ShogunSaibot
Since: May, 2013
05/09/2013 00:00:00
Gotta disagree. After the first fight with Goblin this episode just sucked and it got worse as it dragged on.
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Carnage: The return of Venom
Spoilers!
This is an intense episode. It could be considered a followup to the season finale. Since it doesn't exactly contain references to the previous 7 episodes, it could conceivably be moved to right after it, although I suppose some of the subtleties such as Eva's closeness to Peter are brought up. That being said, this episode is actually very good. It plays into the general idea that The Green Goblin can make for some fantastic stories.
In this particular one, it ties into several of them: The Goblin's Heir storyline, the ways that Venom and Spidey sometimes team up, the rise of Carnage. Even a reference to recent comic developments.
The focus of the episode is on Norman finding an heir, and wanting to get Spider-man out of his way. The real focus is on Harry's struggle with who his father is and who he is. The line about him being use to being alone is just heartbreaking in how resigned he is. But the way he takes command over the symbiote is incredible visuals. And I mean incredible. So are the fights. We get great reminders of how dangerous the goblin is, as well as watching the symbiote work is just delightful.
And again, this episode is full of intense feelings. From the spider, to the venom. It's just great writing. More proof that good enemies make for great stories, even when the surrounding show might not be as awesome.