Teen fantasy drama ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ returned to Netflix with a second season on September 16, 2022. After a lukewarm response to the first season, the show sufficiently improved in its second season, with a much-needed emphasis on direction, and a more convincing and well-paced premise.
Originally based on the Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club, the show has already made a brave attempt at transposing the fantasy world of the animated series into a live-action teen-driven environment. This could be one of the reasons why the first season failed to entertain its audience. The second one, however, fulfilled the expectations of fans without hopefully being on the hitlist of the critics.
As difficult as it may be, the sophomore season of the fantasy show could keep pulses racing from the very first episode (the first scene, in fact) without deviating from teen issues and drives. The story was good in the first season as well, but what makes this one better is the increased consistency, both in terms of character and plot devices. With each episode ready to offer the much-needed excitement, it becomes a relatively easy watch for most viewers.
There were also some great visual effects and acting from the cast to keep things even more engaging throughout the show. It's a worthy watch, especially for those who disliked the first season.