iCarly (2022) Is SHOCKINGLY Different…
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2022
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Last year we spoke a lot about the new iCarly revival, but this year I wanted to wait to talk about all of season 2 for iCarly all at once. Has it improved from last season, where is the show heading and did it have focus? Let's take a look at season 2 of the iCarly revival!
Written By: Jordan Fringe
Edited By: Jordan Fringe
Channel Art By: Jerry Meehan - Розваги
Thanks so much for watching! What are your thoughts on season 2 of the iCarly revival?
first
lets gooo how are you doing Fringe??
I love the revival. I think its in parts fucking hilarious especially Jerry Trainer is such a Carry for the show. I wanna watch 3737737373746748374474 Seasons ngl
I didnt know it was out
For a second, I thought you were sponsored by Zevia... that'd be great
It helps that the actor playing Freddy was also the director of a majority of Season 2, so he likely got his own insight into how to improve his place on the show (like "Yeah, I'm going to be doing ALL this work, so there needs to be a better reason for my character being involved.")
He only directed 2 epsiodes, but he was a producer this season, which is where his input probably actually happened.
I am not surprised to know Nathan/Freddie when given the chance, could revise everything in a lot of these areas. He and Spencer should be the directors, especially with Jerry being a veteran form Drake and Josh. (and he the fact he was on Malcom in the Middle, and My Wife and Kids.)
@@bohemelavie1 Okay, I noticed his name more as director, so I assumed much more.
@@van8ryan that's definitely the role that was more widely publicised so it makes sense - and that's the career direction he has taken in recent years.
At the end of the day a director on a multicam sitcom like this doesn't have a lot of say in the overall big picture, they come in for individual episodes and their job is to bring the script they are given to life and don't have a lot of control over the narrative of the story. It excites me that Nathan and Jerry are producers and Miranda is Executive Producer as it means they are involved in every step of the process, not just what happens on set while filming.
It’s become a real comfort show for me. It’s enjoyable, nostalgic & just plain silly. Loved Lewbert coming back, grandpa Shay, & the increased presence of Mrs Benson. The slow build of the Carly/Freddie relationship is really enjoyable too.
I kind of wish the show wasn't so dumb for most of its concepts and actually tried to tell a coherent story, even if a little, rather than it just being random and so episodic.
yep, they just don't make shows like this anymore
i only cared for mrs benson's return
Same. It’s just nice. Cozy watch. Makes me smile here and there. Stories are usually pretty okay too.
@@GeteMachine it would totally miss the essence of icarly
I feel like season 2 felt more like ICarly, it’s still nowhere near the original, but season 2 was definitely an improvement, and season 1 wasn’t as horrible as it could’ve been, their r definitely moments that genuinely make me laugh in this show
Season 1 felt like the cast getting back into character while working on how the characters would transition into a more PG-13 setting.
@@BlueBlazeKing Yeah pretty much, it also felt like some episodes didn’t have a real conclusion at the end, but now the actors definitely feel more like older versions of the characters, the only one that didn’t miss a beat was Jerry honestly
It’s not great but the nostalgia is there and still a lot of laughs
@@majrgaming2633 Plus with the fact Jeannette and Noah weren’t apart of the cast anymore, I would say the dynamic would feel off
I don't think it'll ever replicate the vibe of the original. Sam and Gibby no longer being there does play a factor to it but at the end of the day its best to enjoy the show for how it is, since it's a sequel show and it's pretty nice to see how Carly and Freddie are handling their 20s.
I see the potential this show has, with Carly rise again to stardom once more but in a modern influencer style writes itself! -but it didn’t happen. Carly getting canceled in S2 premiere, only to be a one-off episode… consequences from Lewberts court episode-only for Spencer to throw money at the problem. I’ve taken the show as what it is, a comfort sitcom show:) simply nice to revisit these old characters from my childhood.
Depressing
I think the first 2 seasons have made the revival somewhat interesting so far, and even though there haven't been any announcements yet i'm hoping for a season 3. anyway i will admit that while i'm enjoying the revival so far there are some things that could've been done better.
I don't think there should be a revival at all. The original iCarly wrapped up nicely and left the people with an ever lasting sense of nostalgia whenever looking back on it.
You can't miss something if it's not gone so for it to arrive once again what's the incentive to care at all if what you loved can be so easily replaced.
I grew up with iCarly and often looked back on it remembering the simpler days but now that there's a reboot it just leaves me with a cheap feeling.
ditto
@@TheScarletSlayer kinda too late for this
@@willinton06 does that make anything I said wrong?
@Ay Jay why isn't it bad though, I can point out a dozen things wrong with it and so far Everytime I ask someone who likes it they haven't been able to list one reason as to why it's good.
What the original iCarly nailed was the incorporation of memorable, enjoyable side characters and the establishment of nuanced relationships. Nevel, Chuck, and even Lewbert were fleshed out in the original iCarly, set with their own backstories - they had families, friends, and (most importantly) goals. Unlike the side characters of the iCarly revival, these rounded characters returned in the following seasons. The revival is guilty of introducing flat characters (such as Wes, Beau, Dutch, and Maeve) only to write them out later. The heart of the original iCarly was the connection between its characters. Sure, in the real world, people come and go, but that doesn't mean that every side character should.
I agree!! I feel like the problem is that it is too focused on a small amount of locations. In the OG, the characters would go to school so they would see in person responses to their show with recurring side characters that we could recognise. Now, they all pretty much work from home so we're limited to a few locations with the same people. Characters like Nevel, Chuck and Lewbert are just cameos for the reboot. Aside from Pearl, there aren't many side characters, and she's really underdeveloped as it is. Mrs Benson is the only recurring side character (and her appearances are always great).
just like Naruto
Absolutely agree that the second season of iCarly was definitely an improvement from the first. I'm just sad it got shorten to 10 episodes from 13. Hope this gets renewed for a 3rd season and a 4th!!
And 5th and 6th n 7th n 8th ✨🤞
Spencer aged like an anime character
This channel has grown so much in such a short time. Honestly can see this channel blowing up more being known by the masses, just cos the content is that good
lol I don't know about all that, but I am grateful for the support and kinds words, thank you!
Ah no worries man, I remember you from when you used edit Alex's videos, was gassed to find out you had your own channel. Next milestone 500k, I know you'll smash it
agreed
Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who thought Beau and Wes we’re going to start dating and that was gonna be the big twist at the end of the first episode
I wanted to say a big thank you to Jordan Fringe, Listening to you talk about all the TV shows and different projects i used to watch as a child has really gotten me through this hard time in my life I can’t seem to find any light in the darkness but when I hear you speak about these wonderful shows it brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eye it brings back so many wonderful memories from my childhood that I wish I could go back to, thank you so much for everything you do 🙏🏻
Thank you for your kind words and support! I truly wish you the best!
After season 1, I wanted the reboot to have dramatic storylines to elevate the characters, but I overall like the direction of the second season. I still think the show is missing a dramatic edge tho
I think it would have been better if Carly had to build it back up from 0, rather than somehow iCarly just instantly still being popular despite it years of hiatus and cultural shift for the internet. Like if that was the plot itself underneath the comedy. Like the Social Network movie but with iCarly humor. If that was the plot, it would have been much more intersting, consistent and vastly improve on the original show.
Dude the classic commercials and bumpers always give me a little bit of extra life
I absolutely love the improvements they made. But I still do think they should make the transition more interesting because the original used video editor UI for the transition which I find cool. They could modernize it just like the title card. Also, maybe this is just me but the lack of background music can make certain scenes feel too quiet, like when Carly tries to slingshot a fruit at a dummy (but ended up hitting Spencer instead). But overall it's just a feel good show.
Yes the music is whats missing. The transition music did added to that feel good mood
the amount of character growth this season was so nice to see tbh. it firmly cemented Harper as easily my favorite character from this show. i also appreciate that they finally found a structure for this show that didn't feel as awkward as the first half ofseason one did. i really hope they continue expanding this series, its definitely very much gotten its footing imo
I love Millicent and Harper so much. I think they’re both so funny and relatable and i was so happy to see the kind of representation they both offer in one of my favorite shows growing up.
I love the hair they give Harper and Milicent. If it's not obvious already Milicent is biracial and they could've just put it in a dusty bun but they take time with her hair. Harper had the braids last season and this season she was rocking that sew in with leave out they either hired black stylists or Lacey in between episodes is sitting Jordyn down and pulling out that comb, hair grease and detangle brush. Either way A+👌🏿🔥🔥
Even Freddie got an upgrade, season 1 looked like a toupee I thought he was going bald and it was a combover. Nothing wrong with bald dudes btw.
I like to think that freddie went infinite and beyond to learn how to do her hair and now she is learning from him
Just binge watched your entire ICarly series yesterday so it was a neat surprise to see this.
Millicent to me is just too annoying to deal with, mostly like how she treats Freddie just ticks me off but Spencer carries the whole show over for me.
I think they were trying to get the mean to Freddie feeling before, but I would have thought that Freddie at this point would have become a bit more confident.
I genuinely think they did Freddie dirty in the modern iCarly. If Milli was like a satiric daughter about how unlucky Freddie is but still supports him without being too mean, I would probably like her more.
I don't get why people are still complaining about this. Let alone how Sam was mean to Freddie all throughout the original series and nobody complained then.
@@GeteMachine Freddie has aged since then and should be able to stand up for himself. Pretty sure he did a few times against Sam then, so why should a little girl be any different?
A lot of the show kind of bugs me from what I’ve seen in the trailers I know I can’t judge it fully yet because I haven’t seen it but I just haven’t felt the need to go watch it even though I grew up really liking the original
@@GeteMachine It's different because sam was a bully and was tough physically and mentally to deal with and it was comedically funny even when most of the time i just felt bad for freddie but come on he's much older and should not be taken as a joke but his own little child. and the bigger difference is that when sam did their antics , it was funny and it worked because of their character. but when millicent did it, it was just trying too hard.
My main criticisms of the show:
- The writing this season was a little too explanatory (I.e Someone randomly walks into a room and instantly starts explaining what the writers should present to us). I can see how it can be difficult though because it's a 20-24 minute show.
- Laughtrack was mildly used too much or at the wrong points.
-The pacing of this season felt rushed at points. (Best example is the Drag Queen/Political Debate/Melon Slingshot episode. The DQ portion should have been the A plot and the Political Debate should be the B, but Millicent was supposed to shine way more in the debate part than she did. They slick didn't need the Spencer/Carly plot, they could have assisted with the other plots).
- They shot the load too early in season 1 by having everyone complete their campaign mode too early to me. Carly quickly got her numbers up after a couple of episodes, Harper went from barista to successful fashion designer in half a season, Spencer is excessively rich for no reason, Freddie went from IT help desk to the owner of a successful business quick as hell, and Millicent is basically super awesome with no real character flaw.
- Side characters can be hit or miss (I.e Hit: Paul Miss: Kid at debate and Derek)
My main praise of the show:
- Josh Peck brought great energy to the show and they utilized him well. Good to see he's still in good form
- Harper's character did indeed feel more natural this season and that paid off regularly throughout the episodes as JF said
- Freddie actually had the best character arc this season and can make the argument that he's the MVP of the season
- The web show didn't forcefully show us iCarly content like I feel last season did. Frankly, the show itself isn't as important as their 2007-2013 show was, but the behind the scenes stuff is what makes the episodes now (The lawsuit episode, the escape room episode, the influencer fight club episode, etc)
- They truly casted 5 great main characters for the show and they play their roles well
What I expect from Season 3:
- Millicent starts becoming more of a teen and Freddie's relationship in that space
- They limit the different romantic partners aspects of the show because now that everyone has had some form of romance, Freddie and Carly's should be the primary one.
- ICarly to actually use more current tech and trends like JF also said
- Carly becoming more of a rebel than her prior self. (She shows glimpses, but she always reverts back, she gotta fully make trait changes).
- More Paul and less nostalgic characters because they basically reintroduced all the ones we were curious about except for Sam and Gibby already.
Solid season and great video JF!
I mean it makes sense why Carly was able to get her numbers back up so quickly, the web-show won a world record, a reward for best comedy in the Japan special, had guest like the Plain White T’s , One Direction and Michelle Obama, been on Jimmy Fallon, Carly did a charity boxing match with a MMA champion and has directed a music video along with a live stage performance all before graduating high school. So Carly deciding to start the show back up would draw in tons of people.
To be fair, spencer has always been rich for no real reason IIRC.
I think what Milhouse said sums up how Fredy feels.
“You Don't want me to be with you;
you don't want me to be with
someone else. How miserable do I
have to be before you're happy?”
Something that I would like them to do is a cameo scene of Sam played by a different actress. Preferably it would be a flashback when they were younger and all different actors play them as younger versions of themselves.
That could happen. This season had younger actors for Freddie, Spencer and Carly for a small flashback scene
Don’t really watch the show but i think a interesting story line that shows modern internet trends could be about sponsorships! Like interacting with ridiculous brands
They have done that. Carly promotes a health drinks brand that turns out to be a pyramid scheme. And I think she also is forced to promote a creative safe space for women that turns out to be like a cult
I dunno, this season felt more directionless. More standalone except for the Creddie elements of the premiere and the finale. Probably even less actual web show than season 1 gave us, but did continue on the social media events
That's fair, I am hoping a season 3 can get the right tone fully with more purpose
@@JordanFringe94 Though yeah after I wrote this I somehow forgot about the Paul aspects (which served the influencer side but also fed into Carly and Freddie’s adult dynamic, romantic or not)
I honestly don't know why people like the show for being so all over the place, and it never really sticking to its original premise any more, its just literally some random situation they just end, and it does nothing to improve or expand the characters at all. All their lives were off screen.
Towards the latter half of the series, Harper really grew on me. The actress is so talented and just really funny
The latter half 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
@@StankyLegss Its a pretty common phrase bro. You good?
I’d like to see you dive into Fuller house and the way it ended. Full house was a big part of tv growing up in the 90’s. I liked your break down of season 2 of this show. You had a great narrative.
I love original full house one my favorite shows!
Thanks for including that joke Spencer did. I haven't laughed that hard since Gabe Iglesias did his Chris Rock impression on his Netflix show.
yeah iCarly got better this season! I'm hoping for season 3!
Also I can't put my finger on it, but Harper's giving me Raven Baxter vibes and I love it!
I just now noticed the “directed by Melissa Joan Hart” label. how interesting!
I still support the idea of Jennet coming back for one episode just to play Melanie…
Same
if she played Melanie i would scream
She quit acting and for a good reason
i think what i like the most is that they didn't try to get the same age group as before but the people that watched it as kids. the kids that are adults now
literally every time jerry trainor was on screen it felt and reminded me i was watching icarly
It feels weirdly nostalgic to me because the first season is how I found your channel in the first place.
I really loved how this season turned out, it was a really great step up from season 1. Like you said tho, there are a few things that could make season 3 that much better. I felt the same way about the internet nuance, that is one area that could be improved apon. Anyway, I really enjoyed your thoughts on this season, you were pretty much the reason I watched the reboot last year and I'm really glad I did, its been an amazing experience. Thank you as always Jordan!
I actually like this show way more than the original icarly. Freddy really carries the show for me though, I think.
Same! The og show was so mean spirited and the Dan Schneider weirdness just made it worse. This show improved on Carly's character and finally did good things for Freddie!
No, sorry. Can’t without Sam.
@@jordana7604 i didn't like her in the original either so I'm fine without her being there. Freddy and Spencer are the real stars in the reboot anyway
@@jordana7604 i know it sucks that her character isn't in the reboot, but jeanette mccurdy has legit reasons for not wanting to be in it. plus, harper is just as good of a character if not better
When the world needed him most, he returned
Edit to add: NO GRANDAD IS SO OLD NOW, MY HEART!!!
Lmao
Season 2 was absolutely incredible. I enjoyed it so much more than season 1. Season 1 was fine, and got better over time, but here everything just clicked. Harper has become a great highlight of the show too, and Spencer is still incredible. Super excited for season 3
Harper makes me laugh more & more. Her line delivery is so great!
Dude the old school Nick commercial break in between ad roll was so awesome, wish my content creators did something like this
great video man and i hopefully this show continues to get even better for season 3 this could still be one of the best show reboots
Keep killing it bro, I told you a few months ago this will be a 1mil sub channel, and seemingly with every video you manage to improve. Love your content!!!
I was seeing the potential in the show and what it should be last season, but watching the first episode it just felt natural. Nothing felt forced and it was a nice progression and really did everything I liked from season 1 10x better. I didn’t watch the rest of the season yet, but I don’t care about spoilers for the show all that much, but I honestly can’t wait to watch the rest. I honestly was a little hesitant at first getting back into it, but I definitely feel comfortable with where it’s going
I was wondering when you were going to talk about Icarly again glad you’re back to talk about it
I love your videos so much Jordan Fringe keep up the good work man
Yessss, I’ve been waiting for this!!
You never disappoint, keep up the great work!!
Appreciate ya dude, thank you!
I enjoyed this season far more than the last season… the way they brought back more of the wacky comedy the was a big part of the OG series really stuck the landing for me this time around.
Thank you for this!
Thank you for continuing your crusade in satisfying my curiosity over the revival without me having to actually watch it.
Edit: I'm glad it seems to improve from the first season. I might give it a go now!
Great video. Binge watched the whole series in 2 days. Plus today. Congratulations on 300K!
Thanks so much!
@@JordanFringe94 You're welcome!
I didn't even knew season 2 came out!! Awesome bro
Wait so that major cliffhanger was the end of the season??? Wtf?
I have been waiting for this
Great video Jordan. Keep up the great work. Love your videos and personality.
I love your ads format 😂
Thank you for actually caring about where the ads are
Back to where I came from. Keep it up fringe.
Maybe I’ve just been busy or not as plugged in, but this is legit the first I’ve heard about season 2. Come to find out the whole season already aired haha. Glad to hear it’s improving!
You channel makes me very happy 🔊
Absolutely love the midroll ad transitions 😂
Glad to see you back at the ICarly, Jordan!!!
I forgot that this was came back.
The aftermath to Creddie finding out they're allegedly in love with one another in a few hours omg
I have not watched one episode but I never miss you talking about it not sure why
Omg just realized my comment is in your video! Thanks 😊
Can't wait for next season and great video bro
Thanks so much!
Wait episode 10 was the last episode of the season??? What a cliffhanger to end on then lol
Until I saw this video recommended I didnt even know season 2 was out yet 0.0 then I binged it in a night. It was definitely better then season 2! I also did not expect seeing Josh Peck show up in the show and that was definitely a great surprise
No Jayniac flexing on us 😂😂 LOTS OF LOVE FOR THIS REVIEW THANK YOU ❤️🙏🏾
I’m more comfortable with Creddie this time around before it was just poor Fredddie and idiot Carly while his chemistry with Sam always had me as a Seddie shipper, so I’m cool with this since Jeanette Mccurdy has hrr own healing path to go on.
You know I gotta subscribe just for the “look it’s the ad part… interesting.” 😂
Ayyyy I saw that Halloween complete collection 🤙🏿🤙🏿
Been waiting on this video :)
Glad you shared some carly/Spencer bits i missed from the drag queen episode i didn’t watch lol
Not interested in that lol
Great season overall, and the cliffhanger has me excited for what’s to come in (hopefully) a season 3
I’ve been enjoying this show especially because of your videos ✅
Thank you Jordan
Just wanted to say, love the short little transition clips, making it feel like I’m actually watching a tv show/review. The nostalgia is sweet.
Congrats on 300k.
Thanks so much!
I just noticed that in this moment the views and subscriber numbers are the same
I watched the original iCarly and watched some of the new series after seeing this I’m definitely going back and watching it ❤ your videos man 😎
Really amazing review overall! Personally I liked season 1 of the revival more than season 2. I did love seeing Josh Peck finally appear in this show but it was kind of weird to have 1 episode in the middle where he wasn’t in it even though he was only confirmed for 2 appearances. Having more of the focus on Freddie this time around was an added bonus. Still looking forward to season 3 but season 1 just felt more fresh and unique.
Do you feel like making a ahhh monsters video soon cause that thing was like one of my favorite show back when I was younger
When you mentioned including comments on the screen I realized that few, if any, internet-based mediums actually characterize internet crowds, instead using comments as a set piece. It would be slow and gradual but I think it could work
Just finished a 2 hour video and this dropped 1 minute ago. Let's goooooo
When a new Jordan Fringe iCarly video drops, I gotta watch.
Knowing Carly didn’t flop makes me happy inside
And it’s not even bad people just have different tastes of nostalgia
Can’t go into it thinking it’ll be the same
I lost it when I saw Chuck🤣🤣🤣🤣
the ads are beautifully placed in this video
I'm really hoping there will be a WAIT...Remember video on the Discovery Kids shows
Like Kenny the Shark, Tutenstein, and Time Warp Trio
Memories unlocked
Yes! Don’t forget Flight 29 Down as well ^^
I personally really loved season 1 I feel like it did some pretty good set up while being a bit drawn out and slow and season 2s finale brought my favorite episode of the entire franchise. So I look forward to season 3 highly. I just hope like the og they keep this upward improvement. Season 1 and 2 of the og feel similar as they felt slow with specific elements and season 3 and 4 really built up that magic so I hope season 3 of this verison of icarly brings the magic. It's also nice to hear that the cast and writers have discussed how they're ready to take these stories take off in the next season which seems super promising.
Oh wow, I feel so dumb for completely missing the call out to something from the original series until seeing the bunny tattoo that Carly got in season 2 on this video. When I originally watched the episode, it didn't hit at all but when watching this recap, the phrase "the pain of getting a real tattoo without actually getting one" came back & hit me & I was like, where was that from again? Then the whole plot point with the bet & Freddy getting the tattoo of Sam's face came back in & I felt so dumb for forgetting it. Like, it makes sense to forget certain things from shows you hadn't seen in a long time but here's the thing, a group of friends & I have a running joke that spawned from that episode. We lived in the Portland area of Oregon, the majority of us have moved away since then but still keep in contact, Portland is like Seattle's sibling so the jabs made at Seattle's weather, Portlanders can feel it. Ever since that episode of iCarly aired, this group of friends & I had a running joke on remembering to bring cloud block. Wow, can not believe the connection to that did not come in when I saw that episode like I wish I could of remembered it so I could of seen the call back even before it was revealed that Carly's tattoo was fake. Maybe I should of re-watched the original series before season 1 went up, I know a lot of my friends I knew in high school did, we watched the series as it originally aired & kept up with each other on it & some of them were saying they were going to rewatch it before the reboot came out & I thought about it but decided not to, figured I'd remember it well enough but if I couldn't remember an episode where a joke my friend group constantly used is from, maybe I should of watched it again.
13:40 Hold up dawg. Is that the fabled Pomegranate phone?
More iCarly revival content, I see. Always nice.
May I interest you in Big Fat Liar review on a stick?
8:53 that is pretty funny and I especially loved the joke of that angry guy from an April fool's Day episode of SpongeBob YOU WHAT!
It's surreal seeing Harper again after seeing her in Better Call Saul.
Jordan do you remember that one Fairly Odd Parents special that KISS guest starred in?
I didn't even check if S2 was there because I thought you would do what you did with season 1
13th attempt to ask for series I loved on jetix and is rarely talked about.
WAIT... Remember Oban Star-Racers?
Everyone's faces look too clean. Damn that show makeup is working some magic lol
i loved both seasons and i’d be happy to watch a third if we could :) i love how they kept the essence of icarly but making it more adult too. it’s a comfort show cause of the nostalgia and everything :)
8:30 Don't apologize, most of us know that Spencer is the Atlas that carries the show on his back, and I wouldn't mind if he becomes the main character and Carly the side character.
I still need to watch the last episode, but can't not watch your video first