After taking too long with Season 1, I won't make the same mistake for Season 2.
Here's a SPOILER-free look at what you will get...
Alucard, Sypha and Trevor Belmont are united in their cause: defeat Dracula and stop his planned genocide of all mankind!
Before they can do that, two things have to happen...
1) They have to wander around the Belmont Library to find some spells.
2) The Vampires have to talk about how they're planning the next attack.
There- that should cover the next 4 Episodes. No, really.
Seriously, we're promised a battle between the Vampires and our Heroes with the fate of mankind on the line & we get 3-4 Episodes in a row of just bickering, backstabbing and backstory.
It's all well-written, but...yawn...are we done yet?
When the final battle *actually happens,* will our Heroes be able to win the day?
To find out, watch the Show.
A mixed-bag that is ultimately worth the wait. When the Show is good, it's really good. The Writing, Voice Acting and Production Values are all really good. You get all sorts of variety with each Character. Over the course of 8 Episodes, for instance, Dracula is sullen, angry, sad, aggressive, penitent, warmongering and morose. The problem- the Show doesn't always deliver. Season 1 ends with a big promise- this trio is going to kick some ass! When Season 2 starts, they...don't know what to do. They finally find the Belmont Estate and...kind of hang around for 3 Episodes. I like the Character Moments, but...come on, guys! We keep hearing about Dracula's plan to commit genocide against all mankind and we only see his armies attack the one city. The only time they actually attack a City is when some Generals attack it ON THEIR OWN instead. The Show does eventually get to the big battle, but it sure is a chore to get there. I kept with it and it was worth it...eventually. The little bits of action are great, so at least it can one-up Castle Rock. Season 2 is good, but should have been way shorter and/or way more focused. On the plus side, they really captured how I look first thing in the Morning getting juice...
A well-made Show with some strange pacing issues that affect it greatly. When it delivers though, it delivers!
Here's a SPOILER-free look at what you will get...
1) They have to wander around the Belmont Library to find some spells.
2) The Vampires have to talk about how they're planning the next attack.
There- that should cover the next 4 Episodes. No, really.
It's all well-written, but...yawn...are we done yet?
To find out, watch the Show.
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