From its inception , Clone High was always intended to be as bizarre and unpredictable as possible . This season was no exception. While many reviewers have complained that it's become too bloody and preachy with the second season, they are missing the point about subverting exceptions. Whether it's focus is in Abe or Joan, if it was related to school work or a personal goal, the writers toy and tool with the intentions of the characters, often by their arrogance , that it substantially explodes it their face with the slightest flaw. However, it can be acknowledged that the school-based misadventures are the most strongest
Wanting to thin out the recruits, putting them through an elaborate maze, akin to the final challenge of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, would be appropriate as it brings out the nastier flaws in the characters. This one in particular is focused on Joan, who is anything but a Saint like her genetic forebearer. It is only at the last moment that she has a change of mind and heart when she realizes her foster mom was I using her. The next season will be an interesting challenge for her. Also, with Abe and JFK becoming best friends, one can imagine the "bipartisan " agreements they will have next year in their senior year approaching graduation. It's gotta be the new challenges that come with growing up.
Also, a round of applause for the Ethel Merman cameo. It was surprising and tasteful. Hopefully more cameos in season three that can be implemented in just as the same manner. I really enjoyed the season finally that more than made up for an awkward mid-season. There will be a lot of room to improve with the upcoming third.