Cutting It: Season 2

Review by Madison Turner

Hairdressers at war in work and love! Set in a Manchester hair salon Cutting It is about everything but hairdressing.

Season 2 picks up a month after the end of the previous season, and for those viewers who have yet to be acquainted with the characters of Ferraday/Henshall salon, you are soon caught up to speed.

The stunningly bitchy Allie (played by Sarah Priest) returns to Manchester with the smooth talking Finn (Ben Daniels) - her first love who she has recently rekindled a romance with - only to find out that the husband she left behind (played by the excellently spunky Jason Merrells) has not only kicked her out of her home but also the salon they had shared for 10 years. 

Allie hits back by opening her own competing salon across the road, which can only cause some delicious cheesy drama. But has she made the right choice between the two men in her life?

Filled with colourful characters including Finns conniving ex wife and Allies rival Mia (superbly played by Amanda Holden) Cutting It explores the friendships, love, backstabbing and deception behind the scenes of these fictitious hair salons. 

Since beginning on the BBC in 2002, Cutting It has spawned four series and shows no signs of slowing down. With an average of 5 Million viewers a week in the UK, it's no wonder this was one of the most talked about shows in Australia when it aired on the ABC a few months back. 

To be honest, I hadn't really heard of it until one of my friends hung up on me shouting "Hang on, it's nearly finished, I'll call you after Cutting It". But now I understand the appeal. If you enjoy the trashiness of Footballers Wives and bitchiness of Melrose Place then you will love this highly entertaining British drama, and once your hooked, you too will be hanging up on your friends!

With an exciting cliffhanger finale, Cutting It leaves you wanting for Season 3, if only to discover how the Ferraday/Henshall saga will end.

EXTRAS

With commentary from the writer, producer and one of the lead actresses on a couple of key episodes this extra feature allows viewers to learn some additional information regarding the motivations behind the storylines and behind the scenes gossip.

The DVD also includes a behind the scenes look at the cast and crew which is perhaps a little too drawn out. However the short ‘Inside Out’ TV Feature gives a good insight into the background of the characters and introduces fans to the actors themselves.

A brief preview of Season 3 is enough to wet the appetites of fans and give an indication of the drama that is to come.

Conclusion: Movie 80% Extras: 65%