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inksmears in code_geassOkay. So. I'm a little behind everyone else, but I just finished watching episode 21 of R2. And... well...
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, so stop now if you positively love everything about episode 21 and Code Geass. Okay? Okay.
So. I didn't like this episode. I didn't hate it but I definitely didn't like it. And I'm just kind of wondering if I'm alone in the "Eeehhhh." feeling after seeing this episode. Don't get me wrong, I love plot twists. But now they seem really... forced. Or like the writers pulled it out of their ass at the very last second because they realized they have a few more episodes left to explain everything.
I dunno. Maybe I got my hopes too high for season two or was expecting something entirely different. But the last few episodes have, at least to me, been kind of disappointing. The series seems to be going in a bad direction and/or trying to hard. I feel like it's trying less for story and depth and more for just pure mind fuckery. And while mind fuckery is cool, a series like Code Geass needs to be about something more than trying to give your audience a heart attack every episode. You know?
Anyone... some things that kinda got to me. Firstly, Marianne's death. I dunno about you, but I waited for a long time to find out the explanation to that one. And all we got was a brief explanation that was basically "lol Geass powerz". I was hoping for a little... more to it, I guess. I did like, however, the turn around at how Marianne was such a horrible mother. That was a neat twist at least. But her death, or lackthereof, was really lame. And then her "second death" at Lelouch caused was even lamer.
Secondly, Charles. After being the enemy for season one and almost the entire story of season 2, he's suddenly crusading for a world without lies and V.V. was the real bad guy? While I appreciated he didn't end up being a typical villain, his character ended up being lame considering all the build up we got for him. It's just that I hoped he would've played a bigger role in the series' end. Of course, we can launch into theories that he isn't really dead, but humor me.
Lastly, Schneizel. Okay, seriously. WTF Schneizel. Out of no where.
I love series with unexpected twists, but after awhile, there only needs to be so many before the series sticks with and follows through with said twists. And I feel Code Geass has kind of forgotten that. Comments? Thoughts? Flames? Spinzaku? Mainly just wondering if I'm alone in this feeling. Either way, I won't stop loving the series. I just want a good ending for something I enjoy so much.
I also have a question for you guys. Code Geass R2 OSTs. There are two of them coming out I believe? Does anyone happen to know the release dates for them? I'd appreciate it!
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, so stop now if you positively love everything about episode 21 and Code Geass. Okay? Okay.
So. I didn't like this episode. I didn't hate it but I definitely didn't like it. And I'm just kind of wondering if I'm alone in the "Eeehhhh." feeling after seeing this episode. Don't get me wrong, I love plot twists. But now they seem really... forced. Or like the writers pulled it out of their ass at the very last second because they realized they have a few more episodes left to explain everything.
I dunno. Maybe I got my hopes too high for season two or was expecting something entirely different. But the last few episodes have, at least to me, been kind of disappointing. The series seems to be going in a bad direction and/or trying to hard. I feel like it's trying less for story and depth and more for just pure mind fuckery. And while mind fuckery is cool, a series like Code Geass needs to be about something more than trying to give your audience a heart attack every episode. You know?
Anyone... some things that kinda got to me. Firstly, Marianne's death. I dunno about you, but I waited for a long time to find out the explanation to that one. And all we got was a brief explanation that was basically "lol Geass powerz". I was hoping for a little... more to it, I guess. I did like, however, the turn around at how Marianne was such a horrible mother. That was a neat twist at least. But her death, or lackthereof, was really lame. And then her "second death" at Lelouch caused was even lamer.
Secondly, Charles. After being the enemy for season one and almost the entire story of season 2, he's suddenly crusading for a world without lies and V.V. was the real bad guy? While I appreciated he didn't end up being a typical villain, his character ended up being lame considering all the build up we got for him. It's just that I hoped he would've played a bigger role in the series' end. Of course, we can launch into theories that he isn't really dead, but humor me.
Lastly, Schneizel. Okay, seriously. WTF Schneizel. Out of no where.
I love series with unexpected twists, but after awhile, there only needs to be so many before the series sticks with and follows through with said twists. And I feel Code Geass has kind of forgotten that. Comments? Thoughts? Flames? Spinzaku? Mainly just wondering if I'm alone in this feeling. Either way, I won't stop loving the series. I just want a good ending for something I enjoy so much.
I also have a question for you guys. Code Geass R2 OSTs. There are two of them coming out I believe? Does anyone happen to know the release dates for them? I'd appreciate it!
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Addressing your concerns
1. I actually found this sort of satisfying. VV hinted that he'd was the one that did it by his Rolo-ish devotion to Charles and Charles line about him lying again. Anya being there did seem a deus-ex machina, but it was the only viable way to have her there. It wouldn't have been the same had Charles just said, "She was in on it, and my brother killed her because he thought I'd stray". A quick, "you mother died by the hand of someone taken care of 5 episodes ago" wouldn't have been as good had she simply died, or not been in on it. You'd miss that utterly delicious moment when she shows herself to Lelouch. It also cements the whole "Pawn that thought he was a King" bit.
What else could they have done? Though I suppose having her as just another victim might have worked, but given that it's become more than just avenging her, the nature of who and why diminishes in importance. Having the twist was an option too good to pass up.
2 I completely disagree on Charles turning out lame. If anything, his threat was made greater, as it turns out he was pulling Lelouch;s strings simply for what he felt was the greater good. Add in the difference in philosophies (the awesome "Nunnally's smile" bit), and I think he worked really well. Him being a horrible parent whilst trying to be a good one (thinking he's protecting his kids, but, as Lelouch said, ultimately forgetting about them in the grand scheme of things) was a nice bit. Given that he was a bit of a proxy villain in the first season, with little known about his motivations, the lies track, I though, worked beautifully. Especially when you realize that he parallels Lelouch in wanting to create a world of peace for those he loves. The difference being that he casts said love ones aside to accomplish it whereas Lelouch embraces them. the whole war that could've killed those he wished to protect, all to drive out CC...
I too would've loved him to follow through to the end, but his stage is over.
3. Even I'm not sure what Schneizel plans. All I can say is that he's a patient manipulator.