![]() ![]() While Andrew and Jay are mostly thriving in their ability to pleasure themselves, Nick’s decrepit hormone monster is all but ruining his puberty, especially with the introduction of Gina (Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez), who the boys only just noticed since she suddenly developed breasts - but who, as Jessi points out, has actually been in their grade since the beginning. The result is a refreshed version of Big Mouth that’s smarter, more focused, and, occasionally, quite emotional.After a shaky premiere that has the unfortunate task of resolving the Season 1 cliffhanger (Jessi and Jay ran away together, only to realize very quickly that it wasn’t meant to be and for the show to resume its status quo in episode two), the second batch of Big Mouth settles into a more confident, consistent groove early on. (The ghost of Duke Ellington appears in just three or four scenes this entire season). But these criticisms appear to have been heard, as the second season really hones in on the puberty angle, looping in Coach Steve along the way, while dialing back pretty much every element that doesn’t focus on the characters’ sexual awakenings. Coach Steve, for example, often felt like he interrupted the series’ candid, surprisingly deep conversation about puberty, while the ghost of Duke Ellington living in Nick’s attic felt completely extraneous, save for one very smart, hilarious musical number. ![]() The first season of Big Mouth had a great many charms, but also a knack for getting in its own way. ![]()
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