While Kovacs is incapacitated, Quellcrist (Renée Elise Goldsberry) continues to struggle with fragmented memories and violent, uncontrollable outbursts.
Kovacs is captured and tortured by Colonel Carrera, forcing him to relive past memories through a series of "virtual" psychological stressors. Critical Plot Points Altered Carbon 2x5
The AI Poe (Chris Conner) experiences worsening memory glitches, which puts his ability to help Kovacs at significant risk. The bounty hunter Trepp (Simone Missick) makes progress
The bounty hunter Trepp (Simone Missick) makes progress in her search for her missing brother, discovering a lead that links back to the central Harlan’s World conspiracy. Characters and Themes Season Two - Altered Carbon Wiki
This version of Kovacs is more focused on his personal quest for Quell than the noir detective work of Season 1.
For a deeper dive into how this season differs from the source material, you can explore the Altered Carbon Wiki's Episode Guide or read expert reviews from IGN Southeast Asia and IMDb . Season Two - Altered Carbon Wiki