The second season dates back to a strong and different event. Peter Faragot, Sarah Jordan and Dr. Kyle Sommer go to a mysterious island to investigate the causes of unknown diseases that have killed everyone, except Leila, on the Avalon fog. On the other hand, a sick child appears as the team investigates the island, but Sarah suspects something is wrong when the child miraculously recovers; Julia and Caleb discover the mystery of the island when Alan's tomb is being dug.
While this show is known for its insane twists and turns, Helix Season 2 Episode 1 definitely takes the cake... I love that the second season feels like a reboot.
The new location and vastly different stakes have really given the show a breath of fresh air, and have created an environment where Helix could, in theory, go on for many more seasons.
Helix does a fine job of creating a creepy vibe in its second-season opener, and though a lot of information from the first season has to be re-established, the drama hits the ground running and quickly builds up an effectively mysterious atmosphere.
Helix is the stoned college sophomore of television: full of weighty philosophical notions and fun ideas, but no clue how to explain them or execute its plans.
