Natural breaks when batch watching season 2 episodes

[James Cole]

I thought it might be interesting to have a generally spoiler free thread to discuss strategies for best watching season 2 in clusters for people wanting to plan in advance so as to not stop on immediate cliff hangers. Episodes 201-205 are all pretty serialized together, while 206 is a semi-standalone regrouping episode.

More to follow as I and hopefully others go deeper into the season.

 

[firehawk12]

I think they were designed to be 10 episode "arcs" like the first season. Of course this was probably meant to air weekly as well, which likely impacts the pacing as well.

 

[GothicPudding]

I think other natural stopping points are every second episode afterwards: Episode 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18. I think 8 and 14 are the best stopping points out of those.

 

[Deks]

Season 2 seems to be comprised of a major season long arc, with some mini arcs in between (each being about 3 to 4 episodes long - depending).
You can see sort of 'natural conclusions' following certain series of events then new ones unfolding.

 

[James Cole]

Ok I've finished the season.

Eps 201-205 all flow into one another, so I'd plan on trying to get them all in one go.

206, 207, and 208 are all quasi-detour episodes. Good for middle of the work week, limited time, etc.

209/210 and 211/212 are the (yep) lead up and lead out mid season break eps. You won't want to stop halfway through either block.

213 and 214 are more semi-detours.

215-220 all flow together like the beginning of the season, and again probably best watched as a block. Otherwise they're essentially three linked two parters.

 

[Wouter]

I applaud the initiative to start this thread. Very helpful to those who have yet to start watching, which is at this time still the case for me. Helps to plan when to watch.

 

[Seven of Five]

I've been trying to limit myself to five episodes a day, but my willpower broke at some point and I've only got three episodes left.