CORPORATE LINE: The STAR TREK franchise continues with its fifth spinoff television series, ENTERPRISE. Set in the 22nd century (100 years before the stewardship of Captain Kirk), the prequel series charts the intergalactic adventures of the first humans to explore the far reaches of outer space on the eponymous Starship Enterprise NX-01. Ship commander Captain Jonathan Archer (QUANTUM LEAP’s Scott Bakula) leads his crew on a pioneering mission to chart new planets and alien civilizations at a time when the United Federation of Planets is in its infancy. John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, and Connor Trinneer costar as Bukula’s intrepid crew. This collection includes every episode of the series’ second season.
THE SHOW: The second season of Enterprise has some very good episodes. The best aspect of Enterprise is its continuing narrative thread that links each episode together. Although there is an arc each episode does however stand on its own.
There are 26 episodes that go from great to average. Some of the best episodes are: “Shockwave, Part II” which continues the story of the Temporal Cold War. “Carbon Creek” shows the first contacts between humans and Vulcans. “Minefield” is an excellent episode where Reed is almost killed. And finally “Dead Stop” is a fantastic episode.
DVD FEATURES: The Commentary by Michael Sussman and Phyllis Strong on Dead Stop and Regeneration. There is also a text commentary by Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda on Stigma and First Flight.
Enterprise moments: Season Two look at the important moments during the season. It’s interesting however after you’ve seen all 26 episodes it seems pointless.
Enterprise profile: Jolene Blalock is a look behind the scenes at her character.
Levar Burton: Star Trek director is a features an interview with Burton who discuss the episodes he directed—a very interesting extra.
Enterprise secrets aren’t much in the way of secrets. The first season had more abundant secrets.
Finally there are some outtakes, a photo gallery, and deleted scenes.
FRANKLY: Buy Enterprise the Second Season for the episodes and not the extras. Any fan of Star Trek will surely be adding this to their library—however those who aren’t fans might not be as interested in explore the great unknown.
+ Charlie Craine
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