Killing Is a Cycle

The show is coming to a quick end and I'm so sad that it is. There has been a crazy amount of moments that are beyond great and emotionally captivating as well. This episode continues to deliver on all fronts while progressing the story. The way Viktor has grown as a character is wild. When I first saw him in the second episode of season 1 I would have never thought he would become who or what he is. I know a lot of fans will be happy about a scene that happens within a prison cell. Everything is so good but my favorite things have to be the flashbacks and soundtrack. I have been hoping for an all out war since the beginning of the show and I think the finale will be just that!

I say begins because let's face it this is essentially a Part 1 to a 2-part finale, even if not labeled as such. And it does it very well. You can see the little threads all coming together, characters' actions make sense for their story, even if they're tragic, and sometimes that's a gut-wrenching wish they'd do something else.

On top of great storytelling, there's the representation. Sure, the show has always been amazing on that end, but much like everything else, this episode brings it together, bringing the Caitlyn/Vi relationship to where it not only makes sense but is the best most satisfying progression. Truly great to see, especially so masterfully written.

Most people don't think it's to the same quality as the rest of the season because it had a lot of slow burn set up moments, but I truly believe that those are the best moments in the show those true moments of interaction between the characters (Jayce & Mel, Cait & Vi, Cait & Jinx, Vi & Jinx, Jinx & Jinx, Jinx & Ekko). This episode spends more time developing the characters through subtle details and body language that just gives an air of the character truly being people instead of just a character/League Champ. And sure while it would've been nice to spend more time in those moments, for example the Jinx & Ekko scene, we were given enough context clues to come to logical conclusion about what happened while they were off screen.

Episodes like this are necessary to have rewarding payoff during the big moments and we shouldn't view these kinda episodes as lesser, especially since the show is meant to be watched in acts anyway.

This is prollede the best animated series out there.

Ive never hade the motivation to even make a review before of any media before. But this series definitely deserve it.

First of all. The animation is out of this world. It wouldnt be possible to create such details and effects 10 years ago. It holds up to its technological capabilities.

The story really holds up to the lore of League and even goes beyond to make a compelling story.

The sound and music is so unique and utilizes all the emotions you get from the scenes. Everything about this series is just master fully structured. It really is a work of art. And im so thankful to eksperience peak entertainer of this time. Especially when you look at all this crap Hollywood makes at the moment.

Not just that, but it also gives us lots of space to root for the characters.

I'll try not to spoil too much in order for more people to get prepared but still get surprised with this amazing episode.

Yes, it is a bit rushed, but it doesn't take away from the beauty and magic of the episode and show overall. Many of the situations in the episode create new motivations for everyone and not just motivations. All the stakes get higher, and there's more to risk. It makes it very clear how after the war with Noxus and we'll, for a while now, there is not going back to what it all used to be. This is perfect because once again, the writers show us they know just how to get us rooting for everyone; after episode 7, we want nothing more but for everyone to have a happy ending and with this episode we can expect many to go down if Piltover and Zaun want to free themselves of Ambessa's grip. Truly spectacular and I'm still not over all the twists and turns and sad revelations or the other more 'romantic' scenes.

Nothing will be the same and be prepared for anything because your favorite could either die or come back triumphant. Terrific.