Final Space Season 2: 6 Reasons To Be Excited
This time, there are more than cookies on the line.
Final Space was one of those out-of-nowhere treats which quickly transformed into a new fan-favourite. In an age where animated sci-fi comedy is well trod and Rick and Morty reigns supreme, Olan Rogers' action-charged space opera made a space and filled it. Viewers latched on, momentum built, and now... Second series, here we come!
As the way it should be with a second series, everything looks bigger, better and a bucket-load more intense. Gary and his intrepid colleagues are set to cross the breach, and face threats which make the Lord Commander seem positively docile. Incidentally, there's no certainty that we've seen that last of that guy either.
Judging by the suitably awesome trailers, the team behind this show are having a hell of a lot of fun, and this surely means that the viewers will too. For those who have not yet acquainted themselves, there is still time to catch up on the mega slick ten chapters of Series 1. Otherwise, here are some of the finest points to look forward to in the run up to the new season.
6. Up Goes The Drama
Never let it be said that wacky animation doesn't also have serious credibility. There are several examples of this. Final Space made sure to be no exception.
Avocato's death was sad. Gary's episodic depletion of oxygen in space was tense and moving. Although it was essentially humour-based, Final Space still found time to deal out some heavy bouts of emotion. Was Final Space a comedy show with moments of seriousness or was it the exact opposite? It was this idea which helped provide a distinct sense of flavour and substance.
Now that Gary, Quinn, Little Cato, KVN and all he rest are that little bit tighter in the buddy department, viewers can expect more than one emotion-driven plot point. Reaching the realms of final space is set to push each protagonist to their limits, and viewers will take the ride for better or worse.
Exploring characters in further depth will be high up on the agenda in this new season. So amidst everything else set to happen, be prepared also to wipe away a few tears.