Spoilers of the series below (duh)
A lot of things didn't line up with the book in this episode so at this point I'm considering it a separate work from the book. Too much has changed to have them be in the same world. It's a bit distracting how different they are from each other and it keeps me from fully being immersed in the world.
When the episode ended, I caught myself saying HOW DARE YOU END IT THERE with a wheezy breath.
Also I was MAD because Sara was taken. I almost teared up and I think they captured the gravity of the black carriage for everyone. I want to slap Mayor Blaggus for not doing anything but seeing as he has two kids of his own, he has a valid reason not to do anything, at least temporarily.
Also WHY IS LEELI AT THE CATACOMBS? I mean, I like how they're fleshing out hee character earlier on but these changes are getting more and more annoying to me as it goes along. Maybe it will balance out soon?
Noteworthy sword that belonged to Esben? How did Janner not recognize the name on the sword?
Peet! More Peet time! Yes! He argued with a lamppost and insulted its mother! Iconic. Best part HANDS DOWN.
As for the squeeblin, I have to say the animation for it was... really off. It stuck out too much, probably should of turned down the whiteness on the creature. I will say, however, when Leeli plays the song, it falling over like that is ME. I want a gif of it being dramatic. It's meme GOLD.
What were your thoughts? Let me know below!
I really loved this episode, probably more so than the previous ones, but that’s also because this episode really starts the actual story going. I was a little bothered by the changes from the book, but I think they did a great job making the storyline still interesting and engaging despite the changes. I enjoyed this episode immensely, however the main thing I was bothered by was that the pacing felt rather fast. Like it didn’t let your mind sit on the scenes for a bit before the next major thing happens. However I get that they’re trying to keep the episodes to 30 minutes, so I guess it’s not a big deal. Another thing was that I felt like they portrayed Janner for my taste just a little too head-over-heels for Sara than I imagined him. In the books it says he thinks her eyes are bright and beautiful, but he was never wanting to go on a legit date. He’s only 12, so I kind of cringed in his conversations with his parents, and Sara. Keep in mind that I am also not that into romance. Take me to the action scenes please! (I did like the part when he was talking out his game plan to give Sara the necklace and she was right behind him😂).