The first season of this series was easily one of my favourite things about television last year. It was one of those things that made me jealous to my core. It had a language, a style, that I was envious of. Whenever I thought of a series I wanted to create I'd often ask myself "What is MY 'Girls'?"
And then this second season happened. And… well… I don't know… If I'm honest I'm not sure that I entirely recognize this show right now. It's characters just felt like they wanted to be angry and terrible to each other for an entire season only to become happy again at the VERY end. A lot of reviewers have commented that this seasons end doesn't feel earned and I'm inclined to agree.
There is so much about this series that I love still. I'll still be tuning in when season three comes around. I adore Adam Driver, and all the other guys on this show. The women are a bit frustrating for me. Hannah's, out of the blue, OCD, just felt like another crutch for a character who's entire existence appears to be about making excuses for why she isn't further along with life. She's, clearly, a self saboteur, and we know that - and while I admire Lena's decision to do that with her character, it makes you not like her a whole hell of a lot.
It's a series that is not for everyone. I loved the first season, and found this one enjoyable in parts and frustrating in others. I remain cautiously optimistic about the next season. I want to love the shit out of it. I really do. I hope this review doesn't turn anyone off. That's not my intention whatsoever.
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