What continues to amaze me about "Falling Skies" is how much story and character development can be accomplished in just 10 episodes per season. Whereas the "old format" of TV shows was to produce 20-25 episodes per season, the "new format" is to only see about 10-13...but completely cut out the "filler"! In the case of "Falling Skies", the creators of this show have made pacing an art form. In "just" the 10 episodes included in this set, it seems like an entire season (or more!) has transpired.
For a basic plot summary (minor spoilers ahead), when Season One of "Falling Skies" signed off, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) had boarded an alien spacecraft with a "fish-head". His experiences (and, most importantly, repercussions of those experiences) comprise a large portion of this season. Another main plot point: General Weaver (Will Patton) learns of a potential alien resistance in Charleston. Should he lead the 2nd Mass there, or is it just a fantasy? Also this season, Ben Mason (Connor Jessup) takes on a much larger role, as his history with being harnessed makes him an important cog in a potential alien revolution from within.
Basically, this second season of "Falling Skies" is just as good as the first, if not maybe a bit better (although they are both five-star efforts). The action is still vibrant, the plots move along at a brisk pace, and the characters continue to develop even though they are "household names" now. I will be starting Season Three as soon as I have the opportunity!
For a basic plot summary (minor spoilers ahead), when Season One of "Falling Skies" signed off, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) had boarded an alien spacecraft with a "fish-head". His experiences (and, most importantly, repercussions of those experiences) comprise a large portion of this season. Another main plot point: General Weaver (Will Patton) learns of a potential alien resistance in Charleston. Should he lead the 2nd Mass there, or is it just a fantasy? Also this season, Ben Mason (Connor Jessup) takes on a much larger role, as his history with being harnessed makes him an important cog in a potential alien revolution from within.
Basically, this second season of "Falling Skies" is just as good as the first, if not maybe a bit better (although they are both five-star efforts). The action is still vibrant, the plots move along at a brisk pace, and the characters continue to develop even though they are "household names" now. I will be starting Season Three as soon as I have the opportunity!