Voltron: Legendary Defender (Netflix)

[Faux Mecha]

still trying to get used to princess Allura now re imagined as a dark elf alien.

[foxbox360]

Originally Posted by Global Sword 2

still trying to get used to princess Allura now re imagined as a dark elf alien.

I dig dark elves

[videoman190]

Let's not forget in Golion is set after WWIII and the Earth exploded! I would like it if the source material is close to Golion as possible.

[quigonkenny]

Originally Posted by darkchibi07

So how long until one of the guys gets injured, captured, or killed and then the princess takes over?

However many episodes the first season is going to be? Subtract 2 or 3.

Kind of hoping they'd resurrect the original theme somehow, as iconic as it's always been. Maybe they're holding out on showing that.

I imagine that was Zarkon and Haggar we saw talking to each other. Don't mind the monstrous look on Zarkon, assuming that is him, but his son Lotor needs to be an "evil space-bishie", like the original. Not liking Haggar's voice, if that was her. Not suitably over the top stereotypically evil witchy. She should basically be Empress Palpatine.

[wavehawk]

I'm...kind of okay with this so far. Will see how it goes before I can say I like it or hate it yet.

[wingdarkness]

The CG is the downer...Everything else looked pretty respectable, but that's the reason I'll probably pass...

[SILENTANIMELOVER]

So you'd rather want stuff like spaceships, robots, and vehicles hand-drawn over CG? That would make season and episode production take way too long.

[Ithekro]

I've found CG with drawn details seems to work fairly well for ships at least.

[LoweGear]

Couple of new preview clips:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/5DiwbATNE0I

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https://youtu.be/-qpHFDq2vCo

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I've certainly seen worse CGI in animated shows (I'm no fan of what Sidonia did), so to me this show's CG is in my view respectable at least.

Edit:

Also, GATTAI DA

YouTube

https://youtu.be/MtqKaUc6Uas

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Think the music is a bit weak on this one though.

[Illsteir]

Spoiler for Getter Rays/Spiral Energy/ZaPowa:

[Illsteir]

New trailer: "Roar"

YouTube

https://youtu.be/7MfB_0nTi-4

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[LG-MAX 2.o]

I did not like of this CGI used , but maybe I'll change my opinion, I loved sidonia and Ajin after watching the episodes.

[Faux Mecha]

Originally Posted by LG-MAX 2.o

I did not like of this CGI used , but maybe I'll change my opinion, I loved sidonia and Ajin after watching the episodes.

don't forget the Zoids TV series, despite the age of the CGI used it was somehow a huge hit back in the day, also the fact the CGI somewhat improves with each new series released, becoming more fluid & the smaller details on the Zoids are even seen to have movement on their own.

[LoweGear]

And here's something you don't get much from anime: Pre-airing reviews:

First Impressions: Netflix's Voltron Legendary Defender

'Voltron Legendary Defender' Episode 1 Review: All Hail Mecha Alien Space Lions

Voltron Legendary Defender Episode #1 review - The legend is back

First episode looks to be 68-70 minutes long.

Also, another preview clip:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/qSJ-HhxLuMc

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[Galaxian]

Saw season 1. The series is very good, Voltron is used sporadically (they spent more time as lions), a lot of comedy peppered throughout, the CGI was great, and "Pidge" is the best character IMO.

That said, the the season does end abruptly (I feel as if there should have been at least one more episode), there are a lot of unanswered questions, and Keith is by far the less developed character.

[Neki Ecko]

I have a chance to look at Season One and I was very impressed about it. It feels kinda nice that they use more moves then the OHK Blazing Sword. I really enjoyed all of the characters including my series MVPs of "Pidge" and Lance. I cant wait to see more episodes.

[shadow1296]

So just finished "season one" and here's a review

Spoiler for review:

It's very good and how a reboot should be done, but its not without its problems.

The Good

-The first episode, it is very well done "tv movie" like first episode, it establishes the lore, characters, and conflict in a nice hour and four minute run with some decent action here and there
-Shiro and "Pidge" these two are clearly the stars of the series and for what the writers try to do with them they do an excellent job
-The action is pretty decent as well for both 2d and 3d animation no there are some recycled scenes here and there but they don't really hurt the overall fights
-those references these references are scattered throughout the series and they range from subtle to the blatantly obvious even then they don't hurt the story in any way because of how they are used, like for instance in the first episode they subtly reference how in the original at first the black lion key is missing by making it the pilots weapon that's missing and for a more obvious one the princess literally says the voltron connection sequence
-the character and lion designs

The Average

-Alura, Keith, Hunk, and Lance These guys are just average, and what development they do get either doesn't exist, doesn't stick, or happens way too late to even matter
-The villians what can i say there an evil empire and that's all you really need understand really, there a massive threat and all the twists centered around them can be predicted by episode one
-the comedy it ranges from incredibly funny to downright cingeworthy

The Bad

-THAT ENDING there is no reason for it none absolutely none and yet they gave us that it makes you feel like netflix forgot to release an episode or an entire half season. I'm sorry but there is no excuse for it
-the Butler out of all the characters i can say this one was a truly bad character its as if all he exists to be is a comic relief and nothing more which is sad really because there is clearly more to him then that
-unexplored/dropped plot threads there are a few not many plot threads that are brought up never used and then dropped
-predictable yes its a little predictable does that hurt the story no, a story can be good even if its predictable, but if you don't like that then its not for you

What i hope for next season
-more development for the rest of the cast
-"Pidge" to look more like the Flashback "Pidge" and to finish that arc the started for "Pidge"
-more varied locals

all in all its a good watch and i do recommend people give it a shot before ditching it

[Illsteir]

Originally Posted by Galaxian

That said, the the season does end abruptly (I feel as if there should have been at least one more episode)

Yeah. It felt more like a mid season break rather than a finale.

Also, will this thread get transferred to Currently Airing or at least the Sports and Entertainment section? I think this show is good and it would be a shame if it just goes below the radar to some.

[LKK]

Originally Posted by Illsteir

Also, will this thread get transferred to Currently Airing or at least the Sports and Entertainment section?

Moved to Current.

[Galaxian]

Season 1's least developed character is also the one shrouded in more mystery: Keith.

Why did the Lions seemingly reached out for him first? Why was his "happy place" his old shack in the middle of nowhere? What was the deal with the quintessence? And of course the giant canon he was able to unlock in the Red Lion.