Post — Aaron Ngo

Major Spoilers are included in this episode review. Please read with caution.

This episode strangely improved on the series premiere by introducing Cyborg into the mix. Yes, the same one who is usually on the Teen Titans or the Justice League. His introduction opens the show up to the DC Universe, but doesn’t go over-the-top with it. Thank goodness… But in my opinion, this is the best live-action version of Cyborg / Victor Stone. He has the heart and fits in Doom Patrol more than I’d initially think.

We pick up right where left off from last week’s episode. The narrator is a continued joy, and his presence on this show is earned. Everything is bad, and the remaining misfits (Robotman, Negative Man, and Elasti-Woman) blame themselves for what happened to the town, Crazy Jane, and The Chief. Everything and everyone got sucked inside another dimension.

Robotman is the only one who wants to help Crazy Jane after she is spat out of the donkey, while Elasti-Woman goes into denial about the whole situation, and Negative Man decides to bail, only for his shadow self to stop him numerous times from getting on the bus.

Robotman and Crazy Jane are trying to understand each other. He is trying to get Jane to come out, and must contend with her other personalities. At the same time, he is trying to become a better man, but gets outdone by Cyborg, a “superior” robot man. The PB&J scene was heartwarming, and a reminder that he failed his own daughter as a human, and doesn’t want to make the same mistake with Crazy Jane.

Having Cyborg’s flashbacks revolve around his bond with The Chief makes his inclusion more plausible, and his motive for sticking with Doom Patrol is pretty solid. He aspires to become a superhero like The Flash and wants to join the Justice League someday. His strained relationship with his father is still here, but an added twist… implanted memories?

Negative Man’s arc was devastating but despite the tragedy, he is still getting played for laughs… the bus station scene is the prime example. The last scene with him and his shadow self was pretty good… and I can’t wait to see where this leads… I’m starting to like him too.

Elasti-Woman got nasty! The whole show is gross for making her go down a donkey’s throat, and then the whole “getting eaten” part… you know, because the donkey was the portal to Mr. Nobody’s dimension and where the town was trapped. Mr. Nobody’s time as a narrator is incredibly humorous and how it keeps the plot together is impressive to say the least. However, Cyborg is right about one thing. He’s the narrator, but if he was so powerful, why is trying to break them at all?

I love this show. Superhero shows / movies are getting me exhausted, but watching these episodes are a good refresher. I’m excited for next week’s episode!

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