r/TheDragonPrince • u/MrBKainXTR Soren • Nov 22 '19

Discussion The Dragon Prince : S3E9 - Discussion Thread

Season 3 Episode 9

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u/IStoneI42 Sun Nov 23 '19

this is why filler episodes in shows are important, even if theyre often not liked.

theyre usually used to convey a feeling that some actual time has passed between story progressing episodes, and you dont get the feeling that characters teleport all over the place because the show skipped several days without obvious indications.

theyre often a good base to use for character building.

tales of ba sing se was a filler episode for avatar, and ended up as one of the most beloved episodes on the show.

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u/trombonepick Nov 24 '19

100% filler is important for pacing. And if it's done well, people won't complain. Community was one of those shows who did filler or bottle episodes but they were still so fun to watch.

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u/Uncaffeinated Nov 25 '19

Yeah, I like the show, but season 3 was just unsettling for how everybody seemed to be traveling at the speed of plot. It comes across like the Dragon Spire is now in Kotlis's backyard or something.