I Kissed a Girl launches its best season yet despite BBC axe

I’m only three and a half episodes in, and the drama is high (Picture: BBC/Two Four) This review is based on the first three episodes of I Kissed A Girl season 2. BBC Three’s hit dating series I Kissed A Girl is back tonight with season 2, and the new episodes don’t disappoint. It’s just a shame that a show this crucial is ending, after it was recently axed. It might just be the beginning of the 10-episode season, but IKAG round two is definitely proving messier and more explosive than the last time around. In the first few episodes, there’s a drama-filled dinner, partner-swapping aplenty, and new bombshells that shake up the Masseria.( For the uninitiated, that’s the big Italian house they’re staying in, affectionately called the ‘mazzy’ by influencer-turned-presenter Charley Marlowe, the show’s narrator. Her personality shines through even more this season, giving the show its distinctive character, positioning it as the perfect watch for girls, gays and anyone who follows @loveofhuns on Instagram (there’s a Jane McDonald x Mighty Hoopla reference within the first five minutes). While season 1 might have been an introduction to lesbian culture, season 2 has levelled up(Picture: BBC/TwoFour) The new season brings new opportunities for education and stereotype-smashing. Join Metro's LGBTQ+ community on WhatsApp With thousands of members from all over the world, our vibrant LGBTQ+ WhatsApp channel is a hub for all the latest news and important issues that face the LGBTQ+ community. Simply click on this link , select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications! Viewers can learn about the ‘messy mascs’ trope (masculine-presenting lesbians), which contestant Elisha playfully suggests love interest Elise might be part of. Shortly after, Renee reminds audiences that masc girls cry too. After an emotional couple of days, the self-professed ‘North-West London Baddie’ shows her vulnerable side, tearfully explaining that a lot of masculine women don’t get the same grace that others might. ‘I’m just a really emotional woman as well,’ she says. POLL Poll Are you excited for I Kissed a Girl season 2? Yes, I can't wait to watch! Check I haven't seen the show before Check I haven't decided if I'll watch this season Check These beautiful chats and moments of self-discovery, like when Elisha discovers she’s not just into femme girls and Elise starts to see herself as an identity separate from her sexual identity, are the reason why this show is a privilege and a pleasure to watch. It sets itself leagues ahead of shows like Love Island , which can be equally as addictive but nowhere near as stimulating or explorative. There are small tweaks to the previous season, including an opportunity to rate the chemistry from the famous first kisses at the start of the show. Upon arrival, the girls, who have be