Flight of The Conchords: Series 2: DVD Review

Flight of The Conchords: Series 2: DVD Review

Flight of the Conchords Series 2
Starring: Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, Rhys Darby
Rating: M
HBO Home Ent/ Warner Bros Home Video
The boys are back for another slice of the Big Apple.
Following on from the end of Series One, which saw Rhys Darby's manager Murray make the big time, the Conchords are down on their luck and struggling even more to get by.
However, the laconic pair find themselves in a brand new series of misadventures and generally confused at life around them.
Coupled with Murray's ineptitude, it's an explosive comedy cocktail which is so loved by many - and rightly so.
It's possible this second season could be the last for the Conchords - and if that's true, well, there's no finer way for them to go out.
With a clutch of high profile guest stars through this season (Lucy Lawless, Alan Dale, Art Garfunkel), it's clear the Conchords' fame has spread as their star continues to soar.
The laid back pacing of the comedy and occasional cringeworthiness of the material is the best possible mix - and before you know what's going on, they've reeled you in and you're instantly immersed in their world.
Some of the Conchords' musical interludes suffer a little this time around though - possibly because of the pressure to produce a second series for an eager audience and also possibly because some of the songs in this series feel a little manipulated in rather than the slightly more naturalistic feeling of those in series one of the show.
However, there are still some priceless musical moments - including the Hurt Feelings from the episode The Tough Brets where Bret takes on the rapper community of America.
And of course, there's the sublimely hilarious episode Unnatural Love which sees Jemaine waking up next to an Australian&.
Extras: FOTC: On Air Doco, Dave's Pawn Shop Commercials, NZ Consulate meeting with Murray and Greg, Deleted Scenes and Outtakes

Rating: 7/10