Tether

Admittedly the premise and concept of this show is very unique and interesting. The life and death nightly danger these people are faced with should make this a must watch. Problem is the writers for this show had no interest in creating believable characters that you root for or an interesting plot.

Why is it every single person in this town uniquely insufferable (including the new comers)! The constant hysterics, saying and doing the opposite of what you'd expect in their situation, and the check box approach to casting and not the ability to act plagues every episode. The dialog, tedious boring drivel, to the point that you pray every conversation would end with them dying a horrible death. And when receiving new comers, the existing townspeople should simply articulate the situation as any normal person would. Those conversations are golden opportunities for a writer and director to create masterful scenes. Not holding them at gunpoint with and over abundance of hysterics and wild gibberish "sigh". The Sheriff, you call this a leader? The constant second guessing, lack of discipline, mood swings, half measures, desire to go on long walks after sundown, or a shred of common sense. And does he have to wide eye draw his gun on everybody he meets for the first time? Well except for the guy chained to a wall. Even then he was hyper focused on setting him free instead of trying to figure out what was going on from someone who clearly knew. Actually he does get bossy for no reason from time to time so maybe that's why he's in charge.

In regards to this season's current progression, the overall plot is going no where fast! This series is no more that a constant cycle of bad decisions, boring conversations, and over dramatized hysterics executed with terrible acting. Season 2, three episodes in and still, no insight into where they are, who are the night monsters, what entity controls them, why can't they enter the house with those special stones hanging, why can't the towns people leave.... just ZERO answers to any major question the show poses to the audience. Even more frustrating, they keep adding on mini mysteries that don't get solved or explained either. Overall they've taken the laziest approach to this series, create a great setting but fill it with random events to kill time and manufacture episodes. This is eerily similar to LOST and we all saw how that big mystery box to nowhere ended. Well that's an experience not worth reliving, time to put this show out of its misery.

(Shortened summary in the bottom of the review)

(From: Season 2 Episode 3) Slowly puts this season on the right track, with this bigger cast with all these new different characters, the great acting, good writing and how that they ain´t afraid to use foul language, which too many shows and movies are afraid of now a days, so props to the shows writers for not being afraid of doing the necessary things to making a show great, but.... the show is slowly going away from its really gory nature in season 1, which saddens me a bit, because it really gave it an extra scary feeling to the show when there where gory scenes.

But other than that there isn´t really that much to say other than i really recommend you to watch this great episode whenever you can.

(10/10)

Shortened summary: Ep 3 ends out being the best episode yet with all the things from last episode having its consequences, which gives us these great moments.

Not sure what changed, but suddenly the show feels a lot tighter all of a sudden. The girl in the woods plot in this episode was so harrowing in a way that I haven't felt before. I was legitimately shook by how it resolved, and I never feel that way watching a TV show. The slow moving monsters never felt truly scary before, but they seem to be evolving (along with the prisoners' relationship with them) and the implications of that raise the stakes and pick up the momentum. I was really unsure about the introduction of a busload of people at the end of the last season, however it has completely thrown the community into disarray, which is a good thing. My impression of the first season was really lukewarm since I didn't buy into the premise that people would discover what is essentially a magic world then decide to give up and just live a boring life in this town. Not anymore.

From: Season 2 Episode 3 continues to impress with its exceptional storytelling and compelling character development. This episode showcases the series at its finest, delivering a captivating narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

The third episode of the season maintains the high standard set by its predecessors, offering a well-crafted and tightly woven storyline. The writing is intelligent and thought-provoking, delving deeper into the complexities of the characters' lives and relationships. The pacing is expertly handled, allowing for moments of tension and introspection to coexist seamlessly.

One of the standout aspects of this episode is the outstanding performances by the cast. Each actor brings a depth and authenticity to their roles, making the characters feel incredibly real and relatable. The chemistry between the cast members is palpable, enhancing the emotional impact of their interactions. The range of emotions conveyed by the actors is truly commendable, drawing viewers into the characters' journeys and making them emotionally invested in their fates.

Visually, From continues to excel with its stunning cinematography. The use of lighting, framing, and camera angles effectively enhances the mood and atmosphere of each scene. The attention to detail in the production design is evident, creating a visually immersive experience that adds depth to the storytelling. The visual effects, when utilized, are seamless and enhance the overall viewing experience.

Furthermore, the soundtrack of this episode is a perfect complement to the narrative. The music heightens the tension and emotion of key moments, effectively drawing viewers further into the story. The sound design is also noteworthy, with crisp and immersive audio that adds to the overall viewing experience.

This just tells me, that there are specific characters being kept alive for no reason. Their decisions make no sense within the context they find themselves as well as based on their previous decisions. It's almost as though someone else wrote their character compared to the first season.

Bare in mind, this is about one specific character not a generalization.

It boggles my mind, that this character is more aware of the dangers than anyone else and doesn't say anything to THE RIGHT PEOPLE. Instead this knowledge is used to just reiterate on their background which already been established and fleshed out. This is the route towards dead writing, I hope this was merely a mistake and is not something to expect going forward in the show.

Dead end characters should be killed off or become a supporting character.