[MarsHottentot]

Another great episode! Graphite was a dupe and died like an idiot as he's been telegraphing since showing his handsome mug episodes ago.

I loved the riverbank fight between Brave, Snipe and Graphite - nice use of effects; Snipe's flying was well executed - not realistic, but very "video-gamey".

There's definitely something artificial about the director. No way is he real, his demeanor is way too messed up - which might indicate both Hiro's coldness toward him and overall sense of isolation.

Again, I'm thinking Pallad is the true big bad, he seems to be more in tune with whatever bigger picture is play than even Dan.

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Originally Posted by Pineapple924

This was a pretty nice conclusion for what seems to be the Graphite Arc, with a few things I found interesting:

- The small conversation between Dan and Pallad about how they "only have to put up with them(the riders) until we find new candidates, anyway".

I get the feeling this is supposed to be a throwaway line because none of the leaks or scans have hinted at new riders. But a part of me still feels like this could be a hint at toei introducing two more riders later on, resulting in four villains versus the four riders.

I was thinking this, too. Well, hoping - we could use some more actual villains.