Finally binge-watched Wayward Pines and i must say, for the first few episodes i was extremely thrilled by it. Great story, performances, mysterys and overall concept. Everything was interesting and compelling. However, the last few episodes it kind of let me down, mostly because i think the answers were given way to quickly. I was less engaged because the characters weren't progressing well (in one episode they're fanatics, in the next they're suddenly rebels!) and the story felt rushed. The end is somewhat satisfactory, although not perfect. It left a lot of things unadressed and lose ends. Still, i enjoyed it a lot and it deserves easilly a 7 out of 10. The first 4 episodes, are 10 out 10 worthy.
Now the second season is a whole different story. It lacks everything the first had and adds in illogical screewriting and a ton of nonsense. The deaths of long beloved characters in such emotionless ways, just to dispatch them from the series. The introduction of new characters that without any kind of development, suddenly are taken big decisions. But nonsense is the keyword here, without any doubt. Motivations, solutions, decisions... simply some of the worst screenwriting i've ever witnessed. Some actors end up saving the season with compelling efforts. Such as the characters of CJ, the doctor and Kerry shine in their shoes, and if something kept me from turning off the damn thing, it were them.
I won't spoil the series for you, even if it's a 4 years old tv show. It deserves a watch, give merit to the first 4 episodes of the first season, and lower your expectations for the remaining thing.
Review of Wayward Pines
