[Kamen Rider Lucha]

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Did I criticize the show for not explaining it? I just used our lack of knowledge on the origin of the Seiza Blasters to build up two scenarios and explain how easy it would’ve been for Stinger to have one without being a spy in both of them.

It absolutely read as criticism to me, especially in light of your proposed alternate scenarios. It was certainly surrounded by criticism in all directions. Apologies if misread your intent.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Yeah no, you're reading way too much into this. The joke is that he seems unprofessional and happy go lucky but is apparently a serious strategist who only hides his abilities for a reason we might or might not find out. Right now there's nothing I would call "complex" about him.

I mean... even that description is pretty complex for a major Sentai character, especially in terms of more recent series.

Look, if you're going to watch and criticize this show, you need to meet it on its own terms. Sentai is, in many many many ways, not objectively good. Every single show contains a multitude of glaring flaws, and it's extremely easy to pick them apart if you're not sold on a particular show's chemistry (whether that's because you don't like the actors, the designs, the music, the fights, the SFX, or a combination of any number of other ephemeral elements). Like, for example, I passionately hate Magiranger. But do I think it's objectively worse than any other Sentai show? No, I just have an intensely negative emotional reaction to the entire cast. Similarly, I love Zyuohger -- is that because the show is better than most other Sentai? Emphatically no -- I just really love the cast's dynamics and the show's overall design aesthetic. (Caveat 1: Obviously, there are shows that are objectively better or worse than others, from a pure craft standpoint, but the difference in quality level is often and heavily exaggerated.)

The joy of Sentai, for me at least, is not often found in its unquestionably high level of quality. The joy is found in how the creators solve problems given their production limitations and time constraints, and how the writers employ certain omnipresent tropes and well-worn stories in subtly unique ways. In that way, Sentai is almost the definition of pulpy, "low" art. If you go into it expecting the creators to layer nuanced drama with multifaceted characters and never-before-seen plot twists every single episode, you're going to be disappointed. (Caveat 2: Obviously, that's not to say the shows never execute these things well, it's just rare to see them consistently employed over a whole series, especially in a show's first 20-ish episodes.)

If the show is not working for you, it's not working for you. But I doubt it's because it's so much more flawed than any other Sentai.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Nice try Sherlock, but that's not it. I just don't like the show right now.

I notice you've moderated your tone a bit, going from "this sucks" to "I just don't like it." If my post contributed in any way to that, I call it a win.