u/beelzebub2099

I really loved the show for what it was. I'd give it a solid 8/10 or even 8.5/10. What I appreciated most was the show's commitment to a character-driven narrative and slow-burn mystery without losing sight of the larger mythology.

The way it provides lore context for fans about the Green Lantern world is quite good. Even if it doesn't show much of it, I think it still builds anticipation in viewers about the characters and their stories, which I think is a win because the more new Green Lantern fans we get, the better.

As for the finale, I understand why it doesn't appeal to everyone. It isn't the biggest or most traditionally superheroic finale. But honestly, it worked for me. Even though it leaves you wanting more, which I've gathered is the main criticism from most people, I think it was still a fitting conclusion to the kind of story the show had been telling all season.

John's decision to give Noah a chance at a normal life rather than simply kill him, his acceptance of fear, and ultimately choosing to become a Lantern on his own terms all felt like a natural culmination of his journey in this season. There's been some debate about him letting Kerry off the hook like that, but I think there isn't really a choice. He thinks killing Noah is unfair, and it kinda actually is, and Kerry is basically the only thing keeping Noah in touch with his human side. So if she gets arrested or whatever, he'll become what nobody wants him to. He loved Kerry and cared for Noah. He wanted to help them, but in a panic, she made a big mistake. Knowing Hal, I'm pretty sure he would've forgiven her.

I also really liked that the finale gave Hal and John a meaningful and emotional closure. Their dynamic evolved so much between episodes 7 and 8. Many people were talking about the "I love you too, Junior" scene, which is great, but I also liked the scene where John was calling out to Hal for guidance. Hearing him say "Hal, I need you, man" hit really hard.

Now, is it an absolute masterpiece of a Green Lantern show? Not really, but it's still a damn good show. Tbh I'm not stressing too much about not getting comic-accurate Green Lantern stuff in the show, because A) I never expected it to be like that, and B) I strongly believe that beyond this show, we're going to get movies and TV shows that deliver on that.

Because let's be real. The show was a hit; the Green Lanterns are gaining popularity once again, so we're definitely going to see comic-accurate stories in future DCU projects. It's fine if one show is keeping it grounded and gritty.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. It's fine if someone didn't like the finale or the show itself, but I enjoyed every bit of it, and I can't wait for more.

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No, cuz what do you mean she’s not only collecting both female idols and fangirls like nobody’s business in this life, but also wants to be reborn as a male idol just so she can get MORE of them screaming and going crazy over her? 😂😭

Please never change Nabong 🐰❤️

This little scene here speaks volumes about the reality of Guy's character in my opinion.

We mainly know and remember him as the flashy overconfident jerk. But this scene actually showcases his insecurity so well.

He may never or rarely admit it because it goes against his gigantic ego, but he knows he's always been a back up choice for this role and basically in all adaptations, becomes a Green Lantern by circumstances. Which puts a significant amount of pressure on him.

Nathan Fillion's performance in this scene was more of a highlight for me than Aaron Pierce. He first captured the typical cockiness and abrasiveness of Guy, but then after getting hit with the harsh truth, it's visible how bad it stings him. And it's a really nice touch how he only shows just the right amount of that insecure feeling with his expressions and the tone of his voice without making it too obvious because he still has to maintain composure.

Guy wouldn't let John have that much of a satisfaction out of this even if he's on the losing side.

What I really like about this scene is that I probably won't remember it as a moment when John Stewart completely owned Guy Gardner's ass, but as a moment when we truly saw underneath that brash persona.

Whenever I come across another performance of Catch Catch, I can’t help but admire how shamelessly it embraces its K-pop DNA (in a good way xD) instead of going for an experimental sound or westernized style, which is pretty common these days.

Not that I don't enjoy those kinds of songs, but it's just something I was missing for a long time. And I'm also specifically glad that she held back a little from her usual style that's more J-pop heavy for this one.

Even though the song has been trending for months and I've listened to it Idk how many times, it still leaves a silly little smile on my face every time because it brings back that exact feeling of why I fell in love with K-pop in the first place.

And I honestly find it kind of funny to imagine Yena making this song and casually thinking, “Okay, let’s make a fun song with a nostalgic 2nd-gen vibe.” Girl, do you have any idea how great a service you've done for us in the big 2026? 😭

P.S. The performance is from TMA 2026.

Ever since he started making music, it has been pretty obvious that it's always Abel.

If he was making dark music with hedonistic vibe, talking about drug use, sex, depression, emotional alienation, and all the other toxic tendencies it wasn't some totally different character but just the kind of person he was at the time.

When it started becoming about the cost of fame, the toxic trap of superstardom, and a desperate search for redemption, it was still Abel expressing how he's dealing with all this, rather than a character.

Even when he used to show him killing a version of himself in some of his MVs, it only meant that he's killing a part of himself. Not some totally different entity.

That's why it always hit so hard. Because the music was expressing how he is growing/changing as a person.

Idk where tf this ''persona'' thing came along the way because if it were true that would just totally make it all pointless. As if he was putting on a show since day 1 and we haven't even seen the real Abel yet.

Whatever thematic direction he takes from this point on with his music, it's not going to be ''the real Abel who was behind the mask called The Weeknd,'' but simply a new evolved version of who he always was.

To a certain degree I also find it both funny that he has to actually explain this because some fans just be making baseless wild theories about things that should not even be that complicated lol

That's it. That's the post.

To give y'all something to laugh about. I'm calling a woman who's about an year and a half older than me ''baby.''

Kpop stans can move funny like that sometimes LOL

I really enjoyed both shows for what they are, and it kind of disappoints me how much some people criticize Caped Crusader over Spider-Noir.

There are certain criticisms that I do agree with. For example, its animation. Personally, I don't hate how the show looks, but I don't exactly like it either. I get that they were going for that retro style with it, but it just ended up looking very flat. If only they had gone all-in on the noir aesthetic like Spider-Noir and released a black-and-white version, it would've worked so much better.

I watched Spider-Noir in both its colored and noir versions, and I wasn't a huge fan of the colored one. It's not bad, but the show feels so much more alive in black and white. Caped Crusader's intro sequence proves this perfectly, as it looks 10x better than the show itself.

Not a big fan of Hamish Linklater's voice acting as Bruce/Batman either. He's a great actor in general, but I feel absolutely nothing when he speaks in this role. It feels stiff and awkward to me for some reason. The supporting cast, on the other hand, is pretty good in my opinion.

As for how it handles its characters and storylines, I actually think it's not that bad. That's mainly because I was never expecting a BTAS reboot. I don't need it to be completely comic-accurate as long as what they're doing is interesting. Although it's somewhat understandable that some people would like those reinventions and some won't. For example, I don't like the show's take on Riddler.

But overall, as an Elseworlds story that's doing its own thing, I think it's actually a pretty solid show. It's when you start comparing it too closely to the versions you're already familiar with that some of its choices start feeling off.

And honestly, if I had gone into Spider-Noir with those same expectations, I think that show would've fallen flat for me. If we think about it, the show is still arguably twice as accurate to DC Comics lore as Spider-Noir is to Marvel Comics.

It's not that Spider-Noir didn't face some similar criticism from certain people. It was also being called slow/boring, criticized for not being closer to the comics, and there were even people complaining about Nic Cage's casting.

I didn't really agree with any of that, but what I don't really understand is fans being much more accepting of Spider-Noir than Caped Crusader. Even with the criticism, it's still pretty apparent that one show is praised a lot more than the other, even though they're basically made from the same mold.

Both of them are supposed to be grounded, gritty, street-level crime and mystery thrillers rather than big superhero spectacles. Both have a pulp-era vibe with old-school mobsters, systemic corruption, etc. Both lean heavily on the hard-boiled detective element of the main hero.

Like, I'm not an expert, but the biggest differences are really just the medium and tone.

That genuinely makes me wonder if Caped Crusader would've been a bigger success if it had fully committed to being a black-and-white noir series, while fans also went into it with more realistic expectations.