SeaChange (series two)

Review by James Anthony

Buy episodes 1-6
Buy episodes 7-13

SeaChange series two
(1999)
Roadshow Entertainment
Disc 1 & 2: If Fish Could Fly 308 mins
Disc 3 & 4: Playing with Fire 359 mins
PG

Cast: Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, John Howard, Kerry Armstrong, William McInnes, Tom Long, Kevin Harrington.

The quirky, but loveable, mob from Pearl Bay return to DVD in the second series of this great Australian television show.

There are 13 episodes on the discs that see all sorts of dramatic and traumatic events occurring in the lives of the characters we have grown to love.

Laura's love life turns from heavenly to chaotic, Bob's life is even worse - he discovers his wife Heather has nightmare parents and his corporate ideas turn to dust, there are storms, disasters, deaths, and one of the funniest episodes ever when giant crabs get loose in the town.

All the old characters return, although Diver Dan is set to go on a wander.

The second series is not quite as good as the first, but this only means it is brilliant, rather than stunningly brilliant.

The Episodes

If Fish Could Fly
A massive storm ruins Bob Jelly's bridge and plans for the future, legal suits fly all over the place and Laura and Diver Dan can't contain their unbridled lust for each other.

Vaya Con Dios to all That
A community bank is mooted by Bob Jelly, Laura's ex-hubby returns and her son tries to get them back together while Diver finds himself under emotional pressure and starts thinking about traveling the world again.

Broken Hearts and Crustaceans
Diver has gone, Laura is broken hearted, Bob's wife Heather tells him of her real parents and a journalist Max Connors returns to Pearl Bay with his new wife.

Sink or Swim
Pearl Bay has been ripped off by the community bank organizer and the fiasco has left the town with no savings. Bob tosses up fleeing oversea or staying and dealing with his disgrace.

Head for Water
It's tragedy all round for Pearl Bay and the inhabitants deal with it in their own Pearl Bay fashion.

The House That Jack Built
This is one of the funniest episodes of the entire series when the town is suddenly invaded by giant crabs.

Episodes 7-13

Looking Forward to the Past
Laura wants to forget her past bad relationship with her hubby, while Angus is stunned when an old flame returns to look him up.

Manna From Heaven
There is a dark secret the folks of Pearl Bay are trying to hide. Playing With Fire The heat is getting to the men of Pearl Bay and every one of them finds himself mysteriously attracted to Laura.

Not Such Great Expectations
Bob's son Craig needs a career and so he is persuaded to try the family profession of real estate dealing.

Kitty Litter
The strange tales of a mangy cat, feuding ex-spouses and Max's feelings for Laura become apparent when a mate arrives and begins to flirt with her.

Other People's Opinions
Angus and Karen set the date for their much-anticipated wedding, while the gossips tongues are a-wagging with Max and Laura.

Law and Order
It's drama all around as the bridge is set to re-open, the court faces closure and a gun-wielding local creates national news headlines.

Conclusion: 85%

Buy episodes 1-6
Buy episodes 7-13