And we finally get to see the conclusion of this series debut. The episode is basically all action, yet it still manages to characterize the main characters well within the action.
Rook and Ben make a really good duo. The interesting thing is that both of them carry "rookie" attributes, just different ones. Ben is definitely more experienced with dealing with baddies, but he's immature. Rook on the other hand is a very skilled fighter, but is somewhat clueless when it comes to the actual procedures. They play off each other well, as neither one of them truly stands out as superior. It means that they both have something to learn from each other, and they could have a really interesting relationship. This is best characterized in a scene where Ben explains to Rook the process of finding the "Big Bad" followed by Ben battling a monster hound that Rook has to rescue him from.
We got to see another recurring character from the previous incarnation: Vilgax's right hand man, Syphon. While he may not seem like it at first, Syphon really is one of the better villains from the series. He's not a gimmick, he's dangerously intelligent, and he can come off as quite menacing when he wants to. He's moved on from Vilgax now and he seems even more dangerous. I think that he could definitely move up to the role of major villain if they keep him around.
I'm still not as impressed with the actual Big Bad, Khyber. He just doesn't seem to be bringing much to the show. Unlike past major villains, he doesn't seem to have any big plan other than take out Ben Tennyson. Furthermore, throughout the episode he just repeated the same tactic. He would send out his transforming, monster hound, the two would smash around for a bit, then the hound would retreat. Sorry Khyber, I'm just not feeling you.
I was also disappointed that we didn't get any more glimpses at 10 year old Ben. That scene at the beginning has to mean something, yet right now it's just feeling out of place. I don't know what they have planned here with the whole two timelines thing, but it would be nice to get it straightened out soon.
But I'd say that overall this episode was a good success. We really got to see Rook and the new Ben in action. Ben used a variety of aliens, and as usual, the omintrix enjoyed screwing him around. Shocksqwatch is definitely looking cool, and I love his Canadian accent.
I'm positive for the future. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Ben and Rook's relationship, an explanation for the dual timelines, and some villains who are more enjoyable than Khyber.
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