Time is nothing to the immortal stars of The Old Guard — but the same can’t be said for the franchise’s human fandom. NetflixMahoney had big shoes to fill with The Old Guard 2, but she more than proves her mettle with the sequel’s central dynamic. She wants to end the old guard once and for all, and she intends to turn the crew against each other to do so. Layne and Theron lead an amazing ensemble through The Old Guard 2 — but is it enough? NetflixWhat ultimately saves The Old Guard 2 are its characters.