I liked episode 1. You could say and I would agree that they rushed to get Lelouch in a position of "Acquired ability" like... Amuro(orGundam main) getting Gundam(or w/e), or shonen hero getting super power. Except..... uhhh no clue whats coming up next considering the end of the episode.
Nonetheless interesting. I would have never guessed that is what Geass power was... lol
AHhhh I notice the nationalism too but I don't mind. Nationalism is really a tyrant unchecked and at its max, but is useful (in moderate degrees of stance) in many instances. Whether it be recalling national service, sports, international competitions... etc.