I had mixed feelings about the first season, the uneven characterization, the unlikeable characters, the hard to relate to abusive romance.
But this first episode of season 2 almost promises to completely re-write my expectations. The characters feel human, deeper, relateable, the story telling promises mystery, and creates tone with layered atmosphere. The new backdrop, the verbiage of the narration, even the characters seem to have an emerging depth.
The one part of the show I still struggle with even in this promising new start is the interview itself. There's a back and forth that feels more like an obstacle that an unraveling mystery or reward.
But that said, if the whole season continues with this caliber, as an audience member, I will have been drawn back in to something I almost have up on.
Promising.