🧭 The Mysterious Benedict Society Season 2 (2022)

“Don’t fear the reaper, fear Disney+ cancellations.”


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Let’s Start by Showing Y’all the Trailers, Shall We? 🎬

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Quick Disclaimer 🚨

Okay, listen. I’m already annoyed before even starting this review. Because — once again — Disney decided to yeet this show off Disney+ like it was some dirty sock they didn’t want to acknowledge. First Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, now this? I was genuinely into this series, and the fact they pulled it down after canceling it is just a double slap in the face. Like, hey thanks for making me emotionally invested, now watch me scream into the void because it’s gone.


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Non-Spoiler Plot Rundown

So Season 2 takes the quirky puzzle-solving squad we all loved in Season 1 and tosses them into a bigger adventure — chasing down Dr. Curtain and his schemes while juggling the fact that they’re still kids who also have to figure out trust, family, and their own baggage. Stakes are higher, tone’s a little darker, and honestly…it feels more cinematic than Season 1.


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Character Breakdown 🧩

Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale) – Still eccentric, still lovable, still rocking those chaotic genius vibes. He’s the glue of the team even when he disappears from the picture at times.

Mr. Curtain (Tony Hale again, but evil) – The wannabe supervillain whose master plans are 50% clever, 50% “dude, what are you doing?” This season highlights his flaws more, especially when overconfidence starts catching up with him.

Constance Contraire (Marta Kessler) – My snarky queen. Still the sharp-tongued MVP, and her banter makes half the show worth watching. Every “bucket” comment she throws is pure gold.

Kate Wetherall (Emmy DeOliveira) – Courageous, clever, and resourceful. Her energy bounces perfectly off Constance, and the two of them together are easily my favorite duo in the show.

Reynie Muldoon (Mystic Inscho) – The strategist. He’s the kid who thinks five steps ahead, but this season tests his leadership skills when plans don’t go smoothly.

Sticky Washington (Seth B. Carr) – The brains with heart. He’s dependable, but this season adds some fun insecurities for him to work through.

Supporting adults like Number Two, Rhonda, and Milligan – All still quirky, funny, and vital to the plot. Special shoutout to Milligan, because any scene with him is just solid gold dad energy.


Why Katie, Constance, and Mulligan Are My MVPs

Ok, confession time: if I had to pick three characters that carried The Mysterious Benedict Society for me across both seasons, it’s Katie, Constance, and Mulligan. The holy trinity of sass, smarts, and “what even is this guy?” energy.

Katie (Emmy DeOliveira)
Katie’s the glue. She’s the logical one who still throws herself into danger if it means saving the others. Example?

1. Season 1, when she basically MacGyvered her way into cracking codes the others couldn’t touch. Brain power AND guts.


2. She never lets the Society spiral—she’s the one reeling everyone back when things get chaotic.


3. Season 2, she actually starts calling out Benedict himself when his plans seem shaky. Bold move for a kid against a genius adult, but Katie’s like, “Nah, I see holes here.”


4. She’s fiercely loyal. Even when Curtain is manipulating them, Katie doesn’t hesitate to stand firm for the others.


5. And let’s be real: Katie could’ve carried her own spin-off. She’s that grounded.



Constance (Marta Kessler)
Ah, Constance. Tiny fireball of chaos. Snark is her love language. And that’s why she’s a favorite.

1. Her bucket insults? Legendary. Every time she drags that poor bucket, I cackle.


2. She’s the only one bold enough to openly sass Benedict, and he actually takes it. (That says a lot.)


3. When the stakes are high, she’s weirdly the most perceptive. Her “psychic-ish” moments in Season 2 aren’t just plot devices—they fit her whole vibe of being underestimated.


4. Season 1 finale? Her rage against the machine moment practically saved the team.


5. She balances the show’s tone. Everyone else is polished or serious, and Constance just drops a sarcastic bomb that makes the scene land.



Mulligan (Ryan Hurst)
Ok, this man is the definition of “how did you get here and why do you work so well?” Mulligan is part comic relief, part secret badass.

1. His disguises. Awful, yet somehow effective. Like, bro, you really thought that fake mustache was fooling anyone? And it DID.


2. He’s Benedict’s ride-or-die. Doesn’t question him even when the plans are bananas. That loyalty is underrated.


3. He steps up big in action moments—when the kids need protecting, Mulligan flips from goofball to action hero mode.


4. Season 2 field chase scene? Mulligan’s the one keeping the van steady while chaos unfolds.


5. He’s got this big teddy bear vibe that makes you feel safe. In a show full of schemes and betrayals, Mulligan is the guy you can actually trust.



Together, these three give the show its heart, edge, and humor. Katie’s the brains, Constance is the bite, and Mulligan’s the muscle. Without them? The Society would’ve crumbled in Season 1.

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Pacing

The season keeps things moving — there are still slower puzzle moments, but the tension is more urgent than Season 1. There’s also that big chase scene at night across the fields to the van — set to Don’t Fear the Reaper. Which made me laugh/cry at the same time because I literally had Halloween Ends PTSD still lingering in my brain. Stop haunting me, song.


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Pros ✅

The kids have grown into their roles and feel sharper.

Curtain’s flaws get exposed more, which makes him a stronger villain.

Cinematic pacing + darker tone makes this season feel “bigger.”

Constance + Kate = the best duo, no arguments.



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Cons ❌

A few acting moments here and there fall flat — sometimes it feels like the kids are just reading lines instead of living them.

Disney canceling this show after it was finally gaining traction? That’s a con outside the story, but it stings too hard not to mention.



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Final Thoughts + Rating

I gotta say — I loved Season 1, but Season 2 hooked me even more. The story’s bigger, the stakes are higher, and Curtain’s downfall felt earned. It sucks knowing this is the last we’ll ever see of this version of the team (thanks, Disney 🙃).

Rating: 9/10 – Slightly edges out Season 1, even with my lingering frustrations.


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Spoiler Zone 🚨 (Skip if you haven’t seen Season 2)

Alright. Let’s get messy.

First off, the Don’t Fear the Reaper chase scene. I had just finished Halloween Ends before watching this season, so when that song kicked in, I literally groaned: “WHY. IS. THIS. SONG. FOLLOWING. ME.” At least here it worked better than in that dumpster fire of a movie. Still, cursed song forever. 🎵💀

Here’s the full Don’t Fear the Reaper song in case y’all want the curse to haunt you too 🎶:

Now, the big twist: Curtain, the evil brother himself, actually flipping sides. The moment he joins the group, admitting they’re gonna need him because there’s someone worse out there — their sister — was such a solid mic-drop moment. He basically went from “manipulative con-artist villain” to “begrudging ally with baggage,” and I actually dug it.

And what made it work wasn’t just the “hey surprise, villain team-up!” cliché. No, it was that haunting scene where Constance — the sass-master of the group — gets caught in his so-called “method of peace” and ends up frozen with this unsettling little grin. That was his wake-up call. Seeing a kid broken by his grand vision? That’s when Curtain realized his plan wasn’t peace, it was nightmare fuel. And unlike 99% of villains in media, he actually admits it: “I screwed up. My genius idea is garbage.” That moment earns his redemption more than any speech could.

Was he flawed this season? Absolutely. His plan was shaky, his ego got in the way, and his downfall was predictable. But that redemption moment hit hard, especially with the cliffhanger that teases the kids needing him for the battles ahead.

And yeah… Disney yanked the rug just when it was getting GOOD. Evil sister cliffhanger? Gone. Curtain’s redemption arc? Gone. Show momentum? Dead. They killed this story right when it started growing wings.

🌙 Bittersweet Goodbye

And sadly… this is where it all ends. The Mysterious Benedict Society was axed after just two seasons, and to add insult to injury, Disney yanked it off their streaming service like it never existed. No proper send-off. No physical release. Just gone.

Which is such a shame, because this show deserved to continue. It had wit, warmth, and a rare mix of whimsy and intelligence that both kids and adults could connect to. It wasn’t afraid to explore heavier ideas — manipulation, trust, what makes a family — but it always balanced that with charm and hope.

The real tragedy is how easily something this special can vanish in the streaming era. That’s why it’s important to remember shows like this. They deserve to live on in conversations, in fan communities, and in memory — not just be deleted like a file.

So yeah, Disney might have pulled the plug, but we’re not gonna let it be forgotten. The Mysterious Benedict Society will always stand out as one of those rare, clever, heartfelt shows that should’ve had more time. ✨