Let me start by saying that the first season of Fortitude was very good. Very reminiscent of the Scandinavian cop shows/crime stories from the last decade. I liked most of the characters and the fact that prehistoric wasps turned out to be the deadly threat was a nice twist at the end.
The second season felt redundant and it was definitely a big step down from the first. Almost everything in the second season was worse, especially the writing (which is essential) and casting. The producers needed stars to fill the holes in the script.
Also, they made too many slow paced episodes. The whole thing (both seasons) would've been better as an on occasion differently paced mini-series with approximately twelve episodes, combining the better elements from both seasons. I think then it could've reached a totally different level.
First season: 7.5/10 Second season: 5.7/10 Overall: 6.6/10
The second season felt redundant and it was definitely a big step down from the first. Almost everything in the second season was worse, especially the writing (which is essential) and casting. The producers needed stars to fill the holes in the script.
Also, they made too many slow paced episodes. The whole thing (both seasons) would've been better as an on occasion differently paced mini-series with approximately twelve episodes, combining the better elements from both seasons. I think then it could've reached a totally different level.
First season: 7.5/10 Second season: 5.7/10 Overall: 6.6/10