Friday, July 24, 2020

Wisdom Strength and Charisma - (OK K.O! Let's Be Heroes Season 2 Episode 14) - 'Toon Reviews 40

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Wisdom Strength and Charisma

A big thing to make the second season stand out from the first one is the use of story arcs.  Now there have been cartoons with similar themes before, but that’s nothing compared to back-to-back cartoons telling one entire story.  It’s an entire follow-up to Enid deciding that she wants to go to her old dream hero school, P.O.I.N.T. Prep which seems like a huge step in finding herself.  After all, she’s arguably the best developed character of the show which earns her the right to be the main character of the entire arc.  

To kick the whole thing off, the major elements of her character are on full display as she enters a new chapter of her life.  After having fun with her good friends, K.O. and Rad, she’s quickly set up for P.O.I.N.T. Prep, new uniform, stylish shuttlebus and all.  Leaving her friends behind shows itself to be difficult as evidenced by K.O. desperate to prepare a present for her, and Rad not wanting to let go via a comedic breakdown of tears.  Nevertheless, she knows how she can’t pass up a chance to fulfill a dream which is major growth considering her rivalry with her ex-best friend who goes to the school, Elodie.  

She’s still majorly nervous about attending a prestigious hero school though, which is why she finds comfort in going with one of the supporting heroes from Lakewood, Sparco.  While he’s made small cameo appearances before, Sparco shines as his own character better than ever, bringing plenty of life and energy to his scenes.  However, he also makes Enid worry about failing P.O.I.N.T. Prep which has entrance exams for all its new students.  Pressuring as he is, he’s also beneficial in preparing Enid for what lies ahead, including necessary information on the three disciplines, wisdom, strength, and charisma.  With the latter discipline, it’s worth noting that Elodie is the student in charge, and while it’s good for Enid to find that out, her nervousness simply builds over this.  

K.O., overhearing her nervousness and having decided to stow away, does what he can to help her in her time of need.  Even though he’s known for being good at helping, he immediately messes up with a loud reveal of Enid needing ‘stomach helpers.’  Though Enid is understandably frustrated, it’s nice that she understands where K.O. was coming from, and even graciously accepts his gift to her.  It’s a framed picture of her with her friends who are all back home supporting her.  As K.O. leaves through the void of hyperspace, the picture proves to be more helpful to Enid than she could imagine.  


Quick to be thrusted into her entrance exam, she finds herself facing literal heads of the heroes in charge of P.O.I.N.T. Prep’s disciplines.  While they’re very difficult with lectures, brute force, and violent mood swings, they get even worse when they combine into one creature.  Through looking into cartoon logic, Enid uses the claim of the picture reflecting on how she got here to her advantage.  The picture reflects the attack on her, and she’s able to beat the creature and therefore all three discipline heads at once.  She’s picked for Elodie’s charisma discipline at random, but the cartoon’s end of passionately texting to her friends that everything’s all right leaves plenty of good promise.  

It all turns out to be a nice showing of relatability, great characterizations, and starting off this story arc strongly.

A

Season 2 Rankings

1.      Your World is an Illusion

2.      T.K.O.’s House

3.      Dendy’s Power

4.      Lord Cowboy Darrell

5.      Red Action to the Future

6.      My Fair Carol

7.      Wisdom Strength and Charisma

8.      Point to the Plaza

9.      Special Delivery

10.  Seasons Change

11.  The So-Bad-Ical

12.  Plaza Film Festival

13.  Let’s Watch the Boxmore Show

14.  Be a Team


Be sure to stay tuned for the review of the next episode where Enid goes about her time in the charisma discipline by reconnecting with Elodie.
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