Nickelodeon seems to making a comeback. I saw previews for this show back in January, then I heard nothing...then I missed the premiere. The big deal is, I have seen two episodes, and I am hooked.
This show is fantastic. I say this because the animation is crisp, and smooth. The dialogue is clear and intelligent, and in many cases, genuinely humorous. Characters are imaginative, and though the plot can be predictable, it's just so much fun anyway. Also about the animation, this is NOT another anime, thank the heavens. Though I enjoy anime, the incursional flood of horrendous shows that have taken over most of the major networks to which I had once called home for my viewing pleasure is appalling.
This...is not one of those shows. Superbly drawn, American animation that could easily stand the test of time; not to mention some slick fight sequences, that pull few punches. These two episodes also mark some of the few instances that I have laughed out loud...alone...while viewing. That takes skill.
I can only hope this series lasts to its conclusion, and the network does not fall into Fox's wake of cancelling good shows (i.e. Freaks and Geeks).
Over and Out,
Adam
