Servant Season 2 Review : This may sound unsettling, but the second season of “Servant”—a series centered around a deceased baby—surprisingly infuses humor into its narrative. Crafted by Tony Basgallop and M. Night Shyamalan, the horror tale maintains its gripping mystery, blending tension-relieving laughs with darker moments of terror.
Release Date 15 January 2021 Language English Genre Drama, Horror, Mystery Director Julia Ducournau, Ishana Night Shyamalan, M. Night Shyamalan, Lisa Brühlmann, Isabella Eklöf, Nimród Antalmore… Writer Tony Basgallop, Nina Braddock, Ishana Night Shyamalanmore… Cinematography Mike Gioulakis, Marshall Adams, Isaac Bauman, Gabriel Lobos Producer Tony Basgallop, M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, Steve Tischmore… Music Trevor Gureckis Production Blinding Edge Pictures, Escape Artists, Dolphin Black Productionsmore.. Episodes 16 Certificate 18+ Cast Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint
Following the Turner family’s ordeal, Dorothy (Lauren Ambrose) remains obsessed with finding her missing baby, Jericho, presumed taken by their reserved nanny, Leanne (Nell Tiger Free). As Dorothy retreats into a psychological refuge where her baby—a Reborn doll—is alive, strange occurrences unfold, including the appearance of a real baby in the crib. Uncertainty looms as Dorothy remains convinced her baby is abducted, with her husband Sean (Toby Kebbell) and brother Julian (Rupert Grint) oscillating between concern for her mental state and enabling her delusion.
Set primarily within the Turners’ dimly-lit Philadelphia brownstone, “Servant” dwells in the realm between comfort and claustrophobia. The outside world seeps in through video calls and news broadcasts, amplifying Sean’s struggle as a stay-at-home chef battling his deteriorating grasp on reality.
Despite its grim premise, the series injects humor into the narrative. Dorothy’s absurd task of creating a fake pizza restaurant website, dubbed Cheesus Crust, and her comical news anchor stint provide moments of levity amidst the darkness. The ensemble masterfully navigates this delicate balance, with Ambrose’s unwavering portrayal of Dorothy, McGiver’s eccentric turn as Uncle George, and Grint’s scene-stealing performance as Julian.
As the story delves deeper into grief and trauma, “Servant” ventures into darker territories, exploring the characters’ pain and Leanne’s enigmatic nature. While the weekly release format on Apple TV+ may hinder the suspense, the sophomore season promises another gripping encounter with Leanne, offering a nightmare worth enduring.
