There are a few minor issues that should be addressed by season's end, such as the weak supporting cast and lack of a big bad, but make no mistake, this series is still incredibly fun, bringing viewers into an actual RPG. This spin on the fantasy genre is what keeps us coming back.

The season 2 premiere of Solo Leveling does not hide its flaws, but instead leans heavily into what makes it so enthralling — its dynamic action and the simple appeal of watching a main character who’s so overpowered that he mows down wave after wave of enemies. It knows what it is, it makes no effort to hide it, and what it does it does very well.