On one hand I love this episode but on the other I don't, let me explain. I think this show would've been better if it was just a standalone season but another one isn't so bad but then hopefully that's the last one because this type of story doesn't need that many episodes to tell it imo, it could end up deteriorating overtime if they milk it too much but you never know could end up being even better I just don't know how I feel about it right now. Nevertheless.
This episode tackled slavery, freedom, and religion. People are enslaving Mira's people and Spear and Fang are the ones to free her from her shackles after this she's seen glaring at the sun almost as if she's thanking God for answering her prayers. She's then later on seen praying to the moon. Then we see her communicate through drawings as Spear cannot understand what she's saying he then draws a moon and looks at it I think he's thinking about his family in that moment, they're still on his mind every single day.
I like how her character design contrasts Spear's she's more tall and skinny because she's not in the same type of locations as Spear usually and eats different food from him while he's recognizably smaller and more broad. I like how the fly just sees Spear walk by and doesn't mess with him and then starts tormenting Mira shows the difference in physical power she's not viewed as a threat, but her archery is impressive. I didn't like how Spear could just easily use it that seemed unrealistic.
Her shaven head is probably common among her people I suspect that their oppressors forced them to shave their heads and etched that symbol on the back of it so that they can be known as slaves and there isn't confusion between who is one and who isn't similar to how the Nazis made the Jews were armbands. So what I'm trying to say here is that the attention to detail in this episode is amazing.
The direction isn't as good in this episode compared to the other ones though (but the visuals definitely are great) that and Spear being able to use the bow and arrow are the only actual flaws in this episode imo nothing major though.
With the introduction of this character it gives our mc another connection in this bleak, violent, and cruel world which is what he needs since the loss of his family it's only been him and Fang. Human connection is important. But at the end that's taken away from him just like his family except this time he has a chance to save her.
We hear him speak for the first time at the very end "Mira" this sets up for the second season to be a rescue quest. And the liberation of the people who are currently enslaved.
Overall a light 9/10
This episode tackled slavery, freedom, and religion. People are enslaving Mira's people and Spear and Fang are the ones to free her from her shackles after this she's seen glaring at the sun almost as if she's thanking God for answering her prayers. She's then later on seen praying to the moon. Then we see her communicate through drawings as Spear cannot understand what she's saying he then draws a moon and looks at it I think he's thinking about his family in that moment, they're still on his mind every single day.
I like how her character design contrasts Spear's she's more tall and skinny because she's not in the same type of locations as Spear usually and eats different food from him while he's recognizably smaller and more broad. I like how the fly just sees Spear walk by and doesn't mess with him and then starts tormenting Mira shows the difference in physical power she's not viewed as a threat, but her archery is impressive. I didn't like how Spear could just easily use it that seemed unrealistic.
Her shaven head is probably common among her people I suspect that their oppressors forced them to shave their heads and etched that symbol on the back of it so that they can be known as slaves and there isn't confusion between who is one and who isn't similar to how the Nazis made the Jews were armbands. So what I'm trying to say here is that the attention to detail in this episode is amazing.
The direction isn't as good in this episode compared to the other ones though (but the visuals definitely are great) that and Spear being able to use the bow and arrow are the only actual flaws in this episode imo nothing major though.
With the introduction of this character it gives our mc another connection in this bleak, violent, and cruel world which is what he needs since the loss of his family it's only been him and Fang. Human connection is important. But at the end that's taken away from him just like his family except this time he has a chance to save her.
We hear him speak for the first time at the very end "Mira" this sets up for the second season to be a rescue quest. And the liberation of the people who are currently enslaved.
Overall a light 9/10
