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Andromeda - Season 1 - Vol. 2

Andromeda

Andromeda - Season 1 - Vol. 2

Contender Entertainment Group (2000)
DVD
GB - 15
5030305131029
TV Series | Action | Adventure | Science Fiction
USA | English | Color | 03:50

Based on an idea by Gene Roddenberry Andromeda wears its debt to Star Trek on its sleeve, recalling the best sci-fi of Roddenberry's heyday. Kevin (ex-Hercules) Sorbo, plays Captain Dylan Hunt, the sympathetically flawed idealist in command of the Andromeda Ascendant, a massive 1.4km long starship of the now-disbanded Systems Commonwealth. The fall of civilisation has meant that although she ought to be a relic she remains the zenith of technological advancement.

Episodes on this DVD:Angel Dark, Demon Bright; The Ties That Blind; Banks of the Lethe; A Rose in the Ashes; All Great Neptune's Ocean.

"Angel Dark, Demon Bright". Time travel is always a sci-fi series staple, but Andromeda needs it more than any of them. Any method (excuse!) to re-visit Dylan's own time is explored, and "Angel Dark, Demon Bright" is therefore an important episode for two reasons. We see just how badly the Commonwealth had it coming in an enormous space battle; and we also perceive how potentially dangerous Trance is. Pruning the branches of time as easily as her plants, she's clearly a conundrum waiting to explode.

"The Ties That Blind". A dual reference to aspects of faith, on the one hand there's Rev's devout following of The Way, which unwittingly obscures certain truths from him; on the other hand there's the belief that blood is thicker than water which severely confuses the relationship Beka has with her long-lost con-artist brother Rafe (Cameron Daddo). There's a lot of art imitating life in this episode, with The Restorian's tactics clearly mirroring contemporary religious conflicts.

"The Banks of the Lethe". Proving that all's fair in love and war this episode demonstrates the familial possibilities of syndicated TV. Firstly, Sorbo's real-life wife plays Dylan's fiancée Sara. Secondly, the story was originally touted to Star Trek: Voyager. It's another time travel quickie (told you they were important), in which a touching reunion for the Sorbos is made possible thanks to a botched experiment in Harper's lab. This instalment is also distinguished for featuring some of the most surreal humour in dealing with time travel since Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

"A Rose in the Ashes". Sometimes diplomacy just doesn't work. "A Rose in the Ashes" is sought on planet Arazia where Dylan is imploring their Government to join his Commonwealth. Deemed traitors for suggesting it, he and Rommie's "living doll" incarnation are sent to a harsh prison planet. This was the first show to utilise exterior locations, which makes for a welcome change. The same is also true about seeing Lexa Doig in a leather-studded bikini top and disco pants.

"All Neptune's Great Oceans". Paraphrasing Macbeth, this is another spotlight show for Tyr. The endlessly surly muscle man is accused of assassinating a visiting President. The crew sleuth out clues and red herrings, making this a watered-down whodunnit in the now well-established sci-fi tradition.--Paul Tonks


Episodes View details

1 Under the Night 43 min | Oct 02, 2000

The Commonwealth vessel Andromeda, captained by Dylan Hunt, responds to a distress call only to find it's a trap. Warships surround them and open fire. In a last ditch attempt, Capt. Hunt evacuates the ship and it gets trapped in the gravity well of a black hole where time slows dramatically. Centuries later a scavenger party wants to pull the ship from its position but they're not counting on there being anyone left alive onboard.

2 An Affirming Flame 43 min | Oct 09, 2000

Captain Dylan Hunt attempts to drive the invaders from his ship. He manages to scare Gerentex off, but he leaves many of his employees behind. He takes the Maru and uses it to send the Andromeda, still without engine power, on a course back into the black hole. The remaining scavengers work with Dylan to regain engine control and break free from the gravity well. Once free, they regain control of the Maru from Gerentex and Dylan invites the survivors to join his crew and reestablish the Commonwealth.

3 To Loose the Fateful Lightning 43 min | Oct 16, 2000

Andromeda find an old High Guard station inhabited by the teen descendants of the original crew. Though they want to rebuild the Commonwealth, their understanding of history's been corrupted over time, and their beliefs are very deadly to all.

4 D Minus Zero 43 min | Oct 23, 2000

Andromeda is attacked by a powerful unknown enemy, and the crew are put to their limit to get out of the situation alive. Yet the crew cannot even agree on one course of action, causing tension to rise and mutiny is only a short step away.

5 Double Helix 43 min | Oct 30, 2000

The Andromeda tries to help in a conflict between the Than and a Nietzschean pride. Tyr, the last of his pride is offered a chance to join with the pride and a bride. Will he side with his people or with the Andromeda?

6 Angel Dark, Demon Bright 43 min | Nov 06, 2000

Trance tries to pilot the Andromeda through slipstream, and the crew ends up traveling back in time, to the time just before the Commonwealth fell. The crew must decide whether to take actions that could endanger the future.

7 The Ties That Blind 43 min | Nov 13, 2000

Answering a distress call from a Wayist vessel, Beka is surprised to find her brother aboard. Most of the crew seem suspicious of the pair of newcomers, most of all Rafe Valentine, given his sleazy history. When he steals the Maru to visit a monastery, Beka's warnings seem to be true. However, when she finds him at a Wayist monastery, she believes that he really has turned a new leaf.

8 The Banks of the Lethe 43 min | Nov 20, 2000

When Andromeda runs experiments on a black hole, Dylan sends a message into the black hole saying goodbye to his loved ones. The message is received by the woman he left behind, 300 years earlier, a side affect of the experiment. When they find a way to transport him back to that time, he knows he cannot stay and prevent the fall of the Commonwealth. But can he bring his fiancée with him to his new time?

9 A Rose in the Ashes 43 min | Nov 27, 2000

While attempting to get the Arazians to rejoin the Commonwealth, Dylan is arrested for sedition and sentenced to life imprisonment. In prison, he is forced to defeat a Magog prisoner in battle to win his share of the food. He wins the respect of the woman who appears to be in charge and finds Romy caged. Meanwhile, the crew of the Andromeda is anxious to find their captain.

10 All Great Neptune's Ocean 43 min | Jan 15, 2001

A chancellor visits the Andromeda, Tyr disrupts his visit by bringing up some past deeds the chancellor committed against Nietzscheans. Dylan orders Tyr to apologize, as Tyr visits the chancellor, the chancellor is killed and Try is found unconscious. Andromeda's crew must find the culprit.

11 The Pearls That Were His Eyes 43 min | Jan 22, 2001

Upon nearing El Dorado Station, Beka receives a message from her 'uncle' Sid, who's in urgent trouble. She goes to meet him, with Trance in tow; . Beka finds Sid's message was sent 3 years prior, and now the situation's drastically different.

12 The Mathematics of Tears 43 min | Jan 29, 2001

While Trance has taken off on unannounced expedition, Beka alerts Dylan to a lead she's discovered of her former client, Gerentex is about to go on; the remains of a derelict High Guard starship, the Pax Magellanic, and find the last of the crew over 300 years old, but seemingly unaffected by age.

13 Music of a Distant Drum 43 min | Feb 05, 2001

Tyr has lost his memory. He is befriended by a small family. Some Nietzscheans arrive searching for Tyr and what he stole from them. Tyr must figure out what they're after, and regain his memory.

14 Harper 2.0 43 min | Feb 12, 2001

After Harper's attacked by a dying Perseid, he gains a level of intelligence much greater than usual. A bounty hunter arrives for the dead Perseid, and Dylan looks into why the Persed was wanted. Unable to sleep, Harper begins to speak in various foreign languages, repair the ship, and invent new gadgets. The bounty hunter returns - to recover the information the Perseid lost.

15 Forced Perspective 43 min | Feb 19, 2001

A mission that Dylan performed for the old Commonwealth comes to haunt him. He and his partner deposed a tyrannical despot on Mobius. His replacement turned out much worse, a person Dylan that inadvertently put into power. The replacement is still alive. Now Dylan must eliminate his replacement, or is there another way?

16 The Sum of Its Parts 43 min | Feb 26, 2001

Andromeda is boarded by a drone from the Consensus of Parts, a mythical mechanical society. While friendly at first, the drone tries to force the ship to join the Consensus.

17 Fear and Loathing in the Milky Way 43 min | Apr 09, 2001

Whilst Trance and Harper are on the Maru, they're surprised to find Gerentex aboard. He forces them to help with his latest scheme.

18 The Devil Take the Hindmost 43 min | Apr 16, 2001

Dylan and Rev respond to a request for aid from Rev's former master. There Dylan prepares them for defending themselves against the bandits in the event that the Andromeda does not show up to scare them away. Rev's master is concerned about the effect that teaching them to kill will have on their children, as these humans have a genetic memory, passing down their memories to their children at birth.

19 The Honey Offering 43 min | Apr 23, 2001

2 competing Nietchean prides will form an alliance and free 2 systems... if Andromeda will escort the bride-to-be to her wedding.

20 Star-Crossed 43 min | Apr 30, 2001

The Andromeda attempts to defend a freighter from a Restorian fighter, but in its last moments the fighter rams the freighter, destroying it and all 536 aboard. However unlikely, one escape pod escaped the explosion carrying a humanoid android named Gabriel, who claims to be a teacher fleeing from his oppressors. An admiral representing the Free Trade Alliance arrives offering information on the Restorian flagship, a refurbished Commonwealth destroyer. Dylan puts a plan into motion to destroy the flagship, while Andromeda's avatar develops a relationship with Gabriel.

21 It Makes a Lovely Light 43 min | May 07, 2001

For Dylan's birthday surprise, Harper overrides some of Andromeda's protocols to spring a surprise party. Becca gives him a unique gift; the map to Tarn-Vedra, the Commonwealth capital of legend where Dylan was born There's anxiety amongst the crew as they prepare their journey.

22 Its Hour Come 'Round at Last 43 min | May 14, 2001

An unknown old core memory of Andromeda is accidentally activated, and takes the crew on a secret deadly mission.

Cast View all

Gordon Michael Woolvett Seamus Harper
Keith Hamilton Cobb Tyr Anasazi
Brent Stait Rev Bem
Kevin Sorbo Captain Dylan Hunt
Lexa Doig Andromeda Ascendant
Lisa Ryder Beka Valentine
Laura Bertram Trance Gemini
Steve Bacic Gaheris Rhade
John Tench Gerentex
Janyse Jaud Secretary
Elizabeth Thai Than Pilot
John de Lancie Uncle Sid Barry
Peter Kelamis Casino Thug #1
Shawn Stewart Brexos
Darrin Klimek Arun
Rik Kiviaho High Guard Captain Perim
Lori Stewart Varastaya
Kevin Durand VX
Brian George Vikram Singh Khalsa
Ty Olsson Mick
Michael Shanks Gabriel
Mackenzie Gray Venetri
Gerard Plunkett Bloodmist
Malcolm Stewart Chancellor Chandos
John DeSantis Stalin Kuleshov

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Edition details

Packaging Keep Case
Nr Discs 2
Screen Ratios Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Stereo [English]
Layers Single side, Single layer
Edition Release Date Jun 24, 2002
Regions Region 2