#New samurai jack season 4 series#
Having been 50 years since the end of season 4, Aku’s world appears more barren, and Jack’s new rugged design hints back to IDW’s comic series that gave fans a glimpse of Jack’s future as an enthroned battle-worn king. Aku isn’t to be seen throughout the episode he’s more of a godly presence than the comedic thug of prior seasons. Some of the most memorable moments of Samurai Jack were the more frivolous episodes.ĭespite quick and tidy exposition, there is a sense of progression in the series. Jack encounters a jazz-scatting cyborg who has Aku on speed dial, particularly relieving as the series’ new home on Adult Swim doesn’t mean it’ll take itself too seriously. But the season is not without its comedic elements. Its presence on Adult Swim rather than Cartoon Network allows for the exploration of darker themes the undying Jack hallucinating a river of the dead, a vision of his father burning, or the band of child assassins beaten and bred for the sole purpose of hunting the samurai. Which may posit the tone of the rest of the season.
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He has fully embraced his harsh world, resorting to guns and technology. Now a broken man, and without his sword, Jack isn’t the same stoic, honorable samurai we’ve come to know and love. Jack is stuck in an even further dystopian future than when we last saw him in 2004.
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However, there’s a enough exposition for old and new fans as a refresher. The narrative is kept to a minimum, which may be a little discouraging to new audiences. Close-ups on Jack’s new ride reveal the introduction of CG work, but isn’t too overbearing and doesn’t distract from the 2D iconography that plunged the original run into fame. There’s an increased play on perspective and camera work, allowing for even a 30-minute, action focused episode to be incredibly eye-catching. From the letterboxing of the Emmy-winning “Jack and the Spartans” to the striking contrast of black and white from “Samurai versus Ninja.”īut there’s certainly a new shiny coat of 2017 over the classic nostalgia. There’s a ton of aesthetic callbacks from iconic past episodes.
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The premiere episode has everything to be loved about Tartakovsky’s flat minimalism. It’s a flexing of Genndy Tartakovsky’s artistic muscle. The Season 5 premiere is more than just the return of the beloved time displaced samurai. well, not to the past, it’s still the future, but we’re back to our past, 13 years later.