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The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Reviews are surprisingly good (97% - 8.67avg)
- Thread starter Kenzodielocke
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well, the final episode get into just that. especially with that ending
so my interpretation is, Reginald make sure to NOT get the same 6 kids :D
so my interpretation is, Reginald make sure to NOT get the same 6 kids :D
On episode 2 of this second season. This is a big improvement over the first season, even if it's a bit slow.
7 episodes in and this season is amazing.
Someone here mentioned that the season seems to have the same overarching plot as first one, and I agree. It's almost as if they are redoing season 1 properly this time by telling a more cohesive and better story even if the overarching plot/mcguffin is the same as before.
Someone here mentioned that the season seems to have the same overarching plot as first one, and I agree. It's almost as if they are redoing season 1 properly this time by telling a more cohesive and better story even if the overarching plot/mcguffin is the same as before.
The only things I think S1 has better than S2 are Hazel & Chacha
One thing though I can't really stand Klaus. I don't know what it is but I get a very off putting vibe from his character.
Yea that was pretty good.
Still binging. Keeps getting better. I love that the singer from My Chemical Romance created this.
I can't decide who my favorite character is this season. Probably still Klaus.
I can't decide who my favorite character is this season. Probably still Klaus.
I've been really enjoying this season so far. It is rehashing alot of the same beats as season one; but better. In alot of ways this feels like a reboot.
I'm only half way through the season and I'm excited to see where it goes. Even though I am pretty sure I know what's going to cause the Apocalypse.
I'm loving all of the new characters this season, but I think the Swedes are pretty boring especially compared to Hazel and Chacha.
I'm only half way through the season and I'm excited to see where it goes. Even though I am pretty sure I know what's going to cause the Apocalypse.
I'm loving all of the new characters this season, but I think the Swedes are pretty boring especially compared to Hazel and Chacha.
Is this a case of "It's great if you already loved S1"? Because I thought S1 was very disappointing given what they had to work with.
Man that ending.
Everyone wondered what happened to all the other children Reg didn't adopt, so next season will deal with some of that.
Also the question of Harlan. He would be over 60 in the current timeline with what looks like telekinesis or just a limited form of Vanya's powers.
How did he use that growing up and did he ever come into contact with Reg? Does he now run a business empire or some shit? Maybe a shadow cabal? Perhaps even a member of a new commission?
Then there is Ben. I was hoping Ben would be alive when they went back in time but I knew that wouldn't be the case when I saw the trailer for season 2. Throughout the season I kept wondering if they would bring him back or not and I like the direction they went with in doing so.
Also the question of Harlan. He would be over 60 in the current timeline with what looks like telekinesis or just a limited form of Vanya's powers.
How did he use that growing up and did he ever come into contact with Reg? Does he now run a business empire or some shit? Maybe a shadow cabal? Perhaps even a member of a new commission?
Then there is Ben. I was hoping Ben would be alive when they went back in time but I knew that wouldn't be the case when I saw the trailer for season 2. Throughout the season I kept wondering if they would bring him back or not and I like the direction they went with in doing so.
I agree Hazel and Cha Cha were way better.
Also, they never really dealt with the trauma of 7 in any way.... which was kind of bullshit.
I think the main advantage of season 2 was that they needed a ton less time for exposition and flashbacks, so they could spend a lot more on character development.
Finished it.
That was amazing and basically what Season 1 should have been, it seems like they basically soft rebooted the show in a way while still keeping S1 canon.
That said like Wafflinson said S1 had the advantage of not having to spend time in exposition.
That was amazing and basically what Season 1 should have been, it seems like they basically soft rebooted the show in a way while still keeping S1 canon.
That said like Wafflinson said S1 had the advantage of not having to spend time in exposition.
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Caught the first 4 episodes of season 2 and I'm really enjoying it. I did like season 1 but thought it had some issues but season 2 seems to be building off a lot of the stronger parts of the first while introducing some fun new characters and scenarios. The writing in general seems stronger even if its kind of redoing the same scenario from the first season but with a different setting.
Also Diego looks like one of the Geico cavemen in this season.
Also Diego looks like one of the Geico cavemen in this season.
Yeah I agree. Initially I was like, how old is this actor really. He's just some 20 something with some sort of stunted growth because it's so convincing. But nope, he's really 16.
I think liking s1 helps, but it really is steps up in quality. the writting is sharper, the pacing is a breeze and the show feels focused. So if you already watched the whole s1 I would say to give a chance to s2
Can Robert Sheehan be please in more stuff?
In case you haven't seen it, check out Misfits!
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Wow. Finally finished Season 2. This Season is leaps and bounds better than Season 1. No wonder its reviewing way better.
It really feels like Season 1 was a test-run/feeling out how to balance the energy for this. The tone is FINALLY cohesive. There's a consistent goofy undercurrent, which allows those inexplicable dance numbers/surrealist moments to land really well. But the show gets appropriately dramatic for stretches that call for it.
The plot is also a little more engaging this go around, so I was genuinely interested in where the story would go, and how things would be resolved.
Also about the characters:
I was majorly disappointed with Season 1 (finished it mainly because I was too deep in already, and enjoyed the powers enough). Never felt the urge to fast forward any part of any episode this season. Just solid campy fun.
Edit: I think a critique of this season can be that certain characters have a bit of a Flanders effect going on, but it honestly just made them more tolerable/enjoyable. If it stays at that level, its golden.
It really feels like Season 1 was a test-run/feeling out how to balance the energy for this. The tone is FINALLY cohesive. There's a consistent goofy undercurrent, which allows those inexplicable dance numbers/surrealist moments to land really well. But the show gets appropriately dramatic for stretches that call for it.
The plot is also a little more engaging this go around, so I was genuinely interested in where the story would go, and how things would be resolved.
Also about the characters:
THANK GOD we got a solid chunk of the season with the siblings all united. Their banter, especially when it's around their father is sooo good. I felt like they were finally able to establish a great dynamic between all of them. I would be so down for more seasons that just allow them all to interact like a family (similar strength of Sense 8)
I was majorly disappointed with Season 1 (finished it mainly because I was too deep in already, and enjoyed the powers enough). Never felt the urge to fast forward any part of any episode this season. Just solid campy fun.
Edit: I think a critique of this season can be that certain characters have a bit of a Flanders effect going on, but it honestly just made them more tolerable/enjoyable. If it stays at that level, its golden.
I quite enjoyed this season and it's always nice to see series to get even better. I hope the third season will continue this trend. This season also felt a lot more expensive than the first one so I hope the series gets a lot of views.
Misfits is a funny show that start absolutely excellent and then for whatever reasons crashes and burns so fucking bad in later seasons that it feels like a completely different show by the end. Good stuff though, those first few seasons are amazing.
In case you haven't seen it, check out Misfits!
He really is amazing. He plays a 60 year old in a kids body perfectly. Have never seen that in child acting.
I'm three episodes in:
Initial thoughts
- It's better than Season 1 at the same point
- Vanya having amnesia feels cheap as fuck
- Going for another 'apocalypse is coming in days, how do we stop it' central plotline feels cheap but less so than the Vanya thing
- It's still very watchable
- The soundtrack is a selection of FANTASTIC cuts to be sure but there's like six songs + per episode and I feel like less could have been more
I haven't read all of this thread and I know nothing more at this point
Episode 4 I will attack later tonight
Initial thoughts
- It's better than Season 1 at the same point
- Vanya having amnesia feels cheap as fuck
- Going for another 'apocalypse is coming in days, how do we stop it' central plotline feels cheap but less so than the Vanya thing
- It's still very watchable
- The soundtrack is a selection of FANTASTIC cuts to be sure but there's like six songs + per episode and I feel like less could have been more
I haven't read all of this thread and I know nothing more at this point
Episode 4 I will attack later tonight
In a way, it's very Stranger Things 2. Pretty much retreading the main beats of Season 1. But in this case, I think they improve upon it.
Gotcha in terms of the beats
Yep, Stranger Things 2 felt like a very watchable if inferior copy of S1. So far, UA Season 2 feels like a copy but one that has a better groove
i loved season 1, but reading this thread,
why would you people season one to be AMAZING and stuff like that?
season one should be always be good enough to serve as a set up.
and it is obvious that the creators knew what they were doing, and didnt put all the eggs in the basket of season 1.
either way, great season 2
why would you people season one to be AMAZING and stuff like that?
season one should be always be good enough to serve as a set up.
and it is obvious that the creators knew what they were doing, and didnt put all the eggs in the basket of season 1.
either way, great season 2
Kullsvik's cover of Hello is so good.
It is, but it serves as the groundwork for some great characterisation, which feels like something of an apology by the writers for defining her S01 character by her powers (or the mystery surrounding thereof) rather than her personality.
It is, but it serves as the groundwork for some great characterisation, which feels like something of an apology by the writers for defining her S01 character by her powers (or the mystery surrounding thereof) rather than her personality.
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I was miffed that Ben finally got something to do and then they killed him off, but then that ending happened. Looks like he might be taking an antagonistic role in the next season, which would be cool since he has never really gotten a chance to interact with anyone but Klaus.
