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How?
Alright, there's been many theories and ideas for Prime. There have been many questions thrown about, but one I haven't seen is one very important question. A question that leaves me thinking for days, a question that I rack my goddamn brain for answers:
How the HELL did Nine know that Sonic was in New Yolk and in trouble?!
Like the rebels and Sonic were about to have their hides skinned until this mofo pulls up in his OWN GODDAMN SHIP? What?!
Bro really said "get in loser, we're starting a new life" and then just fucking dips when Sonic jumps in XD
Prime writers, we better get a WHOLE Nine episode explaining wtf this was about.
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Also, we need more Nine...
Beautiful <3
Absolutely beautiful.
Thinking about how nine may be set up to be an antagonist in the next sonic prime episodes
(Happy new year y’all, here’s to another great year for sonic)
One Angry Boi
I like his face. So angry
What The Sonic Franchise Does That's Great and Why You Don't Notice It First As A Kid.
You know when I go back and watch some old playthroughs of Sonic games, I noticed that Sonic the Hedgehog is surprisingly mature for its time. Not so much that kids can't enjoy, but it's something you don't notice until you get older, you know?
In the early days, The Sonic Franchise actually dealt with some important topics and conveyed a lot of really good messages. Of course, there's the obvious Nature vs Industrialism, which is a really good topic to get awareness to. But it also dealt with very deep themes and topics that you don't realize they did until you got older.
For example, Sonic games and shows conveyed and actually showed trauma, death, and grief. In Sonic 2, if you fail to get all the Chaos emeralds, it turns out, Eggman KILLS Tails. It's not shown until the end, but the somber way Sonic turns to the stars and the Tails constellation is shown, tells us ALL we need to know.
Then there's Sonic Adventure 2, a game that features Shadow the Hedgehog, a creation made for a child he grew close to and loved like a sister until she died RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM, SAVING HIS LIFE AS SHE DID. She tells Shadow to protect and fight for the world she never got to go to. This game isn't just a simple action game or a simple introduction to a soon-to-be ruined character (I'm so sorry Shadow...), it actually explores grief and the ways we can overcome it.
Not only that, but Tail's arc in Sonic Adventure is also to be mentioned. This kid was bullied for his extra Tail (to which some people can relate, not just for bullying, but being outcasted due to a deformity you never asked for), but ultimately grew proud of it, which again can inspire so many who relate to his issues. Not only that, but Sega manages to kill two birds with one stone, while Tails made a friend Sonic, he became dependent on him. When realizing this, Tails actively becomes independent, mainly from the fact that he owes Sonic SO MUCH and can't afford to rely on him for EVERYTHING. He fights against Eggman and saves Station Square ALL ON HIS OWN. This ties into the reality of every kid becoming an independent adult ready to face the world.
Unlike other games made in that time, where it's all simple action and colorful fun, Sonic had this...this...
How do I explain it?
Okay, look at it this way, in every early Sonic game and show there was this hidden walnut of maturity, that when found and cracked at the right time would show you all of the themes and messages of things you might've gone through during or when you got older and envelops you, showing you that you are strong, telling you that you're not alone; and that realization made me LOVE this franchise even MORE.
I think part of the downfall of this Franchise was how Sega brushed their trauma and development aside, and when they did include it, it was half-assed instead of a meaningful exploration. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE comedic shows like Sonic Boom, but I just miss that DAMN walnut (XD), you know?
Then Sonic Frontiers came out. And it was as if I was taking a breath of air after being smothered, that subtle but deep display of maturity was BACK. The exploration of these characters, and the delicate but STRONG handling of death and grief, I missed so much.
Then there was Sonic Prime, and my heart was EXPLODING with happiness. The way they handle Nine's trauma at being abused so elegantly, the subtle Amy under Rusty Rose (a ROBOTICED AMY), hell even the old Nature vs Industrialism is back!
This right here is what makes Sonic great, and I'm so happy they brought it back!
The Chaos Council captured the wrong fox! Also, I must've missed the part where Nine said it wasn't ready, what does he mean by that? We'll unfortunately have to wait for the second batch to come out. Also, I wasn't meaning that he was acting like a protagonist to the council, I meant that Nine IS the secondary protagonist of the entire show. Mainly cause he plays an important role, and because we got to see from his perspective even after Sonic left New Yolk, and SOnic never even mentioned him, which I found interesting. Also, I never noticed that he might've been manipulating the Council from the start, if so, Jesus Christ, kudos to him.
But I think he was just playing it safe with the Resistance, both the Rebels and the Council who he figured would be watching through the cameras. And yes, based on that smirk both while he was captured and while he was manipulating the council, he's definitely planning something, but what? What happened after Sonic left the Grim? Whatever happened, he needs to use the Council. Also, this fox can manipulate! He makes sure to keep things neutral, makes sure he gives the impression that he's helping them, he gives them the illusion of control.
And I agree that Sonic is a moral guide for him, kinda like how he was for Tails. Sonic, like he did for Tails, can bring out the good potential, of Nine. However, it's also due to SOnic that he has goals to make a new world in the Grim in the first place. A thing I want to add is that he stated "with ENOUGH shard energy", meaning that if he had all the shards, he'd be able to do what he wanted. So whatever he's planning, he's after the shards.
Also, Nine is making the tech that Rusty used to go into other dimensions, so being the crafty fox he is, he could've hidden some things in the device that would go against the Council's orders.
Sonic is also extremely important to all of this, he's able to bring people together, able to bring out the best of people like he always does, Sonic struck HOPE in all of these people. However, that hope-bringing can also backfire on Nine considering his influence caused Nine to find a better home for himself and Sonic. We'll have to wait and see.
Nine needs Sonic alive, both for emotional sake and for possibly power's sake. There are many things Nine can do, help or betray, conquer or free, we don't know what's going on in that fluffy head of his! His moral ambiguity makes it really hard to figure out what he plans and his role in future seasons.
And I firmly agree that their bond is unbreakable. And Tails is the only one who got three lines, all of them relating to his bond with Sonic. And while the others either have lines that reflect one main counterpart, or that relate to their role in the group, Tails' lines not only reflect Nine, but they also reflect Nine's relationship with Sonic.
Nine doesn't care for anyone but Sonic, Nine only needs Sonic. Which I think reflects his role as a certain very STRONG trait of Tails.
Each counterpart of the main cast is an embodiment of a certain trait they have.
Thorn; Amy's love for nature, Rusty; Amy's sense of loyalty (she can be influenced to change her sides), Black Rose; Amy's love for adventure.
Renegade Knucks; Knuckles defiance against another's control, Gnarly; Knuckle's naivety, Dread; Knuckles impulsiveness
Rebel; Rouge's sense of leadership, Prim; Rouge's sense of trickery, Pirate; Rouge's sense of teamwork
Mangey; Tails' Primal instincts, Sails; Tails' dependence on others.
But Nine is the embodiment much, MUCH stronger. Something unbreakable as mentioned before. Something NEITHER good nor bad. Something so strong, it can never be broken.
Nine's protectiveness over Sonic, his only concern being Sonic, is quick to latch onto Sonic, his EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCE on Sonic.
It all makes sense now.
Nine is the living embodiment of Tails' LOVE for Sonic.
Now love is both a beautiful and horrifying concept and one that's still unknown to HOW it happens. In fact, love is believed to be a TYPE OF MADNESS. Basically, your brain cell thingies go crazy and inflate when it happens. Scientifically, love is a MAMMALIAN IMPULSE, like hunger or thirst. It's a NEED. And unlike the other variants, Nine actually has a goal he genuinely NEEDS.
This is why Nine is a terrifying character, not just because he's morally ambiguous, or we don't know what he's capable of, but because he's the embodiment of something DANGEROUS.
Tails' love for Sonic transcends anything, it is held over everything, and nothing else matters. He's stated something, which reflects his love for his big brother, something that not only reflects Nine's character but could also be a MAJOR foreshadowing.
In a place where he had to choose between the world or Sonic, he'd choose SONIC.
"If there's anyone who's got the brains to put back the prism, it's you."
"That's the first thing you've said that I agree with."
FIRJDHEBEHJFHF WHY AREN'T WE TALKING ABOUT THIS DIALOGUE EXCHANGE?!
The little canon hint that only Nine can figure out how to fix things. It'll be his choice that can change everything in the end. I don't think they'll be giving him a villain arc without a redemption arc if he's the only character who can fix things. Shadow cannot leave the void, CC are all villains, Sonic cannot touch the shards (though there's this wee bit plot point of him being able to harness the energy of the prism that he absorbed), everybody else doesn't understand the science or working of the prism, this leaves Nine. Extremely important character, this angsty little fellow.
Wait, hold on, Sonic has a bunch of Paradox energy inside him. The energy that hit him and he wasn't affected by like the others because he absorbed it. Wouldn't that mean he'd have to return that energy to fix his world? The energy he has is from the prism as it shattered, it belongs to the Paradox Prism. What if... The Prism needs the energy Sonic has to be whole again? The energy that CC had been trying to extract. How would that affect Sonic?
Prime Sonic be accidentally giving everyone an existential crisis without even realizing it
Oh my, I wasn't expecting this! Thank you for the question!
Yeah, Prime has been getting everyone, even if they don't realize it until they're screaming at their screen sobbing because of a thought about a character or possible theories and then you realize you don't even know it's true, and Rusty What happened to you, and Nine my beloved you deserve happiness but you might not get it, and I want Sonic to get home but I don't want anyone to die please-
Needless to say, I think I can say with full confidence that I like this show a normal amount!
Nine's EYE design
So now that I've gotten a closer look at his belt, why tf does the button look kinda like an eye with a dilated pupil? Like it looks fucking terrified.
Actually, why is the main design in his machine's eyes? Mostly blue eyes? (with the exception of the shatterdrive, his tails, and the grim, but it's still there) On his belt, his gloves, Sonic's gloves and shoes (which is interesting), everywhere.
(The eyes on his tails are looking around...)
Hell, even the grim's entrance portal has this design...
I HATE THIS SHOW SO MUCH!,IT HAS TAKEN OVER MY LIFE!!
anyways, anyone want trigun doodles?
One of the things I love so much about Dead Boy Detectives is how much attention is paid to detail, even on little things, even when they didn't need to go that hard.
Take the very first case. This WWI ghost?
Was killed by chemical warfare.
If you've done any reading on WWI, one of things that comes up again and again was that it was the first major conflict where chemical warfare and gas attacks were employed against soldiers on the ground.
Soldiers on both sides were terrified by it. They had gas masks with them all the time, when there were enough to go around, but sometimes the gas masks failed.
And if someone was hit by a gas attack, what were some of the symptoms? Blistered skin, blisters in the lungs, and irritated eyes, up to and including blindness.
This man was killed by a gas attack, probably mustard gas, and likely when his gas mask failed.
They never mention it in the dialogue. Maybe Edwin and Charles don't even know.
But the show runners did the research and designed his makeup accordingly and slipped in that little nod for anyone who knows the history.
God damn. This series was made with so much care, and it shows.
Apo Nattawin as Porsche & Mile Phakphum as Kinn KINNPORSCHE THE SERIES (2022)
The thing that gets me most about I Will Knock You (apart from Thi being so embarrassingly relatable) is the way Noey sees Thi.
To us, Thi's this introverted pushover who's endlessly scared and/or frustrated by Noey (even as he's slowly falling in love).
But to Noey, everything Thi does is tinted by his obsession with old movies. Thi really is the one he's been waiting for: his perfect "heroine". We've seen him court other girls before and every single one of them has rejected him (they seem to like him from afar for his dangerous vibe but once they get to know him they're put off).
But everything Thi has been doing since they first met is seemingly perfect if you don't see Thi the pushover (the audience's POV) but Thi the classical romantic heroine (Noey's POV):
He steps on Noey's "heart" and then steals it/won't give it back: it's destiny! He gives him a little trinket to distract him: it's a token of love! He almost drowns (lmao) in shallow water: it's a ploy to get closer! He faints in his arms and gets scared in the temple: isn't it so romantic! He almost always avoids his gaze and tries to appease him: he's bashful and flirty! He's clumsy and helpless: he must be protected! They keep running into each other: obviously Thi seeks Noey out on purpose! He's the only one who likes his food! He's the only one who likes his style (apart from the rest of the gang)! Thi won't back down when it counts: he must want to impress Noey! He must want to be close to him - that's the only reason he'd ever want to tutor him, right? And when he disapproves of him going after Pam, it's really because he's jealous (ok so he's actually not wrong this time)!
Of course Noey is smitten! How could he not be? Thi really is the perfect Wanlapa, the perfect Jomnien, Jarunee and Taeng-Aon* (all famous female idols - either fictional or real, but all from the era Noey is obsessed with). When Noey uses these names with Thi, I don't think it's because he wants to belittle him. They're cute pet names. Something he would use with girls like Pam if they showed any interest. He also uses "ter" with Thi (a polite and intimate and often romantic form of address/pronoun usually not used between random people) - because if Thi is the heroine then he has to be the perfect (rugged) hero.
(*Taeng-Aon is the most recent addition but I assume it fits right in with the other names.)
Does this mean Noey is in love with Thi? At this point, I think it's exactly as he says: he (thinks he) knows that Thi is trying to catch his eye. He's flattered and he's interested but he's not in love (yet).
But he's also not just indulging Thi. Most Some of what he's doing (the whole ice cream thing, finding him a helmet to keep, hugging him at night in the temple, the many, many times he's touching Thi's face/hair) actively counts as courting - and it's kind of funny how that's exactly why Thi is falling in love with him.
All of the girls are attracted to Noey from afar but are scared off once he shows interest. With Thi it's the other way around.
SAMEEE
rewatching ep3 of dbd today for Research Purposes (a charles introspection fic I'm v excited abt) and god I love this show so much. jayden's expressions are absolutely incredible, charles' emotions are so clear on his face. that's not an actor playing a character, that is genuinely charles reliving trauma. it's absolutely insane how jayden embodies him so well. I want to give charles a hug.
THE THICK OF IT (2005-2012) | Season 3 Episode 7
Fionna and Cake episode 7 Spoilers
ahem, Allow me to point out the obvious here
SIMON WAS RIGHT, WITHOUT HIM, MARCY GET FOUND BY SOMEONE ELSE. SHE DID GET TO LIVE IN A BIG CASTLE. SHE DID GET SERVANTS THAT FOLLOW HER EVERY COMMAND.
BUT WITHOUT HIM, MARCY DIDN'T GET THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF A FATHER WHO TAUGHT HER HOW TO BE KIND AND LOVING.
WITHOUT HIM SHE INHERITED A WORLD THAT WAS EVENTUALLY DOOMED TO BE DESTROYED BECAUSE SHE NEVER BECAME A VAMPIRE HUNTER. ENEMIES WITH SOMEONE THAT SHE WOULD HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH, MAYBE ALREADY DID.
ALL BECAUSE SIMON WASNT THERE TO GUIDE HER
AND YET AS SEEN IN THE EPISODE HE CLEARLY DIDN'T PUT ON THE CROWN WHEN HE DIED, THEREFORE HE HAD TO WEAR THE CROWN FOR HIM TO DO ANY OF THIS, DOOMING HIMSELF TO INSANITY.
Okay, also, I really love all the incredible friendship dynamics between the four "besties." They are clearly not all into the same things, but they seem genuinely supportive of and excited about each other's interests/talents. So often in shows set in high school, they have characters scoff at/disparage their friend's interests that don't align with theirs and use it as a source of conflict. This isn't done at all in the show & I love it. Instead it's like- Spoon immediately recognizing Mickey's love of basketball and hyping him up about it, Ema showing up for Spoon's audition & supporting him when he's panicking, Spoon being amazed & excited & even stepping back and giving Ema the spotlight when she joins in (and being so excited about her being cast in the lead role), Ema coming to Mickey's basketball tryouts to cheer for him (Spoon, too, but he seems to have an official role that required him to be there, but Ema seems to have shown up just for Mickey), Rachel & Spoon & Ema all immediately being excited to go to Mickey's basketball party, Ema & Spoon being so enthusiastic about Rachel's cheer routine, Spoon wanting to learn some of the dance & Rachel teaching him. I just love a supportive friend group! Mickey's a bit less involved in his friend's extra-curricular life (though I want to recognize that he's very supportive/protective of them in other ways), mostly because he's so embroiled in the mystery plot that it takes up a lot of his screen time, but I really hope we get a chance to see him more in this capacity in a possible (please) season 2.
why none of them got into The Good Place
Wait a second
“Scotty can’t stop killing belly dancers” is a real episode?!