Beast Games Made Some Great Changes In Season 2, And I Think They Improved The Show

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I’ve been enjoying Beast Games as a light and easy show to watch. It’s entertaining enough, but it’s not the most compelling competition reality TV I’ve seen. While it’s been a fun series, it hasn’t really stood out as the best show of the season. I think the first season had a lot of promise, but it felt a bit too much like Squid Game: The Challenge.

Like that Netflix show, Beast Games is much better in its second season. It’s really starting to stand out and feel like its own thing, and I’m looking forward to seeing how these changes develop the series going forward.

Warning: Beast Game Season 2 Episodes 1-3 spoilers are ahead. Proceed with caution.

The Beast Games Challenges Feel More Intense

What makes a good competition show? Often, it’s the compelling and difficult challenges. The first season of Beast Games featured challenges that were both exciting and emotionally impactful, creating a lot of drama. Now, Season 2 takes things to the next level with even more impressive challenges, building on what worked in Season 1 and introducing new twists.

Season 2 brings back some of the exciting challenges from the first season, including a bluffing game where contestants can lie to move forward. While Season 1’s version of this game created a really memorable and dramatic moment, the Season 2 players were hesitant to be seen as villains. Because of this, MrBeast had to change the game to rely more on luck.

The season could have been even more cutthroat if players had consistently made harsh choices, but the unpredictable nature of fate and luck actually created its own kind of drama. The challenges in Beast Game Season 2 don’t just test physical strength and stamina—they also require smart strategy. Increasingly, the competition is also about making difficult moral decisions.

Season 2 features a dodgeball competition where players face a tough choice: go after opponents who seem weak, or stay loyal to their existing team.

Season 2 Feels More Strategic Than The First Because Of The Changes

Season 1 had some alliances and strategic gameplay, but Season 2 really emphasizes those elements. Right from the first episode, contestants were actively trying to build larger alliances. I initially wondered if these early bonds would last, since alliances in these kinds of shows often shift and change. People tend to form new connections and forget their initial commitments. While that might still happen in Beast Games Season 2, as of episode 3, these early alliances are proving to be incredibly important.

Players are now using alliances to advance their own games, target opponents, and influence choices. A key moment in Season 2 was when former allies turned on each other – something we didn’t see as much of in Season 1. This strategic complexity is making Beast Games more engaging and suggests future seasons will focus even more on strategy.

I didn’t think this season would have so much strategy, like people forming alliances or getting involved in showmances, but it shows the game is getting more complex and competitive.

I Love That Beast Games Brings Back Some Familiar Faces, And It Automatically Makes Me Root For Or Against People

I wasn’t thrilled when Beast Games announced they’d bring back a player from Season 1 using a $100,000 prize. Honestly, it wasn’t anyone I was hoping to see return, and I figured they’d quickly become targets for elimination. While most of them are gone now, their return did create some interesting drama.

The contestant who was portrayed as the villain in the first season faced a lot of negativity in the second. His past actions made it hard for others to trust him, and they didn’t want to see him win the prize money. While I didn’t like him much initially, I started to feel sorry for him. He was quickly labeled as the ‘bad guy’ simply for playing a slightly more aggressive game, but it’s hard to blame him when the show itself encourages that kind of competition.

Several popular and memorable contestants from the first season came back for another try. Because they’d established themselves as likable or fascinating, players naturally tended to trust their judgment. I think this trust might backfire, though. Having a second chance could encourage these returning players to take bigger risks – to do things they wished they’d done the first time around. While I’m still hoping a new player will win, I appreciate the added drama and complexity the returning contestants bring to the game.

The Rapid Eliminations Put The Game At Hyper Speed, Which Makes Me More Invested

The first season of Beast Games began with 2,000 hopefuls, but only half—1,000—actually appeared on the Prime Video show. It was a crowded field, and producers clearly adjusted for season two, starting with just 200 contestants. By the third episode, that number had dwindled to only 25. According to the Hollywood Reporter, new episodes of Beast Games Season 2 will be released each week until February 25th, for a total of ten episodes.

With only 25 contestants left and seven episodes to go, we’ll have a chance to really get to know them, which makes it easier to root for their success. It’s tough to connect with a large group of people, but a smaller number makes it much more personal. I’m already more invested in these players’ stories than I was last season. Speeding up the eliminations is a good strategy because it lets the audience focus on those who are still competing.

I Enjoy That The Season Has A Theme That Tests A Fundamental Difference And Classic Rivalry

The age-old question of strength versus intelligence is a familiar one. But Beast Games throws another element into the mix: experience, demonstrated by the returning players. I find myself genuinely invested in seeing which trait – intelligence, strength, or experience – ultimately prevails, as I personally connect with two of these qualities more than just one.

I’m rooting for strategy or skill to come out on top, but it seems like physical strength is currently the most successful approach, and the numbers back that up. It would be great if future seasons had recurring themes – those little touches can really make the show more engaging and interesting. Beast Games is still evolving, but Season 2 feels like a positive improvement and gives us even more reason to keep watching.

Beast Games streams weekly on Prime Video until February 25.

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2026-01-14 18:12