Board Thread:Episodic and Issue Discussion/@comment-47881-20190104161520/@comment-5008987-20190111082908

Forgot all about the early 2019 release date for season 3 because of a hectic start to the new year! Last night I found out that the first three episodes were already released so I took the one week free trial. Had to get up early in the morning so I told myself one episode only, but of course, Young Justice sucked me in until the end.

I might be completely biased on my thoughts of the first three episodes, specifically because I couldn't shake the mix of feelings while watching them (excited, anxious, nostalgic, etc.) but damn am I glad it's back!

I expected myself to be thrown off by the changes we knew were coming, i.e. animation and more graphic imagery, but honestly, it felt right somehow. Like the show developing story and character-wise, the look of the show feels like a progression on its own, at least in my opinion. Sure, I could't ignore that a lot of the Leaguers look way different than before, for example, but it's easy to get over. All I know is that the Aquaman look on Kaldur and Green Arrow's new suit? Hella nice. Love that Alan is still the voice of Oliver, by the way.

It's a little weird skipping to the end when talking about first impressions, but I really enjoyed the tranquil endings to the episodes (end credits). They're just amusing to me, and I know it's gonna be a "bruhhh" moment every time a cliff-hanger or tense ending follows up with something like Wolf and Sphere cuddling in a vacant base together.

Incorporating Gar's background as an actor was dope to see; seeing Courtney as a TV figure was kind of weird but yolo I guess. GGG voiced by anyone other than Tim Curry was unimaginable, but not a terrible takeover by JAT. Plastic Man is still an absolute cool ass after all these years, as expected.

The ball's just started rolling but I'm already enthralled by the main storyline. Metahuman trafficking was brilliant and it's looking good so far. I think Brion is being developed fantastically; I feel like he's pretty well established even though it's only been 3 episodes. Don't know if it's just me/if I need a rewatch but all I'm seeing are positives right now! Hell, even Halo is getting fleshed out (pun-intended) slowly but surely. Can't wait for them to introduce the latest Team and weave them into the main storyline.

Also, 3 episodes a week? It felt pretty goldilocks to me (just right as opposed to not too little, not too much). Wondering about everyone else's view on that.

Anyway, I'm feeling the aster. YJ is back, baby!!