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Raising the Bar: The Complete Second Season [Blu-ray]

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Being an avid fan of Steven Bochco drama, I picked up a dvd copy of "Raising The Bar - The Complete First Season" when it was first released, back in June. His first rate writing and production credits continue, along with the stellar cast he chose to breathe life into this, his latest legal drama. Whilst visiting the U.S. recently, I tuned in to TNT and caught up with some Second Season episodes. Suffice is to say, I am looking forward to a Complete Second Season DVD release. Steven Bochco's contribution to lifting the standards of television drama are very much appreciated by this loyal popular culture/media enthusiast.

YEEEHHH!!!! As of Tuesday 23rd February 2010, it has been announced "Raising The Bar - The Complete Second Season" has a DVD street date. Well done Lionsgate!!!!

I absolutely enjoy this series. Looking at things from the Office of the Public Defender gives you such a different viewpoint and makes you realize nothing is ever just black and white. Keep it coming with a third season!

Series 2 was as good as the first. If you like Season 1, you'll like this one also.

Another very interesting angle on the workings and machinations of the Law. This time the focus is on the District Attorney's angle and counterpointed by the Court appointed legal aid lawyers' point of view.

It is also a scary reminder that justice is really blind and imparts rulings according to the agenda of the DA's office and does not often take into consideration the merits of the case and mete out mercy with justice. Luckily, a jury can be a better option for a fair result. But,not always! And so the story goes on! Very addictive.

This is a continuation of a wonderful series. It didn't miss a beat. It's as good as the first season. I loved it.

I have rarely seen such a combination of great acting, great directing, and inspired story in a TV series, or in a movie, for that matter. When the three ingredients of story, directing, and acting click and flow, I am drawn into the world being depicted and begin to enjoy the show rather than being distracted by self-conscious acting or uninspired directing or story that doesn't allow me to lose myself in the show. This show was refreshing and a gem. In my humble opinion it's certainly on par with the massively more popular Damages or Mad Men, although not as much of a production. It's a shame not many people got to see it and that it was cancelled. Some other network should snap it up.

I enjoyed this movie. It was a keep you on the edge of your seat drama. I like law and this gives a interesting side of it. Just how a lawyer should fight for his/her clients. Great job!!!

I almost quit watching because the Judge's character seemed downright mean and focused on making decisions that didn't make any sense. Hope they kill her off. I also didn't understand why a gay guy would want to have an affair with her. I am glad that Jerry got a haircut. This went up a star just for that.

Not worth buying! Very boring.....
Incredible dumb "crime-stories" - one can only hope the
real US justice system is not wasting it`s time on such cases?????

I didn't care for this show at all. The characters weren't realistic and they were pompous and mean. The acting was mediocre. Compared with other legal shows like Good Wife or Boston Legal this show stunk. It seemed more like a soap opera. It's nowhere even close the the quality of Hillstreet.