Jeez, the snowflaky reactions of straight white men because not every single episode and narrative centres them - anything deviating from that priority is apparently "woke". Get over yourselves, you egomaniacal bigots.
Anyway, another great episode that nicely expanded Ellie's backstory - bonus points for the Mortal Kombat II appreciation, too :nerd:
As Cosmonaut Marcus writes, "It was whatever."
There are some important messages but no revelations, lessons or challenges. Falcon just hears Bradley say, "don't do it", and does it and does fine, because...? So he had self-doubt, hears more doubt from someone else, but does it anyway?
SCORE 5/10
Until this point, Bebop is a fun anime with a neat aesthetic. This episode changed a lot of that for me. The montage as Spike is falling from the cathedral is magnificent.
When I saw the number of episodes, I was wondering how they'd be able to pace everything and expecting for it to be game after game, but they've come up with a lot of clever ideas that both expand the show, and give us just enough perspective on how things work on the inside. Plus, it makes sense that people would do crazy things to find out more about the place.
I also really love how quickly "making allies" is becoming a thing. 218's betrayal was ruthless, he remembered that shit the moment he looked at the symbols.
I'm glad that the show isn't just about the brutal games, and takes its time intelligently. No wonder it's a mega hit.
Apart from the two excellent Mandalorian episodes, I could have done without this show. Hopefully the next few Star Wars shows feel a bit more organic.
There is a post-credit scene.
I would have loved this so much more if the age gap between the princess and the prince were less than 10 years
I didn't like this episode very much. They definitely took things too far and I think this was a very bad first episode because it doesn't at all represent the rest of the show. Thankfully I had heard very good things about it so I kept watching and the rest is a million times better.
They really did an episode that's just the characters being dumb and horny for twenty minutes straight and somehow it's the best episode of the year. THEIR MINDS.
I wish that they made the confrontation differ more from Vader and Ahsokas in Rebels.
So far this is still exactly my cup of tea. Some nice relationship growth between the main girls, with no ridiculous over-the-top drama to speak of. Just nice, down-to-earth stuff that makes sense, and some nice "aww" moments too.
I just don't know about She-Ra, to be honest. There's a real maturity and warmth to the characterisation that's more or less at odds with the shallow, flighty nature of its plotting. The former creates expectations that the latter is constantly dashing, making for a very frustrating watch. There's so much to appreciate about its diversity, its performances, its design, its worldbuilding, its representation, but most of the time, those aspects just makes me wish the rest of the show was more worthy of them.
This was a really hard episode to watch. Pulled at every single emotional string in your soul. The ending, was beautifully done, but wow, crying like a baby.
I'm a quite sensitive watcher so you can imagine how much I cried during this episode. Like a baby. So sad yet brilliant!
HOW DARE THEY END IT LIKE THIS ASDFGHJKL
While the episode was entertaining, it clearly shows a change in writing that does not fit the Black Mirror style at all. It's as if Netflix doesn't understand what the show is about. Where are the questions? Where is the unease?
They could have gone with the same idea in a different order and it would have felt more like Black Mirror: start off with the hologram, then throw in the doll, and slowly uncover what's behind it all and how messed up it is. Same story, different order, classic Black Mirror feel.
that animation my dude
THAT ANIMATION IS LIT AF
Iroh: "Well, ever since I lost my son"
Zuko: "Uncle, you don't have to say it"
Iroh: "I think of you as one of my own.""You rise with the moon, I rise with the sun." — Zuko
8/10
Annie: "In fact, what are you doing for lunch?"
Abed: "It's Wednesday. Sometimes I eat in Jeff's car. Don't tell him."
"CLASSIFICATION: BITCHES"
Troy: "Why are you doing this?"
Donald Glover's performance, omg
Troy: "I hate you. I hate you."Girl: "What are these?"
Abed: "Destruct codes."
7/10
"I'm hoping we can move away from the soapy relationship-y stuff and into bigger fast-paced self-contained escapades." — Abed
Uh-oh, only Jeff is screwed this episode
"Sorry, man, I gotta go where the heat is. Jeff Winger, you're a jerk." — Troy
Abed: "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you cancelled."
Abed: "TV makes sense, it has structure, logic, rules, and likeable leading men. In life, we have this. We have you."
OMFGChang: "Ha! Gay."
The meme has been found
This is quite the step-up from last season already.
8/10
"Asks the guy who fucks bats" — Harley LMAO
"And we're murdering everyone in Gotham in three, two..."
"Joker never loved me. He only loves Batman."
Wow, that was amazing! "Harley Quinn" is the best thing I've seen today! It's laugh-out-loud hilarious and steeped in character! I hope it keeps up this quality or gets better! Wow, this is fun. Thanks for the tip, Sarcastic Chorus!
SCORE: 8/10
I still don't know what is going on, but I'm enjoying it.
SCORE: 7/10
"As my blood type always says, 'B' positive!"
Todd :)
This episode is so heartwarming! We got happy endings for Todd, Bojack and Hollyhock, Princess Carolyn and, oh, nevermind. But it's mostly positive! Todd's clown-dentist caper got a hilarious resolution with a satisfying pay-off. BoJack's words to Princess Carolyn by the episode's end were exactly what I'd hope to hear. And those last words, man—I've never shed tears of happiness before.
"Where's my random detail that's gonna suddenly make everything make sense?"
That's too meta, man! XD
Anyway, the end of Diane and Mr. Peanutbutter's plotline was sad—Mr. Peanutbutter's words are too authentic. His character just received way more depth, and I'm too sad right now. He just wants to be a good boy! He wants love! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK!?!
"So remember, once you're in there, don't stop running."
Todd no!
This one is such a heartwarming and slightly heart-wrenching episode. It gives me all the feels, and I'm so glad I got to experience it. Oh, man, I'm watching Bojack Horseman.
SCORE: 9/10
THAT TOOK A DARK TURN.
This episode isn't very PG. I mean, people get decapitated! Including David!
But it was fun, endearing and gave some excellent development for David, who we've only seen so much of this season. I'm glad the writer's dedicated this and the last episode to Frida and David, allowing them a chance to shine. It's nice. I also loved the adventure outside the wall. I don't know about the episode ending with Vikings killing and bringing themselves again and again. This episode was the darkest one yet!
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
I think it's hard to put into words how geniusly devious this one is. What floored me was the look on Brennan's face as you watch him put all the pieces together in his head.
actually evil of them to air this the same night as the succession finale im so empty right now
Eda: "Don't worry, Lily. With this spell declared, I promise I'll be back."
Lilith: "That's not a spell, doesn't even rhyme."
Gus: [Muffled] "King? King, are you okay?"
The Collector: "You wanna play tag? I'm it."
The Collector: "We're gonna have a blast, everyone!"
King: "Luz, I am so happy I got to have you as a big sister."
"Girl Lost in Frogland Hoax?"
8/10
Hunter: [Text message] "LEAVE. ME ALONE"
Amity: "I'm not going anywhere with you!
[Amity takes Luz's rune.]
Amity: "...Either of you."
Luz: "Thank you for listening. I can't wait to pick flowers with you."
Eda: "I've got my eyes on you, Blight."
9/10
I wanted to see Sasha keep trying to apologise to Anne, but this works too.
7/10
