After Life Season 2 Review: 4 Ups & 3 Downs

Ups...

4. It's More Of An Ensemble Piece

The one thing that is noticeably different about After Life's second season - and something that really works for it (for the first half at least) - is how it's more inclusive in terms of characters.

It's not just Tony's story anymore which is something that the premiere episode reflects as the supporting characters all begin to play into the story more, making this season more of an ensemble piece.

Kath is no longer solely relied on for comic relief, Sandy is given more of a backstory and, most of all, Matt has his own problems that he needs to deal with. No, it's not all handled perfectly as there are a number of promising subplots kicked to the curb without the resolution (or screen-time) they required, but it does allow us to get to know each of them a bit better and at least toys with taking the story in new directions.

Speaking of the supporting cast..