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Yes, they’re both spy thrillers.
They’re both onNetflixand have been big hits for thestreaming serviceand both just dropped their second seasons this month.
But that’s where the similarities largely end.
Having watched the second season, I can tell you that it gets a bit darker.
But it otherwise largely sticks to the formula that makes it incredibly fun to watch.
To be fair, this works.
In season 2, it certainly doesn’t miss.
It doesn’t hurt either when some of your favorite artists are used.
In season 2, the show’s writers pull at this thread further.
The entire season, in fact, is based around this characteristic of Owen’s backstory.
She even gets further character development in this season which seems likely to play a part in season 3.
And it still remains a surprise when it happens.
Overall, this show is just fun to watch.
It lacks a prestige element, but it also lacks any pretension of being prestige TV.
It’s not “Slow Horses” and it doesn’t pretend to be.
It’s just fun as Hell to watch.
Stream “The Recruit” season 2 now onNetflix
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