jacob.

While those are some great things of the season, there are more bad things unfortunately.

- The Warblers. During the season, the character of Kurt transfers to Dalton Academy, an all boys school who compete against New Directions in Sectionals and Regionals. While at first this seems like a good idea, as it moves the show in a new direction, it eventually takes a turn for the worse. The show starts to feature the Warblers heavily and spends a huge amount of time on this choir, despite the show being about New Directions. Some people like the Warblers, but I put it in the bad column because it stole time from other characters, for Kurt who ends up transferring back to McKinley for just in time for Nationals.

-The Neglect of other Characters. Storylines for characters are certainly wasted this season. The roles of Mercades, (Amber Riley) Puck (Mark Saling), and Artie (Kevin McHale) are reduced this season compared to last. Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Mike (Harry Shum Jr.)only storyline is them being a couple and is only showcased in Audition, and Duets. Ushkowitz does perform some great solos, but is wasted. Even the adults have taken back seat. Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig) is drastically reduced to a mere 6 episodes of a 22 episode season and leaves the show as a series regular in episode 21. Will hardly has any storylines other than a romance with Holly.

-The Rachel/Finn/Quinn love traingle. The storyline takes up most of the second half of the season. To make it short, it is repetitive and the characters become way out of sync. It seems they learned nothing from last season's baby drama, and the audience suffers for it.

-Dropped and rushed storylines. This season, lots of storylines are formed but dropped an episode later. This makes the show inconsistent and frustrating. Some of the dropped storylines include Terri making Will jealous, Santana and Quinn's quest to become the Queen Bee, Santana pining over Finn, the Artie/Tina/Mike love triangle, Quinn getting her revenge for Finn's betrayal, Mercades getting a boyfriend, no aftermath of Quinn and Puck's baby, and many more.

-The show also became sort of an "After School Special" kind of show. The show tackles religion, sexuality, death, homelessness, and the season long bullying arc for the character Kurt. While it was ok at first, the show dealt with it more with emotion, rather than comdey, as it is a comedy show. Too much of a PSA announcement for my tastes.

-Lackluster Finale. The finale for Nationals is not that great as I expected, even though it is in New York. Everything was rushed, and the Original songs performed sound just like the ones from Regionals. The Fall finale "Special Education" is more of a season finale for the show than the actual season finale. It is one of those things you have to see for yourself.

Despite a leap in ratings and the show producing way more money, the heart of the show is just not there anymore, which we all know was during the original 13 episodes. If your a big fan of Glee like I am, I'm sure you will see more of the positives and hope season 3 will be much better, as it is the last season with the first generation's cast. But I'm still not sure. I'll give the season 3 stars, nothing more, nothing less. Read more ›

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