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[Tal Shiar Agent]

Cracked up as soon as that song started playing
Glad they played into the cliched nature of this.

 

[caliph95]

"Somethings poking me"
oh god it's hapenning isn't it
"the temperature is rising"
*meet cute music*
oh no
more awkward moments
whelp it's hapeening

 

[EmCeeGramr]

The weird sticking point for me is that Ashi's understanding of love and sexuality has seemingly bounced back and forth depending on whether the writers were trying to show Ashi's upbringing or do a gag.

First she and her sisters are so sheltered that the idea of two beings showing affection is alien to them
Then she acts embarrassed that she's naked and she needs clothes
Then she gets flustered and embarrassed by her hands merely touching Jack's
Then she acts like she's ignorant that nakedness is seen as embarrassing and awkward
Then she immediately starts making out with Jack (and I'll be the big nerd who points out that romantic kissing - all kissing - is a social custom that isn't universal, not a biological instinct)

 

[Schucky Ducky]

I wished they wouldn't have used a whole episode for this. We only have 44 minutes now for Jack to find Aku, defeat him, and get back to the past.

 

[B-Dubs]

The weird sticking point for me is that Ashi's understanding of love and sexuality has seemingly bounced back and forth depending on whether the writers were trying to show Ashi's upbringing or do a gag.

First she and her sisters are so sheltered that the idea of two beings showing affection is alien to them
Then she acts embarrassed that she's naked and she needs clothes
Then she gets flustered and embarrassed by her hands merely touching Jack's
Then she acts like she's ignorant that nakedness is seen as embarrassing and awkward
Then she immediately starts making out with Jack (and I'll be the big nerd who points out that romantic kissing - all kissing - is a social custom that isn't universal, not a biological instinct)

She did travel around on her own for a while.

 

[Phrozenflame500]

(and I'll be the big nerd who points out that romantic kissing - all kissing - is a social custom that isn't universal, not a biological instinct)

You learn something new everyday.

You're right though, if they were a bit more consistent about it things would land more.

 

[Xe4]

If they ha d built up to the romance more instead of doing it in one episode, it would've gone down better, I think.

 

[HStallion]

In the final moments of the last episode Ashi will transform into Aku and Jack will be shocked but quickly shrug his shoulders to say,"Nobodies perfect!"

 

[caliph95]

If they ha d built up to the romance more instead of doing it in one episode, it would've gone down better, I think.

Yeah the pacing problems are really starting to show

 

[B-Dubs]

If they ha d built up to the romance more instead of doing it in one episode, it would've gone down better, I think.

They didn't really have room for it though. Another 5 or 6 episodes and I'd say yea, but given what's left they probably wanted to focus on the final confrontation with Aku.

 

[Admiral Snackbar]

If they ha d built up to the romance more instead of doing it in one episode, it would've gone down better, I think.

Agreed. Not much you can do with just ten episodes but Mentor/Student to Lovers in a single episode feels rushed.

 

[PixelatedBookake]

If they ha d built up to the romance more instead of doing it in one episode, it would've gone down better, I think.

If they knew they had 10 episodes from the beginning, I think the romance sub-plot should have been dropped in favor of more Scotsman stuff.

 

[Xe4]

They didn't really have room for it though. Another 5 or 6 episodes and I'd say yea, but given what's left they probably wanted to focus on the final confrontation with Aku.

Eh. There are cuts that can be made, and I think this was one of them. If you know you only have x episodes ahead of time, being rushed is no an excuse.

Intrestingly 1-5 were paced immaculately. It's these last 3 that were rushed.

If they knew they had 10 episodes from the beginning, I think the romance sub-plot should have been dropped in favor of more Scotsman stuff.

Yep.

 

[Zocano]

Yah... I didn't like the idea of going the romance angle in the first place and the way it's been handled hasn't been great either. Just too much, too fast. Would've preferred just a platonic student/master relationship or something with Jack going back to the past and a protege to take on their legacy basically.This is just... bad.

 

[friskykillface]

I wished they wouldn't have used a whole episode for this. We only have 44 minutes now for Jack to find Aku, defeat him, and get back to the past.

How do you know that'll happen?
Jack can fail
Nothing is certain

Evil endings exist 😈

 

[Glitchesarecool]

mfw people are upset at this episode

 

[B-Dubs]

Eh. There are cuts that can be made, and I think this was one of them. If you know you only have x episodes ahead of time, being rushed is no an excuse.

Intrestingly 1-5 were paced immaculately. It's these last 3 that were rushed.

Yep.

I mean, it was a fun episode so I'm not really going to complain.

Genndy probably wanted to finish it off since he wasn't sure he'd get another chance. He probably needed this plot point to get the ending he wants, so long as he nails that I doubt anyone will care.

 

[Fj0823]

I love the fact that ALL the romance in this episode is just to set up a joke in the end.

I cracked up at the stupid music playing after that tense scene.

Masterful.

Regarding the rushed pacing, with 10 episodes, it was bound to happen. The season is doing great with the hand it was dealt

 

[FairyD]

Haha this was a great episode. After 50+ years jack finally got some. Our boy is on his way to lose his virginty.

 

[LotusHD]

Wow, did not see this episode coming, at least to this extent... Just wow.

 

[GringoSuave89]

I was pleased.

 

[Jocund]

I was a little shakey up to the last 3-ish minutes.

The panting + hard cut to kiss was excellent.

 

[AlexFlame116]

This was just amazing. It was so awkward and I loved it! The ending just had me laughing on the floor. I didn't think they would do it But they did! But now I'm really sad that it's almost over plus the nagging feeling that I'm getting about the fact that this relationship will be tragic at the end. I really hope not.

I'm still infuriated and bitter about this. And now it's back in my head.

 

[caliph95]

This was just amazing. It was so awkward and I loved it! The ending just had me laughing on the floor. I didn't think they would do it But they did! But now I'm really sad that it's almost over plus the nagging feeling that I'm getting about the fact that this relationship will be tragic at the end. I really hope not.

I'm still infuriated and bitter about this. And now it's back in my head.

Those two had better relationship than with Lion-o, no the real betrayal comes later with the other cat

 

[AlexFlame116]

Those two had better relationship than with Lion-o, no the real betrayal comes later with the other cat

And it makes it worse since after that episode the series was cancelled.

Looking back on it I didn't have too many fond memories of the reboot.

 

[B-Dubs]

This was just amazing. It was so awkward and I loved it! The ending just had me laughing on the floor. I didn't think they would do it But they did! But now I'm really sad that it's almost over plus the nagging feeling that I'm getting about the fact that this relationship will be tragic at the end. I really hope not.

I mean, Jack's got to go back to the past and I don't think she's going with him.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Those two had better relationship than with Lion-o, no the real betrayal comes later with the other cat

come on that shit was hilarious

they should have changed his name to Cuck-O

And at the end, Shyamalaman-O

 

[Maximo]

Wut the fuck was that.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Episode was great.

And OMFG the Guardian!

 

[TheOGB]

I wanted to remain mostly against Jack x Ashi

but that was hilarious

 

[Hinchy]

Count me in on the "I wasn't really into the idea, but that ridiculous fucking ending was so worth it" bandwagon.

 

[illmatic22]

Late but


Nooooooooo

 

[caliph95]

 

[Mister Wolf]

This was just amazing. It was so awkward and I loved it! The ending just had me laughing on the floor. I didn't think they would do it But they did! But now I'm really sad that it's almost over plus the nagging feeling that I'm getting about the fact that this relationship will be tragic at the end. I really hope not.

I'm still infuriated and bitter about this. And now it's back in my head.

Lion-O didn't deserve to get with Cheetara.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

[IG]https://pre07.deviantart.net/f106/th/pre/i/2017/126/5/c/somehow_i_make_a_man_out_of_youuuuuu_by_wernwern-db8ajm1.png[/IMG]

MYSTERIOUS AS THE

SAMURAI

FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Anyone have an image of the face Jack makes when Ashi gets off his back?

 

[AlexFlame116]

This is so funny!

Lion-O didn't deserve to get with Cheetara.

Yeah screw that. It had no buildup and if it did, it was overshadowed by how much of a jerk Tygra was to Lion-O.
Oh well I'm done with talking about that show. This is about Samurai Jack.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

oh and I watched the episode

outside of the super awkward sexual tension, which is one of the few things that makes me cringe, it was actually a fairly standard and solid Samurai Jack episode. Villain was maybe introduced a bit too late in favor for more JackxAshii scenes but I don't mind I guess.

I wasn't a fan of this ship, but I don't HATE the idea. Particularly because we've seen Jack interested in women before. And that ending was hilarious.


edit:lol

 

[-Deimos]

lol.

 

[MMarston]

[Romance could make] it more interesting for me though.


But I agree with the fact that the massive age difference makes it ridiculously incompatible at this point. If anything, it should've been a card that was played way back when during the original series that would have slightly seeped into the current.

I regret saying the bolded.


Take it back.

 

[Greenzxy]

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Gotta get that phatt
Bring it back
Booty boy Jack

Jokes aside they better end this well, with the hopeful sexual tension gone now we can focus on defeating Aku

 

[Mr Swine]

Fantastic episode and it's nice that Jack has found someone he can love But I'm starting to think that Jack cannot return to the past after killing Aku, I feel he will be stuck in the future with Ashi

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Fantastic episode and it's nice that Jack has found someone he can love But I'm starting to think that Jack cannot return to the past after killing Aku, I feel he will be stuck in the future with Ashi

Or she returns with him.

He's gone full cheesy with this episode. They could in theory have him return with her to the past and introduce her to his parents

 

[caliph95]

Fantastic episode and it's nice that Jack has found someone he can love But I'm starting to think that Jack cannot return to the past after killing Aku, I feel he will be stuck in the future with Ashi

Well the next episode looks it with the guardian so its possible

 

[Opto]

Nothing's hotter than the guy that murdered the only family you ever had

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Nothing's hotter than the guy that murdered the only family you ever had

To be fair

In self defense when you were brain washed to kill kill kill and he gave you every chance to back off until his life was on the line and he could run no further.

She even tells her mom as much episode before this one.

 

[B-Dubs]

Or she returns with him.

He's gone full cheesy with this episode. They could in theory have him return with her to the past and introduce her to his parents

I think this is going to play into the finale somehow. You don't set an episode setting this up, at this point in the story, if you aren't going to use it to add emotional weight to your finale.

I think this was the happy cheese before the tragedy.

 

[caliph95]

Nothing's hotter than the guy that murdered the only family you ever had

I mean he warned them and it was in self defence

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Nah. I think Genndy went full waifu with her. Last episode and this shows as much. I think he has let go of the darker tone after the whole hunt scene. Defeat of Aku might be badass but I don't see it going depressing anymore.