‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Review: More Action, More Drama, More Repetition

Chad Powers returns right where we left off, with Chad’s identity being compromised by Coach Ricky, and the Catfish on an away game. Given the nature of the Season 1 ending, this seemed like the perfect direction to keep going, and a time jump would have definitely negated the build-up and consequences of such a moment.

Chad Powers is a superstar on the field but his odd behavior off it has everyone suspicious – especially Coach Hudson and Gerry. The walls are closing in on Russ’s lie, and if he and Danny want Chad to survive the regular season and lead the Catfish to the College Football Playoff, the only person who can help them is the last person who wants to: Ricky.

Though Season 2 picks up directly from Season 1, Chad Powers shifts genre ever so slightly from its entirely comedic nature to a comedy-drama-action series, with a LOT of chase sequences, even some full-blown fights. It does help to shake things up a bit, but the series could have been so much more if they had chosen to go with a less repetitive plot. The setup is that Russ does something stupid, someone catches wind of what’s going on, and they (Russ, Ricky, and Danny) must figure out a solution. This happens for all six episodes, which makes the show feel very long despite its only three-hour runtime. This would be a bigger issue in a lesser show, but Chad Powers conceptually is enough to still be able to enjoy it. The ending here does provoke a sense of “where do they go from here?” though it’s possible the show goes downhill from here due to the gimmick becoming tired.

Glen Powell’s constant charisma and charm mean he still embodies the role of Russ Holiday / Chad Powers perfectly, performing with great comedic timing and hilarious mannerisms. Steve Zahn and Perry Mattfield both do great here as the father and daughter duo of Jake and Ricky, really elevating some of the more serious sequences, especially in the latter half of the season. With the more dramatic moments being introduced into the story, it also allows for some antagonists to arise, including Gerry, a jealous Catfish who is suspicious of Chad and Ricky. It is a little far-fetched due to how stupid Gerry seemingly is, though it makes for funny television.

What Chad Powers Season 2 does better than Season 1, however, is its excellent taste in needle drops! From Cigarettes After Sex to When In Rome’s “The Promise”, the music choices complement the tone of the show perfectly. Many films and series often use needle drops as a way to invoke instant satisfaction for the audience, but here the show does use them effectively.

Chad Powers Season 2 does not exceed its predecessor for one reason or another, but it does manage to keep on par with it despite shifts in genre, tone, and ultimately status quo. Through great acting and a funny but ultimately repetitive script, the show manages to keep entertaining viewers and I am sure once an inevitable Season 3 is made, the show will hopefully conclude.

Chad Powers is created by Michael Waldron and Glen Powell. The series stars Glen Powell, Perry Mattfield, Steve Zahn, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Wynn Everett, Colton Ryan, and Toby Huss. Watch it below:

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