Still, it’s a mild complaint because I selfishly want more time in this world and with the characters. I think a few more episodes (perhaps expanding from 10 to 13) would have made season two perfect. If I had one complaint about the adaptation, it would be that some scenes and characters feel glossed over. The little details make all the difference. Thanks to Deborah Harkness’s expertise in Elizabethan history, the series – despite the fantasy premise – feels authentic to history. The expansion of Marcus and Phoebe’s love story will appeal to paranormal romance fans. Adelle Leonce is superb in the role of an art historian working at the Sotheby’s Auction House who falls in love with the mysterious Marcus. She’s sure to become a fan favorite quickly. I especially appreciated the fleshing out of Phoebe Taylor, a new character and love interest for Marcus.
The story frequently shifts between the past and present – to give all the prominent cast members something to do. I thought it was a smart way to keep the intriguing contemporary characters in the forefront, letting us see what Matthew and Diana don’t know. While some characters from the book have been downsized and even others removed, the most significant difference is that the series spends more time in the present-day than the book does and even introduces plot points from book three early.
Season two adapts book two in the All Souls Trilogy, Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness, and is incredibly close to the book material – so book fans should be pleased. Since it’s a TV show adaptation, there isn’t as much time to spend on each plot development or character. There is a lot of information and plot twists packed into season two, so make sure to review season one and pay close attention while watching the new season. Also, a mysterious new serial killer is on the loose, filled with blood rage. Meanwhile, danger lurks for Matthew and Diana’s family and friends in the present-day as the Congregation members threaten them. RELATED: 21 Time Travel TV Shows You Need to Binge-Watch They also cross paths with new characters, including Christopher “Kit” Marlowe (played perfectly by Victoria’s Tom Hughes), who is in love with Matthew and immediately hates Diana, Gallowglass (Steven Cree), Matthew’s vampire nephew and trusted friend, Queen Elizabeth (Barbara Marten), Louisa (Elaine Cassidy), Matthew’s vicious vampire sister, Philippe de Clairmont (James Purefoy), Matthew’s father, Goody Alsop (Sheila Hancock) as Diana’s witch mentor, the young Jack – who Matthew and Diana “adopt,” and more.
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