Episode Guide
Episode 1: The review scores for the first episode are 2.5/5. Episode 2: The review scores for the second episode are 2.5/5. Episode 3: The review scores for the third episode are 2.5/5. Episode 4: The review scores for the fourth episode are 2.0/5. Episode 5: The review scores for the fifth episode are 2.5/5. Episode 6: The review scores for the sixth episode are 1.0/5 Episode 7: The review score for the seventh episode is 2.0/5 Episode 8: Review Score – 3/5 ..
One of the biggest problems many shows have nowadays is justifying their long run-times for stories that could be told in half the allotted time. This is especially true for shows like “The Office” and “The Simpsons.”
The documentary series are particularly egregious for this, while some of the different streaming originals meander through plots that add contrived drama for the sake of padding things out. The ensuing result is an unsatisfying slog that wastes time unnecessarily.
With 8-10 episodes feeling like the universal norm for shows now, there seems to be no argument to return to the old 20-24 episode run that we had in abundance back in the late 90s’/early 2000’s. The Wilds Season 2 though, is one of the best examples for why this formula perhaps should be adopted to some shows.
However, I decided to give season 2 a chance, and I’m glad that I did. The second season of “Stranger Things” is better than the first. ..
The first season of “Game of Thrones” was a lot of fun. The twist at the end was intriguing and the characters all had a chance to shine in individual episodes. However, Season 2 is a whole different kettle of fish.
Season 2 of The Wilds feels like it needs more episodes to flesh out its story. Instead, this year the run-time is slashed and there’s far more narrative work squeezed into these chapters. The characters are paper-thin and the story feels incomplete.
While the finale is excellent, the season as a whole is a mixed bag of quality. ..
The girls have been lied to all season, and now they know the truth. The boys are the ones who are really going through the same thing as them, and they need your help to get out. If you can find them and talk to them, they may be willing to tell you what happened on their island.
This season, the showrunners decided to split the run-time between the girls and boys, which resulted in a bit of a mess.
The disparity in time between boys and girls on the islands creates an uncomfortable feeling. ..
Episode titles are hints to what days we’re following with each group, but it’s actually not clear within the episodes themselves what day we’re on. The only exception here comes late on when the girls comment on the exact day on the island.
The Tailies in Lost were handled well, with the inclusion of the boys providing a nice plot twist. The hour-long episodes felt strained and torn between developing our girls further and introducing a whole new bunch of male characters and giving them enough characteristics to stand out. However, the Tailies in this series are not as well done, with the inclusion of the boys feeling like a wasted opportunity.
Rachel and Nora’s relationship is the main focus of the novel, as they try to cope with the loss of their friend. There is also some romance in the book, but it is not as important as the story of Rachel and Nora.
The boys are given a lot of time to develop, but there is a lack of development for key players. Henry, Bo, Josh and Scotty don’t get a lot of time to flesh out their characters, while Seth – the more interesting player here – is given some good flashbacks that are screaming out for more time to develop further.
The show feels like it’s trying too hard to be dramatic, and the characters are all just acting out in predictable ways. ..
The first season of “Stranger Things” had some problems with its pacing. The scenes where the characters were discussing their experiences on the island while simultaneously being thrown into a life-or-death situation felt too familiar and lacked tension. We already knew that everyone made it back, so these moments lacked the excitement and suspense that they could have had. ..
Season 2 of “The Walking Dead” could be forgiven for its rushed and unsatisfying start, given the reveal at the end of season 1. However, the issues lie solely with the plotting, which is in desperate need of more time to breathe and give the characters more time to develop. Instead, everything we get is rushed and unsatisfying.
The Wilds season 2 is definitely bigger, badder, and more bombastic than before. ..
The season is oddly rushed and the timeline is given a lot of direction, but there are still some nice twists. Despite that, the cast is underdeveloped and the other half is over-developed. There’s always season 3 right?
