Mysterious Cities of Gold: Season 2!

[Lord Camomile]

I remember the name of this, but I can't remember ever watching it, but then I recognise characters etc.

Pretty much the same for me too. I watched a lot of TV when I was a kid, but even though I recognise certain aspects of the show (mostly around the opening and end credits ) I really don't remember much at all, whereas I've had friends who talk about it with the same reverence/excitement as others have here.

 

[Crispy]

We're near the end now of S1. I forgot just how quickly it flips from "wandering through the jungle, going in caves, meeting natives" to "weird mutants in cryostasis with nuclear power". It all just gets introduced like a slap in the face in one episode with no foreshadowing

I have kept thinking that a re-dub would help tremendously. You can tell that so much of the script wasn't read with the actors in the same room, or with any context as to what was said before. Also Sancho and Pedro are just annoying. I hope they're toned down a bit in S2.

Anyway, it still holds up. Some of the animation is excellent, and the soundtrack is fantastic. Poorly mixed and edited in the actual show, but I love that 80s synth sound

 

[Crispy]

MAYAN VILLAGER: I would rather die fighting than live on my knees.
Strong stuff for a kids show

 

[Crispy]

We have started season 2. I will present my thoughts in the form of a list

1. Animation quality is vastly improved. No more 1/2 frame rate movement and "jaw flapping" speach. Thank you technology.
2. Sancho & Pedro are still really annoying
3. Esteban is so obviously voiced by a woman.
4. Zia is not entirely useless. Hooray for feminism.
5. Music's not as good, but that's a tall order.
6. Already gripped by the story.

The signs are good. Will report further after more episodes.