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The NEXO Knights are back again to continue their fight against Jestro, the King's Jester turned to the dark side, and the stolen Book of Monsters which is filled with the world's most powerful spells! As the evil powers continue to grow, it is up to these seasoned pros to keep the villains at bay and the Kingdom of Knighton safe. But, Jestro and the Book are back with a vengeance and plan to do whatever it takes to conquer Knighton as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and The LEGO Group release LEGO NEXO Knights - Season 2: Book of Monsters. Available on January 17, 2017 for $19.98 SRP, LEGO NEXO Knights - Season 2: Book of Monsters includes all 10 action-packed episodes as our heroes continue their journey to defeat the villains and their growing army of monsters.
To begin their lengthy quest to defeat Jestro and the Book of Monsters, the Knights must return to their old stomping grounds - the Knights Academy - to ensure that their NEXO powers and equipment are strong enough to keep up with the evil army. The second season is filled with a new set of hilarious adventures for the NEXO Knights, from a golden gala to a spicy chili cook off and to a crazy comic book convention. With experience under their belt, new gear at their disposal, enhanced powers, and Merlock the Magician guiding the charge, it is up to the NEXO Knights to protect Knighton and continue to search for the lost magical books. Will this be enough to defeat the army of monsters once and for all? The battles will be tougher, the monsters will be scarier and the stakes are higher as the threat to Knighton grows. Discover the fate of the Kingdom of Knighton in LEGO NEXO Knights - Season 2: Book of Monsters.
"After seeing the huge popularity of the first season, we are excited to continue the Knights' saga," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family and Animation Marketing, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, "There has been such a positive response to the series from children and parents alike, we are thrilled to share the next hilarious chapter for these medieval knights in the LEGO world."
More fun for all ages arrives with Season 2 of LEGO Nexo Knights. The 10 episodes included here breeze by with quality entertainment. I found the the humor to be cute and smart enough to hold my attention. Of course you can't go wrong picking this set up for any young fan in your life or for yourself. 8.5/10
LEGO Nexo Knights Season 2 arrives on DVD with a transfer in the aspect ratio of 1.78:1 - Colors are varied and Black levels are solid. Overall clarity was great with fine details really coming through. I did notice a couple instances of banding. 9/10
Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. - Dialogue was crystal clear and prioritized to the center channel. Surrounds are actively engaged to open up the environment and uses some nice directional effects. Bass was tight and has a good amount of depth. No pops or hissing to worry about. 9/10