Marvel’s Hit-Monkey season 2 is darker, grittier, and more emotional than the first season. With interesting new characters, including the devil himself, the stakes are high.
Marvel’s Hit-Monkey season 1 perfectly caputured the craziness and level of violence from the comic books. Season 2 does a great job of raising the bar, and somehow delivering an even better story, that isn’t afraid to really push the envelope while also bringing in some truly emotional moments.
In season 2, Hit-Monkey (Fred Tatasciore) is in New York City. Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) makes a deal with the devil to give him his physical body back for just forty-eight hours. He must decide when the best times to go ghost are so that he doesn’t waste his time. After finding his daughter, he tries to connect with her, which is one of the most heartwarming, and often hilarious, parts of Hit-Monkey season 2.
At the same time, Monkey is being tracked down by Akiko after the final events of Hit-Monkey season 1, and rightfully so. Hit-Monkey is having second thoughts and regrets from all the killing he has been doing. This season is all about redemption, which is beautiful, evne through the darkest times.
Bryce being able to take a physical form changes the dynamic between him and Monkey quite a bit. In the past, Hit-Monkey has had to communicate for him, so this change gives him a bit of freedom to explore what he truly wants to do with his life. This is good for their relationship as well, allowing them space when they need it.
There are plenty of new faces in Marvel’s Hit-Monkey season two. Besides Bryce’s daughter Iris (Cristin Milioti), Eunice (Leslie Jones) has the biggest role. Eunice is Bryce’s agent, and becomes Monkey’s agent. Her relationship with Monkey is hilarious, in that they can poke fun at Bryce and commiserate with one another about how he gets on their nerves.
The Assassin’s Cooperative also plays a large role this season, and while we wish we could talk more about them, we want to keep things generic for fear of spoilers. Just know that they pop up throughout the season, with some major moments in the final few episodes. They add a lot of fun and mystery to the season, as well as quite a few laughs.
Overall Thoughts
Marvel’s Hit-Monkey season 2 takes things up a notch with more violence, more craziness, more action, and even more heart. The story as a whole is about redemption and second chances, which is more touching than one might expect from a series that isn’t afraid to push the envelope when it comes to gore.
Things end on a big cliffhanger that will have fans begging for a season 3 of Marvel’s Hit-Monkey.
Season 2 of Hit-Monkey will premiere on Monday, July 15 on Hulu.
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About Hit-Monkey Season 2
In New York City, Monkey finds a path to escape his life of killing, while Bryce attempts to repair the damage to those he wronged in life. But what will it cost them to undo the past?
Season 2 of Hit-Monkey will premiere on Monday, July 15 on Hulu.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode Guide
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 1: Return to Sender
Synopsis: Monkey makes a name for himself as a hitman in New York City while Bryce tries to reconnect with his daughter. But all that changes when Haruka arrives with Bonsai Master’s sword.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 2: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Synopsis: Monkey, Bryce, and Haruka break protocol, demanding to know who set them up. This leads them to a mysterious Member’s Only club, where an unlikely assassin aids in their mission.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 3: The Rope
Synopsis: Monkey tries to save Haruka, while Bryce looks for a way to speak with Iris. But when their efforts lead them to the hyper-capable Assassin’s Cooperative, a greater mission emerges…
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 4: Never Too Late
Synopsis: Monkey, Bryce, and Haruka struggle against an enemy with the ability to see into the future.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 5: Akiko
Synopsis: Monkey is violently reunited with Akiko, while the rift with Bryce deepens. Meanwhile, Monkey’s bonds with the Co-Op grows deeper, and Boone’s tragic past comes to light.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 6: The Estate
Synopsis: Monkey, Bryce, Haruka, and The Co-Op visit The Shepherd’s ranch estate to retrieve the final relic, but he and his wife aren’t going down without a fight.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 7: The Last Supper
Synopsis: Bryce, Haruka, and Iris turn Eunice’s beach house into a fortress, awaiting the Co-Op’s invasion. But when Monkey shows up, it triggers a knock-down, drag-out fight.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 8: Mind Mall
Synopsis: A reluctant Bryce smuggles himself into Slyke’s mind in order to rescue Monkey from a sadistic killer known as The Hunter.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 9: Concrete Jungle
Synopsis: The Co-Op uses the reforged relic to unleash the full power of the natural world on New York City. It’s up to our gang and a group of unlikely heroes to stop them from destroying all of humankind.
Hit-Monkey Season 2 Episode 10: History Lessons
Synopsis: Monkey and Bryce fight Boone throughout history, and ultimately Monkey is forced to face his true origin. But just when they think they’ve won the day, Akiko returns to take revenge.
Hit-Monkey season 2 is darker, grittier & more emotional than the first. With interesting new characters, including the devil himself, stakes are high.
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