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Lewis - Series 2 - Complete [2007] | ![Lewis - Series 2 - Complete [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HL2O5Q3nL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Bill Anderson
Actors: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox
Studio: ITV DVD
Category: DVD
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Rating:  14 reviews
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 370 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.3
EAN: 5037115275233
ASIN: B0012DNHVS
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: April 7, 2008
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Amazon.co.uk Review
After the successful first standalone outing for the character, Kevin Whately returns to the title role of Lewis again, for a second full season of investigations. And things seem, to the benefit of the viewer, just as dangerous as they always were. This series of Lewis is set five years after the death of Inspector Morse (to whom Lewis was, of course, the sidekick), and while the gap left behind by the late, great John Thaw is occasionally felt, this is still very much quality drama in its own right. Thus, this DVD set brings together all four feature-length episodes from the second series of Lewis, and finds the detective in his familiar Oxford stomping ground. Accompanied by Laurence Fox's DS Hathaway, a collection of well-written, compelling mysteries are waiting to be solved. The series' investigations cover the discovery of a body in a library through to the world of underground boxing and a rape case that brings out the worst in the Oxford establishment. And there aren't any weak links here: each episode is involving, intelligent and a gripping watch. Even at its worst, Lewis is very good television drama. What's more, Whately is terrific in the increasingly complex central role, and the scripts continue to allow him to flesh out the character. Lewis is, in many ways, a flawed man, and as he works his way through the layered and involving cases, this becomes ever-more obvious. And the programme is all the better for it. For in spite of some cynicism when it first announced that a standalone Lewis programme was being produced, there's ample here to silence the most sceptical of naysayers. For Lewis is, simply, very strong television. --Jon Foster
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 Lewis Atop Detective Fiction March 12, 2008
Mike Gable (Hampshire, UK)
31 out of 34 found this review helpful
I have seen the first instalments of Lewis Series Two and have been fascinated by the characterization and plot-twists. All the production qualities of Morse are there: extremely high-quality writing, direction, photography and acting. The only thing missing is Mr Thaw, alas. But, given we cannot have the great man back, Mr Fox is proving to be a superb replacement. Lewis' own character has plausibly matured. Yes, he does have a certain bitterness of life which Morse had - but convincingly portrayed and arrived-at via a rather different path of loss. Lewis did, in the latest episode demonstrate a cursory knowledge of Wagner certainly - perhaps slightly over-done. However, given all the time he spent with Morse this did not seem (to me) too unreasonable - and was certainly not a major part of the drama.
I have the entire Morse DVD collection and watch most episodes quite frequently. Using analysis it is possible to pull them apart too - possible to pull almost anything apart. However, Morse had a certain magic forged in those production values and the chemistry of the two main actors. I am delighted to say that Lewis, to a very large degree, replicates that for me.
"Lewis," the series March 1, 2008
FoyleFrostMorse Fan (Arizona, USA)
18 out of 28 found this review helpful
My wife and I enjoyed Series One of "Lewis" immensely. It was like spending time with an old friend (from one of our top five favorite Series - "Morse"). "Lewis" is somewhat true to his character in the "Morse" Series, only enhanced now by what you would expect from a seasoned mature detective. His partner here, Laurence Fox, is an exceptionally fine actor and an endearing character. The acting of both main characters.., as well as all of the guest actors, is outstanding. The writers, Directors, and all participants in this series are just top notch. We are anxiously awaiting the release of Series Two... and, hopefully, more series beyond that.
Great drama, can't get enough. March 23, 2008
A. Moriarty (London)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I never watched Morse and so don't view this Drama with the same, nostalgic eyes as some of the other reviewers and I'm glad I don't, as I think all things should be judged on their own merits. I have now seen both series of 'Lewis', having watched the first on DVD before viewing these new episodes, which have been backed up on my SKY+ box.
I was absolutely engrossed in these new episodes, which were well written, well acted and developed the characters of Lewis, and Hathaway, at just the right pace. Whately's acting is very natural and honest, like his character, who wears his heart on his sleeve. Laurence Fox's character, DC Hathaway is more veiled but we learn a little bit more about him in this series. At times his acting in Episode 3 was so good, that I forgot I was watching a drama at all. The script was also so well contructed that we were left hanging right until the end on the subject of his sexuality.
I shall be buying this DVD collection as soon as it comes out and enjoying these episodes all over again. Yes, the scenery is great but good drama is about characters you care about, and I feel you can't fail to care about Lewis. Let's hope he gets some answers in series three, which can't come around too soon for me.
Better than Morse... March 23, 2008
Mr. P. D. Humphreys (Swindon, UK)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is as good as it gets. Look at those old Morse episodes again, and ask yourself how much better they would be without the unconvincing distraction of the man with the permanent chip on his shoulder. Now we have the same fascinating complexity - the great city of Oxford, and baffling murder in beautiful settings - with a much more convincing clash of tensions between the two lead characters. Watch this without dewy-eyed nostalgia, and you'll see what I mean.
 Insultingly bad. A major disappointment. March 11, 2008
Joe Smith (Folkestone)
13 out of 58 found this review helpful
The previous reviewers hadn't seen the programmes before they wrote the reviews. They may want to adapt their comments in the light of the past 3 weeks' abominations. I'd really looked forward to the return of Lewis as the first series was quite good. The second series, however, is like something put together by a detective drama by numbers kit. All the ingredients are here: the buddy relationship between Lewis and Hathaway (replicating that of Morse and Lewis of course); the 'insights' into Lewis's private life (his lonely life; the flirtations with colleagues and women caught up in the case); the quirky characters of the two detectives; the pleasant landscape and constant twittering of birds in the background. These are thrown together so carelessly and with such lack of depth (even by the standards of the genre) as to be insulting. Lewis has metamorhosed in this latest series into a clone of Morse, suddenly developing a totally implausible interest in, and love of, Wagner and Great Literature. Gone is the lovable family man and in his place is a less enigmatic version of Morse himself. Hathaway's character has also changed since the first series with no apparent explanation. The stories centre around the university and the irritating young students therein, all blond hair and spouting poetry (not like any student I've ever met, and I'm a lecturer). The plots are weak and totally lacking in suspense, the direction is one giant cliche. Almost every shot seems to involve Lewis and Hathaway discussing the plot as they walk along an Oxford Street or corridor. There are absurd leaps of discovery. These were quite convincing when they happened to Morse; now the very loud sign-posting when Lewis has an Eureka moment is laughable; suddenly, apropos of nothing that's gone before, Lewis and Hathaway are running frantically down to the river where the next crime is about to take place: detection by telepathy. Even the music is written by the same guy who did for Morse. The worst thing about this lamentable series is that it'll be hard to watch Morse again and not see it as a bit of a joke. A dreadful travesty.
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