Annika: Season Two Masterpiece DVD, Six Episodes on Two Discs

Some viewers want a self-contained film for one evening. Others prefer a season of mysteries that gives its lead and supporting cast more room to develop. Annika: Season Two is the latter, with six episodes following a maritime homicide unit.

DI Annika Strandhed, played by Nicola Walker, balances murder investigations with life as a single mother and her relationships with new colleagues. The series mixes procedural cases with dry humor and moments when Annika addresses the audience directly.

This Masterpiece release is a DVD set with two discs, a widescreen presentation, and an English soundtrack. Its listed running time is six hours.

Key points

The season centers on Annika as she leads Glasgow’s new Maritime Homicide Unit and investigates killings connected to the waterfront. The personal side of the story runs alongside the casework: she is also navigating life with her teenage daughter and a new team. That combination gives the set a different feel from a collection focused only on solving each case.

The listing includes six episodes across two discs, with six hours of total viewing time. Buyers who want a short run of connected television episodes rather than a single feature-length story can use that runtime to plan a viewing session or spread the season across several evenings. The screen presentation is widescreen, and the soundtrack is in English.

Customer feedback highlights the writing, mysteries, humor, and cast, with Nicola Walker’s performance singled out in particular. Some viewers also appreciate the show’s direct-to-audience moments and references to Nordic history. Those reactions may help set expectations for its blend of crime drama and character-focused storytelling, but they are subjective impressions rather than a guarantee that the tone will suit every viewer.

Everyday use

This is a physical DVD set, so playback depends on having a compatible DVD player or drive. The listed package dimensions are 7.56 x 5.16 x 0.53 inches, and the listed weight is 2.72 ounces. Those details may be useful if you are organizing a disc collection or checking shelf space. The product information identifies the format and soundtrack, but does not list subtitle options or additional language tracks.

For a practical viewing plan, the six-hour runtime can be divided into shorter sessions instead of watching the whole season at once. That suits viewers who like to follow a continuing lead character and a team dynamic over several episodes. Someone looking for a single, complete story in one sitting may prefer a film instead, this release is structured as a season of television.

Getting the most from it

The appeal is likely strongest for viewers who enjoy crime stories with character interplay and a wry streak, rather than a purely serious case-of-the-week approach. Annika’s asides to the audience are part of the series’ style, while her family life and working relationships add another thread alongside the investigations. It’s a great fit if you want a compact season with a named lead, recurring colleagues, and six episodes to work through.

The listed details do not specify whether the cases or character arcs require knowledge of the first season. If you are choosing this as an introduction to Annika, that continuity question is worth considering before treating Season Two as a standalone starting point.

Questions before you buy

How many episodes are included? The product description lists six episodes on two discs.

What is the total running time? The listed runtime is six hours.

What are the video and audio details? The DVD is described as widescreen, with an English soundtrack. Subtitle options and other audio tracks are not specified in the product details.

When it makes sense

Choose this set if you want Annika’s second season on DVD and the mix of homicide investigations, family life, and dry humor appeals to you. The two-disc format and six-hour runtime make it a defined season rather than a standalone movie, while the English soundtrack and widescreen presentation are clearly stated. If subtitle availability or a complete-series collection is essential to your decision, those details are not provided here.