The Four Seasons Season 2 Review: Despite Predictability, Netflix’s ’80s Remake Reinvents Itself

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The second season of Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” arrives on Thursday, May 28th, and it tackles a difficult challenge with both sensitivity and humor, even if some plot points feel familiar. Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, the first season followed a group of friends as they dealt with a major life change: the dissolving marriage of Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver). Kate (Fey) and her husband Jack (Will Forte) navigated the fallout alongside their friends Danny (Colman Domingo) and Claude (Marco Calvani).

As Nick uncovers secrets about his marriage to Anne, his relationship with Ginny, a 32-year-old who both revitalizes him and complicates his family life, takes center stage. Meanwhile, Kate, Jack, Danny, and Claude each grapple with their own problems, exploring how to maintain their friendship after a crisis. The season finale dramatically shifts everything, posing a difficult question: what happens after Nick’s death, when Ginny discovers she’s pregnant with his child? Season 2 of The Four Seasons reveals the answers.

The first season of The Four Seasons focused too much on the problems of Nick, Ginny, and Anne, leaving other characters feeling underdeveloped. Season two still has some flaws, but it explores important themes and provides satisfying resolutions.

The Four Seasons Season 2 Uses Nick’s Presence As A Device, Rather Than A Roadmap

I was completely captivated by Steve Carell in the first season of The Four Seasons. He played a character who was both incredibly charming and frustrating, and I honestly couldn’t look away. Whether he was driving me crazy by getting his priorities mixed up or winning me over with a sweet, playful smile, it was clear he was the emotional center of the show – you loved him or hated him, he made the series. When his character died – and it happened off-screen, which was a bold choice – it genuinely knocked the wind out of me. It brought the whole season’s energy to a sudden stop, and both the characters and I, as a viewer, really felt the weight of his loss.

Actor Name Character Name
Anne Kerri Kenney-Silver
Claude Marco Calvani
Danny Colman Domingo
Ginny Erika Henningsen
Jack Will Forte
Kate Tina Fey

Season 2 of The Four Seasons consistently acknowledges the profound impact Nick’s loss has on everyone. It’s not just about how his friends and partners are affected by his death, but how they each grapple with it internally. This sense of loss is woven into every moment of the season, directly or indirectly. While some viewers might find this constant presence overwhelming, I appreciated how it subtly underscored each storyline. Whether the group is remembering Nick, arguing over his memory, or trying to move on, his absence remains a powerful force throughout the season.

Fortunately, the show doesn’t simply follow a predictable path based on Nick’s death. Instead, it beautifully portrays how each of his friends and family members grieves in their own unique way, enriching the overall story. While their experiences differ, they connect with each other and the audience in surprisingly meaningful ways.

The Four Seasons Season 2 Adds More Depth To Its Relationship Dynamics

Season two of The Four Seasons expands on the relationships established in season one, giving them more depth and clarity. While the connections between couples – Kate and Jack, Claude and Danny, and Anne and Nick – were already well-defined, the dynamics within the larger friend group felt less so. This makes sense, considering the show was busy introducing characters and moving the plot forward, so some of those smaller details understandably took a backseat.

Season two of The Four Seasons takes its time exploring the connections between the characters, particularly after a recent loss. The tragedy has brought the group closer together, and it’s compelling to see how their relationships evolve – both new ones, like the intriguing dynamic between Anne and Ginny, and existing ones, such as the complicated connection between Kate and Danny. With a group that originally consisted of three couples, it’s natural that not every relationship is fully established just yet.

The show does a great job of exploring how the characters’ pasts have shaped who they are today and how they interact with each other. While some backstories, like Kate’s, could be explored further, the depth of the relationships really helps explain where everyone is at now and how they got there.

The Four Seasons Season 2 Has Its Pitfalls, But Stills Feels Refreshing & Inventive

Season 2 of The Four Seasons has a few weaknesses, but they don’t detract from the overall quality of the show. While some storylines feel a little predictable, the fantastic chemistry between the talented cast members more than makes up for it. Occasionally, I found myself focusing on the logistics of the characters’ elaborate trips, rather than getting completely lost in the drama. Although the season didn’t have many shocking twists, it didn’t really need them. The compelling stories were strong enough to easily overcome any questions I had about how these characters could afford so much vacation time.

Season two of The Four Seasons had a difficult challenge following Steve Carell’s departure. Replicating his character and the dynamic he shared with the cast didn’t seem like a sustainable path for the show. Fortunately, the season didn’t attempt to replace him artificially. Instead, it allowed the characters to naturally grapple with their grief, creating a more authentic and emotionally resonant experience.

As a movie lover, I really appreciate it when a film handles grief with nuance – not just wallowing in sadness, but also not shying away from the pain. And that’s exactly what season 2 of The Four Seasons delivers. Even knowing what’s coming, it still managed to surprise me. It’s refreshing to see a show reinvent itself, especially after dealing with such a big loss. It’s a really thoughtful and well-done season.

The Four Seasons season 2 is available to stream on Netflix.

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2026-05-28 12:30