Product Description A runaway hit (and Golden Globe winner) in it's first season, this sweet and snarky dramedy returned in 2007 with more tales of the fashion industry's least likely success story, Betty Suarez (America Ferrera). Short, bespectacled Betty works as an assistant to the editor of Mode, a fashion magazine staffed by the bad and the beautiful; what she lacks in looks, she makes up for in spunk. Together with her boss, Daniel (Eric Mabius), Betty spends season two navigating the fashion world's soap opera dramatics: the hateful diva Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) has given up her pursuit of an editor position, and i now jockeying to marry the publisher, while Daniel's sister, Alexis (Rebecca Romijn), is still coping with the consequences of her recent sex change. Star: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Vanessa Williams, Ana Ortiz, Ashley Jensen, Special Features: 5-Disc Set Audio: Dolby Digital English Additional Release Material: Bloopers Featurette - 1. On The Set With Bestties -Tour the Set with Best Friends Marc and Amanda 2. Wilhelmina Slater - LOVE TO HATE HER - Learn More About Mode's Deliciously Fun Villain .com The second season of Ugly Betty finds the titular heroine juggling the affections of two men, embroiled in ongoing chaos at work, and dealing with some serious drama on the home front. And yes, this truly is a comedy. First there's the aftermath of Santos' death at the end of last season just as he and Betty's sister Hilda (Ana Ortiz) were reconciling. Hilda deals with her grief by befriending a group of senior citizens, while her son (Mark Indelicato) turns from Broadway-loving good boy to leather-wearing bad boy almost overnight. As for Betty (America Ferrera), she finds herself living out every girl's fantasy: being adored and pursued by two men: adorable accountant Henry (Christopher Gorham) and sexy sandwich vendor Gio (Freddy Rodriguez). Of course, both men come with their fair share of baggage. In Henry's case, it's a pregnant ex-girlfriend who wants to lose her "ex" status. There's also an illegal immigration subplot involving Betty's dad Ignacio (Tony Plano), the reveal of who's the mother of sassy mean girl Amanda (Becki Newton), and vapid Marc's (Michael Urie) reticence to fall for a nice but schlubby photographer with whom he is embarrassed to be seen. The power play between Betty's boss Daniel (Eric Mabius), his transsexual sister Alexis Meade (Rebecca Romijn) and their colleague Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams) is ongoing, with loyalties being tested ad nauseum. Wilhelmina goes to extreme measures to ensure that she will reign supreme at the office. And Daniel finds himself falling for a woman who is related to one of his enemies. That's a lot of storyline to cram into 18 episodes (which originally aired during the 2007-2008 television season) but the directors and writers do a good job of keeping storylines flowing. This season's guest stars include Victoria Beckham, Gabrielle Union, Eddie Cibrian, and Williams' ex-husband Rick Fox. John Cho--as the hilariously smarmy accountant Kenny―is a scene stealer who gets in some of the best lines of the season in the form of a mini rap: "She's Alexis, big as Texas. She knows what it's like to be both sexes." The season ends with a cliffhanger where Betty needs to make a choice that will define who she is and, just as importantly, who she wants to become. --Jae-Ha Kim
M**S
One of the best shows on TV
Ugly Betty was one of the many ABC hits of the 2006/2007 season and charmed audiences with its wit, its new take on the fashion industry, its great design and the simply enjoyable storylines that are admittedly over the top, but TV should entertain and that's exactly what this show does. It doesn't ask you to think a whole lot or focuses on heavy drama, so if you want a serious drama Ugly Betty might not be your cup of tea. Ugly Betty is fun and hilarious, but is not mentally challenging, but this is also part of its charm as it sucks you into its world and you can simply lean back and enjoy.In the second season the cliffhangers from the phenomenal Season 1 finale were resolved and new storylines introduced that are all truly enjoyable and a pleasure to watch. Everybody goes through changes and especially Betty's love life becomes more and more interesting with a new potential love interest and the "Henry is the father of Charlie's baby" storyline.New characters are introduced and Wilhelmina and Mark are temporarily not working at MODE, but they do eventually come back with a blast that shocks the Meade family.Hilda also moves on as does Justin and even Amanda gets mores serious moments although she still is one of the biggest comedy factors.Character development made this season worth watching.The main reason however why this show got so good this season however is the stellar writing which is some of the best that is currently on network TV. The dialogues are witty, full of creative ideas and fast. Especially Mark is given some of the best one-liners and references as are Justin and Wilhelmina who is the villain you cannot help but love to hate.It is a shame that the ratings dropped considerably although the show got consistently better and that due to the writer's strike the season was shortened.If you already liked the first season, you will definitely love the second and you will enjoy the episodes of one TV's most underrated shows again and again.
G**R
DVD set has lasted after many re-runs!
Season Two was very intense but also dynamically written; a lot of guest stars. I can't decide which is better, Season One or Two! DVD set has lasted after many re-runs. The DVD menu is a bit annoying visually and audibly, but aligns with the Ugly Betty style.
J**S
Great show
This is a good series.
H**R
Love this show
Love this show. Never finished watching the entire series due to military deployment interupting the show. Then never picked it back up. While on another deployment I picked up the entire series and fell in love all over again. Now I have my entire team HOOKED on this show. They eagerly wait each episode and try to predict what happens. They love getting caught up in all the suspense/drama of the show.Highly recommend picking up the whole series. Fun for all!
O**B
Four Stars
Homely Boop provides great family viewing for all ages. Very campy! A+
L**F
A Must Watch!
Great show. At first I was put off by fancy "Mode" as I hold no value in so-called glamour and trendy dress. But, as I watched the show you just fall in love with Betty and Daniel. They're real people struggling to make it, Daniel wealthy but with addiction issues and Betty's family poor, but with honor and dignity. All the characters are engaging and it's presented in a fun and entertaining way. A must watch!
D**N
Excellent Show and DVD!
I didn't get to watch all the discs on the DVD itself but I saw all the episodes of Ugly Betty of season two and have to to say, it is excellent. Right now I'm currently watching season three of Ugly Betty on T.V. That's cool so far too! I have to say things are getting pretty juicy and pretty funny. I can't wait 'til that comes out on DVD too. Hey, even my grandma thinks it's funny. For all of you who love Ugly Betty, buy this DVD along with season one. It's awesome!
K**D
Always Fun and Entertaining
Only the hard hearted could not fall in love with this show. It is what scripted comedy TV is meant to be - delightfully fun characters and engaging story lines. You laugh, you cry, the time flies by. The support characters tend to steal the show from Betty, especially Vanessa Williams, Judith Light, and Mark Urie. You enjoy watching them have fun with the characters. It's too bad the directors can't make America Ferrera's Betty a bit less dowdy. I watch this show while on the treadmill and the laps roll by.
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