Fans of Taylor Sheridan’s work, who have long admired his storytelling, have found themselves disheartened by the pacing & direction of 1923 S2.
Even the brightest stars can lose their shine if they stop looking at the sky. As a long-time admirer of Taylor Sheridan’s storytelling brilliance, this feels like the right lens through which to view his recent work. There was a time when his shows, from Yellowstone to Landman, were the kind of stories that made you feel something deep in your bones.
But much like a musician who hits a sour note, Sheridan’s latest endeavors seem to echo past missteps, leaving fans yearning for the sharp, compelling narrative we once cherished.
Much like the growing dissatisfaction during Yellowstone Season 5, it feels like Sheridan’s 1923 Season 2 is suffering from an overdose of filler. Characters are popping in and out without much purpose, and we can’t help but wonder if the show is just padding itself for the sake of it.
Instead of a thrilling narrative, we’re left with what feels like unnecessary side quests.
1923 season 2: Taylor Sheridan’s slow march or just stalling?
This series feels like it’s purposely going nowhere.
I really enjoy the characters and the story that is promised to be told, but through the first two episodes of the season, it feels like this show is purposely going nowhere. Spencer’s story feels like he meets the “villian of the week” just to slow his progress home. Almost like the end of the series is written and they’re trying like hell to fend off getting to it because once they do, that’s it. I’m getting kind of tired of the side quests. I know it’s probably just me but I can’t shake the feeling.
