I finished season 1 last year and loved it, but I keep hearing mixed things about season 2's pacing. Some people say it's slow, others say it's essential for the story. Should I just power through it or is there a way to catch up without watching all of it?
Season 2 is genuinely worth watching even if the pacing feels uneven in places. The earlier answers are right that you'll miss essential setup, but I'd push back on the recap video idea - a lot of what makes season 3 land emotionally comes from character arcs and relationship dynamics that unfold gradually in season 2. You could probably skip some of the filler heavy episodes if you're really impatient, but the main story beats and character development are connected in ways that'll make season 3 feel hollow if you skip them. Since you loved season 1, you've got the patience for the source material's style already; season 2 just asks more of it.
Don't skip season 2 entirely - it sets up major plot threads and character developments that season 3 builds on heavily, so you'd miss crucial context. That said, the pacing criticism is fair; the middle stretch does drag a bit with some slower arcs. The best approach is to push through rather than rely on summaries, since the character moments and world-building matter more than you'd think, even if the plot doesn't always feel urgent. If you loved season 1's intensity, season 2 will feel uneven, but it's worth finishing before moving on.
If you're really struggling with the pacing, watching a recap video before jumping into season 3 could work, but honestly you'd still miss some character moments that hit different when you experience them yourself. Season 2 does drag in spots, especially the middle stretch, but the payoff in the later episodes is where it clicks and sets everything up for what comes next. I'd say push through it - maybe watch an episode or two, see if it grabs you again, and if you're still bored you can skim through the slower parts since the important stuff gets recapped anyway when season 3 starts.
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