Since a pre-season assessment was done for Season 2, this is technically the 2nd assessment for this season. With 10 episodes a season, it seems like the 3rd, 7th, and 10th episodes arte good places to do the assessments for now. For the preseason assessment, click on this link to follow that:
A LOT has definitely changed since this season began. Some of the characters I have really changed stance on, a lot of new characters got added, and having come into the series with Arlene, I have finally been given a fresh view of where this series is going. I am already thinking of someone for Season 3 if a Season 3 happens, and that someone will be a relative to Arlene who isn’t evil and has kept their Energy status. I am not revealing who it is, but if Aydan wants clues as to who this person is, I will give him clues.
Also, be warned that I had negative reactions towards multiple characters this time around. Do not be disheartened if I do not like your character right away. I give time between assessments so I can allow my own opinions to change as time passes on.
With the advent of last episode, I think I will do an In Memorium section for the obvious character, so for now at least, let us say goodbye to who we lost in the first 3 episodes of Season 2.
In Memorium:
Jenni Valentine (Energy Female) – I was really hoping for a recovery for Jenni in Season 2. She kind of reminded me of Terra from that Teen Titans show we had last decade. Anyway, it was really unjust for Jenni to be done in like she was. Jenni needed a proper teacher, and Crimson really should have looked into that. Instead, we have a bloody puddle that came from what was once Jenni. She really deserved better.
(Arlene Giles - Shadow Female) – Since Arlene is my character, she will go first. While I didn’t get to see too much of Arlene, I am really liking how relaxed she has been so far. Her intelligence has definitely been shown off in Episode 3 and I think if any of the villains will be helpful in carrying their plan out, I think it will start with her. I am looking forward to when her sadism will come out and I am interested in seeing how her past will play out from the bio I have given about her. imprincearthur - (Edward Mott - Shadow Male) – Once again he is back for some more mischief, but this time, I actually like him a bit more. With his son at stake, he has something to lose with this next plan. That does bring the question of who Danny’s mother is if Edward is the father.
(Bobby Mott - Shadow Male) – Bobby has only been seen once so far, but already he looks very menacing. I definitely approve of his villainy more than I did Edward’s from all of Season 1 and it’ll be interesting to see what he does next. Hints - (Tisha Mai - Water Female) – Having been the main protagonist in Season 1, she’s kind of taken a back seat this time around. She’s still a good character though, and I think she will have her time to rise again.
(Mia Myan - Holy Female) – I definitely approve of Mia’s friendship with Wendy so far. It gives me that opposites attract vibe from her. But at the same time, not much is known of Mia outside of her surprising friendship with Wendy, so if I am going to care more for her, she needs a chance to become her own character. tkoj555 - (Quinton Benjamin - Water Male) – I still don’t like him, and I actually think after that last episode, I’m beginning to dislike him. He came across as shy last season, but now I feel like he is getting slimy.
(Wendy Mayweather - Shadow Female) – Basically the same thing I’ve said about Mia applies to Wendy. So here is my question about the 2 of them: can they stay friends despite their obvious differences or will an emotional rift form between the 2 once we get later into the season and people have to take sides again? Macda27 - (Mac Anderson - Nature Male) – I think we finally got to see more of who Mac is in these last 3 episodes, so his time to discover his powers will come very soon. I know Sabrina saw him with Kate, but Mac should be able to explain this really well when she confronts him about it.
(Kate Anderson - Nature Female) – So after years of being away from Mac, she comes back into Mac’s life. Honestly, if I had to have my guess, there is something strange going on with Kate. She could actually be villainous down the road and Mac might not know this yet. Expect a Starfire-Blackfire kind of relationship for them if this does indeed end up being the case. Fell6 (Violet Summer - Magic Female) – She may be a main, but honestly, I don’t really care for her. In fact, she hasn’t done anything at all so far except watch Jenni’s incident. I am hoping as this season progresses, she gets a better role in the goings on. ForYouSelena - (Sabrina Del Rosa - Holy Female) – She has really become a favorite of mine this season, and her relationship with Mac will definitely be a huge factor this time around. That being said, she’s gonna need to be understanding towards Mac about his sister if their relationship is going to grow, and I hope it does. She really is one of the few truly good characters (good as in ethical) that we have had. Coolkat - (Chandler Park - Poison Female) – Like Sabrina, I really like Chandler. What she lacked with her naivety in Season 1, she’s made up for here with her no-nonsense attitude in Season 2, especially with that fight against Adore. Chandler is one of the most rational character we have on this cast, and that actually says a lot since we have some rational characters already with Mac, Tisha, and even Arlene.
(Veronica Chester - Human) – She was only just introduced last episode, and she seems like she is clueless, but she also seems like she could be a fun character. We will see what kind of trajectory she will go once we get further into the story. Lynette - (Natalya Hernandez - Fire Female) – She hasn’t been seen at all, so there really has been nothing to assess. But I WOULD like to know the answer as to what happened to Natalya? Could she have already died? Or is she still alive somehow? IceIceBaby - (Crimson Wilson - Fire Female) – That last episode with her and Jenni confirmed to me something I’ve had a dark suspicion of for Crimson: she has grown dark and evil since the end of Season 1. I once thought she was a balanced character, and I even secretly connected her to Charles Xavier. But now? She might be more like Judge Claude Frollo from the Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Booyahhayoob - (John Doe - Air Male) – Having just been saved from the clutches of death in Season 1, he’s become closer with Samuel than ever. I am still hoping he gets the time away from Samuel to become his own person though despite me liking him a little bit more this time. RyanAndrews - (Samuel Weeks - Air Male) – He’s pretty much on the same boat as John at this point minus the being near-death thing. There really isn’t much more to say than that. lol
(Ariel Moore - Energy Female) – Really, all I’ve seen of Ariel so far was her being transported to Crimson’s. In a sense, I think she will inadvertently be involved in whatever dark agenda Crimson might have since Crimson is housing her and is basically dragged by Anthony to her in the first place. _Ivyyy_445 - (Bailey Jaxxon - Human) – I didn’t like her in Season 1. This time around though, she is more relatable. She almost lost her life thanks to a demonic attack back in last season’s 4th episode, but if Jenni couldn’t control her powers and Crimson has become a dark, evil person, then I believe that Bailey may have become corrupt in some shape or form as well. Topazisqueen - (Evelyn Shields - Air Female) – By now, we all now she is working for Bobby Mott. I didn’t care for her in Season 1, and I still don’t care for her now though she does have more of a presence now that she has a bigger role this season. It will be fun to see how she and Tisha will clash once Tisha finds out Evelyn’s true motives.
(Brittany Rose - Poison Female) – Honestly, I don’t like her. She seems really annoying and overall disinterested with the goings on in the story, especially considering that SHE IS A DESCENDANT! Hopefully she gets a wake-up call soon and in a huge way like Chandler did in the middle of last season. JourdanBabyXoXo - (Adore Laison - Fire Female) – Like Brittany, Adore really annoys me, but it’s really for different reasons. She gets angry about ANYTHING! Anyone who even provokes just a tiny bit will lead to her blowing it out of proportion. Jenni and Chandler have already seen this. I do get she is supposed to be an angry person, but for there to be balance, she will need to calm down in some shape or form. That being said, I could definitely see her being a kind of villain this season. KaseyHope101 - ("Ruthie" Margaritiana - Human) – Ruthie is yet another person I’m not really liking, but she is at least better than both Adore and Brittany. She seems like the gun-happy type, but she reminds of that one dingo-like character from the movie Ice Age who said he couldn’t wait to get his clutches on Manny the mammoth. I didn’t expect her to be villainous, but I am actually glad she is. It shows us that humans are a big part of the story too, and they don’t have to be on the side of good. Rawr121 - (Anthony Kuryente - Magic Male) – I feel like Anthony has the potential to become an under-the-radar villain for Season 2. The fact he transported Ariel to Crimson’s just before that incident with Crimson and Jenni that possibly killed the latter raises a red flag. He definitely is hiding something in this story, and I want to know what it is. Jkjkjk15 - (Jayla Helix - Human) – I’m not gonna lie, her altercation with Jenni was completely uncalled for. All Jenni was doing was staring at her, for some reason. That isn’t a reason to go fucking around with her. Like, what was she thinking? While I do approve of her talking to Bailey, I can’t help but feel like Jayla will just put Bailey in harm’s way again. Abnormal - (Gabriel Montez - Magic Male) – He definitely has that cockiness down from that bio from earlier. Anywho, he’s kind of just there for the time being and I can’t say I really care for him at this point. He does get points for basically serving Brittany that iconic rejection though.
Sorry if this assessment seemed a little weak to some of y’all. I’m pretty wired out right now, having needed to take a nap today after the little sleep I’ve had and then got a little busy afterwards. Plus, this season has introduced either some rather unlikable characters or maybe some characters just are way too under-developed for me to really give a shit about them. Anywho, this story has been great one developing, more than making up for the character shortcomings, and I think this will be quite the chaotic season moving forward. ^_^
Comments
Omg this is very well said! Your opinions are somewhat different to mine but since I write the Episode, I probably care more about these people since I know everything about them. With the cast basically doubling in size from Season 1 to 2, I felt like I need to make the first few episodes about development so that you feel something when they do something. I like your assessments and I hope they continue to shine like the previous ones!
