How to Get Away With Murder: Season 2

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 2015

Summary: Season two picks up a week and half after the end of first season with a guest appearance from Famke Janssen.

Creator: Peter Nowalk

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E15. Anna Mae
Air Date: March 17, 2016
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S2:E14. There's My Baby
Air Date: March 10, 2016
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S2:E13. Something Bad Happened
Air Date: March 3, 2016

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Kyle Anderson

Sep 25, 2015

Murder has no basis in the reality of the legal system, and just like Scandal, there are probably two too many characters to have to care about. But it manages to continuously elevate the dramatic stakes and navigate the ever-evolving relationships of its principals while rarely allowing itself to become narratively untethered. Read full review

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ManuJNair

Sep 26, 2015

This was for the premiere episode. Brilliantly directed, glamorously performed, and with one hell of twists, The premiere episode of Season 2 kicks off stupendously...Hope this keeps up throughout the season

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manningn15

Nov 26, 2018

This season is better than the first with stronger writing. The whole cast continues to give stupendous performances but Viola Davis shines the most.

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lucassilva07

Jul 27, 2016

The show has greatly improved over the first season, as far as the performance of the secondary actors the soundtrack, Viola is still fantastic, they managed to tie up several loose ends and the final episodes were very good, but the series still suffers because of its conveniences, someThe show has greatly improved over the first season, as far as the performance of the secondary actors the soundtrack, Viola is still fantastic, they managed to tie up several loose ends and the final episodes were very good, but the series still suffers because of its conveniences, some weekly cases are solved simply.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Aug 24, 2016

It's the season of mistrust. Constantly shifting allegiances, hidden agendas, and betrayals are around every corner. Things only get crazier the further the season progresses. We get huge reveals into characters pasts that we just don't see coming and everybody is screwing somebody (bothIt's the season of mistrust. Constantly shifting allegiances, hidden agendas, and betrayals are around every corner. Things only get crazier the further the season progresses. We get huge reveals into characters pasts that we just don't see coming and everybody is screwing somebody (both literally and figuratively). If you're looking for drama, suspense, and tension then HTGAWM still delivers and even more so than the first season did.

Yes, things even bigger and crazier. However no matter how big the scope of the events get, the show is able to ensure that the viewers are able to keep everything straight. That's just darn good writing.

That being said season 2 isn't without it's issues. In order to keep the tension high and the pace going, the show resorts to tactics that are just frustrating for the viewer. It's not hard to see early on that these characters would all be able to trust each other if they would just talk to each other once in a while. There's a lot of tension between Annalise and her students this season, and she would just clue them in once in a while a lot of problems could have been avoided.

Of course it would also help if her students would stop being such idiots. Wes, Laurel, Connor, and Michaela are so self-absorbed, selfish, and quite frankly idiotic that they all each become completely unlikable, at least in this reviewer's opinion. Given that they are such an integral part of the show, it's a pain to see so much time dedicated to their unappreciative and clueless behavior. All they do is blame Annalise for everything, seemingly forgetting that most of the trouble their in is their fault in the first place, and proceed to make things much worse for themselves and everyone else all the while continuing to blame Annalise.

While the series signature group is rendered unlikable, the drama doesn't falter too much surprisingly. That's because it has other characters to make up for it. Side-characters like Asher, Bonnie, and Frank are expanded upon in meaningful ways and given larger roles. The star of the show though is still Viola Davis as Annalise Keating. She plays this wonderfully layered, flawed, brilliant, and guilt-ridden character with unbelievable talent. The shear range of emotion Davis is capable in her acting is astounding. Each moment with Keating is powerful and each reveal is incredible.

It also helps that the core plot and surrounding side-cases are good as well. Occasionally the show uses it's stories to push certain political and social agendas with all the subtlety of the atomic bomb, but in the end the strong writing for the actual cases and drama won me over yet again.

Season 2 is not without it's frustrations and flaws. Despite a much larger scale this season just isn't able to live up to the first. Yet, when it comes down to it this is still some excellent drama brought to life by (mostly) excellent characters and performances. The mystery, drama, and intrigue are still all on point. If you loved the first season like I did, season 2 will still keep you hooked.… Expand

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Ripandread

Oct 28, 2015

The first season was fantastic! Viola Davis deserved to win the Emmy.

The second season however has turned into somewhat of a disappointment. While Davis’ character is still outstanding, I personally am tired of some of the supporting cast; especially the young female attorney who hadThe first season was fantastic! Viola Davis deserved to win the Emmy.

The second season however has turned into somewhat of a disappointment.

While Davis’ character is still outstanding, I personally am tired of some of the supporting cast; especially the young female attorney who had been scheduled to marry the rich boyfriend. She’s turned into a boring nag.

As for Frank, I think he moonlights for the mob.

I don’t understand the need for the blond skinny assistant to Annalise. She adds nothing to the show, except for being a bed mate to one of the students (The son of the judge).

What the show needs to do, in my opinion, is ‘thin the herd’ when it comes to the supporting cast.… Expand

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Vestacha

Oct 19, 2015

I watched the first season and while I struggled with some of the characters' actions the show was well written and acted. I was looking forward to the second season. However, after tuning in, I don't care. The characters aren't interesting enough to to continue to watch. For so manyI watched the first season and while I struggled with some of the characters' actions the show was well written and acted. I was looking forward to the second season. However, after tuning in, I don't care. The characters aren't interesting enough to to continue to watch. For so many seemingly intelligent people, there is a lot of sitting, waiting, and nothing. Given the personalities on display, or the lack thereof in some of the characters, I truly don't care what happens to them next.… Expand

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moothemagiccow

Jan 12, 2017

With the amount of crimes being committed by like eight people, and the number of loose ends, I've seen more narrative logic and consistency out of teen dramas. The sex scenes are still dull and annoying, I don't know who's into who this week (nobody gets a crush on someone -outside- theirWith the amount of crimes being committed by like eight people, and the number of loose ends, I've seen more narrative logic and consistency out of teen dramas. The sex scenes are still dull and annoying, I don't know who's into who this week (nobody gets a crush on someone -outside- their circle?) and I find myself staring at another screen during this show. For some reason, I still want to know where the mystery is going.

The only realistic thing is how incompetent the police department and justice system are. The least realistic thing is how much free time these 1Ls have.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2019
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2018
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2017
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2016
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2015
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  S2:E15. Anna Mae
  Air Date: March 17, 2016
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  S2:E14. There's My Baby
  Air Date: March 10, 2016
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  S2:E13. Something Bad Happened
  Air Date: March 3, 2016
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  S2:E12. It's a Trap
  Air Date: February 25, 2016
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  S2:E11. She Hates Us
  Air Date: February 18, 2016
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  S2:E10. What Happened to You, Annalise?
  Air Date: February 11, 2016
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  S2:E9. What Did We Do?
  Air Date: November 19, 2015
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  S2:E8. Hi, I'm Philip
  Air Date: November 12, 2015
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  S2:E7. I Want You to Die
  Air Date: November 5, 2015
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  S2:E6. Two Birds, One Millstone
  Air Date: October 29, 2015
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  S2:E5. Meet Bonnie
  Air Date: October 22, 2015
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  S2:E4. Skanks Get Shanked
  Air Date: October 15, 2015
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  S2:E3. It's Called the Octopus
  Air Date: October 8, 2015
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  S2:E2. She's Dying
  Air Date: October 1, 2015
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  S2:E1. It's Time to Move On
  Air Date: September 24, 2015
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2014