Feb '20
I'm not gonna lie. This season was phenomenal. As a seasonal anthology show of sorts, it has almost nothing to do with season 1, thrusting you into a whole new misadventure with new characters. Basically, you're staring a new show in itself, but it wastes no time getting interesting. After the first episode, I was hooked.
The season switches between three storylines that weave in and out of each other. One of which involves the family trauma of Tim Robbins, his nephews, and his adopted Somali family. He plays a conflicted former military bad-ass with a debt to settle, and the only thing that can stop him is the cancer he has. I never realized before, but Tim Robbins is 6' 5"!
Another storyline revolves around Salem's Lot, the Marsten property on top of the hill where witches committed black magic some 400 years ago. Actually, come to think of it... exactly 400 years ago. What else would you expect?
Beyond all that, the main and most interesting storyline revolves around Lizzy Caplan's take on Annie Wilkes. Now Lizzy is fantastic in this role. She really channels that Kathy Bates, but she's also really hot. Even though she's trying to utilize some of the awkard mannerisms, she still looks sexy.
So with her storyline, she moves to Castle Rock, Maine, for reasons you'll find out in an elaborate and engaging backstory. Of course, nothing in Castle Rock comes easy, and when these other plots dig into this one, things get messy.
Since the season wastes no time getting interesting with its 10 episode minimal filler length, every episode has its moments. At least a couple of episodes are basically standalone backstory episodes that are almost like mini-movies, just to keep things interesting. Halfway through the season though, that's when this show pulls some emotional punches. It's very moving and it might make you cry. This is when you realize that this season is top notch.
So toward the end of the season, we have a lot more action and somewhat of an Assault on Precinct 13 vibe, some more witchcraft shit, and some jawdropping Misery. Ooh, that ending...I'm not going to spoil it here, you idiot. Watch the damn season!
The season switches between three storylines that weave in and out of each other. One of which involves the family trauma of Tim Robbins, his nephews, and his adopted Somali family. He plays a conflicted former military bad-ass with a debt to settle, and the only thing that can stop him is the cancer he has. I never realized before, but Tim Robbins is 6' 5"!
Another storyline revolves around Salem's Lot, the Marsten property on top of the hill where witches committed black magic some 400 years ago. Actually, come to think of it... exactly 400 years ago. What else would you expect?
Beyond all that, the main and most interesting storyline revolves around Lizzy Caplan's take on Annie Wilkes. Now Lizzy is fantastic in this role. She really channels that Kathy Bates, but she's also really hot. Even though she's trying to utilize some of the awkard mannerisms, she still looks sexy.
So with her storyline, she moves to Castle Rock, Maine, for reasons you'll find out in an elaborate and engaging backstory. Of course, nothing in Castle Rock comes easy, and when these other plots dig into this one, things get messy.
Since the season wastes no time getting interesting with its 10 episode minimal filler length, every episode has its moments. At least a couple of episodes are basically standalone backstory episodes that are almost like mini-movies, just to keep things interesting. Halfway through the season though, that's when this show pulls some emotional punches. It's very moving and it might make you cry. This is when you realize that this season is top notch.
So toward the end of the season, we have a lot more action and somewhat of an Assault on Precinct 13 vibe, some more witchcraft shit, and some jawdropping Misery. Ooh, that ending...
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