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Astrid and Lilly Save the World - 1x10

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Episode 1 of Astrid and Lilly Save The World has gone through all the stages of human emotion and I am so far living for the adventures of these two fat gals who are best friends and kill monsters to save the world, we’ll see how the rest of the season goes! 

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Jana Morrison and Samantha Aucoin in Astrid & Lilly Save the World [part 1]

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Well, if you need any ideas for activities, I'm your guy.

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Astrid & Lilly Save The World 1x07 “Lips”

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REVIEW: Astrid & Lilly Save the World 'A-Borg': Emotionally Resonant & Haunting

Astrid & Lilly Save the World keeps getting better and better. A-borg gives new insight into its well-written and complex characters, while creating realistic relationship moments and engaging drama that brings us closer to the characters we love. Episode 5 'A-borg' is directed by Audrey Cummings and written by Alix Markman.

Relationship Dynamics

This episode does a wonderful of highlighting the various budding and more established relationships between its characters. I especially loved the natural drama between Astrid and Lilly in this episode. The writing explores the differences between them and the apprehension Astrid feels toward Candace while allowing the audience to see Candace through Lilly's eyes and understand her crush. Samantha Aucoin's performance is wonderful, especially when showing the pain she feels from Candace's rejection in her memory with the underlying love that still remains.

The present-day moments between Candace and Lilly are endearing and adorable. We can see the love from both characters, and the concern that comes when Lilly falls into her recollection of a painful experience--left frozen and repeating the emotional anthem of her memory. Both Samantha Aucoin and Julia Doyle's performances are captivating, showing different sides to Lilly and Candace's relationship and exploring the complex issues of both their lives.

A-borg does a great job weaving all its storylines together to create a truly cathartic experience.

There are moments in this episode where I could not stop crying. After only 5 episodes, the audience truly cares about these characters--a testament to how great the writing is especially in terms of establishing character. Each dialogue moment feels specific to that character, allowing their unique traits to shine through in the stellar performances.

The monster in this episode leads to haunting moments of character exposition, with a power that is the horror version of the end of Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. What would you see if forced to relive your worst memory over and over, getting trapped inside as a shell of your former self? I especially love how this episode offers its own twists that make the emotional beats even stronger, allowing us to see these compelling characters fight back against the memories which haunt them.

A-borg explores Candace and Lilly's relationship, showing us the moment they stopped being friends in a moment that is true to life and especially difficult to watch.

Astrid's repeated, monster-induced memory shows us a glimpse into her past before her father died and she moved with her mother. This moment is one of the most emotionally impactful of the series and Jana Morrison's performance brings her sadness and stress to life. As this moment repeats, expressing how Astrid is being haunted by her past, we are drawn in and feel all of her pain and sorrow.

Haunting Visuals

The repeated memories that are sparked from playing a jack-in-the-box bring the horror visuals into the episode in a strong and captivating manner.

From the first moment where Val (Christina Orjalo) freezes and repeats 'It wasn't me' with a far-off look, there is a hauntingly creepy atmosphere throughout the episode.

A-borg tells the story of a monster that needs to be defeated twice, once inside your memory and once in the real world. The twist comes with how the monster in your memory must be defeated, and how it presents itself. I love how this show manages to bring new life to classic styles of monsters with surprising moments as well as always amazing creature design.

Every moment where the characters are inside their worst memories--both when we see the memory with them and when we see them in the real world--are evocative and chilling with strong visual styles and emotional performances.

Lilly tries to reconnect with Candace in this episode, which leaves Astrid feeling lost in the shuffle and unwelcome in Lilly's room which has become her only escape since her home life is strained.

The experiences Astrid and Lilly both have with their own worst memories create new beginnings within their own current problems. This episode does an especially wonderful job connecting every character's story to create a well-rounded story of change and overcoming grief and rejection.

Conclusion

Astrid & Lilly Save the World episode 5 'A-borg' is a beautifully haunting exploration of pain, grief, and the importance of love in both friendships and familial relationships. This episode is a deeply emotional journey that explores Astrid and Lilly's pasts, giving us clarity on their current relationship and issues. Astrid & Lilly Save the World is a beautiful series that balances its horror/sci-fi moments with poignant and harrowing moments of drama.

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