From Collider · Taylor Gates · · 1m 50s
Owen Wilson's Stick Season 2 Finds Swing
Owen Wilson's Stick Season 2 balances golf, mental health, and romance with mature character growth.
In brief
Owen Wilson's Stick Season 2 balances golf, mental health, and romance with mature character growth. Stick Season 2 shows Owen Wilson's character overcoming Alzheimer's with help from his daughter, while Santi and Zero mature in their relationships. Originally reported by Collider.
Stick Season 2 Premiere
Stick Season 2 premieres November 4 on Apple TV.
Owen Wilson's Role
Owen Wilson plays Pryce, a former golf player returning to competition after Alzheimer's diagnosis in his former coach.
Santi's Decision
Santi debates taking a golf scholarship to IU or signing with an agency for professional opportunities.
Zero's Growth
Zero develops relationships and finds purpose outside of Santi, showing more maturity than in Season 1.
Mental Health Focus
Pryce undergoes therapy to address trauma after his former coach's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Timothy Olyphant's Role
Timothy Olyphant becomes a main character, stealing scenes with his egocentric personality.
Amanda's Dynamic
Amanda helps Pryce with golf training while navigating their complicated romantic history.
Santi and Zero's Maturity
Santi and Zero show more sophisticated relationships than in Season 1, avoiding teenage clichés.
Pacing Issues
Stick Season 2 has slow pacing with some episodes ending without clear progress.
Rhea Seehorn's Role
Rhea Seehorn plays Amanda, helping Pryce with golf while managing her aging father's health.
Rex Linn's Role
Rex Linn plays Butch, Pryce's former coach with Alzheimer's disease.
Relationship Complexity
Amanda and Pryce's relationship feels overly simplistic compared to Santi and Zero's more mature dynamic.
Season 2 Strengths
Stick Season 2 handles mental health and aging parents with important messages without being preachy.
Season 2 Weaknesses
Stick Season 2 has pacing issues and oversimplifies some character relationships.
Overall Assessment
Stick Season 2 is a pleasant watch with strong character growth despite pacing challenges.
The headline
Stick Season 2 shows Owen Wilson's character overcoming Alzheimer's with help from his daughter, while Santi and Zero mature in their relationships.
