Lore: Season 2

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Amazon Prime | Prime Video | AMAZON | Season Premiere Date: October 19, 2018

Summary: Sean Crouch takes over as showrunner for the second season of the horror anthology based on Aaron Mahnke's podcast.

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Documentary

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E7. Jack Parsons: The Devil and the Divine
Air Date: October 19, 2018
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S2:E6. Mary Webster: The Witch of Hadley
Air Date: October 19, 2018
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S2:E5. Prague Clock: The Curse of the Orloj
Air Date: October 19, 2018

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Gerrad Hall

Oct 15, 2018

Murder shoudln't be "fun" to watch, yet Lore is strangely engrossing. [19/26 Oct 2018, p.89]

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Breaker-J

Mar 27, 2021

Lore Season 2 Changes Jarring and Disappointing

I am beginning to think that the biggest mistake artists or producers can make is to listen to fans and let them influence creative decisions. As fans, we have no idea what we want. We are fickle and even worse, prone to complaining andLore Season 2 Changes Jarring and Disappointing

I am beginning to think that the biggest mistake artists or producers can make is to listen to fans and let them influence creative decisions. As fans, we have no idea what we want. We are fickle and even worse, prone to complaining and nitpicking about everything - the more we like something, it seems the more likely we are to do this. It might be human nature. That said, here are some complaints about Lore Season 2.

You know that horrible feeling you get when a favourite TV show or film series changes the actor playing a character you like? I didn't think that I would feel something similar to this with Lore...and yet that's exactly the way it feels to watch season 2.

I really enjoyed the first season of Lore for three major reasons. First it was really great to see a top quality podcast get a television adaptation. Second, it was a real pleasure to see that Mahnke was so directly involved and to have his voice be a stylistic link between the different mediums. Third, the animation added a haunting dynamic to the show. If I had to add a fourth reason, it would be Robert Patrick.

The second season, despite focusing on what I think are more compelling and interesting stories from the podcast and from history, feels like it is missing what made it unique and interesting. You notice the lack of variety the narration and animation gave to each episode. The re-enactments also become somehow cheapened now that they have to carry entire episodes alone...like melodramatic short TV movies. The acting, scene decorating and music are all still effective, but I found myself looking at it all a lot more critically with its new dramatic aspirations.

I really hope that if they produce more seasons of the show they bring back the original style...otherwise I will probably stick to the podcast and recommend that others do the same.… Expand

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mock1981

Oct 24, 2018

This is what you call "dropping the ball". I am a big fan of the podcast and season one, due to Aaron Mahnke's narration and storytelling, but season two is Lore in name only and contains nothing much of what makes the podcast or previous season so damn special. What we get is a sub-parThis is what you call "dropping the ball". I am a big fan of the podcast and season one, due to Aaron Mahnke's narration and storytelling, but season two is Lore in name only and contains nothing much of what makes the podcast or previous season so damn special. What we get is a sub-par horror series without a soul.… Expand

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millerduck

Oct 22, 2018

Season 1 was good and engaging with lots of actual folklore, Season 2 is primarily a horror series without any depth. Even the few episodes that deal with unsolved / ongoing stories do not connect.

This combined with the removal of Aaron Mahnke as the narrator decimates any connectionSeason 1 was good and engaging with lots of actual folklore, Season 2 is primarily a horror series without any depth. Even the few episodes that deal with unsolved / ongoing stories do not connect.

This combined with the removal of Aaron Mahnke as the narrator decimates any connection to the deeper storytelling of the podcast.… Expand

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uchoops4

Oct 29, 2018

Wow, as much as I enjoyed season one of Lore I have the new season that much. The first season of Lore was an intriguing and engaging look as some of the creepiest corners of history. The show was narrated by Lore podcast host Aaron Mahnke. He filled each episode with fact and interestingWow, as much as I enjoyed season one of Lore I have the new season that much. The first season of Lore was an intriguing and engaging look as some of the creepiest corners of history. The show was narrated by Lore podcast host Aaron Mahnke. He filled each episode with fact and interesting bits that drew the viewer in. From watching the first season, I was quickly drawn to listen to the podcast. I was excited to learn there would be a season two, however the second season lacks the charm of the first season, it lacks the narration, and ultimately it fails to be interesting. I watched the first three episode, but don't believe I will bring myself to watch the final three.… Expand

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Uhhhhok

Nov 23, 2019

I miss the narration from season 1 . Kills the mood of the show. It's just a bunch of reenactments. it was a total let down

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BobFosse

Nov 29, 2018

The narration and documentary elements that made the original season so fascinating are completely gone. It's just a bunch of mediocre re-enactments of horrifying events from history. It's just like a Disney teen-horror drama. It's very sad,

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E7. Jack Parsons: The Devil and the Divine
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E6. Mary Webster: The Witch of Hadley
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E5. Prague Clock: The Curse of the Orloj
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E4. Hinterkaifeck: Ghosts in the Attic
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E3. Elizabeth Bathory: Mirror, Mirror
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
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  S2:E2. Burke and Hare: In The Name of Science
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 12, 2017