The hour simply flew by as the action just kept on coming. All of the characters were deeply affected by the events of last season’s final episode, but from what I can tell, most of them were affected for the better. It feels as if the characters have all been taken to a new level. Don’t expect the scope of the show to have gotten any smaller. If anything, our characters begin the season flung even more father apart than they were last season, and each of them seems to be searching for something different.
This season all of the dynamics that we’d come to expect have been changed. It’s already been made known that the nukes that were fired at the end of the season actually landed, so the two power bases we knew are now gone, and we begin to see new locations this season. There are also a number of new faces. Stephen Collins joins the cast as Rachel’s (Elizabeth Mitchell) father, Gene. He’s tough, resourceful, and smart. He doesn’t suffer fools and he’s fiercely protective of his family. We also meet Patrick Heusinger, who plays Adam, when he crosses Charlie’s (Tracy Spiridakos) path. Nicole Ari Parker joins the cast as Secretary Justine Allenford of the returning United States government. Jessica Collins (Cynthia) and Adam Beach (Mason) round out the new characters introduced in Willoughby, Texas.
As I said, the episode is packed. We get some fill-in-the blanks scenes, one sex scene, five fights, and a pretty major twist at the end. There are at least two potential new big-bads this season and possibly three. I loved the music in the episode, some classic rock done with a live band on the show, which felt very much like Eric Kripke’s handy work.
You won’t want to miss a minute of the season opener, so be sure to tune in on the show’s new day – Wednesday – and new time 8pm – on September 25 on NBC.
You can check out the Season 2 Promo here.
Thank you very much Lisa, sounds like you enjoyed it. Really looking forward to this myself.
ReplyDeleteDoes it feel a little "darker" this season.
Hopefully the ratings will be great.
Awesome, Lisa! So glad you enjoyed it. It makes me know for sure that I will really really like it! I'm glad we start off with the characters all [soul] searching for something somewhat separated, because I think that's what will make the show that much better whenever they should reunite.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for this twist. And how 'bad' do the Patriots come off? -And you're seeing 3 potential 'bads'?! That's great! XD
I really liked the fat that the nukes landed, that was a bold move...
ReplyDeleteSo NBC moved it to an earlier timeslot but it's just as violent? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe first season (especially the first half) was below my expectations but in the second half, there was some improvement. The season finale was OK but I had suspicions for the 2nd season. Thanks to your great review, I'm now more eager to see it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really hope you reconsider and review again this year - I think there is going to be a definite Abrams' vibe this season... There's definitely been some growth in the characters - I'm really excited to see where they go!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, it is darker - though I thought it was pretty "dark" last season too! LOL! But, seriously, I think it is more psychologically dark - and therefore results in richer more complex and believable characters.
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot of outcry that they'd "clean it up" for the earlier timeslot, but Kripke was adamant that that wouldn't happen. If you've ever watched Supernatural, you will know that Kripke likes his shows bloody... I suspect it is somewhat lessened. It is a curious choice for an 8pm timeslot - but then it will be against Arrow which is also very violent.
ReplyDeleteI think this show has taken bold moves right from the get go - such as killing major characters. You really do feel like everyone is in danger and could die at any moment.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that this was a show that I wanted to love from the beginning, but struggled a bit with in the first season. This time around, I'm finding the characters much more interesting - and it's good writing because they don't feel like they've been re-booted, they feel like they've grown.
ReplyDeleteYes Lisa, I struggled just like you in the first season. Especially, Charlie was a total disaster with the same expression on her face for most of the time. Toward the finale, she developed much and became less irritating. Cool then ! I'm looking forward to seeing all these developments ;)
ReplyDeleteWe apparently really did have the same sticking point! I really liked what I saw of Charlie, in particular, in the new season!
ReplyDeleteExcited!
ReplyDeleteI might have if I hadn't taken on OUAT in Wonderland & Almost Human, but I always usually comment on those Bad Robot things anyways. So everyone won't be able to escape me that easily :D
ReplyDeleteNo offense to Mr. Kripke, but I'm glad it retains Mr. Abrams vibe. It seems like the characters are in a great place to expand! I'll be looking forward to your reviews!XD
Arrow is nowhere near as violent as Revolution season 1 was.
ReplyDeleteHaving reviewed every episode of both shows, I'd have to disagree.
ReplyDeleteI think at times it can be, but Revolution is that violent every week. Also I think Arrow shows less of the graphical nature of it.
ReplyDeleteI think if you watch closely, you will be surprised at how violent Arrow is and how actually bloodless Revolution is. People tend to "not notice" the violence on Arrow because it is based on a comic book. I have no problem with the level of violence in either show. I'm also not equating violence with blood spatter...
ReplyDeleteBut I think Arrow has the same level of violence each week, that is, arrows ending up in people. Revolution finds new ways of violence each episode. Like in episode 19 with those weird guns. That was awful.
ReplyDeleteWhy does the show need 3 new bad guys? Don't we have at least 3 old bad guys: Monroe, Tom Neville, and President Shake n' Bake? Why is it that the show is back in a small town? Why is the power off again? Don't all of these changes scream retrograde motion???
ReplyDeleteWho wants to be season 2 is the end of this series?
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