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I rewatched the first ep. with a friend and noticed something kinda interesting (a few things, related, actually):The opening story regarding the Tulsa Race Riots are a sort of darker version of Superman's origin:With their world crumbling around them (both figuratively with the white violence against blacks AND literally with the movie theater crumbling under the violence), two parents desperately put their child into an enclosed vessel to send to an unknown desperation in hopes he'll be found and taken care of while essentially accepting their fate/demise.Of course, instead of Ma and Pa Kent the boy instead finds a baby and finds himself alone.Now, in the Watchmen canon, what Superhero do we know that could still be around in 2019 but an elementary school-aged child late spring of 1921? All of the original "Minutemen" (the original team-up of supers/vigilantes) were later found murdered, died in 'action,' or committed to an insane asylum.Except for one;Hooded Justice.Nothing is really known of Hooded Justice, including his origins or his actual identity. His first appearance on the scene was the late 1930's: roughly 17 years after the Race Riots in Tulsa. Hooded Justice's look (as demonstrated in advertising and 'commercials' for the TV show in "Watchmen" series about the original Minutemen) has a large rope around his head that could easily be a reference to a large rope noose (ala one used in lynchings and hangings). He was originally thought to be like a circus strongman, which could explain why a 100 year old man has the strength to life 200 pounds (though, to be fair, I don't think Don Johnson weighs quite that much). It was suspected that Comedian hunted down and killed Hooded Justice, but there is zero evidence of this and at best can be deemed "inconclusive." There are other details of Hooded Justice that may or may not have a factor in this 'remix' of Watchmen canon.Seems plausible, I guess. Like I mentioned, it feels like the first episode posed more questions than answers (which is a good thing IMO); I'm looking forward to see how all of this plays out!*EDIT TO ADD A DETAIL*Watched a clip of the ending and realized the old man's wardrobe at the end at the very least has an intriguing color scene very reminiscent of Hooded Justice: dark colored suit w/a red coat/hoodie!
Wow episode 8 , can't wait until the finale next week
Our guardian star lost all his glowThe day that I lost youHe lost all his glitter the day you said noAnd his silver turned to blueLike him, I am doubtfulThat your love is trueBut if you decide to call on meAsk for Mr. Blue
Mr. City Policeman sitting, Pretty little policemen in a row. See how they fly, like Lucy in the sky, See how they run.
'In the end'? Nothing ends, Adrian. Nothing ever ends.
Awesome series! I hope we get a season 2.
If you rewatch the series, watch for the Easter eggs with the eggs which is so meta!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I think we absolutely will get a second season! This show was phenomenal! I could watch a show on just the exploits of Hooded Justice and how he combats Cyclops! The two episodes preceding the finale are easily my favorite episodes that I have ever watched on TV! The episodes in and of themselves are top notch quality AND the social commentary they provide is astounding and very apt. Love this show more than I thought I would!