Danger Zone Season 2 (2021)

organic storytelling

I really enjoyed this drama! I preferred chapter 1 over 2 just a bit more, but I think they told a great story overall. I especially liked how organic everything felt and how, with each new case, they slowly uncovered more clues tied to the bigger mystery. It never felt forced and everything connected naturally, and by the end it was really satisfying to see how it all circled back to the shooting that influenced so many of the main characters. I would’ve liked to see what happened to the villains afterward for a bit more closure, but I think the ending was quite satisfying 😌

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Great, but not as great as S1

This was still really great and captivating — I couldn't wait to see how the mystery would turn out now that we were getting into who was behind the killer, and it definitely felt like the villains and the good guys were going head-to-head and you didn't know who would have the upper hand and where. There was a lot of great tension whenever they had to sneak into places or were trying to work undercover.

I think the way the story plays out is just okay though; it doesn't quite feel as fleshed out, and there are reveals that I was looking forwards to that ended up being sort of underwhelming.

The best part of this season, however, is absolutely the trio of Ren Fei/Lian Yan Dong/Ji Si Qi. They hit this perfect balance of being in law enforcement and working outside of it, while giving off this "found family" feeling. I REALLY wish we got more of them, whether they were plotting or having an awkward meal together.

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