Sorry I'm a week late, but I wanted to comment on season two of this TNT series. Just to give you a heads up, you kinda have to be a fan of the show in order to really understand my points in this post.
First off, I wanna say how epic this season was; and how there were so many components which culminated together in an effective manner to develop the story. The states of both each character and of the 2nd Mass as a whole have changed dramatically since the show began. Karen's gone bad, Ben's off on his own, Matt's growing up, Tom and Anne are about to bring a kid into this broken world, and many members of the resistance have fallen. It's a wonder why I love this show.
Before I delve into various aspects of the plot and character relationships, let me go ahead and share my thoughts regarding the cliffhanger at the end of the last episode.
Is this new alien a friend or foe? Personally, I have no doubt that this newcomer is seeking to align with the humans. Let's look at what takes place right before its arrival. Tom and Captain Weaver assemble a team to launch an assault on the Overlord, and destroy a weapon which the Rebel Skitters informed them of. The mission was successful, and whatever species' the weapon was targeting are now safe. Given that we were unaware of there being alien life forms with intentions of helping the 2nd Mass until this season, I see no reason not to expand on this plotline.
Furthermore, if this alien was an enemy of the resistance, it wouldn't have hesitated to attack the base at Charleston as soon as it encountered the humans. We've seen that the antagonists of this story are ruthless war-mongerers with virtually no diplomatic principles. I'm betting this character is a fugitive of the Overlord's government, whose species was saved because of the 2nd Mass' heroic feat.
That being said, let's look at a few other aspects of this climactic season.
One of the most intriguing elements of the last few episodes has been watching Ben's character develop. His internal struggle is one of the most pivotal conflicts in the series, as it reflects many of the motifs presented. Still traumatized by his imprisonement and being harnessed by the Skitters, he sees himself as a danger to the 2nd Mass altogether. His relationships are strained, particularly his with Hal; and he feels quite lost in the search for his identity. Both the writers and Connor Jessup's performance have really complimented one another in exploring the depths of this troubled adolescent.
While it was a bit predictable, I'm glad Remi Aubuchon decided to have Anne get pregnant at the series finale. The very idea of bringing a kid into this apocalyptic society is a frightening concept in it of itself, especially because Tom has no intentions of staying in Charleston and ceasing to fight. Now that he has a fourth child on the way, I have no doubt every component of his character will be tested in season three. Although raising this child will be met with many challenges, it nevertheless sheds some light into the story. The fact that Tom and Anne have managed to find love among one another is an important factor. Perhaps this event is an opportunity to establish a new life in the midst of so much darkness.
There were many other things about this season which I loved as well. The concept of Charleston was introduced at just the right time, and there was a great build-up to it before the resistance finally reached the colony. I liked how they incorporated a lot of 1984 type themes into the last two episodes, and the tensions among ManChester's government and the 2nd Mass made the conflict all the more intense (especially since Pope refused to listen to anyone).
It was sad to see some great characters go, but there deaths served a significant purpose towards the story nonetheless. Jimmy, Jamal, and Dai were all strong warriors who died honorably. And if you watch any other shows or movies like this, you know they won't be the last.
I could ramble about this series all day long, but these are the highlights of what I wanted to say. Even though we do have to wait until next summer for season three, I think it'll definitely be worth the wait. Until then, keep the resistance strong.
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