CYBERPUNK: Edgerunners Episode 9 & 10 Reaction & Review!

[@darthnoxthegerman]

"What the hell did you expect?" "I don't know. I guess a better outcome for everyone involved." "For folks like us? Wrong city. Wrong people."

[@dianaricaidan4411]

the ending shows the point of cyberpunk. nobody wins in night city. all tragic endings. but told well

[@vinayKumar-jy1tn]

Well david ..killed people... So he had to recieve the karma for it...

[@FortyTheAlien]

V : Guess I meant, I dunno... a happier ending... for everyone involved. Johnny Silverhand : Here, for folks like us? Wrong city, wrong people

[@astrojeet]

It has always been a cautionary tale.

[@cytorakdemon]

The only way to get a happy ending in Cyberpunk is to leave Night City.

[@SSSmkin-]

That's just like real life

[@mr_BENDS3019]

No problem, that’s the point of the ending, it’s expected David to die. The moment he put sandevistan, he already knew the consequences and he accepted, because he didn’t really have much other option to survive differently. People below in the Night City never survive nor live happily and longer, live fast, die young. David got what he wanted, letting Lucy to fulfill her dream🥲

[@xalmor6044]

"it’s expected David to die" That's lazy storytelling. You can say that about literally any semi-dark story at that point. NC is bad, but I've seen a LOT darker plots that didn't have 100% downer endings. David had no reason to keep augmenting after Maine's death, and neither CDPR nor Trigger gave him one. Good show still.

[@geraldthegoose1685]

All right a few things to point out for this episode - Adam Smashers video game VA reprises his role here - the song that was played at the end was "I really want to stay at your house" - After the anime released the game got an update that allows the main character to obtain David's jacket and Becca's gun - this anime explains why there was a drink named after David in the game when it released which is incredible foreshadowing

[@smitefulaxe1344]

The drink was added after the release actually.

[@Jaceb77]

@@smitefulaxe1344 it's been there ever since the first few updates

[@smitefulaxe1344]

@@Jaceb77 I meant it was added after the release of the game, as in, the first few updates.

[@AdacherTheCabbageEater]

Still can't believe Cyberpunk made a game to promote the anime

[@Tyrantofthewind]

I think it is a fantastic ending because it really captures the themes of the characters and the world itself. David was probably doomed starting from episode 2, but was definitely completely done after episode 6 where he took the mantle from Maine (who was as much a destructive influence as he was a positive one). The problem for David was many full, but most of all it was that his impatience and need to keep his superiority (so as to never be like he was against that Arasaka brat) meant he could never ride that edge. His realization and admittance that the doc had been right about him (before jumping in for the last hurrah) was a great character moment. I honestly think he is an extremely well done tragic character, as many times it is hard to separate whether it was his personality flaws or circumstances that led him down each step on his path to destruction. Other characters had their moments too. Rebecca finally died doing the same thing she did most of the show (it is interesting to note that Dorio, Maine, David, and Kiwi save her during the show and none of them survive)...that is being ride or die...but it is actually pretty refreshing seeing the die part of that actually happen for once. And even Adam Smasher coming in and wrecking everyone is a perfect encapsulation of this world. He is a projection of Arasoka's power, and quite frankly even with fancy toys David is not a match for that power. I particularly liked the first activation of his Sandevistan, it was so lowkey (and behind David) that David didn't even realize that he had it, but it is an immediate signal to the audience that this guy even has David's ace up his sleeve and that likely means the end. If your looking for happy endings this is not the place. Though I do think it is happier than some believe, you just have to take the little victories in the context of the world. I think a great example of this is David successfully stopping Smasher from killing Falco and Lucy before getting absolutely wrecked.

[@SenseofNoneYT]

One could argue he was doomed in the 1st episode where he asked to install the Sandevistan literally ripped off of a dead cyberpsycho. In Night City, it's either tragic or bittersweet. Lucy got to the moon but it was missing something crucial to her.

[@slimbrady6691]

I disagree. Imo there were a few things that could've been done to prevent the tragic ending.

[@josephinewang5201]

Just because you can tell where it is going doesn't mean you can't cry ever. A lot of people cry watching stuff for a second, or third, or every time. But everyone reacts to something differently, and that's normal 🙂 Take care!

[@riynu7774]

exactly, the fear that they may not end well and that fear finally coming true, just sadness. they didn't really need to try to find some answer to why they didn't cry as people normally end up making weird logic to explain it just like they did in the video even though the answer is clear "'everyone reacts to something differently, and that's normal.''

[@mirrorline1]

That was the point of this story. It was meant to be predictable. David's whole story was about him not having a dream of his own. That is why he carries over other people's dreams. Every other character in this series shares the same ending where you live fast and dies young because in the end, the corporation will always win in the Cyberpunk world and that is the genre's theme. The whole old net thing was just to tell Lucy's origin story. They can't possibly fit the entire thing in a 10 episodes series because the series is meant to tell about David's journey to becoming one of the Night City's Legends. In the new update, there's one last story about Falco and Lucy in the game. Also, in the game, they stated that woman are less likely to get cyberpsyscosis compared to men.

[@ferro_drip189]

This really happened all because David’s mom was killed, and it’s so interesting how it led this far

[@xalmor6044]

"It was meant to be predictable." Come on... If I had a dollar for every time i've seen someone either say CPER was perfect or that it was intended to be this way i'd have, no kidding, more than a grand. And I just watched this anime less than a week ago.

[@skullknight4579]

Before watching cyber punk edgerunners “Why is everyone obsessed with Rebeca” After watching cyber punk edgerunners “I understand now”

[@jjmara01]

@Shadow Reacts Same. I mean Lucy tries to actually help David, but Becca is the type of friend who will support you...but won't tell you no or speak their mind. Lucy is someone extremely special to David.

[@gbemilekeitabiyi2280]

@@jjmara01 Rebecca spoke her mind but she knew that it was ultimately up to David to change his mind.

[@dearikj90]

@@jjmara01 I like Lucy the most but Rebecca definitely spoke up. She took him aside after he froze up and gave it to him straight. She's that friend that won't just help you move but will help you hide a body. She knows he's destroying himself and won't listen to her but she refuses to give up on trying to save him from himself. It's really sad when she admits Lucy is the only one who can help him in the end, that there's no one else (speaking about herself).

[@DmonHiro]

@@jjmara01 untrue. She told him many times to stop. he just didn't listen.

[@SenseofNoneYT]

Lucy's lines like "You installed it. I knew you would." and "But you never had to save me. All I ever wanted was for you to live." pretty much sums up her line of thought here and before. She knew David was doomed the moment he gets even slightly mixed up with Arasaka. He's incapable of standing back when he knows he can help. Just as he tried to do for Maine. That's why she erased his tracks and protected him without telling him. He'd jump right into the fray. Lucy had a better chance just secretly keeping Arasaka off of David because they might just give up on David at some point. Remember, Lucy did manage to run away from Arasaka herself once before. Just that this time, she was protecting someone else. "I can't be afraid for myself anymore." This show was a plane you know was going to crash but know you can't do anything to stop it. And honestly, it's pretty true to the theme that they tell stories of characters that often feel insignificant to the ever-moving Night City. David thought he was special but nope. Another day, another dreamer getting swallowed whole. Adam Smasher was literally there to humble the whole crew. They're not that special after all.

[@Notme-255]

I think it's quite hard to write a main character in the Cyberpunk world that everyone knows is gonna die. In the game there is a bar called the After Life that sells drink with the name of legendary people, David's name was one of the drinks even before the anime came out. (You've probably heard about this 100× already) I think they made it obvious that David was gonna die from the beginning because the anime was made for the fans, lucky for them the anime made Cyberpunk shoot up in popularity all over again even with it's flaw and issues people had with it. I don't think Cyberpunk would be where it is rn without the show bringing in a bunch of new people. I think they done what they set out to do, make an anime that fits perfectly into the Cyberpunk universe, that feels like it was stripped right from the game. They still ended up giving us entertaining and tragic characters, even though we know the world wouldn't allow most of them a happy ending. It advertised the game, developed the world and showed that more stories can be told set in night city. Loved your reaction and loved this anime~ keep up the amazing work!!!!

[@harunh_arts]

That moment when Falco drives Lucy away, following David's request and the music is playing while showing the flashback of the whole team together and their adventures. Really shatter me.

[@yaseenmotala6717]

The moment the song kicked in. You knew, David's dead. Sigh. Trauma team needed

[@juantimer]

Emotional Trauma Team stat!

[@Kizzainpleh]

I don’t get why no one ever reacts or says something about David’s “I’LL FUCKING KILL YOU!” line. It’s such great voice acting and so well delivered, it gave me chills the first time I saw it.

[@juantimer]

Good call, I noticed it too

[@luke1119411]

Fun fact, in episode 4, when David promises to take Lucy to the moon, the lyrics of the song in the background are about being a liar.

[@FlubbedPig]

In a sense, David's behaviour has been self-destructive since the first episode back in school.

[@gabe_ed]

Yup. He's a good kid and probably had a good upbringing thanks to his mom but there's a lot of psychological/emotional problems there, maybe releated to the context. In a way, he's a "punk" to the core, which realistically isn't great if you wanna stay low and survive in Night City.

[@dumkaisachakal6341]

And lucy pushing him on this path is not helping his ending

[@newtakn156]

Rebeccaaaaa! 😭😭😭

[@adamyoung6797]

I actually wish you’d watched the episodes further apart so you could read our comments on episode 8. There aren’t any leaps in logic. Moving forward in the series before you understand it hurts your perception of the later episodes Edit: I guess it wouldn’t have been a blind reaction if we explained everything. Whatever

[@karasugan]

I think you're right - you have to give time for some shows and when you keep up a fast pace, you tend to miss stuff and don't realize things that are there for the viewer to find out. That's a feature of a good show for me - storytelling that doesn't think you're stupid and incapable to think for yourself. For me, the more I kept thinking about the show and it's themes even after watching it, the better it got. Another mark of a great show. Edgerunners manages to build great characters and make the viewer care for them in just a few episodes. Meanwhile, people are watching hours upon hours of e.g. Disney Star Wars and not getting a half of what this show delivers in minutes...

[@xalmor6044]

"There aren’t any leaps in logic" feels an awful lot like "TRUST ME BRO, it's perfect in every way." There were a LOT of leaps in logic with CPER. David's augmentation after Maine's death was bad writing. And if you're gonna defend that, give reasons. I've never seen a single person who thinks this show is perfect justify most of what happened post timeskip.

[@trippy5003]

When adam smasher said not even worth my time and she said we'll see I was like indeed we will😂😂💀

[@cina5786]

David's dream was to be cyberpunk. Live fast, die young, run across the edge, get cool chrome and other shit. Of course you realized this and expected that ending. Waiting for your reaction to other work from Triggers, you will joy it. Honestly, the show is good, but typically for them. Still hope see your reaction to TTGL Rebecca is the best girl

[@oOsillyrabbitOo]

To answer the question about them inciting a crazy battle, in the Cyberpunk lore there’s a part of history called the The Fourth Corpo War, basically a war between the US and Japan, Militech and Arasaka.

[@hcaelBBleach]

32:03 Ive always interpreted it as Romeo and Juliet where you see this kid David rush through his life and miss out on the opportunity to truly explore his own desires or love. 34:01 Mike Pondsmith intended for ppl to hve a small influence in world. Something like "Cyberpunk isnt about saving the world its about saving yourself." Very personal lol. Also great job of expressing both of your opinions coherently! Great reaction channel.

[@ThimbaDM]

I found it hard to rate this show after the ending. I loved the show and was absolutely devastated about the ending. But after some thought I have to say the show was an absolute masterpiece. At least for me. It spoke to me in some fundamental level and I started to think about my life and people around me in a different light.

[@lemme3672]

V: Guess I meant, I dunno... a happier ending... for everyone involved. Johnny Silverhand : Here, for folks like us? Wrong city, wrong people

[@PlayerRed01]

33:00 I think they chose a simple story so many can adapt to cyberpunk world and they will not be lost in terminology. Other type of story might not fit the 10 episode format

[@GsusCrust]

Yeah all the aspect of cyberpunk that were not explored in the show are explored in the game, books and table top. But at the end of the game every cyberpunk story is about humanity, just like this show.

[@ashuradragosani5960]

There were ways to end the series with David alive and all. However, the moment Smasher was brought in, you knew his end.

[@geraldthegoose1685]

Yeah, once he arrived there was literally no way David could win even if he had enough suppressants but Adam did at least acknowledge David and gave him a choice to become a construct

[@Zarko.]

The fact that it was so predictable made it even sadder for me

[@KenjuStorm]

Yeah A predictable grim end is the essence of gangster media

[@zeitgeist3444]

I think for me, knowing David's fate was sealed from the start only made everything hurt that much more What Carson said about having a very standard story just laid against the cyberpunk backdrop is interesting too because I feel like part of the "point" of a lot of cyberpunk works is that no matter how technologically advanced we become as a species, we will continue to repeat the same stories and struggles

[@EneAkita]

It is sad, but it's the theme of Cyberpunk as a genre. It's a bleak, hopeless, future that we should strive to avoid. At least David was content with saving Lucy and he ruffled some feathers in the system. I do think it's hard to tell a more complex story in just 10 episodes. I view the anime as supplementary material if you're looking to play the game.

[@NidhCthon]

Noir stories are like romances or tragedies--they always end the same way. It's a staple of the genre. Nice watch tho!

[@WilliamAfton.exe_]

You guys look like fallout 3 characters

[@dimitrifreitas2981]

I dont blame you guys , the show is made for the fans of game and in the game one of core message is there no happy endings in nigth city so the fans of the game knew from even before the first episode that is going to a tragic ending and you two unfortunaly dont have this context.

[@noroyalbloodline3983]

I’m just watching people’s reactions to see if anyone was as sad as I was. Hope there will be a second season and they bring everyone back 😭

[@Flipcrash]

I'll say that a lot of people are mad or angry at Adam Smasher for killing Rebecca and David. But the guy is a gun for hire and more chrome than man. Shame that David was his target

[@The_Rickest_Rick]

But what about Rebecca's death?? That 1 definitely brought some tears (and then seething anger) to me. And I saw your faces in that moment. Ya'll were shocked by that too so her death definitely deserves some cries.

[@GLaSSesNOlenses]

Did you guys binge watch it? If not, I could understand you not crying. Watching it in one sitting hits different 🥺🥺🥺🥺 Oh, and Rebecca=🐐

[@Slapdash_86]

They were having a moment there

[@GLaSSesNOlenses]

@@Slapdash_86 "Fuck you!" x 3 on Replay 😐

[@alrest8060]

I didn't cry either, not everyone reacts the same, it doesn't mean I wasn't sad for what happened

[@xalmor6044]

Or maybe it just wasn't as perfect as all the emotional kiddo's thought it was? Nah, couldn't be!

[@tcc5750]

24:16 lol I always love hearing this like from Adam Smasher. You both reacted wonderfully.

[@kdash506]

A really good show that coulda been a really great one. I think the plot was mostly clean and had its themes of addiction and tragedy shine to the end. Carson is right imo, the show ended with style over substance in a way that leaves you wanting way more substance from the world the LOOKS crazy cool. It even hurts the characters and robs them of some possibly really emotional scenes. 2 or 3 more episodes coulda pushed this show over the EDGE(runners).

[@bilddam1432]

Yeah I agree, I wish this anime had more filler episodes.

[@xalmor6044]

You're the first commentor on a youtube video that I've seen that didn't imply or outright say CPER was perfect. Thank you! I loved the show, but it had a LOT of flaws, mostly after Maine's death.

[@buildinasentry1046]

I also did not cry on first watch- I was just emotionally drained at the end, I was shocked, I couldn’t do anything there

[@tranthien8782]

Watch "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Ending Theme | Let You Down by Dawid Podsiadło", it show an old member of the team before Kiwi

[@KumaNicol]

that music choice will probably influence me for years and years.. Really wanna stay at your house is now one of my favorite songs, and I'll likely never forge tit / reminisce every time I hear it.

[@Alicabain]

And not one ounce of emotion was shown during this reaction.

[@alrest8060]

Not everyone reacts the same

[@KenjuStorm]

Not the fact that they need to be emotional but I do think their strong need to focus on being "reviewers" takes away from their reactions because they it seems like they can never let themselves be fully invested.

[@Punished_Wolf]

Whaaaaaat? Not even a single tear? Wtf unsubscribed

[@Punished_Wolf]

@@dediualex3554 yes, this is my first show and its the best anime of all time already, deal with it

[@hussiengarangan5919]

after watching the show it made me play the game, after that i watched it again and i understand everything more clearly.

[@Sway_24]

you guys should react to let you down. it has a side story and introduces a new character

[@vinhy742]

Wait am I trippin or does Lindsey have 2 diff eye colors

[@seandeviller1464]

like a lot of people the biggest shock for me was beccas death that came out of left field

[@LocTran-sc7mm]

the song, THE FUCKING SONG!!!!!! i swear, my list of songs that gives me ptsd is just getting longer and longer

[@elipse0]

The ending was sad I couldn't cry I wanted to cry I was left emotionally damage for 3 days

[@xalmor6044]

It was a good show that could have been better. A lot better. Needed 18-24 episodes to REALLY flesh things out, especially the characters and their motivations ("I'm built different" ruined the post time skip half of the show. It made no sense for David to keep augmenting after Maine's death.) Trigger did a good job for the 10 episodes they were given though. I don't particularly care for the amount of people saying this is "Perfect". It's incredibly flawed.

[@shirotakeda8401]

Yeah after seeing this reaction, I still think you guys would like Super Crooks

[@shirotakeda8401]

Carson and Lindsey CD Project request Trigger/Imaishi to make this specific type of story

[@shady_44]

she said the exact thing needed to say

[@floramay7007]

Yeah, the game is depressing as well...beautiful, but depressing. The game is unique.

[@regis_d]

Bet people went back to the game just to kill him again and again, and again...

[@CleanCutProd]

Would of been nice if you didn’t spend the last 8 mins of the video complaining.

[@BoldCaster]

It’s called a review brother

[@dediualex3554]

The show is a 7 out of 10 brother. Move on its mediocre as fuck

[@federalbubinspector1869]

So are they supposed to just like everything about it and not criticize it??? It's called a review for a reason because they're reviewing the series I swear people like you are annoying asf

[@xalmor6044]

Zoomer's and their allergy to critical thinking. CPER was flawed.

[@mwpretorius7913]

At the end of Edgerunners the only thing I mourned was the lost potential, I think that THAT scene in episode 8 really blundered the story's potential. If they went about it just a little differently this could have been a 10/10 master piece. If they had Lucy open up a bit and brought David back some wat to his senses. Or even If there was just some attempt for them to try and have a better life together, and then the shit hit the fan, and everything played out as it did, I would have been satisfied. But.....); I've heard the addiction argument, but even that doesn't hold up well, It wasn't clearly enough portrayed. If it was, I would have not had any problem with it, because then that would have been a key point of conflict between David and every other character that literally told him to stop. But instead all we got was every one telling him to stop and even asking why, and David responding with some lack luster BS reasons, and then every other character just letting him go on his suicide run. I'm especially confused by Lucy's response of refusing to tell David anything or to not compromise when David asks her to come back so they that they could "turn back the clock". She had the options to either compromise and/or to convince David to stop, or to let him kill himself. If this isn't a clear sign of things that don't make sense just happening for the sake of the plot then I don't know what is. Any way, sorry for the rant. This show really Hurt me and I just needed to get this out there.

[@jonathantyner171]

Cd projekt red better announced season 2 for cyberpunk edgerunners.

[@JamesZeroSix]

"Edgerunner" 17:44

[@Deimos-TP]

Like for Frank Horrigan vs Futurist Uub xD

[@leguan278]

5 down, 2 left.

[@gabe_ed]

Are you going to play the game?

[@juantimer]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@netro797]

نزلت حلقة اخيرا من مسلسل صراع عروش

[@killerzovv]

lmao its not sad its realistic

[@swot2400]

I think you are being too critical

[@BOLDcast]

We’re just being honest though

[@swot2400]

@@BOLDcast fair enough

[@dediualex3554]

@@BOLDcast i didn t cry at all. It was to Fast for me to cry. I just had the poker face after the ending.

[@maxserrano3798]

NOOO THAT SONG NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@Asonc1]

"you are not special"

[@Xokken333]

It's somber

[@jhw2nd485]

Let's go!!!!

[@lucaspoon4202]

Yeah I'm glad I wasn't the only one who didn't cry. My buddy I binged it with did. It's good to know I wasn't the only one who expected the outcome and was prepared for it. Many others like my friend were holding onto some hope that David would live and go to the moon with Lucy. Ofc anime is no stranger to falsely teasing a character death, but for this one, I didn't really see it ending any other way. If anything, Rebecca was the character I had hope for and could see going either way. Her death actually affected me lol.

[@anitaremenarova6662]

The anime is too short for me to care for any of the characters honestly. Wish they wouldn't have rushed it with just 10 episodes, oh well.

[@lucaspoon4202]

@@anitaremenarova6662 Part of it was that too for me. Then again I binged it in one night cuz it's how my buddy is used to. I probs should've watched it like weekly. But yeah definitely true, it had fast pacing and a couple things were hastily done

[@arttuluttinen]

I was never very invested in David, who was a fairly bland protagonist, but instead the characters around him and the world itself. For me the only surprising death was Rebecca's, but that lack of surprise didn't hurt my enjoyment of how the story was told. I think there's a limit to how often you can tell this kind of story in this medium and if a sequel was made it could not have the same approach (just as Cyberpunk 2077's sequel can't do the same kind of linear downward spiral and expect it to work).

[@anitaremenarova6662]

The english dub was painful to listen to. Props to Adam Smasher's VA for making it tolerable.

[@Baised-_-Rin]

There are no happy endings in Night City...🥲

[@denji3397]

L anime if adam smasher didn't pay for killing Rebecca. and yea it's an L anime cuz there is a rumor that there is no second season.

[@jeremiahkisimba5938]

I agree ❤️❤️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️