Critics highlighted the "amazing chemistry" between Will Forte and Kristen Schaal as the show's greatest strength, particularly in the season's early episodes where they are isolated from the larger group. Major Plot Arcs TV Review: The Last Man on Earth Season 2 Premiere
The biggest change was the "re-haul" of protagonist Phil "Tandy" Miller. After being nearly unredeemable in Season 1, he becomes a sympathetic figure who actively tries to be a "good" person, despite his persistent social weaknesses. The Last Man on Earth - Season 2
The show began to balance its slapstick humor with "authentically frightening" stakes, such as the danger of routine health issues (like appendicitis) and the return of the lethal virus. The Last Man on Earth - Season 2