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The Boys: Nothing Like It in the World (2020)
Explosive Tension
This episode was highly enjoyable for active fans of The Boys, ones who watch the show for more than the displays of gore, violence and out right diabolical scenes. The episode entails a series of relationship based dramas and disputes, highlighting the direction certain characters are going in. The episode was intense, tension only built as it moved onward, yet I imagine viewers will be torn as some may see this episode as disappointing, far from the usual and more romantic driven, than action.
Homelander's character progression in this episode slowly drifting towards losing it all, his focal figure as the head of The Seven, his reputation and own mental instability while displaying a tricolon of relationships was smart and captivating. As previously stated, the episode lacked its usual action and somewhat standard diabolic nature, yet we got insights to characters we have never gotten close to before.
Becca and Butcher's relationship was explored, Butcher finally got a taste of what he wanted, but with an unexpected and somewhat anticlimactic sad ending, it was all torn away from him. Annie and Hughie's relationship began to immerse on the road trip, where we also learnt more about Mother's Milk's background. Hughie got a (literal) taste of what he wanted, 'his second wind', yet it all came falling down as Annie explained how this is not something to get used to and will not happen again. The romantic motif of the episode, expressed in a tricolon of relationships, ended dramatically with Homelander, at the edge of his tether killing Doppleganger. We know Homelander to be a dark and deranged character, yet this is hidden by the persona he has to keep up for the public, for the fans he seems to want and need so much. The ending of this episode therefore is significant, it seems Homelander is at his breaking point, who knows what he is about to do next, will he regain some stability or wreak havoc? Secondly, the show ends with him proclaiming he does not need anyone as he murders Doppleganger, who at this time is taking the appearance of Homelander himself, in turn creating a scene where Homelander is 'killing himself.' This scene is particularly interesting and acted well and some could go as far as to say this is his final breaking point, if he can strangle himself to death, what is stopping him from doing it to anyone, or everyone else.
In my opinion these were the most significant events, we also got a small amount of progression with Frenchie and Kimiko's relationship, but in the long term I believe this is less significant than the three above.
Rick and Morty: Promortyus (2020)
Classic
Classic Rick and Morty Episode, good fun and had me in stitches