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As a long-time fan of the Devil May Cry franchise, I had high hopes for the new Netflix adaptation-but unfortunately, it falls flat in almost every meaningful way. The writing, both in terms of plot and character development, is lackluster at best. The characters are stripped of the charm and wit that fans have come to love-there's no humor, no spark, nothing memorable.

The plot itself is riddled with clichés and lazy storytelling. One of the most glaring issues is how poorly the main villain, Rabbit, is written. For example, in Devil May Cry 3, Arkham had a brilliant plan to obtain the brothers' blood-he manipulated Dante and Vergil into fighting at a hell gate, ensuring their blood would spill where he needed it, allowing him to strike when they were vulnerable and steal the amulets to open the gate. It was calculated and clever.

In contrast, Rabbit is a mess of a villain. His entire plan hinges on sloppy execution and an absurd number of lucky coincidences. He lacks any intelligence or strategic thinking, and his attempts to acquire the brothers' blood are embarrassingly bad. It's hard to take him seriously as an antagonist, and that really drags the whole story down.

Even the action-something Devil May Cry is known for-fails to deliver. The style and finesse that characters had during action scenes in the games is just not present in the show. The over-the-top, stylish, and satisfying combat is gone, replaced with bland and uninspired sequences. Honestly, League of Legends did a better job portraying that kind of energy with Samira (a character clearly inspired by Dante) than Netflix managed with this entire adaptation.

Overall, the series feels like a major missed opportunity. Poor writing, flat characters, weak action, and a forgettable villain make this adaptation one I can't recommend.

The TV show has a slow start in the first two episodes as it sets up the story, but it is still good. There are some clichés, such as mishearing conversations (which happens multiple times). However, from the second half of episode three, the show is tightly written until the end. Every character is well-written and has an important input in the movement of the plot. The show culminates into an overarching plot, and it is a masterpiece in animation and storytelling.

Despite the slow start, the show is worth watching for its complex characters, engaging story, and beautiful animation. The show does not have a single protagonist, instead focusing on a group of champions who all play important roles in the plot. This makes the show more interesting and unpredictable, as each character has their own unique perspective and motivations.

The action sequences are some of the best I have ever seen on a TV show. The choreography is amazing, and the animation is fluid and dynamic. The fight scenes are also very creative, with each champion using their unique abilities in interesting ways.

The movie is a rehash of the previous entries in the franchise, with nothing new to offer. It has some new characters and returning characters, but the plot twist and action sequences are all the same. The worst part is that the movie is nearly 3 hours long, and the pacing is glacial. Every scene is extended to a point where I get bored. So much could be cut from the movie without affecting the story. It feels like it was not tightly written at all. If you loved the previous entries in the franchise, you may enjoy this one, but for me, there is nothing new to see here. It is a shame that the filmmakers did not put in more effort to create something fresh and exciting.