Thundercats: Episode 4 "Song of the Petalars"

[JayC]

I loved tonights episode, thought it was the best one to date. I had a tear in my eye when the plant guy blew away in the wind and when Lion-O pulled his sword. The final scene was sweet to.

[Eric]

I liked it, too. When I first saw the Petalars singing, I had a "WTF?!" moment for fear of what the episode might be, but it turned out really good. The story was completely original and surprisingly touching for a kids cartoon. It was way better than last week.

[Jangonate]

Awesome episode. I, too, was worried when I saw some of the plot mirrored from last week (a misplaced people traveling home), but that disappeared quickly as the episode went on. Once again, this soundtrack is absolutely amazing.

[SKYWARP]

This was the first episode I've been able to catch. I must say I really liked this one. Hope the rest will be as good.

[jedimaster-c]

Great episode.very moving.the ending was also bad@$$ when you know who showed up.

[Jangonate]

Great episode.very moving.the ending was also bad@$ when you know who showed up.

 

Ditto. Sadly, because of all the pictures that were posted you know what's going to happen, but when it did...man oh man. That was a highlight to an already great episode.

[hamsterboy]

Actually that wasn't so bad. We knew he was going to show up but the way they dragged it out,you weren't too sure. At least I didn't. I'm thinking to myself "only a couple minutes left. Did they pull a fast one on us?" Nope.

[RobbieDigital]

Silhouetted Nunchucking Panthro!!! Awesome....best episode to date. The Petalars story was pretty touching for whats meant to be a children's cartoon. I'm just wondering how it was that none of the Thundercats remembered Panthro?

[Wheeljack35]

Wow how fast they grew up and died

[RockthePlank]

I have actually watched it twice on youtube and I really liked it. So glad they brought out Panthro, can't wait to see next weeks! I was hoping they would give us another little bit of Mumm-Ra at the end, but it was still a good ending.

[Eric]

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

[RockthePlank]

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

 

I was wondering if they are going to have the other Mutants too, or if they are all "lizard people" I want Monkian and Jackleman!

[JayC]

They are only on episode 4, try giving them some time.

 

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

[Eric]

They are only on episode 4, try giving them some time.

 

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

 

That's why I said soon.

[Wheeljack35]

Here are some images from the episode

 

 

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Thundercats_Cartoon%2FEp_4%2F%2F&dispsize=600&start=0

[hamsterboy]

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

 

What? You want the Berbils back?

[Wheeljack35]

As I said, I liked this episode a lot, but it did get me thinking that they need to introduce some of the original non-Cats characters soon.

 

I know they're introducing the Thundercats to a new generation, but they have to know a lot of people who watch are fans of the original, so they need to include some stuff from the original because of that.

 

New characters are cool, too, but I don't want it to be nothing but new characters outside of the Thundercats, Mumm-Ra, Slythe, and Grune.

 

What? You want the Berbils back?

 

 

At the SDCC on the Thundercats panel that question was asked and yes the Berbils will be back

[Eric]

Actually, I don't care too much about the Berbils. They can work as long as they come up with something creative for them, but if I don't see them it's OK. I was mostly talking about characters like Jackalman, Monkian, Snowman of Hook Mountain, Snowmeow, Lynx-O, Bengali, etc., etc.

 

If you have a library of characters to choose from, it doesn't make much sense to not use it or introduce new characters when old ones will work. You just need a balance of old and new.

[hoganvibe]

It was pretty sweet. I hadn't been paying attention to the internet before the episode aired so Panthro showing up was a big surprise. The show is very entertaining. I'm looking forward to more!

[KindredMac]

It says a lot about an animated show when even your wife loves to watch it with you! My wife is excited for us to watch it each week. The characters are relatable and the storylines have been very creative. The Petalars were VERY touching and moving and brought a great sense of morality to the overall tone. Really digging Lion-O learning about himself and his role as the Lord of the Thundercats. But I do agree with some out there that I would like to see some more development of the original cast of characters instead of creating new ones.

[Starman1980]

Actually, I don't care too much about the Berbils. They can work as long as they come up with something creative for them, but if I don't see them it's OK. I was mostly talking about characters like Jackalman, Monkian, Snowman of Hook Mountain, Snowmeow, Lynx-O, Bengali, etc., etc.

 

If you have a library of characters to choose from, it doesn't make much sense to not use it or introduce new characters when old ones will work. You just need a balance of old and new.

 

 

 

lynx-o was in the first epi in the watch tower, I hope we see more of him and Bengali to.

[Eric]

Actually, I don't care too much about the Berbils. They can work as long as they come up with something creative for them, but if I don't see them it's OK. I was mostly talking about characters like Jackalman, Monkian, Snowman of Hook Mountain, Snowmeow, Lynx-O, Bengali, etc., etc.

 

If you have a library of characters to choose from, it doesn't make much sense to not use it or introduce new characters when old ones will work. You just need a balance of old and new.

 

 

 

lynx-o was in the first epi in the watch tower, I hope we see more of him and Bengali to.

 

Yeah, I saw him. And it was absolutely Lynx-O even though they didn't use his name. I wonder what happened to him after the fall of the Thundercats. Wily Kit and Wily Cat didn't think any other 'Cats were left, so does that mean Lynx-O died?! Or did he just go into hiding? Surely not all the kingdom's 'Cats died anyway, but where did they go?

[Superpowers1980]

I am late to this as I just saw the episode yesterday. First off that song they were singing/humming was really good, I think I am going to extract the audio. The episode was very heavy for a children's cartoon show. It was enough for kids but adults can get a difference sense from it. It was really good, again I loved that song too. I was surprised at how emotional I got over the story.

[RockthePlank]

I will say that I wasn't too emotionally touched (and I cried during Armageddon) but it was still a good story, that kind that would have really stuck with me as a kid. I am so ready though for all the cats to be reunited, including Jaga, or his ghost, or however they decide to handle it.

 

Bring on more Mumm-Ra!

[CLAM]

pretty good story... though I prefer more action like the first episode had...

 

 

and DAMN.. how the heck is the Thundertank's cannon so powerful?!?! Or are those giant mechs made of dynamite?