Samurai Jack is a masterpiece, through and through. Even if I disagree with some of the show's narrative decisions, especially toward the end, none of that detracts from what this show represents. The feelings that this show produces are unreal; both viscerally and emotionally. One minute it shows you an absurdly well-conceived, well-choreographed fight scene, one that's subtle and refined well above the level of your average cartoon, and the next it will make you experience something deeply felt and immerse you Jack's plight. You just end up wanting so badly to see him finally lay the final blow in the show's outstandingly cruel (and wickedly hilarious) villain Aku and return to his time.
No piece of western animation has, in my eyes, matched Samurai Jack's sheer level of immersion, entertainment, and emotional appeal, putting it just ahead of Bojack Horseman, Daria, and Futurama in my eyes.
No piece of western animation has, in my eyes, matched Samurai Jack's sheer level of immersion, entertainment, and emotional appeal, putting it just ahead of Bojack Horseman, Daria, and Futurama in my eyes.