Jack-of-All-Trades Ep 2 Review: The Hero Party Wants Him Back (But Is It Too Late?)

Look, I was ready to drop this show after Episode 1.

If you read my previous review, you know I found Orhun Dula (or Orn, depending on your sub) to be about as interesting as unsalted rice. Episode 2 doesn't magically fix his personality, but it does something more interesting: it shifts the focus to the people who dumped him.

And honestly? Watching them regret it is kind of satisfying.

"She Wants Him Back!" — The Revenge Fantasy Begins

The blonde heroine, the one who pushed hardest for Orn's dismissal? She's starting to crack.

The Hero Party runs into a dungeon that requires tactical flexibility—precisely the skill set Orn brought to the table. Without him buffing their stats, optimizing their formations, and reading monster patterns, they get absolutely wrecked.

Meanwhile, Orn is across the kingdom, casually soloing dungeons with his new harem of capable women, completely unbothered. The juxtaposition is the best part of the episode.

Pacing: Actually Improved?

Episode 1 felt like a prologue that overstayed its welcome. Episode 2 moves faster.

• We get a proper action sequence from Orn (finally showing off his unique combat style).
• The Hero Party's struggle provides stakes we actually care about (watching arrogant characters fail is peak entertainment).
• There's actual conflict now beyond "sad man is sad."

It's not good yet, but it's less bad. That counts for something.

The Core Problem Remains

Orn Doula is still a wet blanket. His new companions do all the emotional heavy lifting. He nods, strategizes, and occasionally smirks. That's it.

If the show pivoted to make the Hero Party's descent the main focus, with Orn as a silent specter of their regret, it might work. But as a character study of our protagonist? Still failing.

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Cautiously Upgraded

I'm raising my score from a 4.0 to a 5.5. Not because the show is suddenly great, but because the revenge fantasy elements are finally kicking in, and watching the Hero Party suffer is genuinely entertaining.

If Episode 3 continues this trajectory, Jack-of-All-Trades might claw its way into "mid" territory. But Orn needs a personality injection, stat.

Final Rating: 5.5/10 (Slightly Less Boring)