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- Season 2 of 'Into the Badlands' is even more badass than the previous one. It sure has narrative flaws, but the entertainment it delivers by displaying marvelous action sequences it absolutely wonderful.
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AMC's goal for "Into the Badlands" was twofold: produce a compelling character drama, and introduce the highest caliber of martial arts filmmaking to a weekly, ongoing series.
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- March 19, 2017
- Daniel Wu
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- Still the best martial arts experience on television.
- Verdict
By Jesse Schedeen
Posted: May 28, 2017 2:43 pm
Note: this is a mostly spoiler-free review of Into the Badlands Season 2. I'll discuss basic character and plot details but avoid getting too deep into specifics.
Initially, it seemed like AMC might have chosen a bad time to debut Into the Badlands: Season 2. The show risked having its thunder stolen by Netflix's Iron Fist series, with both debuting within a couple days of each other. But if anything, the timing only worked in AMC's favor. Iron Fist went on to be a pretty resounding critical disappointment, whereas Into the Badlands cemented its status as the best martial arts show on the air.
"Bigger and better" really was the dominant theme of Season 2. The cast grew. There were more episodes to work with. The fight scenes became even more ambitious and epic. Even the general scope of the series received a boost. With production shifting from New Orleans to Ireland this season, creators/showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar were free to open up the show and truly reflect the scope of this post-apocalyptic universe. All of these factors contributed to an improved second season.
One of the benefits of this wider scope is the fact that the show no longer felt quite as fixated on Sunny (Daniel Wu). Yes, Sunny still qualifies as the main protagonist, and his quest to return to the Badlands and rescue his family very much formed the backbone of Season 2. But that didn't stop the show from drifting away from Sunny's journey and building up other key players. The Widow (Emily Beecham) was nearly as critical to the bigger picture this year. Her quest to overthrow her fellow Barons and bring democracy to the Badlands without losing her soul in the process made her arguably the show's most compelling character. That ongoing storyline proved just as beneficial for Minerva's daughter, Tilda (Ally Iannoides) and new right-hand-man, Waldo (Stephen Lang), both of whom found themselves increasingly at odds with her as the season progressed.
Into the Badlands was already an enjoyable fusion of martial arts and post-apocalyptic drama, but the show managed to improve on that formula in Season 2. The scope grew larger. The cast gained several compelling new additions alongside the old favorites. And more than ever, the show proved that it's the one to beat when it comes to delivering cine...
Mar 19, 2017 · It's not perfect, but Into the Badlands' second season is a major improvement, juxtaposing martial arts sequences with intriguing drama (and some much-needed laughs from Nick Frost).
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Apr 10, 2017 · Into the Badlands Season 2 Episode 4 Review: Palm of the Iron Fox. Into the Badlands reaches new heights of Mortal Kombat-iness in what might be its best episode yet.
Mar 20, 2017 · Into the Badlands teases Bajie as an inevitable sidekick to Sunny, the entryway to a new dynamic that will further the hero's quest and help leaven the seriousness of the situation. But there's more to Bajie than his apparent worthiness as a partner to the series' protagonist.
