The Mixed Reviews Of 'Bloodline' Season Two Mean Nothing
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The Mixed Reviews Of 'Bloodline' Season Two Mean Nothing

Why the new season of 'Bloodline' is even better than the first.

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The Mixed Reviews Of 'Bloodline' Season Two Mean Nothing
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There are no major plot spoilers from "Bloodline" in this article.

One of the unique aspects of Netflix is that it offers its own television shows and movies. There are quite a few original selections that do not disappoint and are worth binge watching, such as "House of Cards," "Narcos," and "Orange is the New Black."

Yet, there is a show that is arguably one the best series available on Netflix. Its cast is absolutely phenomenal. Just to name a few, it stars Kyle Chandler ("Friday Night Lights"), Ben Mendelsohn ("Killing Them Softly"), Linda Cardellini ("Scooby Doo" live action films), and Norbert Leo Butz ("Better Living Through Chemistry"), all of whom are perfect for their roles. It really stands out, and it is called "Bloodline."

"Bloodline" is an amazing show in the sense that it is so dark and suspenseful that it keeps the audience buckled in. The premise is also original and invites them to choose the title. It follows the Rayburns, the family pedestal of their Florida Keys neighborhood, and the realities they face as a result of their deep secrets from as far back as nearly half a century beforehand that they do not want to relive. When Danny, the eldest child and black sheep of the family, returns home, tension begins to break the Rayburns apart as he participates in costly criminal activity, and good people are forced to do bad things in order settle the score.

It does take a few episodes for the show to become jaw dropping, but it is worth the wait. It also takes 13 episodes for the worst action possible to be performed, and this too is worth all of the viewing of the prior episodes. Despite the negative events, it feels like peace is being made at long last for the family. Everything also appears to fall into place for the time being. Then, in the closing seconds of the season finale, the audience is left scratching their heads in absolute shock and wondering, "Where in the world did that come from?" and "Now I have to wait a whole year to find out!" Also, one thing that does not change is the concept that bad secrets are being held. For the new season, new truths are hidden in much deeper, darker, more hurtful and more emotional situations.

The second season of "Bloodline" landed on Netflix just a couple of weeks ago, and with questions raised about what the heck is going on, it was about time the day had finally come. The new line-up of episodes has received mixed critical reviews, but those don't take away from what really makes it enjoyable. For one thing, the effects of the wrongdoings of the Rayburns are hurting them. In fact, most of the characters are affected by the tragic event from the ending of the previous season finale whether they are part of the family or not. Some have moved on with their lives, and others are still recovering and trying to figure things out. This, in turn, develops the more sensitive mood for the new season. There is also a use of flashbacks from Danny's criminal activity and other events of the first season that are vivid enough to remind the audience why there is strain everywhere. Dream sequences and consciences are especially powerful in the event that a potential action by a certain character could dramatically change the story. Lastly, conflicts do what they are meant to do in the series by tearing relationships and lives apart much more fiercely than the first season. These components all serve to put the audience into full perspective while keeping the effective suspense at the same time.

From a regular Netflix viewer's perspective, "Bloodline" is an amazing show, and it is even better in the second season of its availability. Sure, it is not exactly the same as the older season; there are characteristics missing that do not give us the same possible emotions. However, the series transitions from the epic ending of a season finale to a fresh new season full of action so effectively that it deserves all of the praise that it can get.




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