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Samurai Jack: Episode XLIII - The Aku Infection (2003)
Incredible episode that references previous seasons
I don't want to spoil anything about this episode, so I'll just say that if you've been watching the show intently thus far, then you're in for a payoff.
Samurai Jack is one of the best cartoon protagonists ever, and it's due to two characteristics: 1.) His moral code which includes his sense of honor and 2.) His unbreakable resolve and fighting spirit. Seriously, nothing ever deters this guy. No matter how many dead ends he runs into, he continues on his quest.
Here we see Jack become corrupted by Aku after the shape shifter coughs on him (Aku is a being of pure evil, so obviously he doesn't think to wear a mask or stay inside when he's sick). What follows is Jack attempted to purge both his body and spirit of Aku, which involves help from some friends. Samurai Jack is episodic in nature, but this episode reminds us just how far he's come and how many people he's helped.
Wonderful episode from a legendary cartoon.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Alloyed (2022)
Rings of Power Nap
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the greatest television show ever produced... At putting the audience to sleep.
The writing is terrible; the acting, bland. We barely know anything about several of the main characters before everything is neatly resolved.
Unfortunately, I just can't recommend this show unless you need help getting a good night's rest. The true power of Sauron is to make people pass out and dream, which is a good thing. In today's day and age, you need several hours of REM sleep to repair all of your neurons. With the boring dialogue and absolutely no emotional investment whatsoever, you can drift off to sleep peacefully knowing that whatever happens, Frodo WILL destroy the one ring in a few thousand years. So rest easy, Rings of Power viewer!
I strongly recommend this show for nursing homes, insomniacs, and those with active minds that just can't seem to fall asleep on your own... After a few minutes of this, you'll be out like a light!