A Lost Opportunity: Season 2 of 'Wolf Like Me' Failed to Make the Most of Its New Addition

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Season 2 of Wolf Like Me.

The Big Picture

Edgar Ramírez's portrayal of Anton in Season 2 of Wolf Like Me fell short of its potential. Despite initially injecting excitement and enhancing the overall appeal of the series, Anton's character was ultimately sidelined and served as nothing more than a distraction.

Anton's presence suggests the existence of additional werewolves in Mary's world, creating potential complications for future seasons.

When it was initially revealed that Edgar Ramírez, known for his role in Netflix's Florida Man, would be joining the cast of Peacock's Wolf Like Me Season 2 as Anton, a character from Mary's past, it seemed like the show was only offering a glimpse into her history, which had been closely guarded throughout Season 1. However, once Ramírez's charming and attractive character departs from Adelaide, he leaves behind a lingering curiosity about his ongoing significance in Mary's life.

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Release Date January 13, 2022Cast Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, Emma LungMain Genre SupernaturalGenres Romantic ComedySeasons 2

'Wolf Like Me' Season 2 Fails to Utilize Edgar Ramírez's Anton

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Wolf Like Me Season 2 cleverly brings Ramírez's Anton into the picture during a opportune and crowded moment. With an air of mystery and charisma, Anton arrives at Mary's doorstep, creating a murky situation. It becomes apparent that there is something suspicious about Mary's association with him, adding to the complexities of the love triangle. Anton effortlessly flatters those around him, particularly Sarah, Gary's sister-in-law. However, it is soon revealed that Anton's true purpose in coming to Adelaide is far from what was expected. Having been bitten by Mary, he too transforms into a wolf, forced to endure the same dread she experiences daily.

Despite the initial allure of Edgar Ramírez's performance and the intriguing circumstances, Anton ultimately fails to provide substantial insight into Mary's life. Furthermore, his character does not significantly impact the overall story progression. In fact, by utilizing Ramírez's charm to divert attention from the main conflict, Wolf Like Me Season 2 squanders the potential of Anton's surprising return. As Abe Forsythe's series delves into the aftermath of Mary's actions from the Season 1 finale, it becomes evident that Anton's presence was primarily a distraction to keep the audience engaged until the pivotal events of the season.

Anton's Arrival Creates Exciting Situations in 'Wolf Like Me' Season 2

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However, the twist in the story arises when Anton displays an eagerness to explore his life as a werewolf, setting him apart from Mary who has tried to escape her inner beast. Anton's enthusiasm is evident as he even suggests that he ventured into the Indonesian wilderness to embrace the land's exotic offerings. The way Anton presents this idea momentarily captivates Mary, igniting a brief spark in her eyes that foreshadows the nightmare Gary is about to experience. Unfortunately, their conversation is abruptly interrupted by the sneaky full moon, transforming them into wolves, but their attraction persists as Gary helplessly witnesses their passionate love throughout the night, leaving him in a pitiful state.

Despite providing Mary and Anton a night to reignite their connection, Wolf Like Me fails to sustain it the following day. Gary, devastated by the events of the previous night, finds solace as Mary decides to bid farewell to Anton, abruptly ending any possibility of their love story. Anton is reduced to a character used solely to create temporary turmoil in Gary and Mary's relationship before vanishing on another wild adventure. In hindsight, instead of introducing a past lover for a one-night stand, Wolf Like Me should have focused on the differing perspectives of Mary and Gary regarding the future of their child to intensify the tension between them. By relegating Anton to a secondary role, the story allows Gary to stumble and recover without much difficulty.

'Wolf Like Me' Season 2 Wastes the Potential of Edgar Ramírez's Anton

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Anton's presence in Wolf Like Me Season 2 creates an intriguing aura of mystery in Mary's life, initially causing tension in her relationship with Gary. However, as the show progresses, his impact is reduced to a subplot, serving as a distraction rather than exploring the potential murder mystery. Despite hints at a deep connection with Mary, Anton's character becomes more of a caricature with little substance. Rather than delving into Mary's struggle as a werewolf, Anton's role as her teacher could have driven her story forward. Additionally, portraying him as an antagonistic force could have introduced chaos and jeopardized the couple's relationship, adding much-needed excitement to the slow-moving plot. Ultimately, Anton remains an unwanted, uninvited guest throughout the series.

We learn very little about Mary with regards to the arrival of Anton. In addition, Anton does not contribute much to the storyline, except for momentarily distracting Gary and Mary from the growing issue inside Mary. However, his presence does bring more depth and personality to the otherwise plain world of Wolf Like Me, making his sudden departure all the more disappointing. Anton's existence as a werewolf adds to the mythos of the show, suggesting that there may be other werewolves like Mary out there, which could lead to further complications in future seasons as more of Mary's kind may appear unexpectedly.

Both seasons of Wolf Like Me can be streamed on Peacock in the U.S.

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