Well, well, well. Why, is this an Amish production of The Count of Monte Cristo or just the weirdest circle jerk I've been invited to?
Making Sam deaf was a great example of how diversity and representation don't have to compromise a character. I'm not deaf myself, I don't know anyone who's deaf, and yet you won't hear anything negative from me about Sam being deaf, because 1) it's not my place to judge whether it's meaningful to those represented, and 2) they managed to keep everything that really mattered about him.
In fact, I'd argue Craig Mazin even elevated Sam's character and his dynamic with Henry by tying his deafness to his innocence. Sam can't hear the gunfire, explosions, screaming, and tough conversations that Henry has to deal with and protect Sam from. It ties into what Joel tells Henry about how being a kid is easier. What a great adaptation of this chapter in the story.
That moment where Sam is sitting on the edge of the bed and we don't know if he's turned was adapted brilliantly. In the show, Ellie knows he's infected, but when she calls out to him and gets no response, she doesn't know if he's okay, because he's deaf. Great example of incorporating representation into a story in an uncompromising and meaningful way.
never unseeing that first 15 mins...
There better be giraffe scene in this one.
Arrax fucked around and subsequently he found out
Although nearly nothing happens, 24 min flew ayway. Seems like they put the whole money & time of the season in the animations of this last episode. Very well executed.
THEY PROMISED ME ZOMBIES AND ALL I HAVE NOW IS DEPRESSION
What a beautiful episode, I don't remember an episode like this for years, very well done, just perfect.
Which version do you prefer? The Game or the Show? I will have to go with the show, its more happy, kinda.
"i was never afraid before you showed up" yeah you can stop right there, i was already crying :sob: i wasn't ready for all the TEARS TODAY
one didn't survive, the other couldn't endure
"Get pregnant. Use your body to give the world more Jake."
A lovely, laid-back episode, my fave of the season so far. And Colin's talk with Trent kinda wreck me good. "I have an ache... an ache for both my lives to be my only life. And I know we can’t fix every ache inside of us. But I shouldn’t have to pretend it’s not there either."
That ending was so sad what the hell. I would've loved to see Mike and Louis work together
Me: "Andor is a Star Wars show where a lightsaber would feel out of place."
Andor writers: "LOL spaceship lightsabers."
All good things must come to an end and Friends isn't an exception.
I barely laughed while watching the last two episodes even tho it was funny just because i was trying to hold my tears.
The moment where Ross cried at the airport was the most heart touching scene i have ever watched
The way they said goodbye was good enough to make me forget the fact that there will never be an other episode of this super show and made me grateful for all the great moments i spent watching this show.
:'( Goodbye! )':
Just some quick thoughts:
- Tanjiro, how could you open up Kanao's world and then just run off? Take some responsibility, you blind oaf! :sweat_smile:
- The three girls lecturing Zenitsu about chivalry was quite funny. Nothing like three simultaneous send-offs :thumbsup:
- And the whole "train might or might not be a benevolent god"-scene was glorious :laughing:
While ERASED finished on a positive note (especially with dat Airi ending!!), I can't help but feel that things were just a bit too predictable and cookie-cutter during the second half of the show. The first half of it was riveting and amazing, but the show really started to lose itself once Kayo's problem got resolved. Overall, it's a solid show and thriller, but it didn't really break any new ground especially with how everything progressed towards Yashiro being the way too obvious "ultimate villain". Also, it might have been a little rushed in the last few episodes and could have probably benefited from a 13th episode to add a little more filler and depth to the final sequences, Yashiro's motives/intentions, and the events post-time-skip.
I'll give the show a solid 7.5/10 or so. Not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I was entertained. Plus, you can never go wrong with having too many loli characters ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
This was truely amazing. Pretty touching anime with many moments of despair and also joy, a lot of ups and downs, fantastic characters and a well thought out plot. And of course the beautiful ending. 10/10 would (and will) watch again. Thank you for this masterpiece. It was a true pleasure.
The entire return of Hououin Kyōma scene was just spectacular. I haven't simultaneously laughed and cried so much in a long time.
So they saved the best for the last but overall a weak season, except for two or three episodes this would be forgetful.
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.
the most budget for ED (especially for this episode) in this season IMO :D
the animation is so smooth even without 60fps.
Well, this episode was certainly a deparutre from the norm. Nice to see Ishigami's characetr fleshed out a bit though. And nice to see him actually finding a place to belong with the Cheerleading club, especially as initially it looked like just another gag about him joining something he was completely unsuited for. Colour me surprised!
Misa: "I would never dream about living in a world without Light!"
L: "Yes that would be dark."
I knew that was going to happen at some point
Definitely back on track now. I do think the episodes in the past are a lot stronger than the present ones. Feels like there's more at stake and the emotional impact is greater. We're back to that underlying feel of unease and dread, even when it feels like things are going well. The series does a great job at having you care for Kayo and hoping she will be saved.
Ahhh that was a wholesome ep. :heart:
Great, another clip show.:sleeping: I cannot remember a show that had this many.
