DopierReview

This episode represents a step forward from the pilot, albeit with nuances. Unlike the first episode, it doesn't significantly advance the overall plot of the series. However, it makes up for it with an entertaining adventure that serves as comic relief and maintains viewer interest.

One of its successes is exploring questions like: what would happen if an NPC regained consciousness? It also offers a glimpse into the dynamics between the characters. Individual traits are also highlighted, such as Pomni's solidarity and how irritating Jax can be.

Personally, I consider it a bit of a filler episode, but with narrative value. It serves to consolidate the relationships and personalities of the protagonists, paving the way for the important moments that follow to gain greater relevance.

Final score: 7.9/10 (close to 8, but not quite).

This first episode feels somewhat outdated compared to the narrative quality the series achieves in later chapters (for now, episode 6 is already available). As a pilot, it fulfills its basic function: introducing the general context of the story, introducing the circus, and giving us a superficial look at some of the characters.

However, narratively, it's quite limited. The main adventure is inconsequential and unengaging, contributing little to the development of characters like Kinger, Zooble, Gangle, Jax, or Ragatha.

Pomni, on the other hand, while giving us a superficial glimpse of her character, manages to offer a first glimpse into the series' history with concepts like abstraction, emptiness, and exit, though none of these are explored in depth. Ultimately, the episode functions more as a gateway than a solid story in its own right. Its value lies in its introduction, not in the quality of its plot or the development of key dynamics that would later become the true essence of the series.

Final score: around 7.5/10.