[8.7/10] I really liked the vibe and approach of this one. Doing a “three stories” episode suits this show, and so many of these are a little more freaky or, frankly, weird than Samurai Jack usually gets, which makes it an enjoyable diversion.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I got a big kick out of the first segment. It’s talkier than this show usually goes for, but it really clicked as something outside of the ordinary. Getting Tim Curry to play one of the worms is a coup, and the way they ply Jack with old knock knock jokes and riddles was definitely something I got a big kick out of. Their taunting, teasing style matched up with Jack’s stoicism and dry wit paid real dividends.
The second segment was easily the creepiest. The show did a nice job of setting the mood with the rhythmic sound of rock and metal, and the rustling in the bushes as his attackers stalked him. The idea of wild monsters who want to eat metal, only to turn on one another when each realizes that the others are metal, is an awesomely creepy Twilight Zone-type story to tell in the context of this story. I love how crazy that one feels.
The third segment was the most moving. We know that Jack is motivated by his desire to go back in the past, so having him sacrifice that to free him and the fairy feels like a big deal from an emotional standpoint. The show can only go to that well so many times before the impact of it wears off (he already did it with the space people), but for now, it’s still touching. Plus, the set up of a fairy trapped by an evil gargoyle, and an orb that traps whoever puts their hand in it to rescue her, makes for a cool, fairytale setup.
Overall, this was a neat way to spice things up from the show’s usual methods, and it comes up with a great trio of different types of stories to entertain its fans.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-02-02T07:34:56Z
[8.7/10] I really liked the vibe and approach of this one. Doing a “three stories” episode suits this show, and so many of these are a little more freaky or, frankly, weird than Samurai Jack usually gets, which makes it an enjoyable diversion.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I got a big kick out of the first segment. It’s talkier than this show usually goes for, but it really clicked as something outside of the ordinary. Getting Tim Curry to play one of the worms is a coup, and the way they ply Jack with old knock knock jokes and riddles was definitely something I got a big kick out of. Their taunting, teasing style matched up with Jack’s stoicism and dry wit paid real dividends.
The second segment was easily the creepiest. The show did a nice job of setting the mood with the rhythmic sound of rock and metal, and the rustling in the bushes as his attackers stalked him. The idea of wild monsters who want to eat metal, only to turn on one another when each realizes that the others are metal, is an awesomely creepy Twilight Zone-type story to tell in the context of this story. I love how crazy that one feels.
The third segment was the most moving. We know that Jack is motivated by his desire to go back in the past, so having him sacrifice that to free him and the fairy feels like a big deal from an emotional standpoint. The show can only go to that well so many times before the impact of it wears off (he already did it with the space people), but for now, it’s still touching. Plus, the set up of a fairy trapped by an evil gargoyle, and an orb that traps whoever puts their hand in it to rescue her, makes for a cool, fairytale setup.
Overall, this was a neat way to spice things up from the show’s usual methods, and it comes up with a great trio of different types of stories to entertain its fans.