That was a fine episode! First it seemed that too much time was spent on Runaan saving (taking into account that this is a final season), but it turned out right - and I found myself fully engulfed with the plot.
Yes, Rayla is very impulsive here, but I think it fits her character and complicated family issues. She gave up on her birth parents for Runaan (yes, they made the choice for her but she contemplated options!) - how could she now lose Runaan to Ezran?
Callum siding with Rayla (and Anya siding fully with Ezran) - it is in fact very realistic. They are starting their path to adulthood where new families and new family bonds will be made.
Ezran snapping is also very believable. He tried to be generous and kind - only to face a new loss. But Callum is also very right - Ezran chose in the past not to think who ordered the assassination - all because it would hurt his friendship with Zym. How is it ok then to put all the blame on the family member of Callum's partner now? Yes, Runnan is guilty. But the situation is unfair.
I also like that they showed that Callum indeed thought a lot about these things.
Aaravos having fun is fun. And it feels like he is growing on to Claudia in these moments, seeing her enthusiasm to the joys and secrets of the house. Does she remind him Leola in that?
And it impossible not to chuckle on his looks: a "feeble old men" variation - but how an eternally youthful immortal sees it.
But i don't understand why they cannot tell Terry that they don't see the map? Does Aaravos fear that Terry will refuse to help?
I'm glad I'm not the only one with compassion for all the characters. It's easy to say somebody is not doing the right thing... it might be true, but it's also hard to know what I would do differently in any of these character's shoes. I love a show that makes people think. I think many of the characters are trying their best to change the world and sometimes, you gotta break rules to do that. I thought it was beautiful that Callum said that he can't be his mage anymore but he'll always be his brother. He took the time to say that before leaving because he knows Ezran is hurting right now but he trusts his brother will eventually go back to his true self, to his forgiving, cycle breaking ways.
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u/alverena Dec 19 '24
That was a fine episode! First it seemed that too much time was spent on Runaan saving (taking into account that this is a final season), but it turned out right - and I found myself fully engulfed with the plot.
Yes, Rayla is very impulsive here, but I think it fits her character and complicated family issues. She gave up on her birth parents for Runaan (yes, they made the choice for her but she contemplated options!) - how could she now lose Runaan to Ezran?
Callum siding with Rayla (and Anya siding fully with Ezran) - it is in fact very realistic. They are starting their path to adulthood where new families and new family bonds will be made.
Ezran snapping is also very believable. He tried to be generous and kind - only to face a new loss. But Callum is also very right - Ezran chose in the past not to think who ordered the assassination - all because it would hurt his friendship with Zym. How is it ok then to put all the blame on the family member of Callum's partner now? Yes, Runnan is guilty. But the situation is unfair.
I also like that they showed that Callum indeed thought a lot about these things.
Aaravos having fun is fun. And it feels like he is growing on to Claudia in these moments, seeing her enthusiasm to the joys and secrets of the house. Does she remind him Leola in that?
And it impossible not to chuckle on his looks: a "feeble old men" variation - but how an eternally youthful immortal sees it.
But i don't understand why they cannot tell Terry that they don't see the map? Does Aaravos fear that Terry will refuse to help?