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Special Features
12 episodes
Cast and crew interviews
Audition footage
Audio commentaries
Table read
Script PDF files
Cast and crew interviews
Audition footage
Audio commentaries
Table read
Script PDF files
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Editorial Reviews
Picking up where season 1 left off, Codex finds herself evicted at the hands of Zaboo's jilted mother...and Zaboo shows no signs of giving up on their perceived romance. As Codex tries to deal with her own issues while simultaneously advising her Guild-mates on their own lives, a mysterious neighbor begins to show interest in Codex, further sending her life into turmoil. And this is all before the game's server is unexpectedly shut down...
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The original season of The Guild, which took online gamers by storm on YouTube, poked gentle fun at its target audience. But any mouse-clicking geek watching could tell that producer/writer/star Felicia Day was one of them. The game references, the acronyms and slag, and even the archetypes of each member of The Guild are instantly familiar--but fortunately the show expanded on the archetypes to create characters that offered real humor and a few surprises.
Season Two does everything the first season did, only better. Codex -- the character name an Ultima reference if you're an 80s computer gamer like me -- still delivers her webcam opening monologues; Zaboo still tactlessly pursues an unwelcome relationship; Vork still lives only for the game, tracking each penny of his expenses to maintain his frighteningly cheap lifestyle. But we learn a bit more about each character this time, as the story builds from what we saw in the first season and actually includes several threaded subplots as well. The primary focus is on love and lust, with a dose of betrayal and revenge for good measure. To Felicia Day's credit she's willing to evolve the characters' relationships and shake up the status quo by the end of the story.
The production value is far higher than in the first season. While some fans complain they miss home-spun feel of the YouTube videos, I thought it was great to see production quality matching network television sitcoms. There are more locations revealed, the most fun definitely being Vork's scary home in a bad part of town. I watched the season in HD Video on my X-Box with a nice sound system, and the show looked and sounded great.
In short, anyone who enjoyed the The Guild is in its first run will find lots to love in Season Two. The characters, relationships, and humor from the original is all there--with a larger world with additional people for the Guildies to play off of. With a great price, bonus features, and the knowledge you're supporting the future of the show a DVD purchase would seem to be a no-brainer!
Season Two does everything the first season did, only better. Codex -- the character name an Ultima reference if you're an 80s computer gamer like me -- still delivers her webcam opening monologues; Zaboo still tactlessly pursues an unwelcome relationship; Vork still lives only for the game, tracking each penny of his expenses to maintain his frighteningly cheap lifestyle. But we learn a bit more about each character this time, as the story builds from what we saw in the first season and actually includes several threaded subplots as well. The primary focus is on love and lust, with a dose of betrayal and revenge for good measure. To Felicia Day's credit she's willing to evolve the characters' relationships and shake up the status quo by the end of the story.
The production value is far higher than in the first season. While some fans complain they miss home-spun feel of the YouTube videos, I thought it was great to see production quality matching network television sitcoms. There are more locations revealed, the most fun definitely being Vork's scary home in a bad part of town. I watched the season in HD Video on my X-Box with a nice sound system, and the show looked and sounded great.
In short, anyone who enjoyed the The Guild is in its first run will find lots to love in Season Two. The characters, relationships, and humor from the original is all there--with a larger world with additional people for the Guildies to play off of. With a great price, bonus features, and the knowledge you're supporting the future of the show a DVD purchase would seem to be a no-brainer!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I wrote in my first review of Season 1 of The Guild how charming and spectacular the show is; not to mention, how shocking it is that the show has come so far as to be released on DVD. Everything about the first season can be repeated here, kind of negating a need for a review.
Season 2 begins pretty much right where Season 1 ends. Codex talks to her webcam, summarizing the events that happened after the first Season. The story that follows deals mostly with a server outage for their game, forcing the members of the Knights of Good to deal with the real world. What makes the second season so much better than the already excellent first is that, now that we've been introduced to the characters, they can be given room to grow. Much more character development is given in this season and the show allows each character to have their individual storylines and key moments, splitting screen time a bit more evenly. The witty writing and the hilarious situations that arise are still here, except I found this season even more humorous than the first.
The story climaxes at a hilarious party that leaves on a bittersweet cliffhanger of an ending. So it's a good thing that Season Three is just around the corner. If you haven't given The Guild a chance, go out and watch it now. It's hilarious, witty and a perfect celebration of MMO geek lifestyle, but it can also be appreciated by people who have no knowledge of the lifestyle. It's the rare beast that can cater to both the culture and those not in it.
Season 2 begins pretty much right where Season 1 ends. Codex talks to her webcam, summarizing the events that happened after the first Season. The story that follows deals mostly with a server outage for their game, forcing the members of the Knights of Good to deal with the real world. What makes the second season so much better than the already excellent first is that, now that we've been introduced to the characters, they can be given room to grow. Much more character development is given in this season and the show allows each character to have their individual storylines and key moments, splitting screen time a bit more evenly. The witty writing and the hilarious situations that arise are still here, except I found this season even more humorous than the first.
The story climaxes at a hilarious party that leaves on a bittersweet cliffhanger of an ending. So it's a good thing that Season Three is just around the corner. If you haven't given The Guild a chance, go out and watch it now. It's hilarious, witty and a perfect celebration of MMO geek lifestyle, but it can also be appreciated by people who have no knowledge of the lifestyle. It's the rare beast that can cater to both the culture and those not in it.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've spent 10 years working in the game industry and a good chunk of that time was for G4TV. When I first saw The Guild I realized that it was exactly the type of programming that a videogame-centric network needed. It understands its audience, it's genuinely funny, the characters are fun and lively, and I dare any geek not to fall in love with Felecia day's Codex. Season Two sees this show get the funding it deserves and the team behind it proves that they know what they're doing on everything from a production standpoint to the story. Funny, heartwarming, charming, and geeky, it's everything a geek like me would want.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
My interest in what you're talking about is low to moderate.
Zaboo's mother has been defeated, but the battles for the Knights of Good are not over. "The Guild - Season Two" throws a bunch of new problems at our favorite gang of gaming nerds... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. A Solinas
A Superb Sequel to the First Season...
I often wonder: What other magical, intellectual properties can Felicia Day produce if corporate sponsors waters her dreams with a torrential cash flow? Read more
Published 24 months ago by Kritik
The Guild Season 2
I've loved this web series since its debut and the DVDs have been pretty great. It's weird that they are DVD Rs, but no big deal. Read more
Published on February 3, 2010 by P. Minton
Must....GET...Season...Three...
Absolutely Fun-tastic! I've never seen such bold originality anywhere on the boob-tube. Hilarious to watch and I believe that families with WOW addicts might use this series as... Read more
Published on December 9, 2009 by Kritik
As good (if not better) than season one!
I bought this at the same time and watched it in the same evening as season one -- this was as good if not better than the first season. Read more
Published on September 20, 2009 by T. Waldrop
Brilliant! But don't get this!
I'm serious! Don't get this. Instead, get the new disc that collects all the content of Season One and Season Two. It is cheaper and more convenient. Read more
Published on September 19, 2009 by Robert Moore
Great followup to Season 1
Once again, Felicia and friends deliver great entertainment for geeks and n00bs alike. The budget has noticeably increased from Season One but it has not dumbed down any of the... Read more
Published on September 18, 2009 by L. P. Carr
Season 2 has some great events!
Excellent DVD! The interviews, extra footage keeps me hooked on this show! Great job guys!
Published on September 13, 2009 by M. Karvonen
Brilliant geek fun
The second season of a brilliant show and it doesn't disappoint. A great show well worth the money, I just wish the episodes would come out quicker as the long waits leave you... Read more
Published on September 10, 2009 by T. Saevareid
Very Entertaining Satire - Highly Recommended!
The second season of "The Guild" picks up shortly after the events covered in season 1 and it is still one of the cleverest series I have ever seen. Read more
Published on July 29, 2009 by C. F. Hill
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