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The Knuckles mini-series left me feeling strange. Not that the good kind of strange, but "strange" strange. How did it leave you? Happy? Sad? Confused? At a TJ Maxx?
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[@SomecallmeJohnny]

Wippleman.

[@setsers1]

THE WIPPLER

[@nickb6425]

Wade the Wipple

[@legendarycryptid2629]

Wippleman the Nippleman, sidekick to Nipples the Enchilada.

[@mintystingmoon4787]

it’s wippling time

[@blizzardforonline1954]

I read that as Wipple-MAN and then changed it to NIPPLE-MAN.

[@TheRuggedEchinda]

This series feels like The Wade Show forgot to lock-on the Knuckles cartridge.

[@nickb6425]

Wade the Upstage

[@destroyerblackdragon]

It was revolutionary.

[@DinoDave150]

This deserves all the likes.

[@JStryker47]

For me, the only real offender in that regard was episode 4. Every other episode gave Knuckles a fair amount of screen time to me. Still, while I give the movies solid As, I'd give the show about a C+. It wasn't horrible, it wasn't fantastic, it was just okay.

[@aztn19]

This is the perfect analogy for the show

[@SuperSonic68]

Can't wait for "Shadow" starring the G.U.N. Commander coming to terms with what his Uncle did at Thanksgiving.

[@Meepmeep189]

If said series doesn't involve Olive Garden, I'm not interested...

[@sonicsillies]

AND WE COULD FINALLY LEARN THE LORE ABOUT WHY HE LOVES OLIVE GARDEN

[@TheMountainMan-wz8xf]

​@@Meepmeep189My stupid ass thought Olive Garden was a Sonic zone.

[@wolfgod6443]

tbf him and Maria are very important in Shadow's game already. Feels like we're halfway there.

[@StevenJones851]

Well yeah it will probably be about him trying to reconcile with his Uncle

[@Jam-og1km]

I'm sorry Knuckles has a backstory where he fought IBLIS and took the power of the Flames of Disaster for himself, and the show is about bowling??

[@JaidynReiman]

That would have been too much to animate.

[@BlueEyedVibeChecker]

I love bowling B owling I love L ove to go bowling I REALLY love bowling S o when do we go bowling. Iblis was always up for bowling, taking the flames is what made Knuckles so passionate about it.

[@jlev1028]

​@@JaidynReimanNot a good excuse. The Sonic movies should've never been live action in the first place.

[@Jam-og1km]

@@JaidynReiman then why not make just a knuckles movie? Or a mini-series? Heck a singke fladhback scene showikg him fight Iblis would sell like hot cakes

[@andraw4002]

And they showed it through a garbage and embarrassing rock opera

[@DWN037]

Because this show is labeled as an "event" on Paramount+ my friend gave me a conspiracy theory when we sat down to watch it that they're going to remove it around the time Sonic 3 comes out then when Sonic 3 comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray, they package it in with the Knuckles show as "Sonic 3 & Knuckles"

[@mg6945]

I think it is poised to have a Blu ray release soon though so it’s not going away. BUT they do need to put the two together when the third movie releases physically

[@freezasama5802]

That's pure marketing genius lol

[@legendarycryptid2629]

"Crowning fist nipple champion" is probably one of the funniest ways I've ever heard someone describe Knuckles.

[@purpleblastoise]

Tyson Hesse comic lol

[@shaggysnax01]

YOU TOOK MY EMERDOODS!?

[@alexfischer7876]

_Which doesn't say much, unfortunately..._

[@buchiklop110]

"Stunt people are the true heroes of filmmaking. Always remember that." Johnny, you would LOVE The Fall Guy.

[@XainRussell]

Sonic Movie Franchise is apparently going to have to learn the same lessons the Transformers did: we’re not here for the Human characters, we’re here for the goofy cartoon woodland creatures who run fast, punch stuff, and annoy a mad scientist with phenomenal facial hair.

[@johnnysparkle]

Probably need a new villain if Jim Carey retires

[@Mojo1356]

And the first 2 films- mainly 1- at least understood this to an extent. Meanwhile, it’s painfully obvious this show got into production before the higher ups realized how expensive it would actually end up being and didn’t bother trying to salvage it.

[@leithaziz2716]

I'm actually neutral on that. I like the human supporting cast in TF Animated, and the Skybound comics is doing a good job of making you care for them. I agree that they're not necessary, Beast Wars proved that a long time ago, but they don't always hold the story back. I leave that in the execution department. Edit: if I accidentally posted my comment twice, ignore it.

[@UnrealNeoBat]

So which is worse humans in Transformers live action or Human in Sonic live action?

[@getpape4126]

Although I like the first sonic movie they should of went into the sonic world after. Sonic going into the real world was cool for one movie but the sequels should of been like the Mario movie fully animated and in the sonic world.

[@Nic5Cyprus]

I understand that animating Knuckles was expensive but honestly if he was gonna spend this little time on camera then maybe it would have been better to reduce the length of the show by half. The show was called Knuckles so it was fair to expect that the main character is Knuckles

[@ArtzyZero]

I'd have taken a short with all the characters bonding over something silly, like showing Knuckles what a movie is etc. rather than an adventure that barely features the character that shares the title name of the series.

[@nman551]

@@ArtzyZerothey literally made a short after the 2nd movie, and it only focused on Sonic and his friends.

[@vanquese8947]

Or not make the show at all

[@Linklex7]

That’s fair. Considering how short this show was, episode and season length, you could’ve condensed it down to a movie. Then you’d have a movie budget and knuckles could appear more. Or better yet make it animated. I enjoyed the show but I understand some of the complaints.

[@ViltrumiteIsRite99]

@@vanquese8947”We’ve got to have.. m o n e y.”

[@kylemej8997]

Knuckles converting to Judaism was not something I was expecting to happen in this show.

[@Castersvarog]

I’m sorry what?

[@DWN037]

@@Castersvarog Wade's family is Jewish and a Shabbat dinner is the central focus of the 3rd episode, and they spend like 10 minutes of the episode just talking about how Knuckles' tribe shares a lot of similarities to Jewish people.

[@kingslayer2999]

​@@DWN037 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@smartass643]

@@kingslayer2999be grateful knuckles didn’t kiss any humans

[@bowser5678]

I think what would have been a much better scene, and a more reinforced connection to the games is Knuckles mentioning Perfect Chaos and his destruction caused serious problems for his tribe or something along those lines. The 7 Chaos Emerald and the Master Emerald exist so, maybe Knuckles’ tribe accidentally summoned the destroyer god when trying to unlock the secrets of their power?

[@SonicParadox]

Our favorite part was when Wade Whippled all over the bowling alley & Knuckles

[@UltimateDragonX9999]

Hi sonic paradox

[@legendarycryptid2629]

Oh hey, the Sonic Shorts team!

[@SSpeedyCarter]

so true

[@KevinGsWK]

& Knuckles

[@ToonyTails]

That just sounds gross…

[@teddybeer6206]

This isn't really a Knuckles series. It's just your run of the mill sitcom that happens to have Knuckles in it.

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

It feels more like a cartoon than anything

[@J.R.Unbound]

I personally can't wait for the Tails series to be all about him getting a job at McDonalds.

[@JimmyTheAce89]

Nah, you’re giving them too much credit. It will be about the sister in law getting a job at McDonalds. Tails sometimes shows up.

[@ill_hex8103]

@@JimmyTheAce89Don't give them any ideas.

[@smartass643]

@@JimmyTheAce89sister in law? You mean jojo?

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

I would prefer if he got a job as a mechanic.

[@EvanT777]

Better than him hanging out at the park

[@theangriestpigeon4403]

Should've been Tails and Knuckles Knuckles learns to be more introspective Tails learns to be more confident 3 episodes, 40 min each Wade can be comedic relief "Where's sonic?" Bro has ADHD, probably got lost in a mall due to indecisiveness.

[@faroffgrace5490]

For a moment I read "lost in a mall" as "lost in the mail" and tbh I can picture that happening as well lol.

[@princessCashel]

Just adapt Tails and Knuckles stories from SA1. Replace Robotnik and Chaos with the villain of the week. There you go, it will sell like hotcakes.

[@Subreon]

ye! QwQ

[@yggdrasilsaltar]

i think the biggest red flag for me was the fact sonic and tails were considered “guest stars” and they wouldnt appear for the entire series. i get WHY they didnt but i wanted movie team sonic to hang out more cuz they all feel so distant now

[@JaidynReiman]

This I don't think it was an issue because, well, the series is called Knuckles.... that makes sense. I heard a rumor that they may be shifting Knuckles into a show featuring all three more prominently at which point its just Sonic the Series instead of Knuckles, and that would have been fine if they wanted to do that. But obviously that didn't happen.

[@Rutgerman95]

Oh fuckles, it's Johnny talking about Knuckles

[@ViltrumiteIsRite99]

I hate that I laughed, but it’s lunch-break. I’ll take all the dopamine I can take.

[@leithaziz2716]

Unlike Sonic, he doesn't chuckle.

[@andrewfaulconer52]

​@@leithaziz2716He would rather flex his muscles, although it is kinda hard to tell that he's tough as nails regardless of such.

[@justdandan2]

@@andrewfaulconer52and unlike the rest he’s been independent since his first breath

[@iamthehobo]

My name's johnny I don't chuckle

[@Roark787]

The bit where Wades mom compares what happened to the Jews to Knucles tribe is funny on a somewhat ironic meta sense, when you remember that one story in the Archi comics where the Echidnas were a parable to a certain group during the 1930's... and it wasn't the jews.

[@jlev1028]

Penders, what were you thinking?!

[@sarcasticdude2320]

*oh no*

[@Videosrockyouuup]

Knuckles with him being a supporting character in his own show with Wade being the main character. What?

[@Sukaiba69]

Modern Hollywood modus operandi bait the audience with a beloved recognizable character, pull a switcheroo with a character nobody would care about

[@AngryLittleAmericans]

Johnny: What if they end the year with a Shadow the Hedgehog remake? Sega: Sonic Rumble, final offer

[@yochlel2642]

My favorite part of this show was Ken Penders' shadow constantly looming ominously on the background of every shot.

[@ftrwrwbg]

I don’t understand how I saw so much praise for it. When I hear Knuckles gets his own show I would expect something about the history of the echidna or setting up Chaos for the movies. Instead it’s about Wade’s bowling tournament

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

The ESPN 8 guys said there was an alien 50 years ago that crash landed at the bowling tournament.

[@itsishbish2689]

I agree. I felt like I was going insane lmao. It's one thing to say its fine as a kid's show, sure. But the insane amounts of people saying its a 9 or 10, or that its one of the best Sonic shows--absolutely bonkers.

[@LukarWuff]

"It's Sonic the Hedgehog, so everyone loses in the end" got a laugh out of me.

[@Gameguy26]

I love these instances of “Pause Johnny” from the future

[@skibot9974]

I haven’t seen this show, but the way Johnny describes it makes it sound like a rehash of the first movie Local cop breaks alien out of prison, getting a bounty put on him and has to evaded the government to get the alien home

[@annalynn8264]

Yup, you nailed it! Even the final 10 minutes of the show was the same as the final fight in the first movie; Knuckles is unconscious and defeated from the big bad villain the same way Sonic was knocked unconscious and defeated from Robotnik in movie 1. Wade pops out to have his empowering speech about how Knuckles is his friend and Earth is Knuckles' new home, *literally* 1:1 identical to Tom's speech about Sonic in movie 1, and what happens??? The power of Wade's speech reawakens Knuckles with his electric red energy, and he defeats the big bad guy. The end.

[@dmk_yt]

It's basically Sonic 1, but Wade is Sonic and Knuckles is Tom

[@skibot9974]

So I guess it’s Sonic 1 & Knuckles

[@SeleneDethly]

@@skibot9974 No no, its Knuckles in Sonic 1. iirc they actually had that on the title screen when you played the previous games. But yeah, this is basically Sonic 1 with less interesting villians and not as much as the furry guy.

[@smugsneasel]

So basically we ran into the michael bay transformers problem. Well...one of the primary ones. Interesting.

[@Mojo1356]

Especially since the first 2 films knew what people wanted- some fun action with the animals we know and love.

[@imtiyazyasir23]

Yh 90% humans and 10% what we actually want

[@freezasama5802]

More like the trash godzilla movie with Walter white

[@norekification]

this is way worse than transformers

[@JJ_R]

I think I know why Paramount chose to not reveal that Wade was the main focus in a show called “Knuckles”; Shows like Kramer and Planet Sheen have proven that spin-offs starring the comic-relief don’t do so well, and that it was possible for this show to get a low attendance because of it. As for me, I thought it sounded neat. Maybe Rouge would’ve been a good inclusion, since she’s gone undercover before, but maybe they’re saving that for the 3rd movie. Fang the Hunter could’ve been a better inclusion, since he is a bounty hunter, and Wade had a bounty on him. I honestly thought The Buyer was gonna turn out to be Snively, from Sonic Satam/Archie, but have him be Robotnik’s brother rather than his son. If they do decide to do another spin-off, a Tails one would be nice. Maybe the box-office numbers from the 3rd movie might give them enough of a budget to make it possible.

[@sanic007]

You know what, I absolutely believe that.

[@supersleepygrumpybear]

Box-office numbers? You mean Paramont+ stock equity price based on streaming numbers~ And last I checked; they prefer to be bought out-

[@mechashadow]

You and I know this show should have been Knuckles & Knuckles. where Knuckles meets his interdimensional counterpart who is a Rastafarian who teaches him to become a Beatnik. Ya feel me.

[@nman551]

YES

[@leithaziz2716]

I almost thought you were going to reference Ugandan Knuckles for a moment.

[@JennyBlaze253]

Okay, this got a chuckle outta me!

[@redmage8719]

​@@leithaziz2716Johnny always knows da wae.

[@SentinelHirsc]

And together, they have to conquer breakdancing eggman

[@TheAmyrosefan121]

‘Watch on your free trail, cancel your free trial’ why you gotta call me out dawg 😅

[@NicheXCC]

Seven Seas

[@DNeoTH]

I did expecly the same 😆

[@President_Mario]

This show existed only to sell you ads on this stupid service.

[@NicheXCC]

@@President_Mario How much you want to bet that barely anyone permanently sub to paramount? Most of them just used the free sub to watch it.

[@NicheXCC]

@@President_Mario How much you want to bet that barely anyone permanently sub to paramount? Most of them just used the free sub to watch it.

[@maskofthedragon]

It's really embarrassing that every official source misspelled Wade as Knuckles

[@Negajoe]

I mean if they *had* to go this route with Wade/Knuckles, I would have Wade's Father be renowned boxer instead of a bowler. The story can progress the same but with Knuckles teaching Wade about proper punching techniques as Wade trains and fights his way up the ranks. This explains why he's matched up with Knuckles and how Wade can actually prove himself capable in a fight with those GUN goons which can give opportunities to be genuinely useful in the group. And boxing lends itself WAY better to an underdog story than bowling of all things.

[@jonbeecee]

Damn now I'm really mad we didn't get this

[@solidskullz5736]

Man I was blindsided by his reaction on Twitter. I didn’t think it would be THAT bad for him. I had a feeling that the knuckles series wouldn’t be just knuckles, but damn are the reactions mixed

[@ralsei3157]

Some are just overdramatic, babyish at the most, it's their first fumble, everyone needs to just chill.

[@GribbleGob]

@@ralsei3157 average Sonic Fan reaction to literally everything, really.

[@yggdrasilsaltar]

@@ralsei3157fellas is it overdramatic to want knuckles to do knuckles things in the show called knuckles

[@Eminster]

Ikr? That moron doesn't know what he's talking about. ​@@yggdrasilsaltar

[@kingbash6466]

​@@yggdrasilsaltarDisappointment is an understandable and fair feeling to have. But worst thing to happen to the franchise? Maybe it's just me, but I think it's a tad bit hyperbolic.

[@Aragorn7884]

Wait, Knuckles was in a show?! I just saw this "Wade guy" for 6 episodes 😅

[@EWOODJ]

😒

[@PlahaKumar]

Wade is one of the worst characters in the Sonic franchise.

[@ocass66]

"The Year of Shadow" is just Sega doing a more all encompassing marketing campaign for Shadow being in Sonic 3

[@kotlolish]

I thought this series was gonna be.. Knuckles having to learn to chill and relax with Wade as "HIS MENTOR" While Wade is a "joke" , he does stay down to earth and helps others. He is basically a sidekick to "Donut lord" This is the series I thought we would get. Wade teaching Knuckles to relax and work in a team even if Sonic seems to lead it. Knuckles showing Wade he is more then just a Deputy, he's a warrior too. And the two finding respect since they are both... "DUMB KNUCKLEHEADS!" Like Wade being abit of a joke would fit perfectly with Knuckles being simple minded too in the games. IT WAS RIGHT THERE! In my what if here... the bad guys would come for knuckles when Wade suggests to go on a vacation. Away from training and to relax, clear his mind. And you can have Christopher lloyd's charater tell Knuckles that he needed to learn to take a rest. Have some stupid shit going on where the the bad guys arent just after Knuckles his power but the master emerald itself (Cause he has it!) Have Wade be more a detective where the bad guys are, have knuckles cause problems. Have knuckles and wade be tricked by the bad guys once since they work for GUN and give the Master Emerald to the bad guys to store it away but OOPS these guys are as bad as robotnik. Have the final battle take place on a remote island base of "The Buyer" (Cause you know evil scientists love their island fortresses.) Make a spinball reference, have knuckles use the fists. Win the day. Blow up the base (cause every base needs a self destruct button) Then Knuckles thinks he should hide the emerald on some remote island no one can reach to hint at Angel island.. THE END! (After credits scene have Knuckles arrive on a jungle island, where he thinks he can store the emerald but insted finding a hidden cell complex. Aka prison island) Anyway.. this show wasn't terrible, but it just didn't know what to do.

[@PolishSasquatch]

Knuckles got the Flames of Disaster. Now he can use the Maximum Heat Knuckles Attack.

[@bigthecat100]

I wouldn't be surprised if Jack's talking business card is a reference to Eggman's talking letter in the Sonic Heroes intro...

[@flexivefowl8186]

The Wade show. Now starring Knuckles.

[@thelastwindwaker7948]

The Wade Show & Knuckles.

[@elin111]

Just like how the first Sonic movie barely had any Sonic in it.

[@yggdrasilsaltar]

@@elin111sonic was actually in the first movie? that comparison doesnt really work

[@Doxthefox]

*that one gif of a million buzz lightyears plays*

[@pinkheartgamers5007]

And Knuckles

[@mylezalker3846]

"It's Sonic the Hedgehog, so everyone loses in the end." Brilliant, simply brilliant.

[@Aberyyyy]

Holy fuckles here comes Whipples.

[@PhoeniksStorm]

At first i thought Shabbat was one of the 'countries' from Sonic Unleashed. Turns out it was thinking about Adabat. Close enough

[@yourehereforthatarentyou]

brain got shamar & adabat mixed together maybe

[@ranbummerz729]

Adiabatic

[@DiSCERiTY]

this is the most sonic fan thing ever, thinking something about one of the biggest religions in the world that you would know about if you read just a little bit, is a sonic city lmaoo

[@thabreez456]

Am I the only one who thought this show was a harmless charming adventure and not “the worst piece of sonic media ever”…….. Good lord did we forget the last 15 years of this franchise???

[@alexfraser8352]

I'm with you, man

[@OneTrueNobody]

It's a good thing he only said he thought it was "one of the worst." There can be more than one bad thing in the same franchise, don'tchaknow.

[@MultiGamer64REAL]

I feel people are a little dramatic with this show. I finished watching it today and I thought it was decent, nothing crazy

[@brandname6]

Yeah dude , its a nice family show . My kid liked it. Plus it was cool seeing the guy from mighty boosh

[@BaFultz1990]

Thats about where I am. I enjoyed it. Was it anything beyond a good time, thats for someone to decide. I think we're not giving it much grace.

[@RynKen]

It honestly bugs me how rare the Super Mario Brothers movie is because it just doesn't happen very often. To get proper focus on the relevant characters while spending most of your time in the relevant location.

[@DanPantzig]

Let's talk about Knuckles. 1 - NEVER chuckles

[@josephfrye7342]

And?????????????????????

[@LegendryHeropon]

​@@josephfrye7342would rather flex his muscles

[@timothyfinn3619]

Cuts to him chuckling in Sonic 3

[@TheVeyron623]

@@timothyfinn3619And Sonic the Fighters

[@Soulvior]

Comparing Knuckles tribe to the Jewish people suffering, having Iblis show up, and ESPN THE OCHO all in a Sonic spinoff series was not something I was expecting on my 2024 bingo card. 💀 This show is wild.

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

"ESPN 8 THE OCHO FROM FUCKING DODGEBALL" I've been telling everyone I know Globo Gym exists in the Sonic Universe

[@arsarma1808]

I do admit I wish there was more Knuckles, but the show is often so weird and crazy that I didn't mind it on it's own right. Also Carey Elwes is a treasure.

[@SuperZombieBros]

I think what saved this show for me, despite its shortcomings, was the impact that Knuckles has on Wade. The guy starts off as a buffoon at the beginning but became confident on where his true strength comes from by the end. Knuckles has always been my favorite Sonic character due to a mix of his social awkwardness (without being an edge lord) while remaining fiercely loyal to his values and those he cares about. Knuckles himself may not be there a whole lot but his ideals are certainly emulated through Wade. In a sense, I find it relatable.

[@roseuslotus92]

"This show left me a bit flabbergasted and tilted (at the towers)"

[@EonNite]

Yeah, as Johnny says, on the last 2 episodes, I forgot it was in the Sonic universe at all.

[@Firestar4041]

"Tv show budget, so they can't have Knuckles on screen very much" Does make me ask an old question; why not just animation? Surely just a pure animated show would've been more cost effective, and able to be better focused

[@Dogan_TM]

Because then they'd be forced to write a storyline that their lobotomy patient couldn't make.

[@supersleepygrumpybear]

Sonic Prime?

[@thetruewisegamer]

ehhh not really, animation is way more expensive than just live action.

[@DiSCERiTY]

the reason they barely used knuckles was because it's so expensive. animation is so incredibly more expensive than live action, not even sure how you remotely thought that especially without how greatly animated Knuckles was in this show.

[@zacharylandrum4789]

It's hilarious how LS Mark is the only one that actually liked the Knuckles show.

[@EnriqueMirano]

Now who's being toxically positive ? 🗿

[@danthedork965]

​@EnriqueMirano I liked the show. And ls mark is usually the "I hate everything 2.0"

[@and8091]

Who?

[@Sonic_The_Weredog]

​​@@danthedork965Didn't LS Mark made a video called *"I HATE being an I Hate Everything Clone."*

[@naitsabes6222]

@@EnriqueMiranobro he isn’t , he just likes the show lol

[@ninjahedgehog5]

I wouldn't be surprised if there's a deleted scene where Knuckles shows interest for the hat but doesn't want to take it because it's Wade's spoils of war, but Wade lets him keep it as a token of appreciation for believing in him

[@thedarkmasterthedarkmaster]

Comparing the Echidna tribe to the holocaust sure was a decision.

[@Termina2018]

The most decision of all time 💀

[@KittyLitterYT]

I love how the video title makes it sound like knuckles is a real person who's been cancelled

[@joeslickback]

Some people have theorize that the sister will probably be the Topaz character from Sonic X and team up with Rouge.....I really hope they're wrong, but I wouldn't put it past Paramount to make such a dumb decision.

[@Shredster7]

15:20 This is the point where I started to realize that this show feels like it was adapted from someone’s A.I. Dungeon 2 self-insert fanfiction.

[@tevineleven11]

16:15 "Guess what Sonic Heroes..."

[@DarkAura19]

In regards to the end slate, I think this whole Year of Shadow thing is due in large part to the third Sonic movie. With how insanely successful the movieverse is and the very clear hype for Shadow, plus his waning relevance in the series as a whole since Colors, I think they just want to use the obvious hype around their arguably most popular charactet who isn't Sonic as an opportunity for some good ol' fashion marketing.

[@veggsbacon1891]

Frankly, I don't care about this "year of this and that." Or even as far as the anniversary thing. They lost their meaning after sega said "year of Sonic" like a dozen times (2014 came in mind. Eh, memory is wack). Yeah, call me "killjoy" or whatever, but I don't care. Shadow is one of my favorite characters, but lately Sonic Team did him kinda dirty. He's just some "vegeta wannabe" (what else to describe him) and not his usual self. The tails tube holiday episode ticked me off so much cuz of how he's represented. I'm not expecting him to be really nice, but at least be grateful. Plus, I rolled my eyes when generations remaster has announced, this time with Shadow tacked on? My mind went, "Oh they're just cashing in with the movie. Cashgrab blokes, and more same old nostalgia trips." Even though, it's not the movie's fault or whatever. And now they expect me to care for Shadow now cuz "hurdur year?" Probably should've cash in on him at 2021. You know, 20th anniversary of SA2 & all that jazz. Give him a new game, or hell, remaster shadow the hedgehog cuz why not. I'm still excited for the movie, though. I won't expect much, but I'll enjoy the ride nonetheless.

[@smartass643]

@@veggsbacon1891let’s be grateful shadow won’t be kissing any humans

[@johnathonturner2279]

@@veggsbacon1891 Yeah, you're a killjoy.

[@Sukaiba69]

@@johnathonturner2279 My man being rightfully angry about a flagship character being flanderized and being milked dry with tacky superficial projects that piggyback off his past legacy I didn't know wanting your favorite characters to be treated respectfully was being a killjoy; i'd rather that than being a kissass tbh

[@SwordgunnerM92]

I can really agreed with people saying it focused too much on Wade but outside of that, I have such a fantastic time watching it throughout. Maybe I am too used to these type of shows since I normally watched them a lot with my parents and brother when I was young.

[@Linklex7]

Agreed. I loved the show but I can see the flaws. Honestly though this should’ve just been a movie. So the budget would allow for Knuckles to appear more.

[@shonbera5246]

Shocked you didn't hear about Kid Cudi until this show, he did the Sonic 2 credits theme which is still a banger. Really gives off post-Wreck it Ralph era vibes.

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

Idk if this is necessary information but there is a scrapped Juice Wrld song for the Sonic movie 1 but it was scrapped. It uses the same beat as the Wiz Khalifa version. It's called Can You Keep Up

[@PuppetMasterIX]

This feels like they drew "a series about bowling" from a hat full of show ideas rejected for being too niche, and attached Knuckles to it.

[@ianbough4122]

I will ask: where did the Buyer get all the Knuckles quills from? Does Knuckles just shed like crazy and not bother to clean up after himself?

[@ImaginatorJoren]

That’s what I assumed

[@Grizzexploder]

Sonic did shed quills in the 1st movie, GUN was doing cleanup in the aftermath of the 2nd movie climax, so it's not a small possibility

[@kingbash6466]

I mean a major plot point in the first movie was that Eggman confirmed Sonic's existence because of the quill Tom picked up, and he used it to not only power his machines, but to also escape from the mushroom planet. If the Buyer worked with Eggman, then it would make sense that they would use similar methods. Knuckles did fight a lot in Green Hill, so it isn't entirely improbable that there aren't any quills he must have dropped unintentionally.

[@the_shortski6053]

I guess it's kinda like Sonic, but he only did it twice and then just stopped. I guess it would make more sense for Sonic to be losing quills as he demonstrates that they do stick in when he bumps into the table and he used the spin attack multiple times. The quill thing is odd though.

[@DexDexter0]

I'm curious as to what this power stuff that Sonic and knuckles have and why people can get super abilities by touching their shedding

[@liamphibia]

It's pretty interesting seeing Carry Elves on screen again. Always a great actor. The last time I saw him in a show, he got punched in the face and later kicked in the marbles by Jim Hopper and Joyce Byers. Lmao

[@thedredayshow9246]

So...Wade is basically a dorkier Paul Blartt

[@thatonecomicbookguy]

Thumbnail Johnny is a creature of content. He can take on many forms.

[@MaxusFox23]

"It's the whole shebang really. Going into detail about how Knuckles lost his tribe, lost his father who then becomes a Ken Penders puppet? I'm not f*cking kidding- I'M WHEEZING WHY IS HE SO RIGHT XDXDXDXD

[@SpeedRush_100]

It should’ve been called Wade & Knuckles

[@Sungura_Kaiser]

14:30 Did... Did Pachacamac's ghost LITERALLY make Wade taste the rainbow?

[@Termina2018]

😏

[@theluigifan1]

Really appreciate the Door Into Summer usage here, Johnny. :)

[@NicklasNN]

I think Fang would’ve been a perfect choice, personally. I also still think Bill Burr should do his voice should he ever show up in one of these movies or miniseries.

[@jaretco6423]

This show has the same problem as Sonic X has where they seem to focus more on the non-Sonic characters that weren't given much depth on Sonic or his friends. And even when they do focus on Sonic and co. it was either short or just not all that interesting and just mostly go back on the non-Sonic related stuff. I know this is just the first season. But man, I hope the next one focus alot more on Knuckles & maybe Sonic & Tails and less Wade if you know what I mean. Meanwhile I'm looking forward to Sonic Movie 3.

[@smartass643]

To be fair, cgi is expensive

[@jaretco6423]

@smartass643 Yeah. I can see that. But that's still doesn't mean that have to add non related Sonic stuff to throw it in just for the CGI to get better. Just saying.

[@krdev4716]

Knuckles: “I’m a supporting character in my own miniseries, y’all biscuitheads!”

[@standup109]

Paramount: what if we took the script to Paul Blart 3, and put Knuckles in it?

[@zenithstudio6819]

This is like a bad big lowbaski sequel with knuckles just there.

[@thepaperunicorn09]

1:43 Johnny has started his villain arc 💀

[@r.babylon2885]

The first episode is the peak??? I couldn't even get through that.

[@Termina2018]

The later ones are worse 💀

[@PressPlaytoJayson]

This show was below average, but I gotta be honest, this is proof that more Sonic media should have musical numbers

[@Aragorn7884]

Knuckles replaced like humans in Transformers

[@imtiyazyasir23]

Yh this tv show is just 90% humans and 10% what we actually want like the bayformers

[@arthurpprado]

I'm not gonna lie, my heart dropped a bit when I saw the list of episodes and noticed that episode 4 was titled "The Flames of Disaster". Even more so when the rock opera started going into how Knuckles acquired them. I guess that was enough of a scare to improve the rest of the show in comparison (my god, I would absolutely hate it if by episode 5 or 6, Knuckles started crying and the villain of the show became the huge fire monster). As for the actual villain of the show, I've spent most of my time thinking "wait, did they just shadow drop Snively into this universe? If so, why the fuck is he old and beefy!?"

[@skibot9974]

They really should’ve called it “Wade & Knuckles” not only for meme points but to be more upfront on who the star was

[@JediDanD]

We need more Cosmo the Seedrian in the series. I GOT IT, A MINI SERIES OF TWO CHARACTERS . . . We can call it Cosmo & Wanda X3

[@JediDanD]

But I'm serious about Cosmo, she's among my favorite eight characters; Sonic (& Amy), Knuckles (& Rouge), Shadow (& Silver . . . as BFFs of Past and Future, not as a dudes' couple XD), Tails (& Cosmo) :D

[@JetblackJay]

I really enjoyed this show its so bizarre and its decently funny Wade's sister is awful but the mom comparing Knuckles people being game ended to the Jewish one Is so funny because it's insane

[@Scerttle]

5:05 so it seems to me as someone who has yet to watch the show that your enjoyment will PROBABLY come down to how much you appreciate Wade.

[@chadisnotachad]

Knuckles and Wade's mom would make a great show.

[@Hynotama]

“Let’s talk about Wade…” There. Fixed it for you.

[@americasteam2112]

I never liked the first Sonic movie. Felt like a movie staring a character called Sonic. Detective Pikachu was able to capture the world and spirit of the games/anime while the Sonic movie didn’t capture Sonic. I’m not shocked this show is more of the same. I am glad kids are enjoying these movies and show.

[@ty_sylicus]

The Warrior song is still stuck in my head!

[@theycallmejojo6090]

I thought it was just ok, I wished that it actually focused on Knuckles instead of Wade but for what I got I thought it was fine. I don’t think it’s as bad that many are building it up as. It was kinda nice to see Knuckles with the cowboy hat again though.

[@Sgt-Wolf]

Oh fuckles it's knuckles.

[@territaylor4117]

Is this Jons first video not sponsored in like, years?

[@DarthSpiderMario]

That’s gotta be the…… *strangest* way to exposit a character’s backstory I’ve ever seen. Also they got Cary Elwes for this??? I don’t know whether to feel happy he’s still around or embarrassed he’s attached to this

[@DoodleWill]

I am so glad they got Ken Penders to write for episode 3.

[@travisherndon94]

Yeah i agree with you on the villains they started out strong in the first three episodes than we never see them again till the final episode. Then the buyer shoot we only see him in two episodes altogether, honestly instead of the Buyer as the big bad i would have just the two agents as the big bads. Then at the end the buyer who was trying to get Knuckles would have been revealed to be Agent Stone. We dont have to see him or anything just a voiceline or an email hinting it was him who hired the GUN agents to better build up Sonic 3. But thats just me, i enjoyed this little mini series and i can't wait for Sonic 3.

[@KeroKaminaX]

I loved that they Knuckles beat Iblis offscreen at some point in this continuity. I also love that the Chaos Drives from SA2 are all their strands of hair now instead of shards of the emeralds

[@kingbash6466]

Are they actually Chaos Drives? They never said it was in the show.

[@KeroKaminaX]

@@kingbash6466I mean they might aswell be, they look similar to the tubes in SA2, and they power up every single one of Piece of GUN and movie-eggman tech, plus tying into “using animals to do peer machines” thing

[@Kralchen]

Wait, the show isn't about Knuckles recording a Hip Hop album? HUGE missed opportunity.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Just cause something is viewed alot doesnt mean its good. Most people hate this show

[@EdmacZ]

Shortly after this video. A new Sonic game dropped. Sonic Rumble. That Johnny Magic.

[@u.dplaythroughs8486]

Knuckles or the lack there of

[@Purplespice250]

I love you John I’m so glad you uploaded today

[@pokefire5]

For me, the show is the perfect representation of what ‘Mid’ is. Not good, but not bad, it’s a meh. There are things I enjoy, just about every fight scene with Knuckles has something about it that I can enjoy, especially the fight with Wades mother, that was a strange but glorious choice and having it be a continuous pan shot, love it. I’m not going to pretend like I enjoy Wade more than Donut Lord, he’s a supporting cast member forced into the spotlight and if we’re going to do another of these spin-offs, can we get someone else? I feel like I’ve had enough Wade. A Rouge and Wades Mom show, lol. Great review Johnny!