So, About That Promised Neverland Season 2 Ending...
Okay, let's be honest. We need to talk about The Promised Neverland Season 2's finale. It was... something.
Speedrun to Happiness?
Remember all the careful planning? The tense escapes? Yeah, Season 2 kind of threw that out the window. They basically went from zero to "happily ever after" in record time.
It felt like someone watched the first season, skimmed a wiki for the manga, and then wrote a script. Seriously, it was that rushed.
The Deus Ex Machina of All Deus Ex Machinas
Then there's the whole deal with The One. This is where things got truly wild. He made some deals and granted wishes.
Suddenly, boom! Everyone's safe and sound. Problem solved! Was that really the best way to wrap things up?
Unpopular Opinion Alert!
Here comes my controversial take: part of me kind of liked it. I know, I know, prepare the pitchforks!
Hear me out, though. Sometimes, you just want a happy ending. Even if it's completely bonkers.
Character Development? What's That?
One of the biggest problems? The lack of character development. Remember how much we loved watching Emma grow and struggle?
In Season 2, she felt... different. Almost like a plot device rather than a person.
Many characters were reduced to cameos. It was sad to see fan favorites get sidelined so badly.
The Power of Friendship (and Convenient Plot Devices)
The ending heavily relied on the power of friendship. Which is nice, don't get me wrong.
But when that friendship is suddenly capable of rewriting the rules of the demon world, it feels a little... cheap. Did anyone else feel that way?
Was it *Really* That Bad?
Look, I understand the disappointment. The first season was a masterpiece of suspense and strategy.
Season 2, well, it was a different beast entirely. A rushed, slightly confusing, but ultimately... happy beast?
My Verdict: Guilty Pleasure?
Maybe I'm just easily pleased, but I didn't hate it. It was a mess, yes, but a strangely endearing mess.
Think of it like a really cheesy pizza. Not gourmet, not sophisticated, but satisfying in its own way. It has lots of flavors. I mean, it’s got the right amount of crazy.
Ultimately, it's up to each viewer to decide how they feel. Were you Team Disappointed or Team "At Least They're Safe"?
Let's Be Real...
Maybe the studio should have just stuck to the manga. Or maybe, just maybe, they were trying to subvert expectations.
Whatever the reason, the ending of The Promised Neverland Season 2 will forever be remembered. It will be remembered as a wild ride.
So, what are your thoughts? Was it a satisfying conclusion, or a complete train wreck?
