Don't Believe the Hype

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Go in cold, and you're likely to emerge with your blood boiling. This has to be seen to be believed.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Far from being a copyright infringement against the role playing game "Bureau 13," which wasn't even a TV entertainment program, SU2 could more likely have been considered to have been a ripoff of "Painkiller Jane," a really hot SF Channel Action Adventure show.Agent "Painkiller Jane" Vasco, along with her covert government unit, must track down and contain the spread of "Neuros" – genetically altered humans who possess extraordinary, and often deadly, neurological powers.Detective Kate Benson, along with her covert Chicago Police Department unit, must track down and contain (or kill) "Links" – genetically arrested creatures existing between pre-humans and humans who possess extraordinary, and often deadly, neurological powers.Certainly no similarities there. Could SU2 have been a ripoff of "Painkiller Jane?" Not likely, since "Painkiller Jane" started airing 5 years after SU2.So, could SU2 have been a ripoff of "Bureau 13"? Not likely, since it is extremely difficult to adapt a video game to the screen. The only instance I can think of where this was done successfully was Mortal Kombat.So, what about the claim of copyright infringement against SU2? I don't buy it for a second!

The reason the show was canceled was due to a copyright infringement. It turns out that the show was based on a role playing game and no one got permission from the creator to pinch his stuff. He tried to talk to the producers and writers but couldn't find any satisfactory answer to the infringement. The producers decided to cancel the show.I believe the name of the RPG was "Bureau 13", I was also told that the writers had played the game when they were younger.They probably forgot where they got the idea for the show (I least I hope it was accidental.)Dave

The very first episode that I saw of "Special Unit 2" I was already addicted to the show. After the first show, I started taping it off the air. The story lines were great. It was a whole new ballgame compared to "Men in Black." Why did Upn have to cancel the show? At least I have the shows on several tapes...if I can find them. How did the writers come up with fresh ideas? One episode that I remember almost crying because they showed the aliens that killed Nick's first love. In another episode, Nick nearly dies because he mets Medusa and Carl looks at Nick's near death body and says, "If you see any light don't go near it." Nick suddenly sees this bright light and angelic music, and then Carl's head is front of him blocking the light. Telling him to avoid the light. Upn, if you are reading this...please bring back Special Unit 2. Thank you.

I started watching SU2 on the first night it aired..saw all 19 episodes...recently bought it on DVD from Ebay. great show..as the other commenter said, there was great chemistry between the two stars..unfortunate we never saw them get together..Carl the Gnome was hilarious and so was Jonathan Togo. we're lucky it ran for a second season. hope they (officially) come out with it on DVD. great monsters and special effects, the plots were strong and believable. love this show. too bad i haven't seen Alexondra Lee or Michael Landes in anything recently. email me at lastlime@gmail.com if you have questions.