Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-25400573-20190803081503/@comment-25028958-20190808023518

Flamewarrior02 wrote: Finally time I give my full thoughts on this episode. If it wasn’t clear already, I loved this episode.

I loved seeing all the characters returning: Hodari, Shujaa, Jasiri, Dogo, etc. As well as the gathering of many of the PrideLands' animals. I would’ve liked to see more in the fight (such as the hippos, giraffes, and zebras) but that’s just a nitpick. I did enjoy the Battle in the Outlands a lot. Though, I don’t know why Simba wasn’t among them. You’d think he’d be there to fight for his kingdom. Also, yay! Thruston got name dropped!

Janja’s reformation wasn’t something that came out of nowhere thanks to The Hyena Resistance episode, but I liked how it played out, with Janja seeing how things are better, and this leads to him eventually switching sides when his fur-brains are in danger. I also liked how Makuu’s character arc was tied into his. And when Chungu and Cheezi forgot they were good guys was pretty funny.

Then there’s Scar, and this is what I’ve wanted to see! Someone who has every part of his plan figured out. He had assumed that Janja would betray him, so he said false information that would destroy everyone but himself. We also now have a cannon explanation as to where he got his scar from. Granted, it still doesn’t explain how he wasn’t banished for murdering his own Lion Guard in an attempt to start a coup. I also did call it that he would be defeated by rain. Why else would he be summonsed in the dry season. Though, that does raise the question of is he back in hell or completely destroyed, spirit and all.

As for the rest of the climax, how Kion defeated Scar was brilliant, using forgiveness...... even though he then says that the Lions of the Past must judge him, so that’s kind of pointless. Really, Kion didn’t need to forgive Scar, just blow the roar. At least there is a reason why the child protagonist has to take lead as only he has the power. As for Ushari; traitor had it coming. Just wish they did more with him. Finally there’s Ono’s sacrifice. I’m glad he’s not completely blind, or else he really shouldn’t be on the guard anymore period. And I do like how he was given the new title of smartest, which makes sense as he was the know it all of the group. I also liked when the guard comforted him. As for Anga joining the Guard, not a bad choice, but I feel she could’ve had more screen time beforehand. I know people wanted it to be Jasiri, but I think ruler of the Outlands is a good enough title for her.

Lastly, I know that snake venom can effect the mind, but I doubt Kion is becoming like Scar because he has one. Scar was already on board with taking over before he had his, the snake venom did nothing. I really hope this whole evil thing is just Scar getting in Kion’s head and the Tree of Life has nothing, but I’m not getting my hopes up.

All in all, I loved this episode, easily amongst the best of the entire series, and a great finale. I say finale because this will probably be the last time we see the Pride Lands, sadly. I almost want to say the show just jumped the shark or peaked by this episode. Kind of a downer note to end on, but that’s how I feel about this current season at the moment. Kings don't fight, they sent their trained subjects to fight for them. Nothing stated that Scar was banished, just some of his followers. I think the false info was because he may still remember what his old hyena cronies did. (Shensi's clan ate him after he played the blame game.)