In the second season there will be more powerful and varied events that look different. When a bad bomb explodes in the market, Amanda convinces the mayor to hire Nolan to track down the culprits. Quickly determine a second bomb. Doc Yewll believes that she has a way out of prison but Dalak Tarr has his own plan for his release. On the other hand, Irisa's terrible conflicts escalate, leading to a wedge of secrecy between her and Nolan's anxiety.
The new status quo allows for interesting changes in the lives of all the main characters, but the overall vibe and direction of the show hasn't changed as much as might have been expected given how Season 1 wrapped.
Defiance doesn't just cement its place as a well-made and enjoyable show, it continues to serve as a welcome corrective to some recent trends in TV sci-fi.
This arc now has the potential to offer more personal drama, and that has me slightly more optimistic about its potential, as it could rattle the show's characters more than prophecies and religious cults did.
The show takes an unabashed stance on constantly drawing up such a mind-bogglingly assorted set of characters and alien species that the average episode might just trump happy hour at a Mos Eisley cantina in terms of diversity.
