In the 7th episode of Thundercats, Lion-O is transported into the Book of Omens. Through the book, he becomes Leo, one of his ancestors. As Leo, he experiences the full power of the Sword of Omens, the gauntlet and Mumm-Ra himself. Did this wind up being the best episode of the young series or its first stinker?
Read on to find out… The Episode
Lion-O is attempting to unlock the secrets of the Book of Omens while the other ‘Cats rest and train. As he is fiddling, he is struck by a power surge from the book itself that renders him unconscious. The book then takes his essence and transports it into the book itself. Once inside, he meets the essence of Jaga, who tells him that the book is beyond magic or technology. Through the book one can actually live out the past. Jaga place Lion-O into the body of his ancestor, Leo (the Lion-O look-alike we saw in last weeks flashback). But Jaga warns Lion-O that if he deviates from the true events, the book will be locked to him forever.
Ok, to save some time here, let’s do a quick rundown. Leo is on Mumm-Ra’s tomb-ship, they are looking for the “war stone” (aka the Eye of Thundera).The Cats are working with Mumm-Ra (we knew that from last week). We find out that Mumm-Ra and the Cats have enslaved many different animal species (including the TigerSharks!). We then find out that Leo is working with a female cat, as well as the leader of the Jackals and the Lizards to form a rebellion. It all hinges on Leo defeating Mumm-Ra after obtaining the “war stone”.
We then see some rogue Cats forging the Sword of Omens. they hand that and the claw gauntlet to Leo. Once Tygrus comes aboard the ship they are on, Leo confiscates the war stone and embeds it into the Sword of Omens. He goes off to attack Mumm-Ra. During the fight, Mumm-Ra reveals three other stones that power his own gauntlet and the Sword of Plun-Darr. As the fight continues Mumm-Ra uses those stones to turn his gauntlet into a suit of armor. Leo, having stolen one of the stones from Mumm-Ra, uses it to transform his gauntlet into its own suit of armor. After a huge battle, Leo eventually prevails. By removing the stones from Mumm-Ra’s gauntlet, he reverts him back to his “mummy” form.
Leo frees the animals, Mumm-Ra retreats into his sarcophagus (the one Grune freed him from) and the ship is being pulled toward a strange planet (Third Earth). The female Cat disables Mumm-Ra’s sarcophagus, so it can’t be opened by him. As they all prepare for a crash, Lion-O is pulled from Leo’s body. Jaga again meets with Lion-O, telling him the stones were scattered throughout Third Earth. Lion-O realizes he must unite all the animal species and find the stones to defeat Mumm-Ra. Lion-O awakens, as the team stands by him, and he informs them he knows what has to be done.
Review
Ok, that was a surprising and very revealing episode. So all the animal species that we have seen are not from Third Earth, which is a major revelation. Having the gauntlet function as something more than a holster is quite a nice take on that piece of Thundercats lore.
It was nice to get some major back story elements filled in. The story is being carefully weaved and it’s exhilarating to watch it unfold. By intertwining Mumm-Ra and the Thundercats as, originally, allies, it gives so many opportunities for even further flashbacks. But allowing us to witness the rebellion gives us just enough for now, especially since it answered so many questions about the Eye of Thundera, the Sword of Omens and more. The fight between Leo and Mumm-Ra was also a great taste of things to come. By the end of the season (or maybe even next season), when Lion-O obtains one or more of the stones, those battles with Mumm-Ra will be epic.
There were a few negatives to be found though. The episode sets up the three Macguffin’s (look it up if you’re not sure what that means) for the first season, if not the series. I’m not a big fan of the blatant use of the Macguffin gimmick, but so far the series has handled that aspect with care. Plus we’ve had a few episodes in a row now that are relying solely on flashbacks to tell the story, and if that keeps up, it will wear itself out quickly. We’ll see how it plays out though.
Bottom Line
This was a very enjoyable episode. It had the makings to be the best of the series so far. But, by so blatantly spelling out the quests of the next few episodes (or the entire season), it kinda broke the smooth flow the episode had going for it. However, a lot of our questions were answered, even ones that I wasn’t expecting to ever have answered, like the origin of the Sword of Omens. Add that to some excellent geek out moments (TigerSharks and Mon-Starr!), a great fight scene and the further expanding of the mythos, and you have an episode that was really fantastic, and nearly perfect.
Overall: 9 out of 10
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Thundercats 107 Legacy airs tonight at 8:30 PM on Cartoon Network.
really looking forward to this episode, i am begging that they put in the actual silverhawks, if they did, it would become the best show EVER
I'll unfortunately be missing the airing of tonight's episode, but I've got my VCR set to record it for me. Can't wait to see it. Though it probably won't be till Monday before I get a chance to sit down and watch it, lol.
Well....unless they had really good mechanics to help with their cybernetics I suppose...
snarf sound like cat - i wait see this ep tonight
MTVGeek had an advance screening for anyone wanting to look. Thought I'd post it in the talkback thread so no one who wishes to stay away from (slight)spoilers won't read it.
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im not so much amped about this episode other then why the cats used to work for mummra being revelead is my only concern. im sure this ep will have its moments but its not worth for me to sit around on this good friday to find out
I still have a VCR too. Not everyone can afford DVR.
That's epic they forged the sword!
So who was Leo's babe, I wonder.
And that was some EPIC battle armor.
i love jegan ghost in book of omens
can't WAIT to watch the new episode, but unfortunately it won't be availible for me to watch until it is online
That's good story telling, what a great episode. By far the best re-boot of a classic.
AWESOME episode. I love this show so much. Didn't like Leo's powered up armor too much, but Mumm-ra's final form was tooooooooo cool. Can't wait to get a figure of that!
Amazing episode! So much to it too.
Very solid indeed, glad to see such a rich backstory being given to this universe.
For once, all I can say is WOW. Absolutely awesome episode.
Nice to see Terry and Max reunited, too. *wink*
Incredible episode! What an awesome show. I'm going to watch that one again.
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Wow, that was awesome! I love how they got ghost Jaga in, we knew he'd be there somehow. Leo is cool, I especially loved the other species and the ancestors of Ssslithe and Jackalman (Sorry, Kayner). I'm kinda wondering if the Tigersharks survived into the present or not.
Also, did anyone else look at Mumm-Ra's armor and go, "Oh god, that looks like Hordak"? Cause I did, and I LOVED having that reaction.
Next week will rule!
Ok, so what's the silverhawks reference? I watched the show as a kid, but didn't catch whatever happened in this episode referencing it...
Woah. Friggin good one. Will post more later after I absorb it all.
All I'm saying - Want the robosuits!
The Silverhawks reference was that Mon-Starr appeared on a screen, that's all i have heard
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so since they will be stone-hunting, there is no doubt in my mind silverhawks and tigersharks each will have a stone and be introduced, which makes me happy
@JamesBenjamin - Mon*Star on the monitor.
Next week will rule!
But you KNOW the toy designers at Bandai are thinking "So those gauntlet things turn into magical armor? Hello new toy renditions!". Makes me wonder if we'll get those armor suits in the deluxe range if they make another appearance later in the series (which I"m betting will happen, you can't let something as cool as Mumm-Ra's "powered form" be a one off)
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This episode was RIDICULOUS... Not that that is a BAD thing. But when Mumm-ra and Leo transformed into their super robo forms, I couldn't help but smile.
Never-the-less, a great episode. This series continues to wow me.
This was a kinda "stupid" episode. And im not sure if it was the writing of it or the "dialog".
I can understand most people love the whole space thing and bots or big things fighting w eachother. But im not 1 of em. If they had to show lion-o that lil world he saw, i would have liked it better Where he was a ghost looking at sum1 else do the things w mumra and then him finding out how it all went down. But to each its own, im sure people loved this anyhow. The only 1 good part i saw here was the ending where he comes back to life and every1 is looking at him.
This Episode was amazing,Simply Amazing.
I think this almost guarantees a deluxe claw shield. This should make a lot of toy fans happy since the basic version is so small. The only thing is it will I guess be designed with the stones embedded. So It can either look really cool or look like it came out of the bedazzler LOL.
I hope they release a Mumm-Ra version hand shield and sword of plundar.
and I will start praying now that we get some form of Super Armor Mumm-Ra and Leo , Oh that would be sweeeeet.
I am one of those people.
It was a little weird I think that he actually took over the body, etc. I think watching would have been better too. BUT - it's an alternate dimension blah blah so anything goes.
That aside, the actual ep I thought was great. Stones, forging the sword, explaining how they all got on the planet (not evolution) - ROBO SUIT BATTLES. I'm down with it all.
Good way to get some new mythos, new designs, new TOYS (hint), and new angles to the story lines - without forcing that down our throats as part of the main plot this early on.
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This...episode...was...so...EPIC!!!!!! Leo looked SO COOL!!!
Metallic Mumm-Ra!?!?! HOLY SMACK!!!! I was all, oh no...that sucks!
Then they had to do it, ARMORED LEO!!!!! IT WAS SO AWESOME!!! They need to sell that armor as a custom Deluxe Lion-O Figure when he gets the stone in the show!!!!
I so can't wait til next week!!!
KEEP THE EPISODES COMING!!!!
What was the name of Leo's girlfriend? I didn't catch it. But both she and the sword forgers were SO TALL Leo looked like a shrimp!
This episode was amazing. I wonder why the stone was on Third Earth, and who the original inhabitants are, since the "animals" are all aliens. Is there a home planet of Thundera? Did they willfully abandon technology because of their bad past with Mumm-Ra or were they forced to abandon it after crashing? Why did the animal alliance ultimately fail? So many questions!
This episode was amazing. I wonder why the stone was on Third Earth, and who the original inhabitants are, since the "animals" are all aliens. Is there a home planet of Thundera? Did they willfully abandon technology because of their bad past with Mumm-Ra or were they forced to abandon it after crashing? Why did the animal alliance ultimately fail? So many questions!
I don't know if her name was even mentioned.
As for the animal alliance breaking down, that's simple. Some time after the landing, probably 1000 years or so, one of the Thunderan leaders decided that he wanted to rule, tore down the alliance, and took the best stuff for himself and the cats, thus beginning the kingdom of Thundera.
As for the animal alliance breaking down, that's simple. Some time after the landing, probably 1000 years or so, one of the Thunderan leaders decided that he wanted to rule, tore down the alliance, and took the best stuff for himself and the cats, thus beginning the kingdom of Thundera.
I am hoping its something else.
I mean it would be kinda bad , The cats were over all the animals and then Leo lead the rebellion , united the animals , then him or one of his ancestors betrayed the alliance , and decimated the other animals to the point where they did not have an army to take them on , and then established themselves as rulers of 3rd earth.
Hasn't aired here yet, but is Mumm Ra origin explained or hinted at?
just watched it.....THAT WAS F'IN BRILLIANT!
i love this show so frickin much
Need armored Leo and Mumm-ra figures BAD!
Loved how armored Leo was basically GARO
this was easily one of the best episodes so far if not the best
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I definitely want the armored versions of Mumm-Ra and Leo. Great designs on them too.
I am hoping its something else.
I mean it would be kinda bad , The cats were over all the animals and then Leo lead the rebellion , united the animals , then him or one of his ancestors betrayed the alliance , and decimated the other animals to the point where they did not have an army to take them on , and then established themselves as rulers of 3rd earth.
Man i gotta say that this is currently the only cartoon that i watch on tv. And that i dont mind waiting a week to watch! ..... This episode was awesome i was left wondering who that lion-o look a like was last week and in this episode my questions were answered..... Im still wondering if the
new Thundercats will make an appearance besides just being cameos?
and the real Tyrant was Mumm-Ra not the Cats. The cats had to do as Mumm-Ra ordered or they would be killed like the rest.
or maybe you mean in the recent past (1st Episode) and you are right. They treated the dogs and the lizards horribly , but these both took place in the slums of the town with not the nicest bunch of cats around.. The one who beat the dog also tried to rob Lion-O he did not care who he was robbing. , and we cannot be sure if Claudis sanctioned the lizards in stocks or not.. and I agree that Lion-O will bring peace to 3rd earth.
I just have always had an idealistic image of the Cats and I do not want to lose that now. But maybe that is what they want , the grey area , not straight good versus evil.
and the real Tyrant was Mumm-Ra not the Cats. The cats had to do as Mumm-Ra ordered or they would be killed like the rest.
or maybe you mean in the recent past (1st Episode) and you are right. They treated the dogs and the lizards horribly. and I agree that Lion-O will bring peace to 3rd earth.
http://www.thundercats.ws/news/thund...reen-caps-252/
Wish I new where to find it.
and the real Tyrant was Mumm-Ra not the Cats. The cats had to do as Mumm-Ra ordered or they would be killed like the rest.
or maybe you mean in the recent past (1st Episode) and you are right. They treated the dogs and the lizards horribly , but these both took place in the slums of the town with not the nicest bunch of cats around.. The one who beat the dog also tried to rob Lion-O he did not care who he was robbing. , and we cannot be sure if Claudis sanctioned the lizards in stocks or not.. and I agree that Lion-O will bring peace to 3rd earth.
I just have always had an idealistic image of the Cats and I do not want to lose that now. But maybe that is what they want , the grey area , not straight good versus evil.
And don't lose that idealistic image of the Cats. Mainly because if Lion-O gets his way, the kingdom will not be built the same way.
Watching now, I'm still not sure if Mumm Ra is an alien or demon. I hope we get an origin tale for him.