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: This two-hour special bridges the gap between seasons, focusing on the "found family" dynamic of the cluster. Key Plot Points :

The Justice League is under investigation for a "missing 16 hours" during which they were controlled by Vandal Savage. Title : "Happy F*cking New Year." [S2E1] Happy New Year

: The episode features a globally-spanning birthday and New Year's party sequence set to tracks like Avicii’s "Feeling Good" and Steve Aoki’s "Home We'll Go". The Morning Show (S2E1) : This two-hour special bridges the gap between

: His family tensions escalate toward violence while he explores new personal connections. The Morning Show (S2E1) : His family tensions

The episode introduces a major conflict involving Krolotean aliens and the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo.

The concept of January 1st as a fresh start—a theme often used in these "S2E1" episodes—dates back to when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar. He chose January to honor Janus , the Roman god of beginnings, who is depicted with two faces: one looking back at the past and one looking forward to the future. Mark Watches 'Sense8': S02E01 – Happy Fucking New Year.

Below are the most notable examples and details for series featuring this specific Season 2, Episode 1 (S2E1) title: Title : "Happy New Year" Aired : April 28, 2012