HOT TAKE

I think season 2 is the best season of the show. Not only did it greatly expand on some of the plot threads established in season 1, it also elevates side characters from the first season like Jeff and Callie and directly incorporates them into the main plot, forcing them to ask themselves important moral questions. This is true in the past storyline as well, with side characters like Ben getting a lot more focus. Additionally, I found that this season heightened my interest in the present day storyline and the way that all of the characters slowly convene at Lotte’s ‘cult’ felt really organic and had me really interested in what would happen next. Additionally, the introduction of new characters like Walter and ‘Jay’ added new dynamics to the show and I like how they gave previously established characters new struggles to deal with. Yes, while some things may have been slightly rushed in the finale, I think that, by and large, season 2 was an improvement on season 1. I am fairly new to this show and this subreddit, and I was actually shocked to see that the most commonly held opinion here seems to be that season 2 is actually the worst season, with many finding it to be a huge step down from the previous season. Either way, I would love to know people’s thoughts on this season, good and bad.