Dallas Season 2

Dallas Season 2 has built a real following on and among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Dallas Season 2 is worth clearing space for. Dallas Season 2 treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Season 2 of Dallas includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1978 to April 1979. This season stars Patrick Duffy, Barbara Bel Geddes and Jim Davis. Patrick Duffy and Barbara Bel Geddes lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1978. Dallas Season 2 uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Dallas Season 2 belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Patrick Duffy's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.