@WalkGood said:

Not liking season 2 as much as S1. Are there new writers or directors? I'm on S2E4. Not sure exactly what it is, just "feels" different.

They're undergoing a transition, from a scenario where the occupation is a long-term thing that's unpalatable but possible to endure, to one where their complacency has been shattered and they realize humanity's time is running out. The routine of Season 1 has been broken. This was the plan from the beginning. Although they did originally expect Carl Weathers to be back this season, which I'm sure forced some script changes. I won't spoil anything for you if you're still on Ep. 4 but the story's pace picks up dramatically over the next three episodes. Ep. 7 is a real turning point. The shit is finally starting to hit the fan, and the fight for Earth is on! So keep watching.

Yep last two episodes definitely picked up the pace, keep watching.