Killing Is a Cycle

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.

A wonderful episode with a beautiful culminating moment that many will love. This episode dives into heady topics like redemption, (is it possible to be redeemed, SHOULD someone be able to be redeemed?) forgiveness, and the cycles perpetuated by us granted to us from our forebearers (all long standing themes in the show.) Riot/Fortiche does an amazing job of the "show don't tell" aspect and, while i wish there had been more screen time for certain scenes, i think they did create a thoughtful and wildly epic show with the runtime they had. Beautifully done, i wish i could go back and watch it all again like the first time.

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 might not have been the most action packed or intense episode, but I actually didn't mind that they Slowed things down a bit just before the finale!

It allowed for a breathing room to piece together all the information we got, as well as showing us our characters motivations just before the final stand!

This episode made me realize just how difficult it is to see who are the good guys and who are the bad guys! Its all just a bunch of people with their own ideals, their own selfish reasons to protect or avenge.. getting stuck in this cycle of violence that never ends!

Now I can not wait to see where it all ends!

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.