The story commences where the last season ended: the fate of Shaltear. By picking matters up where they were previously left, this season immediately demands your attention and interest in a most rewardable way. Throughout this season's story, we are introduced to a plethora of new, controversial characters - some unlikeable, some likeable. However, it seems as if these characters were drawn this way - as if the writers wanted us to feel like this for one way or another. For example, the lizard clans were strange and suspicious to watch since it is logical to want to see more adventure within Ains Ooal Gown. And while the story seemed to drag on and persist in conjuring up unknown characters, it ultimately becomes clear that they are intended to intertwine in the most satisfying way with the protagonists that we hold so dearly.
To lead this further, I cannot begin to comment on the adoration I bear for some of the characters. And thus, I feel a need to emphasize how carefully the creators have crafted Lord Ains since certain scenes - which entail internal monologues from the Undead king himself - in an attempt to highlight his transition from a human-like state to an immoral and power-hungry ruler. But it is this thin line between morality and immorality the writers create through some of the characters that hold us in place and keeps us wanting more and more Overlord. It is this craving we bear for them and their adventures that permits us to indulge in watching multiple episodes in one sitting.
However, this season is not without its faults. As many fans will agree, there is a particular scene with two lizards that felt unnecessary and stupid, to say the least. And because a single scene cannot be held accountable for all the faults of a season, it is important to mention the lack of lore and backstory for some of the characters - who are they? where are they from? - that threw us into their individual stories and expected us to watch with acquiescing. This left me feeling slightly unsatisfied and desiring more...substance when it came to particular characters.
Overall, if you are a fan of the 1st season then you will undoubtedly enjoy the follow-up (if you pay no attention to certain silly scenes and move onfrom them). I would recommend it for viewing if you have the time and committment for it.
