Castlevania Season 2 Review: 7 Ups And 2 Downs

9. Down: Exposition And Talking Heads

As enjoyable as Warren Ellis's writing is, there is a point at which the characters exposit, argue, converse, scheme and plot more than actually doing anything. And while that gave space for some wonderful character moments, it isn't long before audiences realise it's taken certain characters 3 episodes to read books and make plans, and another 3 to enact said plans.

Much of the series and its backstory is told in flashbacks, which, while intriguing and fun to watch, doesn't do much to move the plot forward. This season seemed more focused on character building before jumping back into plot, which, while not in itself a bad thing, certainly didn't move things along until the final act.

And when the final act comes, and the desires and intentions of the other characters, which were so prominent in the season, aren't met, the central, dramatic "oomph" of Dracula's battle seems diminished, if not the emotional core of it.

Though the decision to put as much focus on characters can be seen as a positive, it makes the main plot feel rushed in parts, like the promise of another season made the creators shuffle their story around in a hurry.