It's clear now that all the main characters are changing. Velcoro is now sober, sharp, and seems to have a deeper understanding of what's happening compared to everyone else. Ani is more vulnerable and confused. Paul is going through an existential/identity crisis. And Frank is becoming Mr. Gangster again, but is desperate.
Slow start to the season and the action scene helped bring in some much needed oxygen to the show. Season 1 was mixing up narrative timelines in a way that enriched that storyline. Season 2 is trying to create interest by the quantity ( not necessarily quality) of characters. There is also a lot of "forced" mood, like the aerial shots and the girl singing greatly depressing songs at an empty bar.
Maybe the changing of the personalities will bring in some new interest to the season...
