DaddlerTheDalek Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 What is your favourite episode from the good old Saturday Morning Sonic the Hedgehog show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedStranger Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 That's hard to say because I have a lot in Season One and Two respectively. I will have to give this some thought. I have to say I love Ultra Sonic. I have never seen Sonic so humanized and empathetic than when having to loose a love one twice. It's character writing for our protagonist is brilliant. You get the same vibe in The Void with Sally and The King in season two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Arcade Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Ultra Sonic and The Void are excellent, nearly every episode of SatAM is a gem, real grounded world with characters that emote and feel, that struggle and you can feel that struggle. And while things can be bleak, despite it being a "dark" show they don't lose that witty, light-hearted spirit, they try to not let their world and situation get to them. Though sometimes that's not always the case, Sonic's Nightmare for example is the 2nd best example in showing that Sonic is...for the lack of a better term human, he does feel fear and things can get to him, this is the kind of stuff Sega would NEVER allow nowadays sadly... I really like Sonic Racer too, rather then winning the trophy from Robotnik to rub it in his face and beat Robotnik, Sonic doesn't lose sight of what's important and ends up shutting down the generator and saves his friends. Despite his ego and arrogance he knows what's truly important and they win that battle, that's something I don't think we'll ever see officially again as this Sonic doesn't usually overlook anything unlike say Archie Sonic, or isn't completely lazy and apathetic like Sonic from Sonic X. Granted he is a kid at heart with the flaws of one in SatAM but he is a Sonic the Hedgehog that I can confidently call a Hero, that's why it's one of my favorite episodes in SatAM. Another one would be Harmonic Sonic, despite being infamous to many SatAM fans it's another personal favorite as Rotor is co-staring with Sonic this time around and maneuvering around the literally insane Sky Spy between a slime creature and jazzy robots, it's pretty epic with them taking down this satellite from orbit, it's also the only episode where they go into space I may add. It's much more easier to point out the episodes that aren't my favorite rather then pointing out my favorites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F07E Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 sonic racer. its the first one I ever watched and its the one most burned into my memory, I loved how every characters interactions made them feel grounded and human in a way the recent games and comics sadly can't do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfsbane Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Blast to the Past. I felt like this was one of the few times something has done Time Travel right, they showed the consequences, and potential benefits, of traveling to the past to fix something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaArcan Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Droodhenge is my personal favourite, just because it showed Tails finally starting to come into his own, as well as being part of the Doomsday Arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Toughy. The Void is probably my favorite as it had the most potential for a future season and it was nice to see King Acorn be reunited with Sally. Naugus was an interesting individual, and I wish we season 3 would have come out with him as a villian (guess Sea3on will have to do). As a side bonus, it's the first episode where Sonic starts his tough love relationship with Nicole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor, Prince of Ro’den Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 That's easy: Sonic's Nightmare. I love the animation the detail of the artwork and of course the story was awesome. Robotnik also leaped out of his static character quite a bit at the end and showed considerable development. Sonic too showed his inner emotions and that he was mortal with fears like anyone else. In face all the characters really showed up for that one. If I had to pick a second it would probably be Super Sonic or Sonic and the Secret Scrolls. *edit* If you cannot tell I'm a huge fan of the first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Sonic and the Secret Scrolls was a neat episode, but I think it would have fit better for the season finale of season one. I just remembered that along with the Void, the next episode I probably like is Sonic Conversion. Uncle Chuck has become one of my favorites, and to him and Sonic struggle with his roboticiation brings more emotional turmoil and drama to the series. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor, Prince of Ro’den Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I agree, you can tell the first season was a jumble, Sonic Past Cool and Harmonic Sonic are more like the pilot, Heads or Tails, and come at the end and middle of the season respectively. Those episodes have a similar feel and artwork to the pilot, whilst ones like Sonic Boom, Sonic's Nightmare, Super Sonic, and Sonic and the Secret Scrolls are more alike than they are to Sonic Past Cool and Harmonic Sonic. Also, I've found that season 1 is not as focused in a story arc throughout as is in the second season, but there are some things that carry on from episode to episode. And as an added bonus, like how Paramount did with Star Trek and The Next Generation, this makes each episode self-contained Any person who has never seen another episode can watch any episode of the first season and not need to catch up or feel lost, but for the most part the same is true of the second season, but to a lesser degree. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I have wondered recently if we could rearrange some of the episodes in Season 1 to make it fit more chronologically before coming upon Season 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfsbane Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Ishapar said: I have wondered recently if we could rearrange some of the episodes in Season 1 to make it fit more chronologically before coming upon Season 2. I'm pretty sure we could. There's a few that would fit before others but one thing I noticed is that a lot of episodes had call backs to previous ones so you gotta be careful about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor, Prince of Ro’den Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I can tell by the character designs, animation, and overall mood of the episodes that the first ones, in my opinion, were: Heads or Tails, Sonic Past Cool, and Harmonic Sonic. After that it gets a bit more difficult. The next one I'd put in would be Hooked on Sonics, mostly based on the feel of the episode and the brighter colours used. Then I'd either go with Sub Sonic or Sonic Racer; they were still getting darker, but there was some light-hearted elements to them that didn't make sense: we're fighting for our lives and we partake in an obvious race? Yeah right. Also I'd put Sonic Racer as the fifth episode because of the similarities to the main McGuffin: Sabotaging the hydro plant and what is seen in the intro we all know and love. It was at least in script/storyboard form at the time the intro was done. After that I'd put Super Sonic and then Warp Sonic. At that point it pretty much lines up with Season 2. We might have to make this a thread in and of itself: organizing season 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Arcade Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 We just might have to if this keeps up. That's okay, I can help out and make a list on that topic if it's started. If I can make sense of Sega Sonic and it's Chronology I can make sense of anything, ANYTHING. @_@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Oi, I say let's go for it, Mates! Just a suggestion, Prince By-Tor: I would place Sonic Boom somewhere near the beginning of the season because it is the only episode to feature Cat. In the episode, Cat is featured as a fellow Freedom Fighter, so it is assumed Cat has helped the fellow freedom fighters before his sacrifice in Sonic Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Oi, if we ever do a topic on organizing the episodes chronologically, I believe a reference to the episodes are needed so everybody knows the names and plots of the episodes. Here is an episode list and summary on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)#Episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedStranger Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Now that we have that thread open, let's get back on topic. Any other takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishapar Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Maybe off topic, but currently I am watching the episodes in the order that I suggested in the other thread. I actually think it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Knight Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Somewhat fond of Sonic & Sally from season one. Showing how far Sonic is willing to go for someone else and how smart and quick Tails is in spotting differences between the real & imposter Sally 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByTor, Prince of Ro’den Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 On 8/24/2016 at 1:52 PM, MJ Knight said: Somewhat fond of Sonic & Sally from season one. Showing how far Sonic is willing to go for someone else and how smart and quick Tails is in spotting differences between the real & imposter Sally Sonic and Sally is one of the best episode from Season 1; it really was a good one to establish all the FF characters as well as Sonic and Sally's relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorzo Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 While a number of others come close, I shall go with "The Doomsday Project." Though certainly not perfect, it is superbly paced and represents the culmination of numerous plot threads from earlier in the season, including the other Freedom Fighter groups, the Deep Power Stones, and of course the titular superweapon itself. This extends to character arcs as well: Robotnik's growing obsession with Sonic to the point of madness finally results in a tactical blunder that costs him everything, at which point Snively's bitterness and secret ambitions at last come to the forefront as he assumes his uncle's mantle of power. The result is a story that boldly obliterates the series' status quo, an approach almost unheard of in Western animation at that time. While Ben Hurst and the rest of the show staff sadly were never able to continue the series in this new direction, the cliffhanger they left us with is so full of mystery and promise that it continues to inspire fans to this day, over two decades later. However, as grandiose and earth-shattering as the events of the episode are, it is ultimately a very small, quiet moment that makes it my favorite. As he prepares to head off to what he knows will be, one way or another, his final battle, Sonic is stopped by Sally, who refuses to let him go alone. Fearing for her safety, he protests, but she's adamant, replying that they are in this together...no matter how it ends. There's an unspoken grimness to her words, a very clear understanding that they will in all likelihood die. She doesn't offer empty platitudes about hope or protecting one another, making no effort to disguise the dark truth. Yet she's not driven by fatalism or despair, but determination and love. With the fate of all life on the line, she at last allows herself to make a reckless decision not as a princess who needs to consider tomorrow, but as Sally, someone who has been to Hell and back with her best friend and now cannot conceive of leaving his side as he marches into the jaws of death. It is the ultimate assertion that, for all their differences and squabbles, they are equals, partners, and soulmates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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