Why Ace's Heels Season 2 Will Leave Fans Speechless: Epic Character Twist Redefines the Game!

Summary

Ace's desire for personal growth and life outside Duffy was dashed when he quickly returned home after a betrayal by his brother. His journey seemed wasted.

Ace's absence from Duffy had little significance for his character's growth as he ultimately returned to his starting point. His authenticity and vulnerability were lacking.

The fleeting exploration of Ace's personal empowerment was a wasted chance. Heels brought him back prematurely, leaving the audience craving for greater depth in his character.

Ace's taste of life outside Duffy in Season 2 of Starz's wrestling drama Heels was overshadowed by the wasted impact of his speech about personal growth upon his return. The premiere episode, "Ten-Bell Salute," of Heels Season 2 sheds light on the Spade family's background, their involvement in the Duffy Wrestling League, and their attempt to come to terms with their past. Following a staged wrestling match that escalates into a real fight, the Spade brothers Jack and Ace are forced to confront the implications of being Spades in the town of Duffy.

In a hasty move, Ace abruptly departs from Duffy in response to discovering his brother's betrayal of orchestrating the crowd's hostility towards his wrestling comeback. Throughout the initial three episodes of Heels Season 2, Jack endures various hardships in his pursuit of Ace, urging him to return home. Ace delivers a passionate speech, explaining his reasons for leaving and arguing against his return, hinting at a potential permanent separation from Duffy. However, Ace's time on the run reaches its end when a haunting nightmare serves as a reminder of his true desires.

Ace Wanted To Grow But Instead Ran Home Quickly

Dubbed the underdog in the classic tale of sibling rivalry, Ace is determined to prove himself and yearns for personal growth away from Duffy. However, any hope of witnessing Ace's life beyond the confines of Spade's hometown is shattered in season 2, episode 3, "Discord," when he seeks refuge at Jack's home, abruptly ending his journey and returning to the very place he left. Despite all his brooding, anguish, fights, and both physical and emotional pain, Ace's time away from Duffy ultimately yields little growth for his character.

Ace's escape initially begins with uncertainty and turmoil, as he sets off by visiting a camping store in his quest to survive in the wilderness. His childlike naivety regarding raincoats and hiking boots only emphasizes his need for care and protection, which is best provided by his family. As Ace's story unfolds, it becomes evident that his eventual return to Duffy and his family undermines his passionate monologue about finding fulfillment through self-reflection. Instead of laying a stronger foundation for Ace's return, Heels merely presents him with a superficial vulnerability, as he retreats home when faced with adversity on the road.

Heels Brought Ace Home Too Soon

Ace's brief attempt at personal empowerment was a missed chance for him to grow and find himself outside of the Spade and DWL family. The Heels quickly sent Ace out on his own, but he didn't last more than two episodes before exhaustion forced him back to Duffy, leaving much to be desired in terms of his character development and personal journey outside of the DWL. Despite his passionate conversation with Jack at the Dover motel, his return to Duffy and seeking refuge in Jack's home undermined his aspirations. However, if given more time to explore life beyond just being a Spade in Duffy, Ace's character could still be developed in a potential Heels season 3, allowing viewers to uncover new dimensions of the wrestler.