Freakish 2

The second season of Freakish continues to follow a group of high school students struggling to survive after a mysterious chemical spill turns most of the population into violent mutants. They must navigate the dangers of the outside world, confront the origins of the outbreak, and deal with the fracturing trust and complex relationships within their own group as they fight for their lives and search for a cure or a safe haven.

Freakish as a series has received mixed to negative reviews. While praised for its attempt at a teen-focused horror-thriller, critics often pointed to underdeveloped characters, a predictable plot, and reliance on typical genre tropes. Audience reception is similarly divided, with some enjoying the fast-paced, B-movie horror elements, while others found it lacking in originality and depth.

• Offers a decent premise for a teen horror series but struggles with execution.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and familiar genre conventions.

• Character development is often sacrificed for plot expediency.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the show's suspense and the performances of its young cast, while others found the storyline derivative and the character motivations unclear. There's a noted division between those who enjoyed its campy horror aspects and those who desired more substance.

The first season of Freakish was released on Hulu in 2016, making the 2022 release of a second season a significant gap, potentially indicating a revival or continuation of the series under a new platform or production deal, though specific details about its development and release are not widely publicized.