Biohackers: Season 2

  • 31 Jul - 06 Aug, 2021
  • Mag The Weekly
  • TV TIME

Biohackers, Netflix’s German thriller introduced a world of scientific discovery, exploitation, and secrecy. Its second season doubles down on these concepts, exploring what the human body can endure, how it can be changed for the better, and the human cost of making these discoveries. After getting kidnapped at the end of season one, this sophomore season begins three months into the future, as Mia awakes in the middle of class, unable to remember anything from the last quarter of a year. The season consists of the finding of those memories, attempting to reckon with what has happened to her, who’s to blame, and who she can trust, three aspects that could have applied to season one as well. Exploring the value of a single human life, Biohackers continues to ask big questions without certain answers, existing in the grey areas of science. The performances in season two increase in weight with the increase in stakes, allowing Cult, Schwarz, and Wedler dramatic moments to show their acting chops. With higher pressure on these characters, the actors attempt to fill the screen with intensified emotions. For the most part, it works, with those three actors providing solid performances that won’t leave you feeling speechless, but more importantly, won’t take away from the storytelling. Although it’s a narrative that can feel murky and even forced in its evilness, it forces you to hold your breath, especially after getting to know these characters during the first season.

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