Crashed Before the Finish Line
After finishing Season 1 of Pit Babe out of commitment more than enjoyment, I gave Season 2 a chance. I shouldn’t have.
I dropped the show after Episode 1.
The premiere alone made it painfully clear that the series hadn’t learned from its previous mistakes. Instead of tightening the writing, refining character arcs, or addressing the glaring inconsistencies that plagued the first season, Season 2 dives headfirst into the same chaotic storytelling — only louder and more exaggerated.
The tone feels off almost immediately. What should be high-stakes drama comes across as forced and cringeworthy, with characters behaving in ways that feel engineered purely to spark conflict rather than emerging naturally from who they are. Emotional tension isn’t built; it’s manufactured. Miscommunication is once again the primary driving force of the plot, and it already feels repetitive from the first episode.
One of the most frustrating aspects is how little narrative grounding there seems to be. The show continues to rely on powers, shifting alliances, and dramatic twists without establishing clear rules or logical progression. Instead of intrigue, there’s confusion. Instead of suspense, there’s exhaustion.
From what I’ve gathered from viewers who completed the season, things only get messier. Plot holes remain unresolved. New characters add clutter rather than depth. Serious themes are introduced and handled carelessly. Even the core relationships — arguably the backbone of the series — reportedly suffer from out-of-character decisions, unnecessary lying arcs, and recycled breakup drama.
The finale controversy only reinforces the sense of disorganization. A heavily promoted scene was allegedly cut without explanation, including from paid “uncut” versions, leaving many fans feeling misled. Whether intentional or not, it contributes to the broader impression that this season lacked cohesion and care.
To be fair, the cast continues to put in effort. The actors do what they can with the material they’re given. But strong performances cannot salvage writing that feels rushed, inconsistent, and at times unintentionally self-parodying.
Season 2 doesn’t feel like a necessary continuation. It feels like a product of momentum — a follow-up made because the first season gained attention, not because there was a compelling story left to tell.
I gave it one episode. That was enough.
I dropped the show after Episode 1.
The premiere alone made it painfully clear that the series hadn’t learned from its previous mistakes. Instead of tightening the writing, refining character arcs, or addressing the glaring inconsistencies that plagued the first season, Season 2 dives headfirst into the same chaotic storytelling — only louder and more exaggerated.
The tone feels off almost immediately. What should be high-stakes drama comes across as forced and cringeworthy, with characters behaving in ways that feel engineered purely to spark conflict rather than emerging naturally from who they are. Emotional tension isn’t built; it’s manufactured. Miscommunication is once again the primary driving force of the plot, and it already feels repetitive from the first episode.
One of the most frustrating aspects is how little narrative grounding there seems to be. The show continues to rely on powers, shifting alliances, and dramatic twists without establishing clear rules or logical progression. Instead of intrigue, there’s confusion. Instead of suspense, there’s exhaustion.
From what I’ve gathered from viewers who completed the season, things only get messier. Plot holes remain unresolved. New characters add clutter rather than depth. Serious themes are introduced and handled carelessly. Even the core relationships — arguably the backbone of the series — reportedly suffer from out-of-character decisions, unnecessary lying arcs, and recycled breakup drama.
The finale controversy only reinforces the sense of disorganization. A heavily promoted scene was allegedly cut without explanation, including from paid “uncut” versions, leaving many fans feeling misled. Whether intentional or not, it contributes to the broader impression that this season lacked cohesion and care.
To be fair, the cast continues to put in effort. The actors do what they can with the material they’re given. But strong performances cannot salvage writing that feels rushed, inconsistent, and at times unintentionally self-parodying.
Season 2 doesn’t feel like a necessary continuation. It feels like a product of momentum — a follow-up made because the first season gained attention, not because there was a compelling story left to tell.
I gave it one episode. That was enough.
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