Kenneth Ohlson

This is a really good series, seven episodes in we are chasing the ghost of what has become of the MC's fiance, how this world came to be and if this cast will turn the corner of their relationship. The animation and artwork has been amazing. It is beautiful and bright, and they convey emotion clearly. The story and plot has me hooked to find out.. just what happened. I think the one thing that is irksome is the MC. On one hand he has been in stasis so it was only yesterday that he last saw his fiance', so either he moves on quickly or the story isn't portraying the passing of time so he can move on. I suspect it is the former since there is little to no grieving. This is why it makes it less believable that he is emotionally available for the rest of the cast. It just feels at odds or out of place. The MC is also oblivious to emotional growth and understanding. aka he is dense or a dimwit. The story still moves along and keeps you interested. You root for the cast, and the search to find out what happened.

Both seasons are really good at drawing the viewer in. The season Plot Arch is really good at developing at a per episode pace. I wanted to not just view this through a nostalgic lens, but review with objectivity. The series stayed true to its roots and even helped develop some back story for the timeline. Story, Plot arch, Nostalgia, Characters ... I loved the new and the old characters... but, this is where my negative critique comes in. They take a page out of Star Trek 4 " The Voyage Home" The needlessly pander to demographics and green peace causes.. first its a line here or there... Then its about polluting the oceans,... Now Star Trek has always been about pushing new grounds.. with the first interracial kiss and ground breaking tech... and I applaud that, though now it feels that rather than it be part of the story... it because a soap box for grandstanding... (See Ice Agents deporting Illegal aliens) They don't take the objective approach they really do push the needle hard to the left. The rainbow of people that live the without the concept of money ..they talk about how backwards the 21st century is.. yet they have all the same vices, without the repercussions. They smoke, the drink, and all live in an intergalactic hedonistic socialist paradise ... Look we all knew Star Trek was a socialist Utopia from day 1. Honestly that didn't detract from the story... it just felt... by season 2 of this series.. it was more in your face with obvious pandering, that really didnt enrich the story or further the plot... it was there just there hang a flag on... Over all its a good story, but the longer you go into the second season, the more you see them insert "left leaning talking points"

For all the hyper pc original fans and critics, who claim that this version is a whitewash.. And lacks diversity of the original... Well you're wrong this adaptation might infact be more diverse by including a plus size to the case.. So while yes, the one tan skinned fairy was replaced by a heavier white girl.. Literally the whole cast is pretty close to the original. With that being said, the story gives the same vibe as hunger games or the chronicals of shannara, just a little more edgy, and a fair bit darker. It comes together well as far as updated story arc.. Some detractors.. First its only 6 episodes.. So it's really a short season. Second it has a strong feel good vibe with emo undertones. The characters could have been fleshed out a bit better.. But that's the draw back from only 6 episodes in a season