Last Tango in Halifax: Season 2 [DVD]

I absolutely LOVE this series. It is excellently written, fabulously and realistically acted, and beautifully filmed. I love everything about it. Watching Alan and Celia together is so heartwarming and reaffirming. Watching the rest of the family/ies rise and fall with the tides does seem at times to be over the top, but I think many families have more than their share of secrets and dysfunctional qualities. These are no different.The one thing that does bother me, however, is how Kate treats Caroline at times. I mean, I understand that she is a bit younger, and has been out and comfortable with herself for some time, apparently. But really, if she truly loves Caroline, then she should be a bit more patient with her. Yes, I think I would be wholly upset at being invited to a romantic weekend at a lovely, upscale inn and finding out upon arrival that my girlfriend had booked separate rooms. But really, it's understandable. Look at her family! Look at her mother's initial reaction! And hey, I've been there. You may be comfortable with yourself and where you are personally, but that doesn't mean that you will jut suddenly feel like strutting around proclaiming yourself to the world so quickly. And as I said, honestly, if you truly love someone, and as Kate says herself, are willing to do just about anything for that person, then why can't you be a bit more understanding about your partner's reticence to be public so fast? Some people just need a bit more time to adjust. And hey, that combined with the whole, "I want a baby right now" thing would be an awful lot to handle. Aw, I know that they're just fictional characters on a tv show. But it just kind of bothers me that they seem to be trying to make Caroline seem the unreasonable one, when really, I think it's Kate who is being unreasonable, and impatient. But then, that's just my opinion. And even though I do feel this way, I really love the show. All of it. I do really wish that we had television like this in the US. I'm a bit discouraged with our lot as of late.So, bottom line, if you like really good television and high production values mixed with excellent writing and acting, watch this show. It's fabulous! And though Alan and Celia may be the star characters, in my opinion, it's Sarah Lancashire's Caroline that steals each and every episode. And it does seem to be written with her as the lead character, not her mother and Alan. And, well, it is written by the woman with the daughter's perspective, isn't it. Glad she won the BAFTA last spring, but believe it should be for a lead actress, not supporting.

I absolutely love this show! I kept seeing it in lists of BBC series that were available to watch. I'm not sure why it took me a while to decide to view it, but I'm glad I finally did. The acting is, of course, superb. (I mean, look at the primary cast: Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Nicola Walker, Sarah Lancashire.) The characters are complex: they all have good qualities to recommend them, but they each commit acts of cruelty and then redeem themselves with kindness. The ones that seem a hot mess are, in some ways, much more together than the ones that appear to have their lives figured out.The scenery adds further appeal. The story takes place between Halifax and Harrogate. Viewers are treated to country views - complete with sheep bouncing about along the sides of the road - as well as scenes in town. (It's not actually filmed in Harrogate; Altrincham stands in as a substitute.) Trips back and forth between the two locations are not merely incidental to the plot, and I find myself looking forward to the regular road trips.One downside is that it does get a bit "soapy" at times. I think it's hard to avoid this when the plot is centered around the colliding relationships among very different people who are thrust together suddenly. I think it's forgivable. In the end, the overall charm trumps the occasional over-the-top moments.I highly recommend "Last Tango." This isn't one of those shows you have to warm up to. Most people will know whether they're hooked after the first episode. So, if you're at all drawn to it, it's worth giving it an hour. But be forewarned: you probably won't be able to stop.

it's like nothing you've ever seen but of course you'll see bits familiar. Sally Wainright (writer/creator) is BRILLIANT---she has written from the heart and rooted in her own experience. The characters are vibrant and believable, the dialogue is spot on...her rhythm in the story is just perfect. first time i saw an episode from the first season i rolled my eyes thinking it was just another british soap. i was wrong. i gave it another shot by watching the first episode and was hooked. three generations, all represented fairly and equally with humor as well as drama. it has everything...and the suspense is perfectly pitched. please give it a go. i know if you love the first season you'll love this one. WELL, except i have a friend who liked first season best, i think i might like second season best. the fifth episode is my favorite. my mom's favorite is the last episode. the whole show has even been deemed "better than downton abbey" and i must confess i LOVED the first season of downton abbey but i've become disenchanted with each season...but last tango is quite special! i am looking forward to season 3!!! and hoping Sally doesn't become unhinged to have to write crap believing that will keep it on the air. STAY TRUE SALLY!!!

This is really a clever and well acted and well written show. Leave it to the Brits to deliver really great story lines. It is not difficult to see all of the family members on both Celia and Alan’s side have many issues. But their predicaments can be anyone’s predicaments...adultery, difficult relationships with siblings and friends, accidents, etc. It is so easy to sit through the entire season one and want more. All of the actors are so believable and fun. Would I want them as friends....hmm!

The popularity of this series should not surprise anyone. As a production it is so highly polished that it is a joy to watch. Wainwrightwrites with a heart and soul that makes you hang on every word. The programme is executed with great style and the entire cast are excellent, even, if at time annoying due to the realism of their portrayal of the characters and script. At times it is both beautiful and painful. It is in effect a version of Romeo and Juliet in a modern Yorkshire setting and with the older folk assuming the leads. Interesting that, according to my understanding, it has a large appeal across all generations. Can't wait for series three

At the end of the first series I hoped for a second since so many plot lines were left unresolved. And so the second series arrived and it is just as entertaining as the first. I haven't watched the final episode so I don't know how things turn out but I suspect there will plenty of issues to clear up in series three which I understand will be out in 2014. This is somewhat similar to As Time Goes By, but is much more dramatic and deals with problems and issues much darker and serious. The actors are superb and the writing faultless. I am a big fan of Nicola Walker so her presence attracted me to the series. The other members of the cast performances are exceptional. There are many lighter moments with a sprinkling of comedy throughout the episodes. If you like excellent comedy/drama you will surely like this series. Highly recommended.

I absolutely love this DVD, I don't normally buy DVDs as soon as they are released but had to get this one. I watched the first DVD all the way through again followed by the second one, and could have sat through it all again. Being from Yorkshire I loved seeing familiar places, the acting is superb as is the storyline, you really love all the characters. Really hope there will be a third series. Worth every penny and as usual good service from Amazon.

I absolutely love this. I also bought series 1 and both are well worth adding to my collection. The storyline is great, and the casting is superb - part of my enjoyment is appreciating the excellent acting. Finally, the scenery itself, set in West Yorkshire is well worth seeing.It's a gem of a TV series - I do hope there is a Series 3 p;lanned.

So pleased again for this to be out on Dvd,watched it many times.The best series by the incredible Sally Wainwright.Heart warming and great casting.Every character is very interesting and also funny.Brilliant series.I live in Halifax and i dont know anyone who doesnt love this series.I aslso bought it for my friends in America and they love it too.