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The response was palpable. Rotten Tomatoes, a widely used review aggregator, reflected this dissatisfaction with a steep drop in audience score, sitting at just 37% for season two—compared to the stellar 96% in the first season. Fans expressed their displeasure openly, criticizing the storyline, character development, and casting choices. Notably, fans were unhappy with key plot decisions, like killing off beloved characters in ways they deemed unnecessary, and with the direction the story took regarding Ellie’s character arc, her sexuality, and her relationships.