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od-chan
Gold Member
I just watched all of it in one session. It's kind of a mess. I knew this would only be Part1 of Season 2, but I think many people will (kinda rightfully) feel irritated by this stupid netflix choice to split it up. Apart from that though, it's still all over the place.
The first 2 episodes are kinda the best imo. They wasted a lot of potential by rushing some things and then dragging out others after ep2. Also they really failed to make the deaths impactful, I remember actually shedding one or two very manly tears on S1 with the marbles. I wasn't even closely that emotionally invested with this roster. This is by far the biggest miss of the "season", and this decision to split it.
It's still a fun/enjoyable show, but it's miles away from S1. Some (actually, a lot) of the writing choices are really idiotic and so this season imo feels a lot "dumber", which is kinda disappointing, because it really didn't have to be like this. I don't remember the last time I finished a show with such mixed feelings.
I'm honestly not sure what to say about this show, especially since I'd love to be more cheerful about this. Like it was kinda good but then again it really wasn't
The first 2 episodes are kinda the best imo. They wasted a lot of potential by rushing some things and then dragging out others after ep2. Also they really failed to make the deaths impactful, I remember actually shedding one or two very manly tears on S1 with the marbles. I wasn't even closely that emotionally invested with this roster. This is by far the biggest miss of the "season", and this decision to split it.
It's still a fun/enjoyable show, but it's miles away from S1. Some (actually, a lot) of the writing choices are really idiotic and so this season imo feels a lot "dumber", which is kinda disappointing, because it really didn't have to be like this. I don't remember the last time I finished a show with such mixed feelings.
I'm honestly not sure what to say about this show, especially since I'd love to be more cheerful about this. Like it was kinda good but then again it really wasn't
DrFigs
Member
It’s about as good as the first season. But I think they could have focused more on what’s happening on the outside. I was also not a fan of how the last episode turned out. It seemed like padding, when we all know people come to watch the children’s games.
I also think the first two episodes are the best. And the games themselves are always a highlight.
I also think the first two episodes are the best. And the games themselves are always a highlight.
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Werewolf Jones
Member
Entry level streaming platform + babies first death game.
I've heard normies say there's nothing like this. lmao.
If it was some mid 2000s torrent only show would we all think it's amazing? Idk
I watched first two episodes, it had something to say with the homeless park scene and I liked the new female character twist otherwise same old shit.
Kurotri
Member
I just got done watching it.
Maybe it's just me, but there was something about this season that made it feel more aggressive. I really liked how the MC developed overall from the first episode of S1 to now and the chemistry he has with the Front Man was pretty cool. I think both are the coolest characters overall in the show. MC having to do the games all over again had a certain pull to it that I really liked.
Unforunately it's not as tightly written as the original season. Some moments feel like they are dragging a lot, and I was getting pretty tired of the whole voting thing too. The main problem is that it feels too short, especially with the ending. It just ends right in the middle of the story, and now you have to wait another year for the conclusion. Unlike in the first season where it felt a bit more complete, despite the teasing ending it has.
Also, the police investigation part of this is hilariously bad. They spend the entire season from beginning to end trying to locate the island. That's it. They don't even find it. It might be intentional though, because I remember the director making comments about how he wants to portray the police in season 2, mirroring what he feels like is happening in South Korea. He feels they are always late and relatively useless. So good job I guess? For me, it didn't really add to the show, at times I was forgetting that they were there in the first place.
I hope it sticks the landing with Season 3/second part of season 2/whatever, but I don't think the highs of the original will be reached. I think a huge part of the original's success was because of its novelty factor. It didn't invent death games mind you, but its interpreration of it was pretty unique imo. Still, very much looking forward to the final part. I'd recommend this season to anyone that enjoyed the original, but imo it'd be better to wait until the finale comes out and binging it that way.
Maybe it's just me, but there was something about this season that made it feel more aggressive. I really liked how the MC developed overall from the first episode of S1 to now and the chemistry he has with the Front Man was pretty cool. I think both are the coolest characters overall in the show. MC having to do the games all over again had a certain pull to it that I really liked.
Unforunately it's not as tightly written as the original season. Some moments feel like they are dragging a lot, and I was getting pretty tired of the whole voting thing too. The main problem is that it feels too short, especially with the ending. It just ends right in the middle of the story, and now you have to wait another year for the conclusion. Unlike in the first season where it felt a bit more complete, despite the teasing ending it has.
Also, the police investigation part of this is hilariously bad. They spend the entire season from beginning to end trying to locate the island. That's it. They don't even find it. It might be intentional though, because I remember the director making comments about how he wants to portray the police in season 2, mirroring what he feels like is happening in South Korea. He feels they are always late and relatively useless. So good job I guess? For me, it didn't really add to the show, at times I was forgetting that they were there in the first place.
I hope it sticks the landing with Season 3/second part of season 2/whatever, but I don't think the highs of the original will be reached. I think a huge part of the original's success was because of its novelty factor. It didn't invent death games mind you, but its interpreration of it was pretty unique imo. Still, very much looking forward to the final part. I'd recommend this season to anyone that enjoyed the original, but imo it'd be better to wait until the finale comes out and binging it that way.
Kings Field
Member
Just finished episode 3. Great season so far. I never watched the first season until Christmas eve when we binged watched it to get ready for season 2. I didn't know what I was missing out on!
Werewolf Jones
Member
Watched Episode 3 and 4 and think it's better than S1 but I thought S1 was so fucking overhyped. 
Still got some silly shit in it but it's like the dude learned the tropes of death games and sort of leaned into them more, the character writing is stronger.
Still got some silly shit in it but it's like the dude learned the tropes of death games and sort of leaned into them more, the character writing is stronger.
First couple of episodes of the season with the hardcore recruiter guy was really great. That actor is awesome 
It slowly went downhill from there and you can tell the creator was forced to cut it into an extra season. Bleh. Also Netflix DEI nonsense seems out of date and cringe at this point.
It slowly went downhill from there and you can tell the creator was forced to cut it into an extra season. Bleh. Also Netflix DEI nonsense seems out of date and cringe at this point.
Dirk Benedict
Member
Part 1 of a season is fucking stupid. I hate how they partition the shows like this. I feel it's a money grab, everytime I see entertainment pull this bull.
No wonder the creator wants out.
No wonder the creator wants out.