Sweet Tooth S1 finale proves the show can fix its messiest storyline

In fact, the season 1 finale of "Sweet Tooth" managed to add warmth and tenderness to the dark storyline, confirming that season 2 can do the same.

Sweet Tooth's season 1 finale kicked off with a mess of comic book storylines and heartwarming scenes, proving that the show will continue to tone down the source's darker elements in favor of a family-friendly approach. Things started to go downhill for Gus in the Sweet Tooth season 1 finale when General Abbott captured him and captured him along with the other half-breeds on the reserve. However, it wasn't long before Sweet-Tooth's ability to speak surprised Dr. Singh and made him question his intentions for experimenting on children.

Next, "Sweet Tooth" season 1 turns Gus' tragic incarceration into a heartwarming climax as Gus loses his freedom but finds, among other mixed races, a family that welcomes Sweet Tooth with open arms. In contrast, the Sweet Tooth comic book takes a no-nonsense approach to depicting the dangers and trauma that hybrids endure when they are subjected to human experimentation. Dr. Singer is also more morally ambiguous in the source material and performs horrific experiments on children before Crossing the Street with Gus.

Sweet Tooth Season 2 Can Follow The S1 Ending For Its Darkest Plot

Considering how successfully Netflix's Sweet Tooth has toned down these bleak comic book storylines, it's likely to succeed in achieving something like that when it goes deep into the dark depths these arcs. Without straying too far from the source's narrative, Sweet Teeth's season 1 finale puts an upbeat twist on an otherwise heartbreaking scene. Rather than asserting that all hope is lost for Gus after being captured by Abbot, the Netflix fantasy series sticks to its main theme of finding hope in the darkest of times, and acknowledging that Gus is not alone.

One of the most important storylines in the Sweet Tooth comic books revolves around Gus's trials and tribulations in captivity, where he learns the horrific reality of abusing his half-breed sidekick. While terrifying, this ultimately drives Gus to fight for his freedom and help the other half-breeds escape. Due to the importance of this episode in Gus' overall character development, Netflix's sweet tooth couldn't skip it, even if it was too grim for the show's light-hearted approach. However, it could balance unsettling elements of the comic book storyline with tender moments that restore the show's positive themes after season 1 ended.

Why Some Sweet Tooth Storylines Wouldn't Work For The Netflix Show Now

So far, Netflix's Sweet Tooth has done an incredible job of highlighting the post-apocalyptic horror of "The Crash" without compromising its wonder and innocence Coming-of-age narratives are brought to the table. Unfortunately, in the future, Sweet Tooth will have to stay away from the comics, as the Netflix series may not be able to accurately adapt some of its brutal aspects. The Sweet Tooth comics, for example, unabashedly depict how half-breeds are brutally dissected and even killed in the name of experimentation.

Besides the relentless violence, even sex crimes were rampant in the camp where Sweet Tooth's comic biracials were held. As important as these atrocities are in Gus' catharsis, Netflix's Sweet Tooth had to find a way to avoid adapting them because they were too graphic for the show's whimsical tone. However, like season 1, Sweet Tooth's season 2 may find new ways to fund Gus' adventures and use his charm and lovable demeanor to anchor the show's family-friendly themes.