I have to say the thing that makes me really love this episode is how much more it made me appreciate the characters.
I feel like the finale really gave Gar a spot to shine which I feel was missing from a good part of S1.
Kory still deserves more recognition though. I wish she had more screentime and that we has more time with her.
I feel like they should have shortened Dick’s nightmare in S1 to give more attention to the others. It felt rushed ngl.
These two were only in the episode for a few seconds but they stole the show for me. Esai Morales’ acting is on point. The one silent scene in the cabin said so much with so little. And I love the dynamic between Slade and Billy here. I was worried about titans not showing their close relationship, but I’m so happy that I am wrong. Demore Barnes is able to show him as a caring friend and a close ally. And the small jestures between Slade and Billy really sell their relationship.
I love him, and the way Curran portrays him is very endearing. It’s so refreshing to see a more lighthearted robin Jason than the “always angry and reckless to the point it got him killed” type that he was retconned as. He wants to prove himself and is eager to help. He tries to be cool to impress others (even if they aren’t having it lol). And I love how amused Hank and Dawn are with him. And the fact he doesn’t bat an eye to Hank calling Bruce his dad makes me feel so happy. The nightmare also definitely showed Jason’s love for Bruce.
Bruce was a literal surprise for me. I was not expecting to like him or expecting to like his interaction with Dick, but I am so happy for it. We get a Bruce who is willing to sit down and talk and above all apologize to Dick in a way that is genuine. The way he spoke to Dick reflected an amount of emotional maturity that I feel like is lacking in a lot of his comic appearances (specifically the main Batman run rn). Having been disappointed by a lot of Rebirth Bruce’s actions in the comics, Titans Bruce was a breath of fresh air. Also, I really agree with the statement about getting Adam West vibes from Iain. Idk how to say it, but the manner of speaking that he uses reminds me alot of how Adam would talk in the 60s show.