[Locke]

18 - 19 of Black. The episodes that remembered Battle Hopper.

These episodes were very enjoyable, and really raised the stakes in a way the show really needed but it felt like the budget was pushed to the very limits. For the most part I think the show has aged well, all things considered, but in these episodes...Jesus, who the fuck edited this? And who the fuck said this editing was okay?

Plus, although I loved the Sword Saint for really pushing Black to his limits (if it wasn't for really contrived storytelling, Black would have probably died) he had basically no personality and his whole face stealing thing...was pointless.

I also kinda wish the show had more character moments, Kotaro is insanely likeable and they've really handled the dual identity stuff well but Kotaro is barely seen out of his suit, so the side characters are barely seen either.

Also I'm so fucking fed up of that Love and Peace song, the song is terrible anyway but being blared over every fight scene is even worse.