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Lexx - Series 2, Vol. 2

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4.5 stars. First off, the DVD transfer has improved considerably from the first volume, for some odd reason. Volume 2 finds "The Lexx" in full stride, using savage satire and even more sexual innuendo than before. I will break up my review into four parts, each one concerning a different episode.

2.5 Lafftrak--This is my favorite on the DVD for the undeniable fact that it is a satire on the television industry. It starts out with two elite warriors of TV World in spacecraft trying to shoot one another down, all the while claiming that the other network faked their ratings. They are the only two remaining inhabitants and they do everything to win the fight. Later in the episode Stan, Xev, and 790 all drop down to TV World and take part in a carnival of television shows with robots as actors. If they fail to get good ratings they will have their heads severed and become permanent members of the studio audience. This all makes for some bizarre moments and some great dark humor.

2.6 Stan's Trial--This is a refresher course on Stan's history, and his apparently dire need to find willing females. It seems some things never change. This is the least funny of the 4 episodes, but it is still worth watching for some jet black humor.

2.7 Love Grows--I was absolutely howling with laughter on this one. Three Space Truckers (2 men, 1 woman) are eaten by The Lexx, cargo included. The cargo holds a strange and deadly gene-altering virus that changes errogenous zones into their opposites. It was simply masterful to hear Xev call out after the high-pitched Stan in a low, manly voice, after making love, to make her something to eat before he leaves. This has some crazy camera effects and biting satire on the tendencies of both sexes. Even The Lexx, itself, becomes female and wants reassurance. Brilliant!

2.8 White Trash--"You'll never find me!" cries the hillbilly stowaway to Kai, who he thinks is the Law out to get him. This final episode on the DVD has some very funny moments and witty double-entendres like "You touched my bone!" For the record, Pa is referring to a leg-bone club he likes carrying around to intimidate Stan. Stan finally finds a girl to give him the time of day and is soonafter forced to agree to marry her under threat of a pummeling death. Why the hillbilly clan is there in the first place is a mystery, but just go with it. They have some crazy moments worth remembering.

This is, without a doubt, the most original Sci-fi series ever created.

I have to say, this show has made me like sci-fi television all over again. If you've seen LEXX, you know what I'm talking about. It's way worth your money. For those of you who have never seen LEXX, give it try, it's funny, in depth {at times}, and very action packed. Trust me, I've seen every episode, you'll love it.

The first time I saw this I thought to my self what the heck is this? it was so bizzare! But I could not stop watching it. and after the second show I was hooked!! I then got my spouse to watch it and she also fell in love with it! It was one of the few things we did together! So watch a couple of shows it is what sci-fi was meant to be. Why the sci-fi channel stopped showing the re-runs is beyond me and I wish they would make more episodes again even with a new cast and/or new writers.... it has quite a cult following. I cant remember who quite the show but Oh well at lest I can watch every made episode on dvd!

if you like your sci-fi a little more dark and sexy this show is a must see

I am a huge fan of Lexx. I really think it is one of the best shows I've ever seen on TV. I got into it around the middle of the second season & became an addict after that. I have all of the DVD's & have seen every episode (even the movies) multiple times. I plan to review each DVD, each episode, one by one. So here's my review for Series 2, Volume 2

Episode 2.4: Lafftrak - A great episode that makes fun of TV series. A very funny & very cleaver episode. Basically the crew ends up on this planet that allows to be in a TV show, with consequences if you don't do well however. Of course chaos ensues. (Episode Rating: 5 out of 5)

Episode 2.5: Stan's Trial - Basically this group of people trick Stan & capture him & put him on trial. Basically for giving up the codes to destroy all of the reform planets (you will learn more about this if you watch the mini-movies). Kai decides not to save Stan because he wants justice to be done. However one of the opposing lawyers wants to punish Stan, no matter what. A very good episode, that Stan is pretty much the focus of. (Episode Rating: 4 out of 5)

Episode 2.6: Love Grows - The Lexx is visited by more people. However Lexx eats their ship & get contaminated. This stuff that spreads through the Lexx changes everyone's "equipment" (basically Stan is a girl, Xev is a boy, ect.) An absolutely hilarious episode ensues. We learn that Xev with testosterone is a very dangerous thing. (Episode Rating: 5 out of 5)

Episode 2.7: White Trash - The crew find out there are people on the Lexx that escaped from the Cluster with them. These people however, especially the Father aren't very nice. They want to return home & force Stan to go there. Stan also gets a little too close to the Daughter of the family & that get's him in a lot of trouble. A good episode, but not a highlight of the series. (Episode Rating: 4 out of 5)

That does it for this review check out my other reviews for Lexx

Tired of the same old boring programs on TV, then you should watch Lexx. It's blend of sex, comedy, drama, and sci-fi is one of the best things on TV right now. I'm so sick of the same old boring sitcoms and reality shows that are all over the TV now. I don't want reality, I want to be taken away from it. Lexx isn't about reality, it takes us to another time and another place.

As a great admirer of the original series, and especially the pilot episode of "Tales From a Parallel Universe-- I Worship His Shadow" I can say without reservation that this is NOT the same series.

Instead, it is a formulaic T&A show aimed at 12-year old males (as evidenced by a previous review) and completely lacking in the originality and imagination of the original series.

The new actress who plays the reconstituted Xev is a constant distraction with her surgically-overenhanced lips that look like, well.... they look like wax lips that kids used to buy at the candy store. Her acting ability is on a par with the lips.

The robot head tends to scream almost constantly now. I find myself wishing for the witty repartee of Doctor Smith and the Robot.

I can't recall watching stories more poorly written. Of course, we always know that the Lexx will blow up the bad planet/space station at the end, and if not, Mandrid will arrive a few minutes later to consume what the Lexx leaves behind. And we can always count on Kye to pop out of his anti-toaster to provide some clarity to the bumbling Stanley, 790 and Xev. All predictible.

Even the T&A suffers in this show. In the original series, we did get a few real snippets now and then, but the main sex in this series seems to be in the form of anatomically correct female space stations and keys shaped like male reproductive organs. Yawn.

I found myself struggling to watch all the shows on this DVD, and also the Series 2, Vol. 1 DVD, which I bought at the same time. I honestly can't recommend them unless you are really, really into this show. In that case, you will find the lack of huge blocks of commercials will be well worth your money.

What we fans really need AND WANT is the original series to be released on DVD, especially episode one, which remains one of the most unusual, entertaining and creative Sci-fi stories done the the last 30 years.