The Blu-Ray (and DVD) set is a four-disc set. In the US, the individual seasons are only available on DVD, but you can get the complete series on Blu-Ray, which has the individual seasons packaged in a decorative box. The A/V quality of the Blu-Rays is excellent. There are no bonus features for the second season release, just the episodes spread across the four discs. The series continues to use mostly serial story arcs that build with each episode. The special effects are great, the acting is very good, and the writing is mostly good. Like the parent series, the writing can be uneven and a bit silly, in a different way. Where the sisters on the original series were always obsessing over needing a man in their lives, the sisters in this series are always going on about their independence and not needing relationships (but still trying to find one). One thing that I think the show could have benefitted from this season is tying the show to the original series. There was an episode that would have been perfect to name drop the Halliwell sisters (or even have one or more of them appear). However, I think the writers were still focused on having the series stand on its own (even though it does put its own twist on storylines from the original series from time to time).
Because filming ended early, the season does not end on any cliffhangers or with an episode that feels like a season finale. So, there will likely be hanging storylines from this season that will be wrapped up in season three. Overall, if you liked the first season, you will probably like the second one. Conversely, if you hated season one, nothing about this season is likely to change your mind. Ultimately, the season is entertaining and worth watching.
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