Mordiceius posted:

So yeah, I kind of had the first season twist spoiled for me (only very very very very vaguely) by some people discussing the show in a Discord channel. So I knew a little of the twist coming up, but not too much and none of the context. The twist still blew my mind.

I think describing it as a comedic show that is basically doing LOST but better, is a fine way of describing it. Yes, it slightly reduces a bit of the surprise, but I don't think anyone will expect the degree and speed to which the show progresses.

One thing that I appreciate is that no episodes are 100% skippable.

Generally what I expect out of a standard season of 99% of network TV shows is: episode 1 (and often 2) is important "core" plot specific, 2 episodes mid-season are "core" plot specific, then the season finale. This show is not like that at all.

Mid-way through season 2 (around episode 8/9 when Shawn returned), I felt like the show had to be right at the end of the season because that's how most shows do things. Instead, I was only 2/3 through the season. Most shows play it super safe and that status quo is not changed dramatically episode to episode and between the place the season premiere starts and the season finale ends are often dramatically different but not too dramatically different.

During at least half of the episodes in season 2, my wife and I would look at each other and say "I don't know how they continue the show from here." because it feels like every few episodes, the entire premise of the show changes. The show covers arcs that most shows would draw out into a full 20 episode season in 3 episodes.