Pantheon - Season 2

The second season of Pantheon offers quite an experience, culminating in an intensely gripping finale. Admittedly, the last episode ventures into abstract and intricate territory, leaving me pondering if a rewatch of the entire series would unravel its complexities — perhaps a task for the future, when my brain gets uploaded to VR... Initially, the season felt a tad sluggish, despite brimming with intriguing ideas and concepts, albeit at times overwhelming. The first few episodes lacked the same tension and thrill as the first season, occasionally recycling its own ideas. It took me three days to make it through the first half, my attention drifting as the narrative unfolded. Animation flaws, usually overlooked, occasionally caught my eye. However, the latter half, consumed in one sitting, wove everything together seamlessly. Despite the occasional need for careful attention to piece everything together, I found myself engrossed and ultimately satisfied. The final episode, reminiscent of Neo's pivotal moment in The Matrix Reloaded, left a lasting impression. Pantheon remains a hidden gem in the sci-fi genre, deserving of wider recognition. Though I may have slightly preferred the first season, especially due to the slower start of the second one, I wholeheartedly recommend the series to anyone looking for some food for thought. 8/10 (19.10.2023)