Ep 1. Heart of Darkness

Kevin Arnold had always thought that high school was going to be nothing like junior high. He quickly found out that was not the case on the first day back. The same kids were still giving him a hard time, and the teachers still didn't seem to care much. Kevin is now in 10th grade, and he has a lot to look forward to. He's got his first dance coming up, he's driving now, and he's hoping to get his first date.

In the season 2 premiere of The Wonder Years entitled "Heart of Darkness," Kevin experiences some of the typical teenage feelings and frustrations that everyone goes through. He is still trying to figure out who he is, and he feels like he is caught between trying to fit in with the cool kids and being true to himself. He finds himself drawn to a group of guys who he thinks are the epitome of cool, but he soon realizes that they aren't exactly who he thought they were.

Kevin's best friend, Paul, is also going through some changes. He is growing more and more interested in science and the world around him, which is leading him down a very different path than Kevin. This causes some tension between the two friends, as Kevin feels like Paul is leaving him behind. However, they both soon realize that they need each other more than ever, as they navigate the ups and downs of high school.

Meanwhile, Kevin's family is also going through some changes. His sister Karen is away at college, leaving Kevin feeling like he is the only child in the house. This causes some tension between him and his parents, as he struggles to understand why they are suddenly so interested in his life. His parents are also struggling with their own issues, as they try to figure out how to make ends meet and keep their family together.

"Heart of Darkness" is a poignant and relatable episode that will resonate with anyone who has ever been a teenager. It captures the angst and uncertainty of that period in our lives, and it reminds us that even though we may feel alone, we are all in this together. The episode is also beautifully shot, with the muted colors and soft focus lending a dreamlike quality to the proceedings.

Overall, "Heart of Darkness" is a fantastic start to the second season of The Wonder Years. It sets the stage for the episodes to come and leaves us wanting more.