Season one we have no idea what’s going on but the beginning of season two we know too much for there to be much mystery. Yeah we don’t know Helly’s motives and what they’re working on but neither of those are as interesting as the first season’s total confusion.
Examples:
Random farm scene
Knowing helly knows
I was still surprised when helly was Helena the whole time. I thought she was keeping the secret out of shame or worry that the others would reject her. Then watching back you realize Helena was watching helly like an actress studying a subject to mimic them.