The End of the F***ing World Season 2 Review: Outrageously Funny and Oddly Entertaining!

One of the more eccentric and outrageously amusing shows you’ll ever find on Netlfix, The End of the F***ing World is a British black comedy based on the comic book series by Charles Forsman of the same name. The series, on the whole, is a breath-of-fresh-air and is not your typical Nicholas Sparks-esque romantic-drama saturated with sunshine and rainbows. It is dark, depressing and oddly entertaining to watch and fits the aforementioned genre flawlessly.

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Two years since the events of the first season, the storyline begins with Alyssa moving on with her life, finding a purpose and starting an instant relationship with a new guy. Eventually, sooner than later, her disturbing past comes back to haunt her, and the entire eight episodes showcase her inching closer to the deadly threat which is only present to end her dear life.

Few of the many attributes that worked perfectly in Season 1 of the End of the F***king World were the character design, the atypical chemistry and the offbeat dialogue which made the show stand out from the rest. Focussing on what worked previously, the showrunners once again did a fantastic job by relying heavily on dialogues and character interactions. The entire show was awash with characters which remain silent and not assisted by background score or any other interferences. And it is a classic way to tell a story where you let your characters speak through their facial expressions rather than illustrating them through heavy-handed dialogue.

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Furthermore, it is difficult to get into some positives about the show without giving away a minor spoiler about a certain character. So, if you’re not thrilled about this, jump ahead to the last paragraph. With that being said, the show also excels when it comes to showcasing the character development between James and Alyssa. We get to see their relationship take new turns and blossom for a bit as they learn more about the emotional side of things and tend to express them like regular people.

Throughout the runtime, the writers slanted towards the trauma and the after-effects of the events from Season 1 and how they impacted them mentally and ill-adjusted their day-to-day lives. Especially with Alyssa as her character falls into a much-larger hole when compared to James’ who is trying to lighten things up a little.

The performances, continue to outshine and are on-par with the primary writing aspects of the show. The stars of the show, Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden, leave a mark with their awkward chemistry and continue to be entertaining despite spending most of their screen time hating on each other. The stiff acting, the serious-yet-amusing dialogue and their screen presence vastly elevate the show’s quality, and it’s been a blast watching them together on-screen.

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Overall, Season 2 of The End of the F***ing World delivers on all its promises and is comparatively much more intriguing than the first season. The strangely catchy soundtrack, the splendid performances and most importantly, the remarkable writing combine to give one of the most oddly entertaining shows you’ll ever see on television. Watch it if you haven’t already stumbled upon this gem. Watch The End of the F***ing World on Netflix here.

Rating – 4/5 | Grade – A

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