Could a Season 3 be better than Season 2?
Hear me out, Season 2 is NOT TERRIBLE, it's entertaining and it has its moments and Clem is not a terrible protagonist, but I'm not getting the* " Oh man, this is really good, I'm so invested in alot of these characters and this story, I feel very immersed in this apocalyptic world and the choices I make are affecting what's happening." feeling. I fully understand there's only 2 episodes left, but I'm not really sure things are going to start changing in the last two episodes when it comes to character development and more hubs, I suppose choices could start mattering, but still. If they don't kill Clementine, chances are there possibly could be a Season 3 and honestly if Telltale give the season more time and give it the same kind of treatment they gave to Season 1, perhaps it could redeem Season 2 in some ways.
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It could easily redeem Season 2 if Telltale learns from their mistakes and goes back to the formula that worked for them in Season 1.
Since we have no idea what the internal dialogue is at Telltale, though, we have no idea if that will be the case. My money is on no.
There's nothing to redeem. Season 2 is perfectly exceptional. While I do hope a third season would be better, that's only because it would need to be to top the second.
Nothing to redeem? I really wish that was true, in my opinion.
If they want to make a new season, that would be awesome, but I don't think they need to be forced into making one in a pointless effort to "redeem" themselves. S2, even if it doesn't have the same impact as S1, has been a great adventure and I am looking forward to the last 2 episodes.
Now I know I'm going to be getting a whole lot of dislikes here... I would love a S3 of TWD, but I would rather have a S2 of TWAU.
From the execution of the current protagonist to the bare-bones development and little interactions with the cast; from the overly cartoonish characterizations of some characters to the seemingly arbitrary short length of every (which for most of us, for the last time, isn't about mere duration only, but about what and who those "missing" minutes could have gone to) I find Season Two to be flawed in various ways.
Opinions will greatly vary, and I respect that, but I feel the need to contend that statement which reads to me like if there is nothing to improve upon. Of course, the word used in the OP and above was "redeem", so it might not have been the intended message.
I pity you and the others who see these big, non-existent issues with season 2. Sure, it doesn't have the same feel as season 1, and there isn't as much emotional attachment or character development, but every design choice was made for a reason. Those things don't need to be a part of a story to make it good. Season 2 has done exactly what it should: distinguish itself from season 1 while clinging to what makes The Walking Dead so great. For all you people who fail to see what makes season 2 a worthy successor to season 1, I'm sorry.
Nothing to redeem imo, season 1 is better than season 2 but I still love the characters and it's still great.
I dunno why people keep on saying S2 is not that good when it's awesome, i respect people points of view but honestly i think S2 is harder because we are not an adult anymore, as a little girl in an apocaliptic world, decisions are harder because when i choose something to do im always thinking " damn she is a little a girl, what if this makes her a bad person?" With Lee, taking decisions was easier because he was a grown up, he knew more about life etc, maybe S2 lacks of puzzles, but this season has made me cry more than season 1.
I don't mean to offend any Season 2 fan, this was just something I was thinking about, and I don't expect everyone to agree with me, I'm just not in love with this season so far, but that is only my opinion, it's not terrible, it's just lacking for me.
I'm not saying Telltale needs to do it, it's their choice.
Fair enough. I hate to feel like I'm bashing you just for having an opinion contrary to mine, but it just really disturbs me that some people can't fully appreciate season 2. When people feel so strongly about it that they would go so far as to say that a third season could 'redeem' the second, it bums me out. I just wish more TWD fans would have Telltale's back and support them with the masterful tapestry they're weaving rather than imply that it's so bad it requires redemption. More than anything else, it's just a sympathy thing for me. I would really implore someone like you to reconsider your feelings about season 2.
That's what I'm saying as well. I don't understand all the dislikes. I'm just saying they shouldn't be pressured into making one because they feel like they need to redeem themselves. If they make a S3, it should be because they want to.
It is not needed for one to profess their great love and attachment for each and every one of the characters, but a relatively strong connection and empathy are required for you to be invested in the journey they undertake and the arc in which they progress. That is gained from character development which is necessary for a good stoy to work.
Aye, reasons. Could have been not the best of reasons. The people at Telltale are human, and they make mistakes like all of us. That they add (or most predominantly this season, remove) something for a reason does not make it the best decision, and does not prevent people from questioning and even criticizing that decision. Carver did thaangs for a reason.
And what makes TWDG so great? Zombies and shocking scenes? Or the characters and their dynamics in a group, aspects largely unexplored this season and that many are comfortable to see go. The zombies and shocking drama are still part of TWD's formula, but those extra ingredients are what make the IP stand out.
Thanks for the sympathy.
I don't think my opinions are going to be changing anytime soon. I do support Telltale, but there's nothing wrong with honest criticism, I'm glad you're loving Season 2, I'm just not in that camp, sorry.
Thank you for the lecture, professor.
Telltale can learn from their previous mistakes and make a 3rd Season, but I don't know how many more characters and plotlines they can come up with. Perhaps if they will make Season 3, perhaps by then they'll be done with Tales From The Borderlands and will manage to focus more on it.
It's either longer game play with hubs and stuff, or shorter release intervals. They went with the latter this season because everyone complained about it last season. I wonder which they'll go for if Season 3 is made, considering people are complaining about both now. Poor telltale, they'll never be able to please everyone.
All I can say for me season 1 was one of the best things ever and with 2 season I am starting to lose interest.
In my opinion, Telltale has made Season 2 one of a kind, it would be somewhat boring if every Season had the same formula.
I love season 2, I just feel like it's missing 1 thing: the ability to interact with a lot of the characters. The motor inn, St. John dairy and train areas are great examples of what I was talking about. But, like I said, I still love season 2 and I can't wait for Amid The Ruins.
If its the choice between those two, I'll take longer release schedules every time.
I am one of the people that loves Season 2 so far, I don't really most of the characters are underdeveloped and I'm ok with episodes that don't live up to the length of Telltale's first game, but not many sequels live up to the original.
Theres repeating formula and then there is repeating what is good. Taking out 30 minutes of content each episode, making choice have EVEN less impact...this isn't 'being different' it's just taking away more content from the player for the same price tag, which isn't fair.
Everyone likes season 2, but me and lots of others do feel like there is something missing. In season 1 you felt like things happened because of actions you made, but this season feels like Clem is a choo choo train on a railroad to bad-feelingsville. I never felt in episode 3 that any single decision I made affected the outcome of anything at all, I also had this somewhat with 1/2. It's not bad writing as I do feel invested in the plights of characters and definitely Clem, but it is bad writing if I can see through the illusion of choice for an entire episode.
IF rhey make a 3rd season...
*they
Where are the difficult choices? The few that were difficult (at least to me) were Nick and Pete; surrendering to Carver or finding Luke and Kenny; and telling Bonnie about Luke. The rest were pretty damn easy choices.
This IS the ZA we're talking about here... But yeah, I understand that angle.