Season 2's sense of horror and stakes were diminished, and plot lines were insufficiently supported by characters' motivations. The main character became less complex and more one-dimensional with repetitive long-winded "don't give up" and "I'm here for you" speeches with every other character. There were so many forced/hurried backstories to the point where it was difficult to care about them all.
That said, I still have high hopes for the rest of the series.
