20 Disappointing Second Seasons Of Beloved TV Series
These esteemed television series all started off with a bang but returned with a whimper. https://t.co/jQB1Uj2o84
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5/20 Disappointing Second Seasons Of Beloved TV Series
- Westworld
[Spoiler (click to open)]An adaptation of Michael Crichton's sci-fi classic, Westworld was an amazing, suspenseful, and violent puzzle box of a series that culminated in an OMG finale. With many of the central mysteries revealed, the second season attempted to maintain its secrets by utilizing surreal filmmaking techniques, introducing new characters without context, and leaving the fates of fan favorites in the air. Unfortunately, these decisions backfired more often than they succeeded, causing many fans to drop off and decry the second season.
- True Detective
[Spoiler (click to open)]The first season of True Detective was some of the most compelling and creepy television ever produced while arguably launching the subsequent wave of star-studded "limited series" on cable and streamers. The second season, however, failed to deliver on almost every front, with miscasting, pacing issues, and an anticlimactic central mystery that nearly sunk the entire series.
- Heroes
[Spoiler (click to open)]The first season of Heroes hit audiences like a speeding bullet, with a great assembly of characters, a thrilling "good vs. evil" conflict, and a web of mystery that drew your further and further into its growing mythology. However, the second season of Heroes decided to change its formula for the worse, tossing away much of the goodwill by introducing far too many side characters, slow-burn timeline jumping, and bone-headed story decisions cratered by the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike in 2007.
- Jessica Jones
[Spoiler (click to open)]The first season of Jessica Jones rivaled the storytelling success of the first season of Daredevil, which were Netflix's inaugural Marvel properties. Unfortunately, the lack of David Tennant's Kilgrave and an underwhelming narrative that seemingly runs in place across 13 episodes gave the second season a noted dive in quality.
- Mr. Robot
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When viewed as a whole, Mr. Robot can hold its own with some of television's best dramas, from its experimental bottle episodes to its truly heartbreaking twists. However, as individual seasons, Mr. Robot's unwavering dedication to hide its details from its protagonist and audience caused its second outing to flounder creatively while alienating its weekly watching fanbase.