christianschumann

I really liked the first season, a bit like the A-Team. Maybe a bit to brutal, but pretty good. But this season was just bad. It started okay but then they started killing everyone without any need and the bad guy turned Bond villain... I didn't bother rating or commenting the other episodes, it wasn't worth it. So this is more about the whole season. This episode is more like 1 out of 10, but the overall season is 3 out of 10. The scene in the helicopter was the dumbest thing I've seen in some time. But at least I was laughing when he grabbed the stretcher, not sure if that was the reaction they were going for. I only read one book some time ago, I really liked the character, and I think they did him justice in season 1. The actors were pretty good in this season as well, not as good as S1 though, the story itself was ok, but the character development is the worst I've seen in a long time. Can't imagine tuning in again to watch a psychopath.

I am not a Manga fan, I know nothing about that genre, which might be proven by the fact that I actually liked the Cowboy Beebop adaption. So I went into this season knowing nothing. The first 10 minutes of episode 1 almost made me turn it of because that exposition was.... well, strange. But man, did it pay off to sit through this. This show is really great, refreshingly different from the other stuff out there. Yes, it is sometimes a bit simple, but it all works so well. Well written, interesting characters with nice background storys and mostly good motivations. A fun story with nice twists, a lot of action but still enough great character moments. Great effects, sets and makeup. And those ideas and over the top villains.... I couldn't stop grinning, especially during this last episode. So nice to see this crew together. Reminds me on the first season of Stranger Things, not with respect to the content, but with respect to the quality, fun and effect on me. Can't wait for season 2. Disney and Marvel should take a look at this.

This completes a run of three great episodes. I spared the first two seasons during my last rewatch runs because I found them to be cheesy during my first runs many years ago. But this one and the two before it are great examples of prototypical Trek. I forgot how good they are and also thought they would be much later, in the second sason or so.

But of course this one is especially a show case for Colm Meaneys talent. Man, I like Miles so much, he's the unsung hero of DS9. Can't wait for his friendship wit Julian to pick up speed. Also Sisko is much mor mature and open for the grey zone here than I remembered. All the performances are just great already... I'll never compare this first season to that of TNG or any other Trek. I know there are some stinkers awaiting, but the quality is just better. Just started this rerun, but this episode really got me in the mood for much more now.