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Thundercats.ws › Thundercats Cartoon News › Thundercats Episode 20 Curse of Ratilla Review

Thundercats Episode 20 Curse of Ratilla Review

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 1:31 pm by Joe Moore under Thundercats Cartoon News, Thundercats Episode Reviews

I know it’s a bit late, but let’s get this party started. Lion-O tries to make good on his promise to free his fellow cats. But does the team get more than they bargained for when they face off against a race of rats looking for a cursed sword?

Read on to check out our review of Thundercats Episode 20: Curse of Ratilla. Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Thundercats Episode 20 Curse of Ratilla HD Screen Caps. The Story
We pick up right where the last episode left off. At Mount Plun-Darr, the Rats are using the last living Cats as their slaves. They force the cats into a deadly cave in search of the Sword of Plun-Darr. However, every cat who enters perishes in a horrible way. The Cats fear the cursed sword so much, that they risk their lives attempting to escape rather than be destroyed by a curse.

Cheetara and Tygra go undercover in hopes of finding out what is truly happening in the caves. Lion-O, Panthro and Pumyra head towrds the camps to free their race. But when Pumyra witnesses one of the rats, Mordax, abusing a cat, she throws caution to the wind and attacks, forcing Panthro and Lion-O to join in. As she mercilessly beats upon Mordax, she is stopped by Lion-O. He spares Mordax’s life i nthe hopes that Mordax will see his mercy and respond to it, as the lizards did in the first episode. no such luck as Mordax puts a knife to Lion-O’s back, forcing them to surrender.

Tygra and Cheetara make their way to the cave opening where the slaves are being forced to attempt to acquire the sword. They volunteer to be next in line and make their way to the lift. As they are being lowered into the cave, the lift’s rope snaps. Cheetara wedges her staff between the cave walls, while Tygra latches on with his whip.

Mordax brings the captured Thundercats to his leader, Ratar-O. He relays to them the story of Ratilla, who found the Sword of Plun-Darr in a swamp. Ratilla used the sword to lead the rats above being scavangers. But Ratilla is thwarted by Jaga, who uses the Sword of Omens. Jaga entombs the sword inside a massive mountain to hide it from anyone who would look to use its power.

Back in the caves, Tygra and Cheetara continue to elude the trappings of the curse and make their way to the sword. Cheetara uses her staff to break the crystal surrounding it, which sets off a chain reaction. Fearing death is imminent, they fall into each others arms, letting a kiss be their dying memory.

Ratar-O orders Mordax to kill the cats. But before he can, the throne room begins to cave in, burying the lot of them under the rubble. As Lion-O digs his way out to help his fellow cats, he is attacked by Ratar-O. Mordax is ordered to help, but refuses. Instead, kicking the claw shield and Sword of Omens to Lion-O before fleeing. In the ensuing battle, Lion-O defeats Ratar-O much the same way that Jaga did to Ratilla. As Lion-O gathers up Pumyra and Panthro, they are met by Tygra and Cheetara, carrying the Sword of Plun-Darr. Before they can destroy the sword, they see that the mountain is surrounded by Mumm-Ra’s mechanized forces, ready for attack.

Review
It’s nice to have back-to-back episodes heavy on the main story, leaving the needless side quests behind. Actually, they seem to have left Wily Kit and Kat behind as well, as they are nowhere to be found, and this episode is better for it. This ep moves along at a brisk pace, and the writers do a fine job converging the two main stories together here.

We only get a small bit of the lovey-dovey stuff. But having Pumyra throw her hat into the ring for Lion-O’s affections will hopefully allow him (and the writers) to move past the Cheetara stuff.

In this episode, Lion-O is given a chance to prove how well he can lead. His compassion for other living creatures, while initially biting him in the rear, pays off in the end. He is doing everything he can to show that he will be a king that is intent on uniting the races. You can sense that this will eventually pay off in a big way. The writers are finally realizing that having Lion-O be a strong leader will only make the show better.

The events presented this week also have lasting ramifications on the entire series. The cat race is not only alive, but now free and headed back to the ruins of Thundera to await Lion-O’s return. The Sword of Plun-Darr has been unleashed and there’s no doubt Mumm-Ra will get his hands on it and become even more formidable.

Bottom Line
A very enjoyable episode that is clearly going to lead right into the next. It featured the kind of writing and story flow that made the early episodes so enjoyable. You get a nice sense of the story moving forward and how Lion-O is progressing.

Overall: 8.5 out of 10

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-04-2012, 06:34 PM

    Please use this thread to talk about Thundercats Episode 20: Curse of Ratilla.

    Curse of Ratilla Preview Clips and Pics

  2. Singe has no avatar! Singe says

    05-04-2012, 06:46 PM

    First one in, Ratar-O looks good. Another Cheetara and Tygra moment.

  3. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 06:56 PM

    Is that a young Jaga wielding the Sword of Omens? Something tells me this episode is gonna be awesome...

  4. Big Snarf has no avatar! Big Snarf says

    05-04-2012, 06:59 PM

    If thats young jaga I wonder if he caused the destruction of the cats planet like in the OS. Wonder if rataro has those sai things

  5. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 07:33 PM

    Interesting. Can't wait to see this!

  6. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-04-2012, 07:43 PM

    I wonder how a young Jaga fits into this story. Ratar-O called Ratilla his ancestor, not grandfather or great grandfather, so I wouldn't expect Jaga to be born yet when he found the Sword of Plundarr.

  7. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-04-2012, 07:45 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Big Snarf View Post
    Wonder if rataro has those sai things
    You can see him holding one of them in the preview pics.

  8. merlin has no avatar! merlin says

    05-04-2012, 07:48 PM

    ratilla is rat

  9. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 07:54 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by merlin View Post
    ratilla is rat
    Nothing gets past you.

  10. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-04-2012, 07:57 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Balgus82 View Post
    I wonder how a young Jaga fits into this story. Ratar-O called Ratilla his ancestor, not grandfather or great grandfather, so I wouldn't expect Jaga to be born yet when he found the Sword of Plundarr.
    Maybe Jaga took the sword from them.

  11. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-04-2012, 07:59 PM

    Looks like pumyra gets them captured.

  12. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-04-2012, 08:10 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    Maybe Jaga took the sword from them.
    Good point. He said the Cats took it away, but he never said when.

  13. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 08:30 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    Looks like pumyra gets them captured.
    I hope it's not Lion-O, that would just be a step backwards and disappointing considering the progress he's made lately.

  14. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-04-2012, 08:35 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SirSapphire View Post
    I hope it's not Lion-O, that would just be a step backwards and disappointing considering the progress he's made lately.
    Look at that pic where lion-o is trying to calm her down. Just looking at the pic, it looks like she blew their cover.

    I can't comment on lion-o's progression, I don't understand the writers.

  15. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 08:39 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    Look at that pic where lion-o is trying to calm her down. Just looking at the pic, it looks like she blew their cover.

    I can't comment on lion-o's progression, I don't understand the writers.
    Knowing what we do know about Pumyra (which, admittedly, isn't a whole lot) it could be any number of things that set her off. Maybe someone bad-mouths Lion-O and she throws a hissy fit (lol) at them.

  16. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 08:57 PM

    Or maybe someone just got on her nerves. Maybe someone said something stupid, and she was just like, "Really bro? That's how you feel?"

    Maybe she's getting really hot, and Lion-O is just like "..no babe. No, it's not worth it! LET'S GO BABE. WHY DO YOU ALWAYS DO THIS? THIS IS WHY WE CAN NEVER GO OUT!"

    Meanwhile, Pumyra is still yelling profanities and hissing.

    It could happen. Just sayin'.
    All jokes aside, I think Pumyra might have a temper problem. That, or it's the environment.

  17. Eclipse has no avatar! Eclipse says

    05-04-2012, 09:15 PM



    Such an expressive gaze.

  18. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 09:19 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chique View Post
    Or maybe someone just got on her nerves. Maybe someone said something stupid, and she was just like, "Really bro? That's how you feel?"

    Maybe she's getting really hot, and Lion-O is just like "..no babe. No, it's not worth it! LET'S GO BABE. WHY DO YOU ALWAYS DO THIS? THIS IS WHY WE CAN NEVER GO OUT!"

    Meanwhile, Pumyra is still yelling profanities and hissing.

    It could happen. Just sayin'.
    All jokes aside, I think Pumyra might have a temper problem. That, or it's the environment.
    Lion-O: "Seriously, you're kinda hot when you're angry, but this totally isn't the time. Trust me, later on we'll get some candles and some wine and some heavy furniture and do it up right, but we kind of have this thing right now."

  19. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 09:25 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eclipse View Post


    Such an expressive gaze.
    I want to know what he's saying to her! TyChee, keep giving me feels. I need them like a burning.

    It looks like he's comforting her about something. It would be nice to see someone comfort Cheetara for a change.

  20. fuukonomiko has no avatar! fuukonomiko says

    05-04-2012, 09:27 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eclipse View Post


    Such an expressive gaze.
    I feel a cheesy, squealworthy, romantic moment coming on

  21. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 09:27 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sirsapphire View Post
    lion-o: "seriously, you're kinda hot when you're angry, but this totally isn't the time. Trust me, later on we'll get some candles and some wine and some heavy furniture and do it up right, but we kind of have this thing right now."
    don't forget about the marvin gaye, and the silk pajama bottoms !

  22. Singe has no avatar! Singe says

    05-04-2012, 09:29 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eclipse View Post


    Such an expressive gaze.
    Cheetara: Tygra, I'm in heat.
    Tygra:
    Lion-O: I call dibs.
    Panthro: No way, kitty kat. She needs a real panther.
    Lion-O: Don't call me, kitty kat.
    Pumyra: Will you *bleep*-os shut up!!
    Lion-O: Whiskers! Our cover has been blown. Thank's a lot Pumyra.
    Group: Thanks Pumyra.
    Pumyra: You all can go lick yourselves!! I'm out out of this pride parade.

  23. vantheman77 has no avatar! vantheman77 says

    05-04-2012, 09:32 PM

    It might be young Jaga vs. Ratilla in the flashbacks.

    It looks like Pumyra is going to be a handful as she may not be a team player. The twins are definitely not with them as they have their own problems.

    I hope there are feelings between Lion-O and Pumyra in this one.

  24. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 09:32 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chique View Post
    don't forget about the marvin gaye, and the silk pajama bottoms !
    Lion-O gets the bottoms, Pumyra gets the top. Hey, this is war, we have to share.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chique View Post
    I want to know what he's saying to her! TyChee, keep giving me feels. I need them like a burning.

    It looks like he's comforting her about something. It would be nice to see someone comfort Cheetara for a change.
    Well, there is that whole "Curse" thing, maybe they think they're about to die.

  25. Eclipse has no avatar! Eclipse says

    05-04-2012, 09:34 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Singe View Post
    Cheetara: Tygra, I'm in heat.
    Tygra:
    That's not what those eyes say but for the sake of argument, if that had been the message, his hand wouldn't have been cupping her cheek.

  26. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 09:37 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SirSapphire View Post
    Lion-O gets the bottoms, Pumyra gets the top. Hey, this is war, we have to share.



    Well, there is that whole "Curse" thing, maybe they think they're about to die.
    That's what I was thinking too. I see pieces of rocks falling, maybe the "cave" is collapsing?

  27. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 09:39 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eclipse View Post
    That's not what those eyes say but for the sake of argument, if that had been the message, his hand wouldn't have been cupping her cheek.
    ...

  28. Mum Star has no avatar! Mum Star says

    05-04-2012, 09:42 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Singe View Post
    Cheetara: Tygra, I'm in heat.
    Tygra:
    Lion-O: I call dibs.
    Panthro: No way, kitty kat. She needs a real panther.
    Lion-O: Don't call me, kitty kat.
    Pumyra: Will you *bleep*-os shut up!!
    Lion-O: Whiskers! Our cover has been blown. Thank's a lot Pumyra.
    Group: Thanks Pumyra.
    Pumyra: You all can go lick yourselves!! I'm out out of this pride parade.
    Cheetara: Tygra, I'm pregnant.
    Tygra:
    Lion-O: When did you two find the time?
    Panthro: Tell me it wasn't in the Thundertank.
    Pumrya" Am I missing something?

    Is it just me or is Ratar-O huge?

  29. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 09:46 PM

    Pumyra: "HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND!!"
    Lion-O: "One: That's hurtful. Two: Really not the time."

  30. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-04-2012, 09:48 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SirSapphire View Post
    Pumyra: "HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND!!"
    Lion-O: "One: That's hurtful. Two: Really not the time."
    It has to be this.

  31. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-04-2012, 09:55 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SirSapphire View Post
    Knowing what we do know about Pumyra (which, admittedly, isn't a whole lot) it could be any number of things that set her off. Maybe someone bad-mouths Lion-O and she throws a hissy fit (lol) at them.
    I think it's more likely she flies into a rage after either seeing a slave mistreated or when she sees one of the rats.


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vantheman77 View Post
    It might be young Jaga vs. Ratilla in the flashbacks.

    Ratar-O said Ratilla was his ancestor. Jaga's old, but he's not that old.

  32. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 10:01 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Balgus82 View Post
    I think it's more likely she flies into a rage after either seeing a slave mistreated or when she sees one of the rats.
    Or upon seeing Pumyra in the company of Lion-O and the other cats the slaves start to snub her too, accusing her of abandoning them as soon as she got the opportunity.

  33. Mum Star has no avatar! Mum Star says

    05-04-2012, 10:11 PM

    Pumrya: What do you mean least seen Thundercat in the original series!
    Lion-O: But at least your in before Bengali this time!

    This is fun.

  34. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-04-2012, 10:17 PM

    Pumyra: WHO ARE YOU CALLING "TEMPERAMENTAL"!?
    Lion-O: No one. You're a delicate flower, okay?

  35. fuukonomiko has no avatar! fuukonomiko says

    05-04-2012, 10:37 PM

    Mayhaps Pumyra was looking for someone she had been separated from and was told that someone is no longer there?

    I totally destroyed the happy/amusing trail of thought there...

  36. Singe has no avatar! Singe says

    05-05-2012, 12:45 AM

    Pumyra: Well Terry, when are you going to change into Batman.
    Lion-O: Who the heck is Terry and what is a Batman?

  37. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-05-2012, 07:12 AM

    Pumyra: "Let go of my purse! I don't know you!"
    Lion-O: "Dangit Pamula, for the last time, you're not Bobby Hill anymore!"

  38. Mum Star has no avatar! Mum Star says

    05-05-2012, 07:31 AM

    Pumrya: What do you mean you prefer Lion-O/Cheetara?!
    Lion-O: Let's let Tygra and Cheetara handle this one.

    Can someone do me a favor? Since I don't have cable, please fill me in on what's actually going on in these scenes when the episode airs.

  39. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-05-2012, 07:56 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mum Star View Post
    Pumrya: What do you mean you prefer Lion-O/Cheetara?!
    Lion-O: Let's let Tygra and Cheetara handle this one.

    Can someone do me a favor? Since I don't have cable, please fill me in on what's actually going on in these scenes when the episode airs.
    I think you will get a bunch of reviews when it is over.

  40. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-05-2012, 09:02 AM

    I liked how Mt. Plunn-dar had that dragon skeleton wrapped around it. Reminded me of the old Castle Plunn-dar.

    And yup Pumyra is definitely flirting this time. But she's a total hot head.

    And just how old is Jaga? Seriously. If Ratilla was Ratar-O's ancestor that implies it was at least a few generations back.

    Anyway LOVED this episode. It really had an OS feel to me with Ratar-O and the Rat's Eyes (which btw might be powerful, but has a really long charge time). The only thing is that it felt like the beginning of a two part episode (which I'm ok with).

  41. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-05-2012, 09:04 AM

    As a L/C fan, I don't know how more to say T/C is offical in this episode.

    I am sorry no man is going after a girl that keeps hitting him.

    Really fast episode. Jaga was the strongest cat in thunderia.

    I think I would've be ok if pumyra was with the group from the begining (quad).

    Lion-o's and Ratar-O fight was to quick.

  42. stormbringer has no avatar! stormbringer says

    05-05-2012, 09:06 AM

    I guess Jaga's magic must have kept him alive a really long time.

  43. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-05-2012, 09:07 AM

    I think right now Pumyra is a little too hot headed for Lion-O. Maybe if he calms her down a bit. She obviously likes him though.

  44. SirSapphire has no avatar! SirSapphire says

    05-05-2012, 09:07 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    I am sorry no man is going after a girl that keeps hitting him.
    Speak for yourself, a lot o guys are into that. It's why the Tsundere trope is so popular.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stormbringer View Post
    I guess Jaga's magic must have kept him alive a really long time.
    Or the power of the Sword of Plundarr kept Ratilla alive for a really long time, like Gollum

  45. Chique has no avatar! Chique says

    05-05-2012, 09:08 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    As a L/C fan, I don't know how more to say T/C is offical in this episode.

    I am sorry no man is going after a girl that keeps hitting him.

    Really fast episode. Jaga was the strongest cat in thunderia.

    I guess MJ goal for lion-o was to soften pumyra. Unless we get another flash back, I can't see T/C breaking up.

    I think I would've be ok if pumyra was with the group from the begining (quad).

    Lion-o's and Ratar-O fight was to quick.
    Quote:
    I am sorry no man is going after a girl that keeps hitting him.
    ...it's actually a big, very popular romantic trope....

  46. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-05-2012, 09:12 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SirSapphire View Post
    Speak for yourself, a lot o guys are into that. It's why the Tsundere trope is so popular.



    Or the power of the Sword of Plundarr kept Ratilla alive for a really long time, like Gollum
    And that is why Sakura is one of the most hated characters in Naruto.

    If this was not a serious anime, I could see that. That is one thing lion-o doesn't need.

  47. AdamofEternia has no avatar! AdamofEternia says

    05-05-2012, 09:12 AM

    this episodes i must say, is one of my favorites. this episode was so well written and the pacing was just right and also the writers seem to have made the most out of just 20 mins. the fight scene with liono and ratar-o was friggin awesome and judging from the ending of this episode, the next one is sure to be EPIC.

  48. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-05-2012, 09:14 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chique View Post
    ...it's actually a big, very popular romantic trope....
    In a non-serious anime.

    Give you example of a serious anime, Evangelion. Rei the popular one not Asuka.

  49. Balgus82 has no avatar! Balgus82 says

    05-05-2012, 09:14 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L08e16o View Post
    And that is why Sakura is one of the most hated characters in Naruto.

    If this was not a serious anime, I could see that. That is one thing lion-o doesn't need.
    I think Sakura is a bad example. She only hits Naruto when he's being an idiot, and she's never hit the guy she actually likes (Sasuke). And I'd argue that Naruto is just as "serious" as Thundercats.

  50. L08e16o has no avatar! L08e16o says

    05-05-2012, 09:14 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stormbringer View Post
    I guess Jaga's magic must have kept him alive a really long time.
    Jaga is amazing.


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