Episode #21 – Titan Rising Original Airdate – February 28th, 2004 Terra returns to Titans Tower, and this time, she’s ready to join the team. But after what happened the last time they saw her, the Titans aren’t sure that’s such a good idea — and Raven is positive that it’s not. But Robin reminds her that everyone deserves a second chance. And when Slade unveils his latest diabolical plot, Terra gets hers. Can | Titans Writers Written by Amy Wolfram Directed by Michael Chang Producer Glen Murakami Producers Linda M. Steiner, Bruce Timm Music by Kristopher Carter Casting and Voice Direction Andrea Romano Animation Services by Lotto Animation Titans Voices |
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| Review This episode was completely and utterly predictable. Terra showing up after the rock got thrown back up: Called it. Slade calling Robin on the communicator: Called it. The Titans Tower being attacked after the worm thingys started to converge: Called it. Granted, many of these perceived flaws are partially due to my own familiarity with both the episode guide and some of the more significant runs of the comics. Still, it is a pity this episode was plotted out with such linearity. I mean, c’mon. Even if we know what’s gonna end up happening, at least throw us some curveballs or twists or something. Fortunately, in light of the rest of the episode almost none of that even really matters. Once again, the story’s strength is in its characters as Raven and Terra took the spotlight and got fleshed out quite a bit. Of the team, Robin and Raven tend to be the rational, more level-headed types that often see past the naive optimism of their teammates and are often to gain a broader picture or newer insights into things. Interestingly enough, this episode explored the distinction between the two: They both have highly trained senses of observation and intuition, but Robin seems to believe in redemption and the inherent "goodness" of individuals whereas Raven may not. Although both Robin and Raven made the same observations (that Terra’s sudden ability to control her powers is suspicious/doubtful), the differences in their reactions and attitude toward Terra are very telling about them as individuals. The coolest element of this episode was easily the return of Slade. |