Freeman's (-ish) Mind 2 is a machinima series and unofficial sequel to Ross Scott's series Freeman's Mind. It is created by Jared "Cool" O'Brien and is based during the events of Half-Life 2: Episode Two. 7 episodes were made, including one special "redux" version of the first episode. The series was cancelled due to a combination of technical difficulties and Jared considering that the series "wouldn't get anywhere".
In 2014 Centaur1um announced his retirement. As of 2018, all episodes are unlisted and can only be viewed via playlist.
In 2020, during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Centaur1um uploaded a special, Episode 8.5.
Episodes
Specials
Cast
- Jared O'Brien as Gordon Freeman (7 episodes) and the Vortigaunt saying "hello!" (1 episode)
- CyhAnide as Gordon's conscience (1 episode)
- Caboos15 as the Hunter voice (2 episodes)
- Robin Darnell as Sheckley (1 episode)
- Ian Riley as Griggs (1 episode)
- Technical assistance by Chris Rosenbaum and LFoxer
Reception
Freeman's (-ish) Mind 2 has generally received positive reception, and creator Jared O'Brien has received praise for his faithful recreation of Ross Scott's interpretation of the character, and for expanding on elements that Ross had left vague, such as details of Freeman's childhood and for incorporating the character of Gordon's brother Felix from fellow Master Mind Curtis Trudeau-Brown's series Felix's Mind.
Since the advent of Freeman's Mind 2, several of O'Brien's predictions for how the character would act in the HL2 environment have since been borne out, such as his disinterest in Alyx Vance.