Having finished adapting the books, the series goes on without missing a beat and adding a bit more horizontal storytelling. All the great things from season one are still here and it remains a lovely watch, full of inventions and with the right amount of spookiness. The variation in episodes length works surprisingly and there's at least four standout episodes that are worth the watch. But the season as a whole is really good.
Shout by JCVIP 4BlockedParent2021-01-29T08:00:47Z
Honestly, just. Flawless. Hilda's first season was, of course, dang great. But it had some slight flaws; chief among them being the Hilda-Frida conflict. The idea was sound, but the execution was slightly rushed and forced. The tension between Hilda and Johanna feels like a redo in some aspects, and it's perfect. It's slow building, boiling, and heartwrenching, and the resolution is so satisfying. Meanwhile, Hilda and Frida make a delightful duo, all the better friends for their conflict. But don't think that means the individual episodes aren't just as wonderful. The series has never been more whimsical, more daring. One episode left me bawling by the end, and there were countless moments and setpieces that left me smiling, breathless, or grinning. Hilda's firing on all cylinders, and I can't wait for the special.