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The pacing of this episode started slow. I thought it was going to be an episode that was mostly subtext, mood, and implications. Which it was, but it was also probably my favorite episode of this season so far. The last scene of this gave finale vibes. It's going to be a long week for me, waiting for the next episode. I feel like they are creating something they know has a big fanbase, because while they're playing it close to the chest, they're serving up a lot of moments they know the fans will be excited to see. I'm heavily invested in the show at this point, and each episode is satisfying, but leaving me asking more questions.

This movie was heavily inspired by the games Sonic Adventure 2 and Shadow the Hedgehog. Games I never played, so I feel like I missed a lot of the nods to the audience with the story. Despite that, it wasn't a bad movie at all, and actually dealt with some heavy themes, but with a lot of "just for the kids" moments as well. The fact that they are on the 3rd movie of the franchise and have maintained quality storytelling and compelling visuals is impressive. Jim Carrey seems to have put in a lot of work in this one, and Keanu Reeves is always a great addition to a movie. I feel like I would have enjoyed this movie a little more if I were familiar with the post 90s Sonic games. The 2nd is still my favorite of the 3.