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Answers Most of the Questions But Don't Get Attached
Rating: 9/10
I really enjoyed Season 2! I was never bored, and I thought it was about as good as the first season. It answered many questions from Season 1 while delivering plenty of action. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the first season or likes action series. Just be warned: there's a lot of gore and violence.
Spoilers:
The attack on the Murthehelp mall was brutal. The massacre almost reminded me of Game of Thrones, and I wonder if the amount of violence is one reason this season didn't receive as much praise as the first. I was especially upset about Brother dying. I really wanted him to survive and be with Ji-an.
I also thought Murthehelp was breached far too easily. For an operation built by someone as experienced as Jin-man, it seemed strange that getting access to one person could expose so much. Secure systems should compartmentalize access so one compromised person or rogue insider can't reach everything. This felt like a plot hole and was inconsistent with Jin-man's supposed competence.
I expected Ji-an's extra training to pay off more, too. Apart from her shooting, I wanted to see her skills put to the test in a proper fight. I was shocked when she suddenly shot Kusanagi Jin in the head. I understand why she hated these people after everything they did to her, but I still didn't want her to become like them. I would have preferred an intense martial arts battle where she won using her training.
I loved how strong and resourceful Jin-man was, even when he was captured and hanging upside down. I'm also glad Ji-an is beginning to understand her uncle better and becoming more protective of him. One thing I still want answered is why Jin-man became a mercenary in the first place.
I also don't understand why anyone trusts Babylon when they repeatedly prove they don't keep their word, although the characters may feel they have no other choice.
The ending could set up Season 3, especially with Ji-an's next move, but it also works well enough as an ending on its own. Despite a few plot holes and character deaths I wasn't happy about, I had a great time watching this season!
I really enjoyed Season 2! I was never bored, and I thought it was about as good as the first season. It answered many questions from Season 1 while delivering plenty of action. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoyed the first season or likes action series. Just be warned: there's a lot of gore and violence.
Spoilers:
The attack on the Murthehelp mall was brutal. The massacre almost reminded me of Game of Thrones, and I wonder if the amount of violence is one reason this season didn't receive as much praise as the first. I was especially upset about Brother dying. I really wanted him to survive and be with Ji-an.
I also thought Murthehelp was breached far too easily. For an operation built by someone as experienced as Jin-man, it seemed strange that getting access to one person could expose so much. Secure systems should compartmentalize access so one compromised person or rogue insider can't reach everything. This felt like a plot hole and was inconsistent with Jin-man's supposed competence.
I expected Ji-an's extra training to pay off more, too. Apart from her shooting, I wanted to see her skills put to the test in a proper fight. I was shocked when she suddenly shot Kusanagi Jin in the head. I understand why she hated these people after everything they did to her, but I still didn't want her to become like them. I would have preferred an intense martial arts battle where she won using her training.
I loved how strong and resourceful Jin-man was, even when he was captured and hanging upside down. I'm also glad Ji-an is beginning to understand her uncle better and becoming more protective of him. One thing I still want answered is why Jin-man became a mercenary in the first place.
I also don't understand why anyone trusts Babylon when they repeatedly prove they don't keep their word, although the characters may feel they have no other choice.
The ending could set up Season 3, especially with Ji-an's next move, but it also works well enough as an ending on its own. Despite a few plot holes and character deaths I wasn't happy about, I had a great time watching this season!
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