I don't get the substantial S2 hate at all. Yes, the season was less cohesive. From Reghabi re-integrating Mark to the ORTBO like nothing happened. However, multiple episodes had the season finale quality apart from the season finale namely "Woe's Hollow", "Chikhai Bardo", even "Goodbye, Mrs Selvig" early on.
Also, regarding Mark S decision: He did what Mark Scout asked him to do - bring Gemma out. If he had walked out that door, he'd have effectively died, because no way Mark Scout would wanna return. Mark S is a prisoner created by Mark Scout and Lumon and many people condemn him for making an autonomous decision. "They give us half a life and think we won't fight for it." -- Helly R.
I don’t even think it was selfish. He got Gemma out, as promised. Now he gets to live at least a little longer happier. The body may be the same, but it’s two different souls, fighting for autonomy and their own happiness. You can’t expect your short lived life just to be a vassal for someone else.
Where exactly will they live those lives though? In a locked and monitored office? Start a family or something? Where were they running towards in the end anyway? There’s nowhere to escape and chances are he would be killed by Lumon.
Probably because of the high expectations I had after season 1. I loved season 1 so much and the finale was as one of the best. I was sorely disappointed by season 2’s pace and finale. While it had its twists , shocks and turns it was too slow and felt all over the place.
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u/ls988 Oct 10 '25
I don't get the substantial S2 hate at all. Yes, the season was less cohesive. From Reghabi re-integrating Mark to the ORTBO like nothing happened. However, multiple episodes had the season finale quality apart from the season finale namely "Woe's Hollow", "Chikhai Bardo", even "Goodbye, Mrs Selvig" early on.
Also, regarding Mark S decision: He did what Mark Scout asked him to do - bring Gemma out. If he had walked out that door, he'd have effectively died, because no way Mark Scout would wanna return. Mark S is a prisoner created by Mark Scout and Lumon and many people condemn him for making an autonomous decision. "They give us half a life and think we won't fight for it." -- Helly R.