Black Summer season 2 review: Darker and grittier than the first time

The ending was bittersweet and made us realize that the story wasn’t over because the actual chaos started at the end.

People still change into zombies instantly, and a headshot is the only action that works on stopping the dead.

Black Summer season 2 continues to break down the “people are the real monsters” theme as the story reveals different subgroups and factions.

The fast-paced chase scene sets the tone for the rest of the episode and helps viewers realize the survivors’ challenges as the season continues.

For instance, if you watch a scene with two people fighting and don’t know why, the writers will eventually take you back in time and show you the events that explain everything.

There aren’t any safe, calm scenes that encourage viewers to let their guard down and breathe at an average pace.

There aren’t many standout characters, and while it’s exciting to watch an unpredictable story, most of the deaths only end up moving us in a fear-based way, not in an emotional manner.

The finale ended with two significant cliffhangers, so let’s hope Netflix decides to renew Black Summer for a season 3.

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