It holds a 75 out of 100 on Metacritic , indicating generally favorable reviews.
The season moves away from Jules' dating struggles to more stable, character-specific arcs: Cougar Town - Season 2 Spoilers (Paley Center Interview)
The show sheds its "cougar" premise to explore the dysfunctional yet loving relationship between Jules Cobb ( Courteney Cox ) and her inner circle.
Aging gracefully (or lack thereof), friendship as "chosen family," and the shared love of wine. Major Plot Arcs and Developments
While Season 2 of Cougar Town retains the original title, it effectively completes the show's evolution from a dating-focused sitcom to a deeply hilarious and sentimental ensemble piece known as the "Cul-de-sac Crew". Critics and fans alike consider this season a high point, where the writers leaned into the cast's natural chemistry and transitioned the humor from "concept-driven" to "character-driven".
