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REVIEW: ‘Woman of the Dead’ Season 2 Tells A Dark Tale Of Maternal Love

Charles HartfordBy Charles Hartford03/12/20255 Mins ReadUpdated:05/19/2025
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Woman of the Dead Season 2, directed by Daniel Prochaska and written by Marcel Kawental and Timo Lombeck, follows up with Brunehilde Blüm (Anna Maria Mühe) two years after her husband’s death and the violence that followed. When a coffin that contains more than the corpse it should hold is ordered opened, Blüm’s past comes rushing back. To make matters worse, someone believes she is in possession of a tape she doesn’t have, and they desperately want it back.

To encourage Blüm’s cooperation, those looking for the tape kidnap her daughter, Nela (Emilia Pieske). This forces the protagonist to attempt to uncover the tape’s whereabouts, plunging her once more into the dark world she discovered two years prior.

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The need for her to find the tape’s location while maintaining a facade of normalcy for the police, who suspect her involvement with the unexpected remains, creates a split narrative that pulls in different directions while being intrinsically linked. As the plots thicken and intertwine, more personalities from the town are pulled into its orbit, adding layers of complications to Blüm’s search.

Woman of the Dead Season 2 juggles varying storylines but never loses its place.

Emilia Pieske in Woman of the Dead Season 2

At the heart of the betrayals, blood, and darkness that shrouds Woman of the Dead Season 2‘s narrative is a mother’s love. Despite having been through the previous horrific ordeal, Blüm is not a seasoned soldier or killer. The stress that begins to mount on her from the early moments of episode one is always apparent. Mühe never lets the strain of danger nor the threat to Blüm’s family slip from view.  Her acting feels even more intense than in the first season.

This persistent anguish the lead endures creates a remarkable feeling of strength in the protagonist. The fact that she seems on the verge of breaking down for the vast majority of the series does not weaken her character but rather strengthens it. Every time she reminds herself that if she stops, Nela will die, it hits home. She could not do it for herself, but she would do anything for her child.

The depth of her love and willingness to shoulder any burden for it is in stark contrast with other characters in the show. How family is seen and used by others creates a glaring appreciation for how dearly Blüm clings to her family, further elevating her courage.

While her bravery shines the brightest, it isn’t the only example Woman of the Dead Season 2 uses to create shimmers of light in its dark narrative. Reza (Yousef ‘Joe’ Sweid), Blüm’s assistant and love interest, shows his willingness to protect her and her children. Due to his training as a soldier, Reza brings a more grounded courage to the tale. His cold calculations give another view of resilience, making him stand out from her in the story.

At the heart of this season is the power of a mother’s love.

Anna Maria Mühe and Yousef Sweid in Woman of the Dead Season 2

Juxtaposed against the protagonists are villains that darken the screen as much as the heroes brighten it. The depraved nature of the crimes being covered up feels no less shocking this time around. How deeply the rot has gotten into the city and how much those not directly involved are willing to look away invoke disgust and outrage.

The revolting nature of the series’ villains is brought to life by solid acting and a well-measured script. The dialogue for the antagonists is never overdone. The writing doesn’t need to convince anyone that these people are scum, so it doesn’t waste its time doing so. Their arrogance and indifference to their victims reinforce the nature of their crimes.

The villains’ indifference is countered by the return of an element of season one: Blüm’s discussions with the dead. Seeing Blüm converse with those whose deaths she was a part of reinforces the character’s conscience. She feels what is happening and doesn’t try to hide it from herself.

The other element that brings out the tension in Woman of the Dead Season 2 is the cinematography. Some excellent camera work helps build up key moments throughout the season’s six episodes. Knowing what to show and what not to show shows an artistry that furthers the series’ goals.

Woman of the Dead Season 2 builds on its predecessor and stays true to its roots.

Anna Maria Mühe in Woman of the Dead Season 2

Another area where Woman of the Dead Season 2 knows what to show is in its fight scenes. The combat in most sequences is short and dirty. Most of the participants are brawlers with little proper training. The fights reflect this, being frequently crude in their implementation and brutal in their results.

There is also some great lighting used here. In particular, a scene in the final episode is transformed through how it is lit. From an external, bright scene to darkness and ending with the final placement awash in a harsh red glow, the sequence feels like a little trip to the underworld—a fitting locale for the final confrontations.

Woman of the Dead Season 2 builds on the first season’s strengths while changing the formula just enough. The shift in pacing and dual avenues of pressure on the protagonist make this narrative feel darker and more threatening, upping the stakes from its predecessor. If you enjoyed the first season, there is no reason not to return.

Woman of the Dead Season 2 streams worldwide on March 19th on Netflix.

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Woman of the Dead Season 2 builds on the first season’s strengths while changing the formula just enough. The shift in pacing and dual avenues of pressure on the protagonist make this narrative feel darker and more threatening, upping the stakes from its predecessor.

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