While some found the writing still "half-cooked," the consensus was that it successfully delivered on the "firepower" promised by TNT producers.
Season 2 of Falling Skies is widely regarded as a "leaner and meaner" improvement over its debut . While the first season focused on the immediate trauma of hiding and retreating, Season 2 shifts the 2nd Massachusetts into a nomadic, regrouping phase that amps up the action and deepens the sci-fi mythology. Falling Skies - Season 2
The season was praised for being improved in nearly every quantifiable category, specifically for its better characterization and "fresh restart" feel. While some found the writing still "half-cooked," the
Critics and audiences generally found the second season more engaging due to its faster pace and reduced sentimentality. Falling Skies - Season 2