As improbable as many fans of the show thought coming in, the fifth season of Samurai Jack is everything we wanted so far and more. A dramatic shift in tone to a more mature narrative, as well as a continuous plot rather than standalone stories, Samurai Jack has certainly delivered so far in its fifth and final season.
It’s been 11 years in the making, but Samurai Jack has finally come back to complete the story fans of the series have long waited see concluded, and through six episodes of the show’s final season, I can honestly …show more content…
As the series progressed, there have been many ups and downs and while it’s been a roller-coaster type ride, at the same time its maintained focus and never veered off course. There have also been throwback moments such as returning characters like the Scotsman and the Sam-Moo-Rhai, as well as flashbacks to Jack’s old adventures.
Lastly, while Samurai Jack isn’t finished yet, I find it hard to think it will not deliver on its promise for a fulfilling ending. Jack’s relationship with his new ally and former Daughter of Aku—Ashi has turned out to be both a heartwarming and comedic in its dynamic and with Jack’s new goal of recovering his lost sword after coming back to his old self, it’s surely a sign of good things to