So the quality of the series has taken a real nosedive. Season one was binge-worthy and the overall plot was engaging enough to cover up any unflattering scrips and acting related aspects. Season two started a bit slower and revealed some cracks in the facade and only got worse the longer it progressed. The dialogue ranges from sappy attempts at emotional interactions to sarcastic zingers that just feel out of place and awkward. Seriously, does every damn bit of dialogue have to end with the characters roasting each other? Also, some of the main characters developments reveal some pretty shoddy acting. Stait could make Holden work as an unwilling, troubled leader but as a gruffy, jaw-clinching dictator he's miles from pulling it off. Aghdashloo plays an iron-lady with gravitas but is extremely wooden when displaying any emotion that isn't stone cold seriousness.
I suppose the show is still watchworthy as there are characters that make up for the obvious weak spots and the general plot still holds water. Still disappointed that the show went from great to meh so fast.