Devil May Cry Season 2 Review: Finally, the Adaptation This Video Game Franchise Deserves
- Netflix released all eight episodes of 'Devil May Cry' season 2 on Tuesday, with producer Adi Shankar describing the new season as "way, way, way bigger in terms of scope and scale."
- Following the U.S. government's invasion of Makai in season 1, corporate sorcerer Arius manipulates events to revive chaos, forcing Dante to confront his long-lost brother Vergil, now Mundus' adopted son.
- Deepening the family tragedy, Dante and Vergil's rivalry takes center stage as DARKCOM agent Lady works to deprogram from her "militaristic instincts" while navigating the conflict between realms.
- IGN rated the season 8 out of 10, praising character development and action choreography, while Collider awarded a 9 out of 10, calling it one of the "highest-quality video game anime adaptations ever produced."
- As the season ends with unresolved questions regarding Vergil's role as the "new Big Bad," reports indicate Netflix is exploring a third season to continue the demon-hunting saga.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Jackpot! Dante and Vergil clash in explosive second season of 'Devil May Cry' that just landed on Netflix — and it's campy fun you can't help but binge
"Devil May Cry" season 2 just landed on Netflix, and while messier than the first season, it's still plenty of fun that's matches the tone of the games perfectly.
'Devil May Cry' Season 2 Refines What Worked About Season 1
NetflixThe original Devil May Cry, when it arrived on the still-fresh PS2, had undergone a massive transformation from its original conception as a potential Resident Evil 4. Inspired by the Divine Comedy (from whose writer, Dante Alighieri, came the name of the series’ iconic main character), DmC switched up its bio-weapon zombie origins for a more ancient, inherently sinister evil spreading through the world: demons, a representation of pure m…
Devil May Cry season 2 review: Finally, the adaptation this video game franchise deserves
Netflix fantasy series Devil May Cry divided fans as much as any video game-based series potentially could have when it launched last year. As season two lands, it feels like a make or break moment.With fan favourite Vergil properly entering the new take on Capcom’s legacy franchise, season two of creator and producer Adi Shankar’s show thankfully, despite a slow start, hits the notes that DMC gamers were hoping for.There's more fun this time ar…
Stream It Or Skip It: 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 on Netflix, where estranged, half-demon twins confront one another amidst a war between humanity and Hell
Even after making some improvements since Season 1, the show continues to divide viewers (especially fans of the original video game franchise).
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
