Justice League Unlimited | Finding Purpose

[@gilgameshthetreasurehunter2750]

"What about red tornado? You didn't send him to another dimension" Sure he did, its called the afterlife

[@ShadyDoorags]

I get the joke, but I am compelled to "um... actually" you. Red Tornado's soul can't go to the afterlife because he can't die. (Not without a special ritual).

[@gilgameshthetreasurehunter2750]

@@ShadyDoorags And with that information in mind, I am compelled to look deeper into the lore.

[@YoelSchwarz]

​@@ShadyDooragsits the robot afterlife

[@chimchar87]

@@YoelSchwarzThe Scrapyard

[@RequiemPoete]

That would be awesome if thats the name of Sentient Robot afterlife.​@chimchar87

[@helixsol7171]

The scene where Lex and Atom assume they escaped AMAZO but find themselves in his palm HAS to be a Journey to the West reference

[@Malygosblues]

Think there's a deeper subtext to that? Maybe with Lex as the monkey king who fights the gods through cunning?

[@helixsol7171]

@@Malygosblues Definitely

[@Boco_Corwin]

Bananas

[@SpikeVein]

@@Malygosblues While nobody has as much immortality as Wu Kong. Lex does have more lives then a litter of Cats.

[@NathanRibeirodeFrancaYegrosFer]

​@@SpikeVein immortality⁷, literally

[@anthonyg1072]

The "aw crap, it's yellow". Made me laugh more than it should

[@colbygordon6936]

Alan Scott and Hal Jordan are completely screwed.

[@Ashguy733]

"We create our own purpose in life, now go create yours." I love how Lex is terrified of AMAZO's power and then we he sees he is a character in existential crisis, he pity's him.

[@BrakSplash]

Not really. Lex looks like he's swagging over the fact that a Godly being came to HIM for advice on how to live.

[@Dr.Meme-Man]

@@BrakSplashit’s true. Not even Superman did that in the series.

[@Ashguy733]

@@BrakSplash Id say its more that he found his weakness and decides to exploit it once he knows it. That's classic Lex to me.

[@Autobotmatt428]

@@Ashguy733 Yeah that sounds like him.

[@hissignaturestudios6869]

I'm reminded of the words of Mewtwo in the first pokémon movie. "The circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that truly matters."

[@AndreNitroX]

These were the type of quotes that got me thinking as a kid

[@mrlollovemineraft585]

Loved that qoute

[@kni9ght]

@@AndreNitroXsame

[@joshuagoforth1658]

That and meowth’s line of “maybe if we all started looking at what’s the same instead of always looking at what’s different well who knows” like the first Pokémon movie gave us two of the most poetically beautiful philosophical truths and again it was from the first Pokémon movie how wild is that 😊

[@jeremycarnes1656]

Then they resurrected the main character through the power of sadness and love. Nah.

[@troperhghar9898]

"We create our own purpose in life, so go create yours." that reminds me of a line from Hunchback of Notre Dame "Life's not a spectator sport, if watching is all your gonna do then soon enough your going watch your life go by without you"

[@ShadyDoorags]

I regret not thing to put this quote into the video.

[@d.5vibes589]

We're not gonna remember every line from just any movie, the video the way it is I wouldn't care to add more with how informative it already is. To forget what to include after the final product is done is what comments are for. For the times we forget to include certain material given people will step up to let us know what could've complimented our makes. Doesn't mean however those oversights are so vital that without them what we already made should be selled shorter.​@@ShadyDoorags

[@michaelsong5555]

I don't remember anyone saying that. Who said that to whom, under what circumstance? Based on the content, I'm guessing it's to Quasimoto, and given that the only person who was nice to Quasi was Esmeralda, so I'm guessing she said it, but when?

[@troperhghar9898]

@@michaelsong5555 It was one of the gargoyles talking to Quasimodo trying to convince him to go to the Feast of Fools

[@michaelsong5555]

@@troperhghar9898 Thanks.

[@LordB-dg8ks]

In the DVD commentary, the writers talk about how they always got complemented on how forward thinking they were when planning the season and how they made this big speech, hinting at Lex's quest for immortality and godhood. They also say this while laughing their asses off and follow it up with "actually, we just kind of pulled the Lex AMAZO bot out of our butts because we needed a big threat and it got connected by the fans that are way smarter than us.

[@AsobiMedio]

12:15 I'm pretty sure its a direct reference to Buddha and Sun Wukong. Specifically when the money king was challenged to leap off the palm of Buddha's hand, he tried to show off by jumping all the way to the pillars of the universe, only to find out that those pillars are the Buddha's fingers.

[@darylchua2168]

Only thing missing is Luthor dropping his pants and taking a fat piss on his finger

[@alfredhinton8792]

I liked how Amazo saw his creator Dr Ivo as a father and was tenderly watching his body before it got blown up

[@AndreNitroX]

I’m sure he still saw Lex as that evil stepfather he pretended to be and knew he was the only person he could talk to about his crisis

[@Autobotmatt428]

@@AndreNitroX That was my thought too

[@creepypastakingthedragones3679]

Off topic but Amazo and shadow the hedgehog share similar storys, both were created by a doctor named Ivo, both were created with the purpose of cheating death, both are "adopted" by villians wodhing to use them to defeat their enemies, i just thought that was interesting

[@zarks-heroes]

@@creepypastakingthedragones3679no shadow was made by Gerald robotnick not ivo

[@creepypastakingthedragones3679]

@@zarks-heroes Ivo is Gerald first name

[@vetarlittorf1807]

I like Amazo's Academy Award look more than the shirtless elf look he had in the comics.

[@trypticon8619]

Same, I never liked the comics look, this always reminded me of a piece of clay, with the grey color and him able to mold his shape

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@trypticon8619 Exactly. He's basically a blank slate that develops more traits the more he observes. The design reflects the character.

[@AndreNitroX]

Likewise my favorite design and his best voice

[@christopherauzenne5023]

yeah it just fits the concept of amazo much better. first starting out as a literal blank slate but then becoming a literal golden god. But what makes it even better is it doesn't do the schtick of removing all the comicbook elements from the design as other design overhalls/redesigns tend to do. his design omages classic 1950s scifi B-movies which does keep the feeling of retro comic art

[@KairuHakubi]

when he showed up in Young Justice (before that show went to absolute shiɬ) I was like _"THAT'S_ AMAZO?" it's such a dumb look.. but yknow, old comics. that's how it is.

[@bensneb360]

Lex speech to Amazo is like positive version of Agent Smith’s speech to Neo about purpose in The Matrix Reloaded

[@wafagdplqs4421]

Justice League Unlimited's interpretation of Amazo will always be my favorite and although he only appeared in very few episodes his growth was very interesting and quite deep. The philosophy Luthor's gives him is quite simple but also deep and genuine.

[@AndreNitroX]

I loved this version of Amazo so much that I’m grateful they added to his story with the comic justice league infinities

[@wafagdplqs4421]

Agreed​@@AndreNitroX

[@GanicoGSx]

Yeah. It's unfortunate that the writers put themselves against the wall by making Amazo very powerful and adaptable since his debut episode that they had difficulty writing him in stories (and even to where his presence would invalidate the need of the Justice League). :c

[@ScroogeMcToilet]

His overall design is super unique compared to many others, making him a literal blank slate allowing him to morph and stuff, and when he becomes Gold it just shows how much power he's obtained

[@brodyratliff7441]

This amazo seems like the kid friendly version of Dr Manhattan

[@warrenchapoton2089]

Thank you for saying those things about Lex and the God complex. I hate him because he resorts to a victim mentality whenever he is humbled. He goes from "No one can stand up to me!" to "This godlike alien is bullying me, a mere mortal, just because I wanted to blow up California." It's so mentally grating

[@ShadyDoorags]

That bit about California sums up Lex so perfectly.

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

Kinda reminds when the frowning friends got called out by pim "help, help, that awful kryptonian is bullying a mentally ill man like myself, GUARDS!!!"

[@getthegoons]

To be fair, if you had to pick one state, what other state do you even consider

[@l_rob420]

I kinda like the idea that his ego cannot comprehend that he lost and he just resorts to blaming anything else for his failings

[@rikhuravidansker]

@@getthegoons Would Hank Hill destroy California?

[@ItsAVolcano]

Pretty sure this version of Captain Atom is effectively a radioactive energy being contained in a man shaped metal "skin," I don't think he even needs to breathe.

[@loonylenny]

From episode 1 that's the exact idea I had

[@ShackleYT]

that's essentially what he is in most media. he's a sentient atomic explosion that's being held back by the suit. Which is why it's such a big deal when his suit breaks. It's also why he's one of the few people who could (in theory) hold off superman. Supes ain't gonna go and break the suit in a densely populated area, and atomic radiation can be seen in a similar way to the radiation from a red star, if not worse for superman. now keep in mind, that's only in theory. As far as i'm aware, each time superman and atom went against each other superman wipes the floor with him.

[@The-last-1]

Though Luther is objectively lying, I don’t think he means to lie in that scene. I think in his head he sees both as the same thing

[@rya3190]

Yeah, he is the kind of guy to say he's "just ambitious" when called egotistical. Heck, he directly states he's too humble to brag about his memory...

[@Vilgax00]

I am preety sure he does not care at this point.

[@PrincessMatrix]

I love this episode because it really contextualizes immortality. Amazo realizes he's advanced and evolved to the point that he will live to see the last star burn out, and now he wants to find a purpose in anything. He also acknowledges his own sense of desire, seeming to be malcontent with the notion of being DC's Watcher.

[@asuddenredfox3626]

People need to realize how cracked Amazo was in this series. He MOVED a planet and MOVED it back with a THOUGHT.

[@ivanbluecool]

It is pretty funny that lex did in fact save the world a few times over like against darkseid

[@AndreNitroX]

Don’t forget when he defeated the justice lords

[@tyrant-den884]

Ads so much weight to the line: "If you really wanted to save the world: you would have done it already."

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

Lex es más un antihéroe que un villano

[@tyrant-den884]

@@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511 he's really not

[@draketheduelist]

Considering Luthor "defeated" Darkseid by literally _handing_ him the Anti-Life Equation (or something Darkseid confused for it), I always thought the implications of that were supremely not good in the very near future...

[@aceofspadesguy4913]

“Your tie is the same color as your shirt, ew” That got a good chuckle out of me. No way Luthor would be so ignorant to proper attire.

[@tntvgc9732]

The bald jokes from steel create uncontrollable laughter. That just makes it funnier.

[@kevinbre7563]

"Oh crap, it's yellow!" 😂

[@AndreNitroX]

A green lanterns one weakness

[@raziyatheseeker]

@@AndreNitroX Oh. Oh! I get it now, heheh. It skipped my mind why Shady pointed out AMAZO was yellow. :p

[@ColdJamiy]

I hate it but I love it aswell

[@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon]

​@@AndreNitroXThat's not true at all, one time Hal was beaten to submission with wood.

[@thetwelfthdoctor9892]

@@illseeyaonthedarksideofthemoon Some versions of Green Lantern are weak against Yellow, others against wood... which means you can kill all of them with an HB Pencil.

[@ivanbluecool]

Justice league tas is so deep with how it builds up so much for it's characters in all the connecting tv shows and movies. Seeing it as an adult I'm surprised how many layers of complexity are in this kids show when adult shows can't even touch a single fraction of this greatness

[@BlandSpagetti]

That’s something I noticed as well when I watched it for the first time last year, a kids show from the early to mid 2000s somehow has more adult themes than actual adult shows and movies

[@SapphireKnight675]

pretty much, strange the "kids" shows that can go in deep while still being tasteful and entertaining as oppose to "adult" shows that usually does the opposite in most case on the Cartoon front

[@rolandswift4311]

I think that's kind of the point. Giving kids something to grow into and live up to rather than perpetually infantilizing them. Choosing to give kids better aspirations rather than cheap "representation".

[@AndreNitroX]

That’s what great writers can give you. This show is way more mature than any of the live actions DC films

[@Stew91]

Are you referring to live action adult shows too? Because I can think of many that do fall into greatness.

[@ericjohnson6120]

I love that there is so much shit going down on Earth that it gets about six Green Lanterns.

[@ShadyDoorags]

In the comics, Earth is the center of the multiverse so it's actually more important than Oa.

[@gaelanwhite]

​@@ShadyDooragsWait, so the planet with _France_ of all places is somehow the center of the universe?

[@linkholder]

​@gaelanwhite No, it's the planet with America, the greatest country in the universe. Everything else on Earth is there to compare how much better we have it here.

[@bibigamer502]

@@linkholderlike how we have to pay for healthcare unlike everyone else

[@linkholder]

@@bibigamer502 you mean healthcare, where you have to wait longer, and you also have to pay increased taxation in order to cover someone else's medical bills? The same health care that you have a problem with in America where under the Hippocratic Oath they still have to treat you if it is a life-threatening disease? I'm fully employed, so I have health benefits from my job that cover most of the prices. Im on anti depressents covered by myself, through my employers. I really want you to think on what you just said and I want you to take into consideration how big of a country America is. Our states are bigger than most countries, our biggest health issue is heart disease caused by overeating because we have it so much better than other countries pick a different straw man next time

[@oberdan4233]

I just LOVE how this show used "Amazo". Not just an evil robot that can copy abilities like in other shows

[@Aquageo555]

The show young justice gave a weakness to amazo that in hindsight makes sense: he can only use one power at a time, but can swap almost immediately. I also think he is less powerful than this version. This version is awesome.

[@lorddraugr3138]

The takedown on Young Justice’s Amazo was one my favorites in all of animation.

[@brodyratliff7441]

This version has little to no weakness. And is practically a god

[@Sane-17]

I'm thinking of talking about the justice lords "When will that happen?" Well now I don't wanna

[@SpenserHarris-x8o]

Good right up your ally

[@Sane-17]

Shady Please talk about the Justice Lords I just love your way of talking about the JL/U

[@KairuHakubi]

did he not already? Man that was a great one. the Batmen scenes were fantastic, and the ending is kind of amazing because the Lords are so certain that their way is the only way, that they're willing to force it on others _in another dimension,_ yet the only thing they accomplish is the BAD parts of 'doing the hard thing for the greater good.' pretty much everything in JLU season 2 is their fault, their plan backfired magnificently.

[@AnimaVox_]

Even when I was a kid, I thought Amazo was OP. And terrifying. It's good that he was only used sparingly because the showrunners would've written themselves into a corner-well, they kind of already did. Also: this Lex Luthor is my favorite version of the character. Underrated villain. Clancy Brown is to Luthor what George Newbern and Tim Daly are to Superman; what Kevin Conroy is to Batman, Mark Hamill is to Joker, and Susan Eisenberg is to Wonder Woman. Brown just _is_ Lex to me, and it's always bummed me out how he's never recast as other iterations of the character.

[@gasmaskloner6180]

Agreed this lex Is everything I love smart, God complex, but dangerous and cunning and always have a plan but also able to turn on a dime

[@hugoflores1093]

This episode is always fun to watch As a Christian my purpose is as simple as to love and to serve, not because "it's the right thing to do" but because we care, love pushes people to improve to grow to lead to hapiness for the future But seeing other people's interpretation is always food for though

[@Kaito57]

Honestly, that's the best philosophy out there imo : "Yes, we have no purpose or meaning in life... which means we are completely free to create our own !"

[@hariman7727]

Existentialism is hollow though. There's nothing underpinning it. God provides a true reason to live (for the next world, instead of for the current fallen world) in the Bible. Also, the morals that Existentialism pushes is based on millennia of Christianity building civilization.

[@ДмитроДорофеєв]

That's pretty much is one of the main points of Friedrich Niezce's idea of God being dead and not what modern nihilism tries to make it up

[@MsClonetrooper]

In a way, that kind of is the meaning of life. Creation. We were created and we go on to create. Further growing, learning, expanding. Life is creation.

[@cultreader9751]

As a bona fide nihilist, existentialism really irks me. Your mind doesn't make things real. Fulfillment isn't meaning, but it is tangible and real.

[@glenngriffon8032]

That's basically been my personal life motivation since i stopped being religious and turned towards optimistic existential nihilism. "The universe, the earth, people, and life itself have no intrinsic value or meaning, which allows us to make the value and meaning whatever we want. The universe is cold and indifferent to the suffering of people but that doesn't mean that we have to be."

[@thefanwithoutaface8105]

Episode was insane to watch, like we're used to seeing the Justice League overcome every challenger thrown their way, but the way Amazo just bulldozes through everything they've got and in the end it's Luthor who saves the day with a therapy session is kind of insane.

[@mr.skateandwatch]

10:10 it’s not about phasing through. it’s abooout sending a message.

[@battlesheep2552]

Or that he's so powerful that phasing would slow him down more than if he just went through everything.

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

"Way too powerful so they Pucci'd him." Now they know you know.

[@tahjkuemmerle]

He meant Poochie. A character that appeared in The Itchy and Scratchy show within the Simpsons universe to satirize tv executives who change shows to be more cool. He was killed off because no one but Ralph liked him.

[@kenb2957]

@@tahjkuemmerle True. But if I had a nickle for any time someone whose name was pronounced Puu-Chi copied an immensely popular predecessor and grew so disliked by people around him that his only salvation was rising up in the air I'd have two nickles.

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

@@tahjkuemmerle And Homer, who voiced him.

[@NoForksGiven]

This gives the same vibes as when Bender became a "god" in Futurama and had to deal with the conflict of how much to help. Amazo could easily declare himself god but then he'd have to decide how much he'd help and what would be the ramificiations of answering every prayer or being selective or just not helping at all and ruling through fear

[@jobyray4868]

Captain atom is living energy, no longer human, so makes sense he can go into space he doesn't have lungs anymore or a living body. just pure energy in a man shaped suit.

[@AquaStockYT]

This episode was part and parcel of a series of inspirational quotes from which I regularly derive meaning in depression. You gotta stay in the game.

[@nekonomicon2983]

5:13 That was a good laugh. Sounded like a villain at first lol.

[@AndreNitroX]

I thought it was the joker

[@V4Now]

I like it when a cartoon treats its audiende likevfully functioning adults.

[@PlausiblyBryce]

"We will not alter our plans simply because of your personal problems. It's our duty to know these things." I like to believe either the Guardians knew John's request was because he was still torn about Shayera, or they could spy on him through his ring and knew he was in a relationship for a bit.

[@dDdD-rj7gx]

I re-watched JL and JLU recently, it's so good man. It's honestly a crime that DC did not just copy this thing's homework for its Cinematic Universe. They had such a great blueprint for its characterization. Lex Luther in particular is an unabashed villain who is nonetheless very interesting and defined, with this being one of many episodes that demonstrate that. It also gave such great definition to the often underserved characters like Flash, J'onn, and Hawkgirl and gave us what is possibly the best Batman without just making it 'Batman and his extended cast overshadow everything' as DC projects often become now. I'm sure you've got a dozen things you want to prioritize, but if you want another DCAU thing that could make for a good discussion though might I recommend Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker? That actually might be my favorite use of the Joker in anything.

[@AndreNitroX]

Whenever I even watch one video or clip of that show I am tempted to binge watch it all again. It is so good!!! Time to get started

[@jfb173jb]

Something of note for Fate, his actor also plays a character from The Mummy series. He's the lead Medjai Ardeth. Helps that Oded Fehr has a voice that lends itself to a grandiose presence.

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

He's a great actor that can frequently run off with a scene, but can also turn those skills towards enhancing the shot instead. He's great in every appearance in ST:DIS too.

[@parsakoolaji2222]

5:08 NO WAY Steel made this type of joke💀. It took me WAY too long to realise it.

[@MLBB_Eboade]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DigiDGhaniKSW]

The double side-eye lol

[@jotacatalan]

My favorite scene from this episode is when the second team begins to attack Amazo. Supergirl is easily deafeated and while we see Fire shocked and even a little bit scared about facing Amazo, here comes Rocket Red, Full throttle and ready to give it everything he got, even tho he clearly cant even make a dent to Amazo. Rocket Red appeared like 2-3 times on the show including this one, but that scene alone made me a fan of him.

[@tyrant-den884]

"But now, when I see your fear: i just puty you." "Well I was about to fix your terminal condention. _Was_ being the operative word."

[@ChrisVillagomez]

Shady, as someone who literally grew up with the DC Animated Universe, please keep making videos in this universe! The very first DC media I ever watched was the invasion of Earth by the White Martians in the first episodes of Justice League, and I've loved the whole universe ever since (except for BrucexBarbara which I hate immensely)

[@rebal180]

The reason most people love the classics so much is because they bring us back to a time when hero's were hero's. Not just people with powers that act like being heroic is a burden.

[@bigdoubleu117]

5:12 Begining of that laugh sounded like Uka Uka lol Shady working on his evil laugh...

[@kaicreech7336]

No mention of John McGinty as Ray Palmer?! He's Cox from Scrubs

[@NobodyC13]

Cox being nice and sincere, what a world.

[@jamestolbert1856]

16:02 dude, he is this close, THIS CLOSE to killing you, Lex! He has you on the palm of his hand and can crush you both if he wanted to.

[@AndreNitroX]

That so Lex

[@Kal_g]

"Even the greatest of us can't compete with time. And death." Bro, just...I don't know if the newer DC Films can come close to reaching the level of depth that the DCAU has.

[@AndreNitroX]

They can’t, how is it a cartoon has more maturity and depth than a dozen live action DC films that pretend to be mature

[@johnf7683]

@@AndreNitroX Great Writing. It's that simple. You don't need CGI, laser flares, etc. It's an art that's very rare today, because people use cliches and propaganda instead of creativity.

[@richborn6700]

Imagine Jesse Eisenberg trying to say lines like that in his over the top manner. It just wouldn't work

[@Kal_g]

@@richborn6700 God, please don't put that image in my head...

[@AndreNitroX]

@@johnf7683 exactly, a good writer can do incredible things

[@vincentmarcellino7183]

"The two greatest days in a man's life are the day he's born and the day he finds out why."-Mark Twain

[@the_cyberchill]

"Having a good accent" when that's literally her Bastila voice from kotor 1

[@shelbybayer200]

I don't think he ever played KOTOR

[@aidenmor4576]

how did i not realize she voiced Bastilla

[@linkholder]

Implying Bastila doesn't have a pleasing accent

[@addison_v_ertisement1678]

What's Kotor?

[@BlueKatanaWarrior]

@@addison_v_ertisement1678 Knights of the Old Republic, a classic Star Wars game

[@skylerwarren7300]

“Oh crap, it’s yellow!!!!!” Fucking gold😂😂😂😂

[@AndreNitroX]

This version of Amazo is my favorite and through him I also questioned my own purpose as a kid and I’m glad other people appreciate this character and this episode “The Return” which is my absolute favorite JLU episode and that’s saying something.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"You pass butter." "...Oh my god."

[@PrincessMatrix]

Amazo makes a strong counter to Brainiac. Despite claiming to be of a higher intelligence, Brainiac still bases it's entire life on it's programming (Only with the extreme leap in logic of gathering data from a planet, then destroying it so it can no longer advance and create more knowledge to gather), whereas Amazo needs to be taught how to find his own purpose, deviating from Ivo's original programming and becoming borderline nihilistic due to it

[@couldbeanyone9028]

The Terror Beyond (Justice League) and Wake the Dead (Justice League Unlimited) are some of the most emotional and thought provoking episodes from both shows in my opinion. They explore the merit and purpose of faith and the moral implications and conditions for taking a life when there's no other option. A review of both would be awesome 👍

[@LucaxCorp]

4:50 - That delivery was amazing. Lex was like “I didn’t even have the *chance* to do anything yet!”

[@EV0X-byteVA]

Red tornado is the cliffjumper of DC

[@NurniyazKazaliyev]

Coincidentally, they’re both red.

[@EV0X-byteVA]

@@NurniyazKazaliyev ye

[@xinixini1826]

"Oh crap it's YELLOW!" Ngl, I giggled.

[@topcat59]

I find it pretty interesting that the JLA comics Amazo would eventually have to deal with a version of himself that has shattered Reality.🐱

[@williamargott398]

17:13 I don’t think ive ever heard him make an anime reference before. I feel like I’ve been waiting for it and it’s been surprisingly absent

[@winkone101]

If Shady thinks he can make a "talk no jutsu" reference and NOT give us his take on Naruto, he's sorely mistaken. It's already an anime channel considering his King of the Hill vids.

[@williamargott398]

@@winkone101that true, King of the Hill is the best anime

[@compareandcontrast9833]

Oh crap It's yellow. Owa goes boom 😂

[@theglitch0870]

Whenever I see this "Evolved Amazo" nowadays i think "Piss."

[@BuckShot456789]

For those who are avid D2 players, Dr. Fate is voiced by the same guy that does Osiris. Really cool since both are related to Egyptian symbolisms and such

[@raziyatheseeker]

Dude, I love your little voice clips quietly in the background for this video. They're a nice touch, and I hope you do more of them in the future. ...and... yeah. I think I needed this video. My jaw went slack when we got to Luthor talking down AMAZO.

[@noir-214]

This episode is one of the many reasons why Clancy brown the best Lex Luthors in all of DC

[@williamdaviddiazcuchimaque7511]

Dinero dinero dinero

[@thetwelfthdoctor9892]

What about Michael Rosenbaum?

[@barryon8706]

I really enjoyed the episode. And I'm glad I wasn't eating anything when "It's yellow!" came though, or I'd need a new keyboard.

[@ToHoldNothing]

Amazo's whole existence outside the comics tends to be pretty one and done because he's so OP in principle. 1 episode, sometimes just one scene like the Red Hood movie you mentioned. He's somewhat key in the Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 1 movie, but often it's just "Hey here's this cool android...and they're gone,"

[@TheforeverPigeonKing]

Some head cannon for Amazon killing red tornado. It’s clear amazo isn’t trying to kill people who aren’t Luther. And he has telekinesis and can tell if something is alive, which is why he didn’t kill the other members. He probably checked red for life with his telekinesis, didn’t hear biological thoughts, assumed it was a drone, and destroyed him. I know this could be discredited by John telekinetically talking to red. But do we ever see that. Also I know amazo is also a robot, but it’s different he’s on a higher level.

[@geistgrace6452]

Huh, if I had a nickel for Everytime a Man with the name "Ivo" made something that adapts and eventually forces the heroes and main villain to work together to take it down...

[@silverstircker2.047]

Expect one is basically a god and the other gets beat up every other week

[@mitchellbambam5926]

This sorta RINGS a bell…

[@javierdominguez8547]

December 20th, is so close yet so far, isn't it?

[@colewest7096]

You have my attention. I'd like to know more.

[@TechnicSky]

@@colewest7096 Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik. The machine OP is referencing is possibly Emerl, Gemerl or Metal Sonic in Sonic Heroes

[@Strengthnerd5]

Electrical Engineer: Nothing they said made any sense

[@worldweaver2691]

expecting sense from american superhero comics? ha!

[@Strengthnerd5]

@@worldweaver2691 actually it is kinda cool to see how comic book writers tried to form real world explanations for how things worked. In one of the origin issues of Iron Man they say the suit runs with "transistor powered circuits" which had only really kinda taken off at the time of writing. It was kinda the traditional science word salad at the time but in the modern context isnt too far off from describing the IC designs wed use to power the circuit today

[@Hero_of_Comedy]

Suggestions for future videos King of the Hill - Father of the Bribe (since you wanted to know about Bobby and Connie breaking up), Dang ol' Love (Since Boomhauer is one character you never did a review of), any episode that shows a character you hate in a good light Static Shock - Where the Rubber Meets the Road (Since you already talked about the other episodes that cover hard topics), Tantrum (for the topics of anger and overbearing parents) Fillmore! - Ingrid Third, Public Enemy #1 (Origin story for Ingrid), A Wurm in Our Midst (To discuss the topic of Second Chances), A Dark Score Evened (Penultimate episode, discusses bullies and vigilante justice)

[@loganarc8533]

How did I miss a shady upload for 8 days AND ITS JLU

[@VibeDPyro]

I thought this video was out for a year already? I remember watching it already too?

[@bootz8775]

Oded Fehr is the voice of Dr. Fate. No the biggest actor, but he was Ardeth Bay in the Mummy movie, he was the O.G. gigolo in Deuce Bigolow. And he was Carlos in Resident Evil 2 and 3. Did some other voice work for what seems to be just animated shows based on comics. I got an ear for voices too. I freaked out when I recognized Robert Englund as a new version of the Scarecrow. Appropriate too

[@timelink3315]

This was one of my favorite episodes. Seeing all of these heroes fighting against one ultimate overpowered threat has always made me nerd out as a kid and I still those type of episodes as an adult.

[@MegaAeroforce1]

"There's 'poking the bear' and then there's attacking its cubs while covered in honey." 😂

[@godricnecro]

"Who woulda thought that Lex Luthor of all people would use Kryptonite? How could anyone have possibly seen that coming?" Clark could have seen that through a wall of lead.

[@ArgentCosmonaut]

I'm not the greatest superhero fan, but your breakdowns do make me appreciate the thought and dedication the creators of such venerable series with your breakdowns. Keep up the good work.

[@yipyipyipi]

Amazo has all of manhunter's powers. Including his power to forget he has all those powers. 😅

[@coherentramblings7326]

I don’t know if it’s intentional, but for Lex’s “see where it’s all going” line, it does make sense that he’d lie like this. Amazo is unstoppable for all we know and could easily become some cosmic dictator if he wanted. If Lex said his purpose was to *determine* where it’s all going, he might accidentally give him the wrong idea. By claiming he just wants to *see* where it’s all going, he’s subtly encouraging Amazo to take a more passive role in the universe, which is about as good as you can get in terms of neutralizing the threat he poses.

[@CarlosRodriguez-ze5bc]

Been a fan of your videos for a long time and am putting my money where my fan boyism lives hope your doing good and that this five gets you a burgwr or something

[@jamestolbert1856]

I love how superheroes are good people but what makes them compelling to me is that they’re not always right and they try to do what THEY THINK is right.

[@doctorleak5312]

I like this version of Amazo just seeking answers

[@Mr_Robotts]

"Your tie is the same color as your shirt....eww" 😂😂

[@PhilosoShysGameChannel]

Great episode. Legitimately one of our faves in the entire series! Finding purpose for oneself is very important, even as it is a sweater you have to knit yourself. You're very insightful to bring up the croods clip to emphasize that merely not dying isn't really LIVING! Keep up the great work!

[@Twist-The-Friendly-Hunter]

Amazo is voiced by Robert Picardo. He is known for his iconic role in star trek voyager... the EMH aka the doctor. A holographic program that over time becomes sentient, evolves and searches for his true purpose. Yeah. He played 2 characters that are similar but are on the opposite sides of the spectrum. The doctor is good who leans to be alive. Amazo is bad who learns his purpose.

[@wherethetatosat]

Shows that nail existentialism will always fascinate me.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

I honestly wish we got to see more pf this Amazo

[@AndreNitroX]

Yes I wish we saw where he went after his fight with Grundy. They did show him again in the justice league infinity comics

[@blah7983]

8:52, “don’t question me you incompetent idiot” is right on the money for how engineers bicker to eachother

[@ywlgaming]

I’ve been binge watching all yours videos big they so good I be at work listening to the audio in still get a enjoyment 🔥💯

[@XX-sp3tt]

I on the other hand believe in inherent meaning to existence, that you do not make your purpose but discover it.

[@aaronthomson3639]

Always loved this episode and my favorite part is how Amazo didn't destroy Oa just simply teleported it to another dimension because it was in his way. Then when asked if he can move it back, he just DOES. No going back to return it, just simply eyes glow and it's back in it's original place. THAT is omnipotent.

[@anthonyoliver418]

I love the justice league era of the DCAU brings back characters that had a base level of depth in the earlier appearances, and makes them have some of the most emotional scenes in all of DC, showing a noticeable change since we last saw them. Not going to lie Grundy made me cry in both his final scenes in a way that made me wish Grundy appeared like that more, since a Zombie with no connection to the monster he used to be lends itself well there.

[@extra_kuli]

I love all your justice league videos!! i never see enough credit/talk given to justice league(unlimited) show!! its what I grew up with, and its very enjoyable watching you talk about it.

[@LunaP1]

5:10 your laughter is gold, dude.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FurbieSlayer.]

"I am vengeance I am the night I AM BAT MAN" - batman the coolest super hero ever

[@HerpDerpWalrus]

I appreciate this episode Shady. Gave me a lot to think about. I’m thinking about starting my career finally after putting it off for a while thinking I wasn’t good enough. Thanks for the push!

[@nickeel8401]

Legend has it Amazo is still calculating how to beat Grundy

[@madproductionsss4831]

4:43 Wait... How have I never noticed he was voiced by Clancy Brown?! That's Mr. Krabs!

[@Abicated]

This is my favorite episode of the series, partly because of the message, but largely because Lex does what any army of superheroes can't. In a show about superheroes solving problems, there is an entire episode dedicated to superheroes being unable to solve problems. Where the solution an unstoppable force is philosophizing at it.