SundanceTV’s acclaimed noir show Hap and Leonard returns with mojo to spare.

ThisHap and Leonardreview contains spoilers.

But its reassuring to know that Lansdales involvement in the show continues with season two.

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Lifelong friends, these two have weathered their share of hijinks and heartbreak, brutality and brotherhood.

Christina Hendrickss femme fatale Trudy Faust aside, the careworn heart of season one belonged to Hap and Leonard.

But speaking of Trudy, she manages to return for season twos premiere, Mucho Mojo.

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In other words, this new season means a new set of woes for our hapless heroes.

(This is the same body cleverly served up by the show in the first seasons closing seconds.)

That he would be mourning his ex-wife feels right for his character.

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Like the show itself, Hap cant help but wear his heart on his dusty sleeve.

He also cant let go of his past, literally and figuratively.

Why else would he tote around Trudys ashes?

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He wants to do right by her, even if she didnt always do right by him.

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Leonard isnt quite as sentimental about Trudy or anyone else.

The world has done him few favors, leaving him wary and defensive.

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This same discourtesy extends to Leonard, who does himself no favors by antagonizing both men.

But this is what we love about Leonard, his prickliness.

It makes his unexpected moments of generosity stand out all the more.

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So where does this leave us?

Whos the man in the van?

Is he the person who dumped the boys body in the water, or is he Uncle Chesters associate?

Overall, Mucho Mojo is a strong start.

Im expecting more of the same this time around.

And while I may be missing Christina Hendricks, this episode certainly doesnt suffer from her absence.

What matters is that Purefoy and Williams continue to work so well together.

That his car is falling apart is especially ironic, considering that Hap is a mechanic.

Hes getting by, but just barely.

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