Season 2 picks up months later, opening with Eddie living a lonely life and secretly seeing his kids sporadically thanks to the good graces of Sarah (Michelle Monaghan).
The rewards of The Path - including some stellar performances - are far more tangible than those promised by the Meyerists, but the climb has only gotten more burdensome in a season that fails to expand the show in a narratively compelling way.
By turns darkly intense and ponderous, The Path boasts a stellar cast that in season 2 is given more to do now that the characters and their roles have been better established.
For a show that's considering some of the biggest philosophical, psychological and societal questions of our day, 'The Path' lacks any feeling of risk.
The Path contains ace performances from its three leads, and Season 2 works hard to expand the story up and out of the compound as Eddie attempts to live a post-cult life.
The Path season 2 manages to take an already strong series and imbue it with a more confident swagger as it takes larger swings and risks, the bulk of which all pay off.
The lessons are harsh and delivered with greater conviction. Guided by strong performances all around, each character feels like they're living on the edge of a revelation.
