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Millennium - The Complete Second Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: Allen Coulter, Darin Morgan, Dwight H. Little, John Peter Kousakis, Kenneth Fink
Actors: Lance Henriksen, Brittany Tiplady, Terry O'quinn, Megan Gallagher, Klea Scott
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 14153
Format: Box Set, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 6
Running Time: 989 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.8
MPN: FOXD2221765D
UPC: 024543117643
EAN: 0024543117643
ASIN: B000667HBS
Theatrical Release Date: October 25, 1996
Release Date: January 4, 2005
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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 07/01/2008
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The groundbreaking show Millennium was about to take a new, visionary direction in its second season. Millennium could have continued its successful formula of introducing new, apocalyptic "Se7en-esque" serial killers for Frank Black (Lance Henriksen) to hunt down. But as any viewer can attest, it was the exploration of the mysterious "Millennium Group" and Frank Black's role that held the key to the show's potential longevity. And who better to build a mythos for the Millennium than the minds behind The X-Files: producer/writer team Glenn Morgan and James Wong. Stepping in when Chris Carter stepped aside, Morgan and Wong immediately began to focus season 2 not on the killers and their impact on Armageddon, but on Frank Black and his struggle for his personal stability and sanity. The Millennium Group, whose identify and function was never really explored in season 1, now becomes a central entity in season 2 complete with its own Masonic-like mythology. Picking up where season 1 ends, Frank Black's stalker, the "Polaroid man," has kidnapped his wife, Catherine (Megan Gallagher). While searching for his wife, Frank begins to learn that the group has not exactly been open with him and their secrets run a lot deeper than he ever imagined. Building on this tragedy, season 2 follows Frank's downward spiral: his strained relationship with his wife, the loss of his sanctuary "the yellow house," his disenchantment and eventual confrontation with the Millennium Group, and his struggle to maintain a normal relationship with his daughter, Jordan (Brittany Tiplady), in the face of Armageddon. Season 1 was definitely dark and fantastic, but somehow maintained a strong sense of realism. With Morgan and Wong at the helm, season 2 further explores the dark and fantastical, but becomes a lot more surreal, but no less fascinating. So whether you are drawn to stories about dark serial killers ("The Mikado"), the ongoing tales of conspiracies ("The Hand of St. Sebastian," "Owls," and "Roosters"), familiar comedies ("José Chung's Doomsday Defense"), or the bizarre ("Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me"), season 2 has something for you. Tragically, there would only be one more season before one of the best shows of the '90s would be cancelled. --Rob Bracco
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 The Four Horsemen are Charging! October 6, 2008
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The second season of "Millennium" takes a competely different turn than what Chris Carter had intended. The writers Glen Morgan and James Wong took control over the project when Chris Carter had so much in his hands (the continuation of "The X Files" TV series, and the "X Files" movie). Here, Morgan and Wong focused more on the Millenium Group and its religious & political origins, backgrounds, authoritarian leadership, etc. There are much fewer episodes that deal with serial killers and mass murderers, which is a bit disappointing to me (Season One is still my favorite season). When watching the second season, the atmosphere is similar to "The X-Files," only this deals more of the cult rather than aliens and government conspiracies.
But it's NOT a terrible season, really. The Millennium Group is quite interesting, and there is much more suspense here than in the first season. Lance Henriksen returns in his perfect portrayal of Frank Black, a man who has a gift of seeing into the minds of killers and madmen. Catherine Black, played by Megan Gallagher, is absent in many episodes, so it's sort of a loss. Kristen Cloke is no doubt a great actress, but the character she plays (Lara Means) is somewhat of an irritant in several episodes ("Monster," "Anamnesis," and "Midnight of the Century".) but in other episodes she adapts well to the environment ("Owls and Roosters" rings a bell). Terry O'Quinn returns as Peter Watts, and his chemstry with Frank becomes deeper and more sophisticated.
Episodes that stand out are:
* Beware of the Dog - you get a sense of what the Millennium Group is all about.
* A Single Blade of Grass - Native American mythology is so fascinating.
* The Curse of Frank Black/Midnight of the Century - Awesome Halloween and Christmas episodes; we delve into Frank's past in a creepy and beautiful way.
* Luminary - Astrology and Astronomy are the central keys here.
* The Mikado - FINALLY, an episode about a serial killer. This one, named "Avatar," is similar to that of the notorious Zodiac Killer, and he uses the internet as his killing ground. Lost of tension here.
* Owls/Roosters - A two-part episode that's also about the Millenium Group. Wagner's "Parsifal" is so refreshing to listen to here.
* The Fourth Horsemen/The Time is Now - This is the finale to Season Two, and it's both tragic and scary. The Marburg Virus returns and the Millenium Group is the one that's letting it affect people all across the globe.
The weakest episodes have to be "19:19" and "Anamnesis." The teenage characters of "Anamnesis" are completely annoying, and the religious overtone in both are a bit too much for me.
Overall, this is a completely different atmosphere than in Season One. But it's good nonetheless. I give this a 4/5.
 Chris Carter does it again April 12, 2008
Charles W. Wynn Jr. (Arizona)
Another masterpiece by Chris Carter, great scripts, great acting. It's ashame the idiot critics didn't think so. I guess this was about the time Hollywood got lazy and just started rolling out those mindless reality shows. Millennium's plots were apparently to deep for most, who would rather vegitate watching morons running around trying to figure out how to "survive" on an island. Thanks Chris for three great seasons of Millennium. Maybe one day people will be ready again for shows with real substance.
the quality continues... February 17, 2008
James C. Ward (Tuscaloosa area AL, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the quality continues in this the 2nd season. The stories here are a little deeper psychologically and emotionally. Frank's connection with the mysterious 'Millennium Group' intensifies even as his personal life and marriage crumbles. A nice progression and growth from season 1.
Nice 2nd Season January 24, 2008
Rion Wetzel (Sheboygan, WI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed season 1 of Millennium, but my first love for Chris Carter was X-Files, and season 1 was certainly not in the same vain as X-Files. Some people liked that it was different, but I was looking for some more episodes that were interconnected. I got my wish in Season 2. The show took on a more X-Files-ish tone and created its own rich mythology. The secrets of the Millennium Group were a good hook to keep me interested for the whole season. If you've enjoyed Chris Carter's work before, give this season a shot.
Millennium The Second Season January 18, 2008
B. Bargh (New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You know when you watch some TV series made a few years ago they date badly and look even silly Not Millennium the quality of this series is first rate the production, stories and the cast stand up very well against shows today. The second season delved more into the Millennium group and Frank Blacks candidacy into the group. This is a dark show meaning lots of murders, conspiracies and a twist of Biblical prophesy thrown into the mix makes for a great show. I think it was better than X-Files American networks were nuts to cut this series short.
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