The Royal Blacksmiths

A truly farcical episode with an emotional throughline.

The somewhat serious tone of the series so far is tuned down to accomadate an episode akin to Robot Chicken. This approach works very well and is nicely counterbalanced by the B-plot yet again.

Though I now question Wu's decision to seek out Garmadon's help after this episode, their interaction is still nice to see unfold.

This arc of the ninja finding their true potential is almost over, and while this episode may be the weakest in terms of overall essentialness and deep backstory, it is nice to see Cole get something to do for once.

Even with these more humorous affairs, this series shows it can carry an interesting story arc and a great set of characters nonetheless.

Mild spoilers for the previous episodes.

The Serpentine search for the second Fang Blade. Cole visits his Father. Sensei discovers some things are best left alone.

I really enjoyed this episode. The Ninja find themselves out of their depth when they must enter a dance competition in order to try and stop the Serpentine stealing the second Fang Blade. Unsure with what to do, they must rely on each other, and their friendship to succeed in their mission. It also shows the importance of family, and Cole's story line in this episode really touched my heart. It taught me something that, as an older viewer, I'm shocked it took me so long to realise.

Thankfully, this episode starts touching more on the Serpentine, and having the main danger plot line of the series being put back into the open, rather than it being more of a back ground plot going on.

I think this is my favourite episode of season one so far, and it was really touching. It was wonderful to see all of this come together like it did. It was absolutely heart warming, and I don't think another episode has made me feel so warm all season so far. Really excited to carry on with the season after this episode.