unOrdinary “Vigilante Arc” (Episode 93 through Episode 99) Webtoon Review
Major Spoilers are included in this Webtoon Review. Please read with caution.
Well. I officially like Remi, Isen, and Blyke as their own thing. They need a spin-off Webtoon series pronto. While most readers would be put off with the delay of John and Seraphina, I actually didn’t mind whenever the story centered on this particular trio. Their stories eventually intersect with the other characters too, as the arcs weren’t random at least.
The “Vigilante Arc” centered around Remi, Isen, and Blyke becoming superheroes to draw out EMBER. Remi was going to do the superhero gig on her own, but Isen and Blyke decided to help her to lessen the chances of her getting killed. They also learned Remi’s older brother—the former King of Wellston Private High School—was the vigilante X-Static and killed by EMBER, which was the whole point of why Remi was so determined to take this organization down.
They decided to investigate the Brandish District, home to low-tier individuals and currently being ruled by a mid-tier named Waldo. This arc was interesting, as it showed how the social hierarchy failed low-tier districts, as the Authorities make little to no effort in helping them. This allowed Waldo—whose power was mysteriously amplified—to take over Brandish District very easily. Even after Remi—as X-Rei—saved everyone from Waldo’s reign, the people initially assumed she wanted compensation for helping them.
I read and finished this arc on May 30, 2020—around the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the rebellions in Minneapolis. Thus, reading this arc—which took place during May 2018 and ended in July 2018—was especially impactful and relevant to the USA’s current political / class / racial structure. Whatever you want to call it. The world-building in unOrdinary had been gradual and limited to Wellston for the first 93 episodes, but expanding the world to a different area and allowing the characters to experience firsthand the wrongs of the social hierarchy enhanced their motives to set things right.
Overall, Blyke learned his lesson about the class differences and tried to close the gap with his new roommate John at the end of the arc. While they didn’t immediately become friends, Blyke was putting in the effort to be nicer to John. This was a powerful ending to an emotional arc—a first step in making a difference. I’m very excited to see where the series will go from here.