Series writer Charlie Covell unpacks the time-jump and the season 2 journey with EW.
Alyssa thought her life ended that day on the beach.
That wasnt the case.
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A chase ensued that ended when the screen cut to black as a cops bullet fired from its pistol.
Youre definitely an adult, even though you might not feel like one, Covell says.
Its just more mature, as Covell puts it.
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There is a need to return and the need to be in a single place, the writer explains.
Theres an idea that you cant keep running forever.
Thats the kind of journey shes gonna go on in season 2.
The nearly two-year time-jump reflects the real-life time-jump between seasons.
We made it with a lot of love, but it felt like a small show, she continues.
So, the fact that it had this international fan base suddenly, it was crazy.
It was mentioned, Could you do an anthology series, like they did with the showSkins?
Could you re-populate the show in the same style with different characters?'
But I think, particularly with Alyssa, theres so much more story there.
You cant rush that kind of thing, basically… so we didnt!
Its taken two years.
That name may or may not come from the Bonnie-and-Clyde vibe of season 1.
Does this sound like a Chuck line?
Would this character fit into Chucks world?
Theres much left still to be said about season 2, but Covell doesnt want to spoil.
Instead, she leaves with this final thought: I think season 2 has a finality to it.
