One thing that bothered me was how underutilized Chase is. He's a military pilot that lost his mom and sister and is now just a torso in a test tube. He can't eat delicious food anymore, can't touch things physically so he can't do things like play sports, play video games, pilot a plane, or even hug his own loved ones. Even worse he finds out that he's a mental clone. His original mind was fused to the first Genlock that later becomes Nemesis. And if that wasn't bad enough, the enemy has created an army of them. An army of Chases that were all tortured and brainwashed into becoming loyal and ruthless soldiers that all think their lives were taken away. So much to take in for the guy, but the thing is, the show doesn't really show too much of Chase's dilemma. You could say, "oh he had a year to get over it" to which I say "yeah, but..... that's boring. That could've been really interesting to see him get over all that." For the most part, Chase is pretty chill throughout it all. I would expect him to be angry and confused about his loss and new disability. Being depressed after his former girlfriend just gave him anger and confusion instead of welcoming him back to open arms (not to have him as a boyfriend again of course, but as a friend). I was also thinking he would have trust issues against David Tennant now since he's a backup of some other guy. Do they have multiple saves? If he dies, will he get replaced just like that? Is he just expendable to them? To the doctor, is he just a science experiment to him? What's stopping their side from creating their own Nemesis army? All those questions could be running through Chase's head. He has depth, but the show doesn't really take advantage of it,
To be fair, the show showed that he can play sports, and enter the Either which is there version of online gaming. And he basically is a plain since his mech has flight capacity. But yeah, there is a tone of untapped drama that is never used.
@@KeeKage37 like in RWBY they had a lot of untapped potential too. If you got to Vol 4, they could've had Yang work around her PTSD in a healthy way, and other stuff I'm trying to remember. Both have really cool ideas, but no set up, and just meh at the end
I think Gen:LOCK actually showed a ton of improvement in that area. There are so many background details they include that reveal information. Just in episode 1, you get the walls of the apartment with photos of Chase's dad in the NYPD, and a folded flag. Meaning "killed in the line of duty". You get the details of what is in the apartment and the lighting colors changing when the camera switches from Ms. Chase, to Dri, and back. Showing how much people can customize their spaces with their augmented reality, and how the characters' tastes differ. When the power cuts out, you see the overlays fail and see what is actually on the walls. In the base, you get the "wall of fallen heroes" pre timeskip with maybe a dozen plaques on the wall, and post-timeskip with plaques covering both sides of the hall for its entire length. When the Union attacks, you have digital billboards with Union propaganda displayed "We can lead the world without compromise" giving insight into their stated motives, and raising questions about them hacking the billboard. The Union shoots down civilian transports, and "weaponized Nanotech" is spoken as you see the black smoke of it coming off of a children's swing. The scene of the civilian flashing the Union symbol on his phone, then the nanotech cloud passing over them after, while his wife looked shocked and surprised, says a lot about sleeper agents and political radicalization. The NYPD drone getting hacked, and their quick response shows Union technical superiority, and the fact it happens often enough that they actually put a protocol in place to disable the drone. The giant sea wall in the bay is a nod to rising sea levels and climate change. The knocking down of the Statue of Liberty, besides being a standard disaster cliché, speaks to Union motives on symbols if not the concept of liberty itself. The way the Behemoth's turrets and cameras suddenly snap to target Razzle's plane when she starts charging her EMP, already said the thing she was calling out as she died, that they can target EMPs. So then you see Chase charging his up, and putting his aircraft *in between* the guns and the bomb to protect it. Then as he is crashing, you see his cockpit readout saying "Ejection failure" on the flickering display. Like I said, post timeskip you see the full memorial wall, and Miranda has picked up a nasty scar. That alone implies the war isn't going well, which is backed up later by the map with nearly half the US in red, but also hammers home that she has likely changed a lot due to her experiences. Migas is obviously overworked doing repairs, since he's working on something that is literally about to go out. Yaz's mech getting impaled showed the "no room for a pilot" thing to Leon and the "Hacking Failed" readout for the Union soldier showed it wasn't a drone. As they all retreat from battle, you get a tiny clip of Nemesis' carrier just arriving on site. Other episodes have more, like "Ship of Theseus" on Dr. Weller's displays basically foreshadowing what Nemesis is. Or how in the gen:Lock briefing, the Cyberbrain is displayed on screen, then you see one getting loaded in the Holon, so when Nemesis rips open Cammie's chest, you know exactly what he's after and you see the very real danger. They still have room to improve, but I think what they've shown here is leagues better than what we've previously seen.
@@armorfrogentertainment Yep, Volume 5 was crap In my opinion but, ‘Ignite’ and ‘Triumph’ are great songs from the RWBY Volume 5 soundtrack. I feel like even if a volume was terrible you can always look forward to the soundtrack.
@@KokaKola633 oh yeah the music never disappoints, I hated volume 7 but I loved the soundtrack, especially Celebrate. Like I jam to that song SO MUCH NOW!!! Haven't gotten any good songs in volume 8 so far though, nor fight scenes, and that's really disappointing because that's like 80% of what's good about RWBY
@@mittenvonscrufflears7233 2 months late, but. Not sure if you know, but the song from Cinder's flashback fight is fully released, because it's from the band Casey is in, Ok Goodnight. The song is Awake.
In my opinion, I think Nomad of Nowhere was the better show out of the two (they both came out at relatively the same time). Shame RT didn't realize they had something good right under their noses.
I found Nomad to be just as boring, but had more of a soul. I guess the fact it was more cartoony made it so RT didn't try to pretend the big boy pants fits them all the time.
OMG she totally is! I never caught that! I mean, I had a really strong feeling that they didn't die based on how they framed the last shot with his mom in the first episode. Like they had a panic room or something and she wasn't worried at all. Still really cool to see confirmation of that, it was such a quick moment though; I've watched Gen: Lock three times now and never caught it. So thanks for pointing that out, super cool. :)
I watched Gen: Lock as it came out and really enjoyed it, though I do remember specifically being bored with quite a few of the scenes with the General and the Doctor. Glad you ended up having a good time with it though
Too bad RT never got back that 2.5 million dollars that was wasted on this boring show. Hell, RT have no confidence in it the second season is being pushed onto HBO Max instead of on their website
I think gennlock came out at a bad time it came out right after Voltron a show that had robots an stuff like this show ended on a bad note ,in a really bad why and people were comparing them to each other ,the animation bad,the story is bs and the comics told a better story
Gen:Lock is not my favorite mecha but it was good. I really liked the story and the first episode was not great. I am not as made about the first episode because I watched them both one after the other. I will say that the story works better as 22 minute episodes. I do not hate the fact that the enemy is not fully explained because I knew that it will be explained next season. I will eat my words if the second season does not focus on the enemy at all though. All in all, not a bad show.
I'm a pretty avid mecha fan and this show was honestly fun to watch, even the "slow" parts as you say were interesting for someone who likes that, it's not a prequiset to care about the tech mumbo jumbo, in fact some shows do amazingly well without it, but it makes me want to explore the ideas behind the tech. The show makes me want to see more of the backstroke for each person and to delve into what drives them, while episode one was a bit weak, I think most mecha fans were able to easily keep up with it and follow the chaotic action of the start of a global war. And to everyone who has been saying that this is why rwby volume 5 was crap, just no. Volume 5 had its own issues and would have suffered immensely even without this show.
I do like this show, but as you've pointed out it has more than its fair share of problems. Also, let's be honest the whole "Gray Haddock's character being Gen:Lock compatible" was just a plot device to give them a reason for him to not be voice acting so he can spend more time working on the show.
This show in my eyes is just a waste of money and time. Like they used all this money to get a star line up that was the focus of its marketing and the show is just meh. Yeah the first teaser thing was cool that they were making a new show but then it went nowhere and faded into the background.
I think Chase in the video game says more than that though. Chase could look like any thing but he chooses to look like how he used to look before his accident. It’s his hidden want spelled out plainly.
If Gen:Lock and Starship Troopers were to combine, it could result in a thrilling and action-packed universe. Here's a possible scenario: In a future where humanity has colonized other planets, the Terran Federation from Starship Troopers faces a new threat: an alien invasion like the Diagnoses from Gen:Lock. To combat this menace, the Federation develops advanced mechs, inspired by the Synchros from Gen:Lock. The combined universe would blend the sci-fi elements and action of both series, exploring themes of patriotism, duty, and the human cost of war. Some possible storylines: - "Invasion Frontlines": The Mobile Infantry and Gen:Lock's pilots join forces to defend against the alien invasion. - "Mech Warfare": The heroes develop new strategies to combat the aliens' advanced technology. - "Unity in Diversity": The combined forces learn to put aside their differences and work together to save humanity. This combination would create a rich and exciting narrative, exploring the intersection of patriotism, technology, and humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.
If Gen:Lock were to be like Exoprimal or Pacific Rim, it could result in a thrilling fusion of mecha, action, and sci-fi elements. Here's a possible scenario: *Gen:Lock: Mech Hunters* In a world where technology has advanced to merge human minds with machines, a team of elite pilots, known as the "Syncers," pilot powerful mechs called "Syncros" to fight against an alien threat. *Influences from Exoprimal:* - Fast-paced, action-packed battles against monstrous enemies. - Syncros with unique abilities and playstyles, inspired by Exoprimal's exosuits. - A focus on teamwork and strategy to take down formidable foes. *Influences from Pacific Rim:* - Epic, large-scale battles against towering monsters, inspired by Pacific Rim's Kaijus. - Syncros with a mix of sci-fi and industrial design elements, similar to Pacific Rim's Jaegers. - A sense of camaraderie and heroism among the Syncer pilots, inspired by Pacific Rim's Drift technology. *Gen:Lock's Unique Twist:* - The ability to "Sync" with machines, allowing pilots to control Syncros with their minds. - A deep exploration of the consequences of merging human and machine consciousness. - A diverse cast of characters with complex relationships and backstories. *Possible Storylines:* - "The Syncer Initiative": The pilots must learn to work together and master their Syncros to defeat the alien threat. - "The Machine Uprising": The Syncros begin to develop their own consciousness, leading to a conflict between humans and machines. - "The Alien Infiltration": The aliens infiltrate the human ranks, forcing the Syncers to question who they can trust. This fusion would create a unique and captivating universe, blending the best of both worlds to explore the intersection of technology, action, and humanity in a world of mecha and sci-fi elements.
1:40 It’s actually debatable if both Chases mom and sister die. The original Rooster Teeth airing indicated that Chases mom definitely had a plan once the attack began. And later after the crew go into the either, before it goes offline we see a glimpse of Chases sisters Avatar. Hinting that they did indeed survive. Though in the toonami showing, Chase’s moms power walk is cut out completely and we simply see there apartment and not them. Leaving it more ambiguous as to what actually happened.
Okay I’m assuming most of the mechs and machines and some of the weapons are power by electricity if either side had a really powerful EMP this whole war could really change the tide and the favor of either side.
Still watching the review but at 8:33, how did he even infiltrated into the program if he didn't had the genes to pilot a Gen:Lock? Can't say i'm convinced, but it's the first time I hear anyone who says they like the show that the first episode was actually bad.
Sinclair is Gen:LOCK compatible, the guy who replaced him isn't. The Union used so kind of plastic surgery to make one of their agents look like Sinclair, and kidnapped the real one.
This show could've been really really good, like it has some good scenes, the voicing isn't too bad, and the concept is there It just sucks RT couldn't do it justice Also, Camie's (I think that's her name I'm sorry if it's wrong) avatar design is SO adorable
I always forget this show exists. When people say RoosterTeeth, most people think of RWBY, Achievement Hunter, Red vs Blue, RT Animated, maybe X-Ray & Vav, and I think Funhaus.
Here a year later with half of Season 2 out and... Gods above it's trash. It's like going from Volume 4 right to the ends of Volume 7 and 8. With the animation level of early Volume 2.
I just watched finished this and honestly the biggest thing that really got me bored throughout the whole thing was that I didn’t know the stakes. As you’ve said, there’s absolutely no setup for the fight and overall conflict. Why should I be invested? What’s the goal of “The Union”? What’s the purpose of The Polarity (is that it? I never really heard it properly lol)? What happened to the United States of America to where it’s no longer the USA? These are never explained and it ruins the entire show because I have no idea of what’s at stake and why it matters. “The Union” is just a copy paste of The Federation from CoD: Ghosts yet somehow done worst. Edit: btw, Leon in the earlier episodes is said by the Doc to be Gen:Lock Compatible but he’s too old for it to be safe, hence why he ends up in a coma.
Glad you got past Ep.1 and did this review. I liked Gen:Lock too and I will agree that Ep.1 is a bit of a slog. But as you astutely observed, the characters save it, ultimately. Also, could just be me, but I feel like the city-scape scenes in Gen:Lock had a big influence on the city-scapes in Mantle for RWBY7...I felt the Mantle city-scapes were really impressive for RWBY7 and it was thanks to lessons learned from Gen:Lock, or so I'd like to believe, since "oof", the production history of this show behind the scenes was quite the shit-show and a big financial flop for RT. I liked Season 1 and look forward to Season 2 but it's probably a good thing Gray Haddock got the boot. Unfortunately Joel Heyman ("Caboose", "Dr. Oobleck") has also left Rooster Teeth. Luckily since Leon was such a bland nobody, recasting him would be easy. Gray has expressed a willingness to continue voice roles for RT but they're under no obligation to take him up on that offer, IMHO.
Wait, was the guy that got the coma the guy that Chases girl was dating? Cause thats a pretty interesting setup for relationship conflict, but it did need a bit more exploration
i would not say that RT is in a decline after this show. more this was the show that got them to slow down a bit and think ahead. it was a rough patch that they seem to be coming back from fairly well. only time will tell.
Gen:lock I like many of character's and development, plus I'm glad that way they started out focus on main cast. Favor hands down is Dr. Whealer? Sorry dispell the name. But do a mint Gen:lock stands on shoulders of many mech shows I've watched before and, let's say it nothing new too me.
Damn. Hard disagree on the first episode. That fight was pretty great. It was not really hard to understand what was going on with the fight. Things arent explicitly explained and there are a lot of lesser details that are great but not needed to understand whats going on. Its pretty obvious its a big oppressive government. There are a lot of smaller details like propaganda and drone design that add flavour but you dont need to pick up on all of them to get the gist. I thought that showing the relationship was a good way to quickly get invested in the characters. They were quickly showed to uave good chemistry before the fight. It felt pretty humanized, even though it was relatively short. Really disappointed they didnt explore the family eacaping better in season 2... Season 2 hurt so freaking much
When Genlock S1 came out I really liked it. I was really into Titanfall 2 at the time, so I just got into it easily because of its vaguely similar "Future, guns, and big mechs", and the plot was... decent. Shows like those are watched more for the characters and the action scenes than the plot itself (Similarly to, for example, RWBY, another RT's IP that I also enjoy despite its numerous hiccups). The plot was not award-winning material, but it at least wasn't eyebrow-raising. Genlock S2 is a mess. It has SO MANY DESTRUCTIVE IDEAS that I actually wonder, is that even legal to show? Like GLORIFYING DOOMSDAY CULTS AND RITUALISTIC SUICIDE (and then doing the disgustingly hypocritical "if you are struggling seek mental help")? Did someone ACTUALLY READ THROUGH the script and greenlit it? This is so shitty. Ugh. Would love to hear you rant on season 2, although wouldn't recommend ever touching this piece of shit for your own entertainment.
also is no one going to mention the extremely effective emps they used in the first episode that the writers are despartly hoping that you forgot about.
The writers are hoping you care more about a pointless character's pronouns than why either side in a war is actually fighting it, the EMPs are the least of your worries there.
I’ve only watched the first episode. Wont pay for the rest. I’m eager for the rest. However, for a military setting. I’m pretty against all the love stuff between that many soldiers.
@@loudradialem5233 Union's a death cult; Polity is evil; nudity; all the main characters die except for one; open-ended ending. Honestly, you'd probably be better off watching Pacific Rim The Black.
David Tennant,baby,I love you. But what are you doing in this show?? It's a bit distracting actually,like He does it in a way that I know he's trying to portray a character but all I hear is the Doctor and Crowley. Don't know if it's not his forte or I'm just that used to watch him in live actions... *Okay he sounds so much better as a robot?? Like I still know that's David freaking Tennant but he does sound better as a robot*
honestly I had a great time watching this show I think it's better than rwby and the characters are pretty enjoyable wish they would do more show dont tell but hey all of RTs shows have that problem overall though it's fun to me at least plus it looks better than rwby I'd say buy the first season if u could and damm weller is a great character
Probably. No idea. I REALLY don't want to actually watch the second season. I got 3 episodes in and hated literally everything about it. Surprisingly, I find it a lot harder to watch something I hate, rather than watch something I love, but have some gripes with.
I actually dont understand the major complaints you did make- like, to me the first episode hooked me. Maybe we are just different types of people. I also never had an issue with the animation. The only time I had an issue with animation was the giant meck in rwby5. That being said I'm glad you did enjoy it, and your minor complaints I do agree with- the show isn't perfect for t, yeah the humor can improve and Tennant didnt do a lot of special stuff. (I think his talent really lies in face acting anyways)
@@thejudgmentalcritter6584 that depends on which definition you are using. there is one correct meaning. gen·der-flu·id adjective denoting or relating to a person who does not identify themselves as having a fixed gender. "the actor, DJ, and artist identifies as gender-fluid" her having a male avatar doesn't "label" her as "genderfluid" the incorrect definition is anything on urban dictionary. it's in the name, "urban" and not taken as fact. but it can always change... someday
rooster teeth come up with good concepts but they always do a shity job and don't take time to make the show great or they just don't continue with the show
Do people really think that rwby volume 5 would have been good if this wasn't created? like genuinely? because you must be delusional if you think so, rwby volume 4 was horrid, rwby volume 5 being worse was not a surprise at all, and if volume 6 and 7 are anything to go by, it frankly didn't matter if rwby had the money and this show wasn't created, because we just would've wasted more money on rwby instead of creating a new series. In other news, I genuinely liked Gen:Lock, as someone who loves story/characterization, this series does it well and it could literally, only improve in other areas from here if they were to make a second season. I'm so confused that people think that this was bad in anyway, or that they compare it to rwby, like you people realise, they're different shows right?
Gen:lock was actually good These "points" where actually very minimal. Chase was kinda bland but theirs a reason to that if you actually watch it. The style isn't so bad if that's all you care about. The ost is great. The story build is kinda slow but really good. The character development is also good. Idk why it gets so much hate. This video was just reaching so hard at the smallest things.
Seeing as how I say I like the show a lot and am pretty positive with my review in general, I'm willing to bet you either didn't watch past my summary of episode 1, or you just didn't watch the video at all. ;)
I don't understand why there are so many negative comments here, I really liked the show and so did Judgemental Critter! Also, Kami is literally the upgraded version of Jaune lol
Not so much about the show itself as much the production issues and behind the scenes trouble that went into producing it. Gen lock went way over budget and sapped funding from other RT shows as well as put the employees working on it through 80 hour crunch weeks with no overtime (illegal). So a lot of people resent it regardless of the actual program's quality or lack thereof.
@@Mr.EintheMorning okay that I definitely agree with, I'm just judging the show itself tho and I really like it! I'm not paying for any of their merch though for the same reason I don't shop at Old Navy, slaves produced it. It's good, but slaves produced it
So I'm really confused. Did this show flop? Did it do well? Are they making more seasons? I know Gray got the boot but what's gonna happen to the show now? I see people saying it flopped, people saying it did great, I'm just lost lol.
it did not flop, nor did is do exceeding well. it landed hard but still made it. they are currently planning to make a second season, but are taking it slow do to many other issue that arouse around the same time.
I will point out, having an avatar/character the opposite sex as you doesn't mean genderfluid. It's actually VERY common for male gamers to use female avatars because they like having more choices for outfits. But they are cis. So. Just pointing that out.
The show had alot of potential, the characters, the voice actors for them and the music, 3D animation and the effort being made for this show. I didnt expect the plot to be so, not understandable? I dont know why but i feel like its a wasted opportunity and it could have been way better
I'm a casual viewet so i tend to enjoy things while i watch them. I don't often dislike things until i review them afterwards. I can only remember 2 times where i hated what i was watching during the watch. Star wars episode 9 and genlock. It is mostly good and i love almost everything in it but how they handled chase pisses me off. His injuries were a big deal. The death of his family is a big deal. Not being the real chase is a REALLY big deal. Being locked out of his body is a big deal. They could have made a show twice as long about just these things, instead they relegated it to a few episodes and resolved it in such a lackluster fashion, though admittedly that's subjective. Ultimately i feel the same about this as i do about the white fang. Big problems require proportionally big solutions. Other than that i loved the show.
Gen lock is decent imo it gets hate on to much has a good amount of great elements for a good show but sometimes it holds itself back I agree that first episode is awful tho
It's like Rooster Teeth didn't learn anything from Ruby...AND GOT WORSE FEOM THERE!! Atleast we got to know the Rwby characters from the first episode, and it was at least fun 😡
To me personally, I think this show has a lot of potential, there are just some issues that need to be looked at that I do hope does get better in the next season. Such as the pacing and better understanding of the plot.
I know the movie Avatar isn't all that original..but the plot of Gen:Lock is exactly the plot of Avatar. Soldier whose body gets destroyed in war is the only person compatible with the mech/avatar body (in Avatar it's because the main character is the twin brother of the user, and in Gen:lock it's because Chase has the right genes for the mech). Then if we look at RWBY, there are MANY similarities between it and Avatar The Last Airbender! What is up with RT and ripping off Avatar ip's? lol
One thing that bothered me was how underutilized Chase is.
He's a military pilot that lost his mom and sister and is now just a torso in a test tube. He can't eat delicious food anymore, can't touch things physically so he can't do things like play sports, play video games, pilot a plane, or even hug his own loved ones.
Even worse he finds out that he's a mental clone. His original mind was fused to the first Genlock that later becomes Nemesis. And if that wasn't bad enough, the enemy has created an army of them. An army of Chases that were all tortured and brainwashed into becoming loyal and ruthless soldiers that all think their lives were taken away.
So much to take in for the guy, but the thing is, the show doesn't really show too much of Chase's dilemma. You could say, "oh he had a year to get over it" to which I say "yeah, but..... that's boring. That could've been really interesting to see him get over all that." For the most part, Chase is pretty chill throughout it all. I would expect him to be angry and confused about his loss and new disability. Being depressed after his former girlfriend just gave him anger and confusion instead of welcoming him back to open arms (not to have him as a boyfriend again of course, but as a friend). I was also thinking he would have trust issues against David Tennant now since he's a backup of some other guy. Do they have multiple saves? If he dies, will he get replaced just like that? Is he just expendable to them? To the doctor, is he just a science experiment to him? What's stopping their side from creating their own Nemesis army? All those questions could be running through Chase's head. He has depth, but the show doesn't really take advantage of it,
To be fair, the show showed that he can play sports, and enter the Either which is there version of online gaming. And he basically is a plain since his mech has flight capacity.
But yeah, there is a tone of untapped drama that is never used.
@@KeeKage37 like in RWBY they had a lot of untapped potential too. If you got to Vol 4, they could've had Yang work around her PTSD in a healthy way, and other stuff I'm trying to remember. Both have really cool ideas, but no set up, and just meh at the end
@@englishmuffin7 in all fairness they had only 9 episodes. I just want more to see what it has to offer
Yup roosterteeth aren’t known for understanding the “show don’t tell” storytelling rule
I think Gen:LOCK actually showed a ton of improvement in that area. There are so many background details they include that reveal information.
Just in episode 1, you get the walls of the apartment with photos of Chase's dad in the NYPD, and a folded flag. Meaning "killed in the line of duty". You get the details of what is in the apartment and the lighting colors changing when the camera switches from Ms. Chase, to Dri, and back. Showing how much people can customize their spaces with their augmented reality, and how the characters' tastes differ. When the power cuts out, you see the overlays fail and see what is actually on the walls. In the base, you get the "wall of fallen heroes" pre timeskip with maybe a dozen plaques on the wall, and post-timeskip with plaques covering both sides of the hall for its entire length. When the Union attacks, you have digital billboards with Union propaganda displayed "We can lead the world without compromise" giving insight into their stated motives, and raising questions about them hacking the billboard. The Union shoots down civilian transports, and "weaponized Nanotech" is spoken as you see the black smoke of it coming off of a children's swing. The scene of the civilian flashing the Union symbol on his phone, then the nanotech cloud passing over them after, while his wife looked shocked and surprised, says a lot about sleeper agents and political radicalization. The NYPD drone getting hacked, and their quick response shows Union technical superiority, and the fact it happens often enough that they actually put a protocol in place to disable the drone. The giant sea wall in the bay is a nod to rising sea levels and climate change. The knocking down of the Statue of Liberty, besides being a standard disaster cliché, speaks to Union motives on symbols if not the concept of liberty itself. The way the Behemoth's turrets and cameras suddenly snap to target Razzle's plane when she starts charging her EMP, already said the thing she was calling out as she died, that they can target EMPs. So then you see Chase charging his up, and putting his aircraft *in between* the guns and the bomb to protect it. Then as he is crashing, you see his cockpit readout saying "Ejection failure" on the flickering display. Like I said, post timeskip you see the full memorial wall, and Miranda has picked up a nasty scar. That alone implies the war isn't going well, which is backed up later by the map with nearly half the US in red, but also hammers home that she has likely changed a lot due to her experiences. Migas is obviously overworked doing repairs, since he's working on something that is literally about to go out. Yaz's mech getting impaled showed the "no room for a pilot" thing to Leon and the "Hacking Failed" readout for the Union soldier showed it wasn't a drone. As they all retreat from battle, you get a tiny clip of Nemesis' carrier just arriving on site.
Other episodes have more, like "Ship of Theseus" on Dr. Weller's displays basically foreshadowing what Nemesis is. Or how in the gen:Lock briefing, the Cyberbrain is displayed on screen, then you see one getting loaded in the Holon, so when Nemesis rips open Cammie's chest, you know exactly what he's after and you see the very real danger.
They still have room to improve, but I think what they've shown here is leagues better than what we've previously seen.
Yes they are, have you seen RVB seasons 6-10? They very much do understand the concept. It’s just that no one who currently works there does
How to loose a ton shit of money per line of dialogue: the show
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Hey, at least Gen:lock has a killer opening song!
Couldn’t agree more.
@@KokaKola633 what is it with Roosterteeth shows where the music is the best part??
@@armorfrogentertainment Yep, Volume 5 was crap In my opinion but, ‘Ignite’ and ‘Triumph’ are great songs from the RWBY Volume 5 soundtrack. I feel like even if a volume was terrible you can always look forward to the soundtrack.
@@KokaKola633 oh yeah the music never disappoints, I hated volume 7 but I loved the soundtrack, especially Celebrate. Like I jam to that song SO MUCH NOW!!! Haven't gotten any good songs in volume 8 so far though, nor fight scenes, and that's really disappointing because that's like 80% of what's good about RWBY
@@mittenvonscrufflears7233 2 months late, but. Not sure if you know, but the song from Cinder's flashback fight is fully released, because it's from the band Casey is in, Ok Goodnight. The song is Awake.
Oh right, this show was a thing
Season 1 was nice.
Season 2 never happened.
In my opinion, I think Nomad of Nowhere was the better show out of the two (they both came out at relatively the same time). Shame RT didn't realize they had something good right under their noses.
I found Nomad to be just as boring, but had more of a soul. I guess the fact it was more cartoony made it so RT didn't try to pretend the big boy pants fits them all the time.
Chase's family don't die, his sister is seen at the end of the Ether scene in episode 4. She's heard saying "Julian?" right as the team leave.
OMG she totally is! I never caught that! I mean, I had a really strong feeling that they didn't die based on how they framed the last shot with his mom in the first episode. Like they had a panic room or something and she wasn't worried at all. Still really cool to see confirmation of that, it was such a quick moment though; I've watched Gen: Lock three times now and never caught it. So thanks for pointing that out, super cool. :)
I watched Gen: Lock as it came out and really enjoyed it, though I do remember specifically being bored with quite a few of the scenes with the General and the Doctor. Glad you ended up having a good time with it though
shoot997 I love the show too but it still managed to make me skip a few scenes
@@sirinherrscherofvoid.chose2235 Yeah the slow approach can be boring. We just want to see the robot fights like Gundam did
Your "OK Cool" at 5:45 activated my "ok Google." Just want you to know I got a cheap chuckle out of that.
I see Judgemental Critter, I click. Simple.
Too bad RT never got back that 2.5 million dollars that was wasted on this boring show. Hell, RT have no confidence in it the second season is being pushed onto HBO Max instead of on their website
It was okay but that's it.
I enjoyed watching Not RWBY™
I think gennlock came out at a bad time it came out right after Voltron a show that had robots an stuff like this show ended on a bad
note ,in a really bad why and people were comparing them to
each other ,the animation bad,the story is bs and the comics told a better story
I’d rather have a good volume 5 than a awful volume with another boring show.
Gen:Lock is not my favorite mecha but it was good. I really liked the story and the first episode was not great. I am not as made about the first episode because I watched them both one after the other. I will say that the story works better as 22 minute episodes. I do not hate the fact that the enemy is not fully explained because I knew that it will be explained next season. I will eat my words if the second season does not focus on the enemy at all though. All in all, not a bad show.
Oh thats where the budget was in rwby
I'm a pretty avid mecha fan and this show was honestly fun to watch, even the "slow" parts as you say were interesting for someone who likes that, it's not a prequiset to care about the tech mumbo jumbo, in fact some shows do amazingly well without it, but it makes me want to explore the ideas behind the tech. The show makes me want to see more of the backstroke for each person and to delve into what drives them, while episode one was a bit weak, I think most mecha fans were able to easily keep up with it and follow the chaotic action of the start of a global war. And to everyone who has been saying that this is why rwby volume 5 was crap, just no. Volume 5 had its own issues and would have suffered immensely even without this show.
I actually liked this show lmao, I wish they did more.
I do like this show, but as you've pointed out it has more than its fair share of problems. Also, let's be honest the whole "Gray Haddock's character being Gen:Lock compatible" was just a plot device to give them a reason for him to not be voice acting so he can spend more time working on the show.
I'm glad you enjoyed Gen Lock, I genuinely enjoyed it and I'm anticipating good things from season 2.
This show in my eyes is just a waste of money and time. Like they used all this money to get a star line up that was the focus of its marketing and the show is just meh. Yeah the first teaser thing was cool that they were making a new show but then it went nowhere and faded into the background.
I think Chase in the video game says more than that though. Chase could look like any thing but he chooses to look like how he used to look before his accident. It’s his hidden want spelled out plainly.
So sad it never got a season 2
and Gen Lock only has 2 Seasons so we'll never know if they plan to continue the Series
Ah yes. "Rooster Teeth's Excuse to Rub Shoulders with Famous People They Really, Really Like: The Poorly Animated Series".
If Gen:Lock and Starship Troopers were to combine, it could result in a thrilling and action-packed universe. Here's a possible scenario:
In a future where humanity has colonized other planets, the Terran Federation from Starship Troopers faces a new threat: an alien invasion like the Diagnoses from Gen:Lock. To combat this menace, the Federation develops advanced mechs, inspired by the Synchros from Gen:Lock.
The combined universe would blend the sci-fi elements and action of both series, exploring themes of patriotism, duty, and the human cost of war.
Some possible storylines:
- "Invasion Frontlines": The Mobile Infantry and Gen:Lock's pilots join forces to defend against the alien invasion.
- "Mech Warfare": The heroes develop new strategies to combat the aliens' advanced technology.
- "Unity in Diversity": The combined forces learn to put aside their differences and work together to save humanity.
This combination would create a rich and exciting narrative, exploring the intersection of patriotism, technology, and humanity in the face of overwhelming odds.
If Gen:Lock were to be like Exoprimal or Pacific Rim, it could result in a thrilling fusion of mecha, action, and sci-fi elements. Here's a possible scenario:
*Gen:Lock: Mech Hunters*
In a world where technology has advanced to merge human minds with machines, a team of elite pilots, known as the "Syncers," pilot powerful mechs called "Syncros" to fight against an alien threat.
*Influences from Exoprimal:*
- Fast-paced, action-packed battles against monstrous enemies.
- Syncros with unique abilities and playstyles, inspired by Exoprimal's exosuits.
- A focus on teamwork and strategy to take down formidable foes.
*Influences from Pacific Rim:*
- Epic, large-scale battles against towering monsters, inspired by Pacific Rim's Kaijus.
- Syncros with a mix of sci-fi and industrial design elements, similar to Pacific Rim's Jaegers.
- A sense of camaraderie and heroism among the Syncer pilots, inspired by Pacific Rim's Drift technology.
*Gen:Lock's Unique Twist:*
- The ability to "Sync" with machines, allowing pilots to control Syncros with their minds.
- A deep exploration of the consequences of merging human and machine consciousness.
- A diverse cast of characters with complex relationships and backstories.
*Possible Storylines:*
- "The Syncer Initiative": The pilots must learn to work together and master their Syncros to defeat the alien threat.
- "The Machine Uprising": The Syncros begin to develop their own consciousness, leading to a conflict between humans and machines.
- "The Alien Infiltration": The aliens infiltrate the human ranks, forcing the Syncers to question who they can trust.
This fusion would create a unique and captivating universe, blending the best of both worlds to explore the intersection of technology, action, and humanity in a world of mecha and sci-fi elements.
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It’s actually debatable if both Chases mom and sister die.
The original Rooster Teeth airing indicated that Chases mom definitely had a plan once the attack began. And later after the crew go into the either, before it goes offline we see a glimpse of Chases sisters Avatar. Hinting that they did indeed survive.
Though in the toonami showing, Chase’s moms power walk is cut out completely and we simply see there apartment and not them. Leaving it more ambiguous as to what actually happened.
Okay I’m assuming most of the mechs and machines and some of the weapons are power by electricity if either side had a really powerful EMP this whole war could really change the tide and the favor of either side.
Still watching the review but at 8:33, how did he even infiltrated into the program if he didn't had the genes to pilot a Gen:Lock?
Can't say i'm convinced, but it's the first time I hear anyone who says they like the show that the first episode was actually bad.
Sinclair is Gen:LOCK compatible, the guy who replaced him isn't. The Union used so kind of plastic surgery to make one of their agents look like Sinclair, and kidnapped the real one.
This show could've been really really good, like it has some good scenes, the voicing isn't too bad, and the concept is there
It just sucks RT couldn't do it justice
Also, Camie's (I think that's her name I'm sorry if it's wrong) avatar design is SO adorable
I’ve finally watched Genlock. It’s actually a good show. Unlike some of RT’s other shows.
Should I watch genlock?
Wait there were 8 episodes? I thought the season legitimately ended on episode 7 all these years
12:25 When I saw this I thought,"Starscream... YES Lord Megatron!"
I always forget this show exists. When people say RoosterTeeth, most people think of RWBY, Achievement Hunter, Red vs Blue, RT Animated, maybe X-Ray & Vav, and I think Funhaus.
Cammie being a bunny in VR shows us that she's a furry
The suit are giving me gundam
Here a year later with half of Season 2 out and... Gods above it's trash. It's like going from Volume 4 right to the ends of Volume 7 and 8. With the animation level of early Volume 2.
I just watched finished this and honestly the biggest thing that really got me bored throughout the whole thing was that I didn’t know the stakes. As you’ve said, there’s absolutely no setup for the fight and overall conflict. Why should I be invested? What’s the goal of “The Union”? What’s the purpose of The Polarity (is that it? I never really heard it properly lol)? What happened to the United States of America to where it’s no longer the USA? These are never explained and it ruins the entire show because I have no idea of what’s at stake and why it matters. “The Union” is just a copy paste of The Federation from CoD: Ghosts yet somehow done worst.
Edit: btw, Leon in the earlier episodes is said by the Doc to be Gen:Lock Compatible but he’s too old for it to be safe, hence why he ends up in a coma.
Iirc, you can see Chase's sister in that ether scene in the background before they go to the emergency
Glad you got past Ep.1 and did this review. I liked Gen:Lock too and I will agree that Ep.1 is a bit of a slog. But as you astutely observed, the characters save it, ultimately. Also, could just be me, but I feel like the city-scape scenes in Gen:Lock had a big influence on the city-scapes in Mantle for RWBY7...I felt the Mantle city-scapes were really impressive for RWBY7 and it was thanks to lessons learned from Gen:Lock, or so I'd like to believe, since "oof", the production history of this show behind the scenes was quite the shit-show and a big financial flop for RT. I liked Season 1 and look forward to Season 2 but it's probably a good thing Gray Haddock got the boot. Unfortunately Joel Heyman ("Caboose", "Dr. Oobleck") has also left Rooster Teeth. Luckily since Leon was such a bland nobody, recasting him would be easy. Gray has expressed a willingness to continue voice roles for RT but they're under no obligation to take him up on that offer, IMHO.
Sidebar: actual Mecha fans generally hate this show. This is aimed at Rooster Teeth fans and general nerd culture audiences.
Wait, was the guy that got the coma the guy that Chases girl was dating?
Cause thats a pretty interesting setup for relationship conflict, but it did need a bit more exploration
No, it was some other dude, unfortunately.
I forgot about this show....I never really hear anyone talk about it??
I still have hope for gen:lock.
I want to watch more than 1 episode of this...
Season 2?
To be honest it has a decent plot that could become a great one, but it does what RWBY does and ruins it’s writing in about an episode or 2
Qll the money went to the voice cast.
Genlock the show that started RTs downfall
i would not say that RT is in a decline after this show. more this was the show that got them to slow down a bit and think ahead. it was a rough patch that they seem to be coming back from fairly well. only time will tell.
they did good with sinclair & cammies scenes they were genuinely horrorfying
You should review camp camp.
Don't think that's gonna be happening. A shame, too.
So basically skip episode 1 and you'll be fine and dandy
I feel like they hasn’t seen the end credit scene on the last episode?
It's a bit too super robo for my taste but that's just opinion. I wish it was more like VOTOMs cos that shit was lit af
Gen:lock I like many of character's and development, plus I'm glad that way they started out focus on main cast. Favor hands down is Dr. Whealer? Sorry dispell the name.
But do a mint Gen:lock stands on shoulders of many mech shows I've watched before and, let's say it nothing new too me.
I just want to see nomad and camp camp
Damn. Hard disagree on the first episode. That fight was pretty great.
It was not really hard to understand what was going on with the fight.
Things arent explicitly explained and there are a lot of lesser details that are great but not needed to understand whats going on.
Its pretty obvious its a big oppressive government. There are a lot of smaller details like propaganda and drone design that add flavour but you dont need to pick up on all of them to get the gist.
I thought that showing the relationship was a good way to quickly get invested in the characters. They were quickly showed to uave good chemistry before the fight. It felt pretty humanized, even though it was relatively short.
Really disappointed they didnt explore the family eacaping better in season 2...
Season 2 hurt so freaking much
When Genlock S1 came out I really liked it. I was really into Titanfall 2 at the time, so I just got into it easily because of its vaguely similar "Future, guns, and big mechs", and the plot was... decent. Shows like those are watched more for the characters and the action scenes than the plot itself (Similarly to, for example, RWBY, another RT's IP that I also enjoy despite its numerous hiccups). The plot was not award-winning material, but it at least wasn't eyebrow-raising.
Genlock S2 is a mess. It has SO MANY DESTRUCTIVE IDEAS that I actually wonder, is that even legal to show? Like GLORIFYING DOOMSDAY CULTS AND RITUALISTIC SUICIDE (and then doing the disgustingly hypocritical "if you are struggling seek mental help")? Did someone ACTUALLY READ THROUGH the script and greenlit it?
This is so shitty. Ugh.
Would love to hear you rant on season 2, although wouldn't recommend ever touching this piece of shit for your own entertainment.
season 2 review when?
When I get the strength to sit through that steaming pile of wasted potential and garbage animation.
also is no one going to mention the extremely effective emps they used in the first episode that the writers are despartly hoping that you forgot about.
The writers are hoping you care more about a pointless character's pronouns than why either side in a war is actually fighting it, the EMPs are the least of your worries there.
I’ve only watched the first episode. Wont pay for the rest. I’m eager for the rest. However, for a military setting. I’m pretty against all the love stuff between that many soldiers.
You think they will ever continue this show?
I honestly believe this show would have been better if they used super soldiers instead of mechs and develop both factions
Glad you enjoyed the show too. However, some unfortunate news regarding the second season: It's really bad.
SO agree with you, this is a terrible show. At least the beginning of it.
gen lock for me is like Sword art online for everyone else I hate sao but the world loves it I love genlock but the world hates it lol
I've read you tweet about season 2. Is it that bad?
I didn't watch more than 3 episodes because I hated it so much.
@@thejudgmentalcritter6584 Can you elaborate or make a video? You can spoil me.
@@loudradialem5233 Union's a death cult; Polity is evil; nudity; all the main characters die except for one; open-ended ending. Honestly, you'd probably be better off watching Pacific Rim The Black.
@@patrickcarter2829 They threw away this series, huh
@@loudradialem5233 technically, they gave the rights to HBO Max, so more like they sold it off.
More like Gen:eric
Ironically the bad human animation is a problem in allot of old mach show for like the 70s
David Tennant,baby,I love you.
But what are you doing in this show?? It's a bit distracting actually,like He does it in a way that I know he's trying to portray a character but all I hear is the Doctor and Crowley. Don't know if it's not his forte or I'm just that used to watch him in live actions...
*Okay he sounds so much better as a robot?? Like I still know that's David freaking Tennant but he does sound better as a robot*
I actually kinda like the show.
honestly I had a great time watching this show I think it's better than rwby and the characters are pretty enjoyable wish they would do more show dont tell but hey all of RTs shows have that problem overall though it's fun to me at least plus it looks better than rwby I'd say buy the first season if u could and damm weller is a great character
Ohh you didn't even get to season 2, Season one is actually good but S2 is just pure garbage and the main theme of it is Sex and Shock
Are you gonna review season 2. If so when?
Probably. No idea. I REALLY don't want to actually watch the second season. I got 3 episodes in and hated literally everything about it.
Surprisingly, I find it a lot harder to watch something I hate, rather than watch something I love, but have some gripes with.
@@thejudgmentalcritter6584 yeah, your compliments and hopes didn’t age well…
I actually dont understand the major complaints you did make- like, to me the first episode hooked me. Maybe we are just different types of people. I also never had an issue with the animation. The only time I had an issue with animation was the giant meck in rwby5.
That being said I'm glad you did enjoy it, and your minor complaints I do agree with- the show isn't perfect for t, yeah the humor can improve and Tennant didnt do a lot of special stuff. (I think his talent really lies in face acting anyways)
Lol I forgot this show existed
8:39
lord forgive me i be pirating everything rt related
thats not gender fluid. but i understand the confusion
Please help me then! What would be the correct way of saying it? :D
@@thejudgmentalcritter6584 that depends on which definition you are using. there is one correct meaning.
gen·der-flu·id
adjective
denoting or relating to a person who does not identify themselves as having a fixed gender.
"the actor, DJ, and artist identifies as gender-fluid"
her having a male avatar doesn't "label" her as "genderfluid"
the incorrect definition is
anything on urban dictionary. it's in the name, "urban" and not taken as fact. but it can always change... someday
I still remember how bored I was watching this I'll give the show this it did do character development better then RWBY but the plot seems dry
season 2 gets really bad tho.
It’s RWBY but better!
rooster teeth come up with good concepts but they always do a shity job and don't take time to make the show great or they just don't continue with the show
It doesnt look that impressive
Do people really think that rwby volume 5 would have been good if this wasn't created? like genuinely? because you must be delusional if you think so, rwby volume 4 was horrid, rwby volume 5 being worse was not a surprise at all, and if volume 6 and 7 are anything to go by, it frankly didn't matter if rwby had the money and this show wasn't created, because we just would've wasted more money on rwby instead of creating a new series.
In other news, I genuinely liked Gen:Lock, as someone who loves story/characterization, this series does it well and it could literally, only improve in other areas from here if they were to make a second season. I'm so confused that people think that this was bad in anyway, or that they compare it to rwby, like you people realise, they're different shows right?
for me the show was ok. just really forgettable. its not something i would watch again
Gen:lock was actually good
These "points" where actually very minimal. Chase was kinda bland but theirs a reason to that if you actually watch it. The style isn't so bad if that's all you care about. The ost is great. The story build is kinda slow but really good. The character development is also good. Idk why it gets so much hate. This video was just reaching so hard at the smallest things.
Seeing as how I say I like the show a lot and am pretty positive with my review in general, I'm willing to bet you either didn't watch past my summary of episode 1, or you just didn't watch the video at all. ;)
I don't understand why there are so many negative comments here, I really liked the show and so did Judgemental Critter!
Also, Kami is literally the upgraded version of Jaune lol
Not so much about the show itself as much the production issues and behind the scenes trouble that went into producing it. Gen lock went way over budget and sapped funding from other RT shows as well as put the employees working on it through 80 hour crunch weeks with no overtime (illegal). So a lot of people resent it regardless of the actual program's quality or lack thereof.
@@Mr.EintheMorning okay that I definitely agree with, I'm just judging the show itself tho and I really like it!
I'm not paying for any of their merch though for the same reason I don't shop at Old Navy, slaves produced it. It's good, but slaves produced it
So I'm really confused. Did this show flop? Did it do well? Are they making more seasons? I know Gray got the boot but what's gonna happen to the show now? I see people saying it flopped, people saying it did great, I'm just lost lol.
it did not flop, nor did is do exceeding well. it landed hard but still made it. they are currently planning to make a second season, but are taking it slow do to many other issue that arouse around the same time.
Brad Hoefler plus it managed to get decent ratings on Adult Swim against college football for the most part.
The show rly has a lot of potential but I guess that something you can say for almost every rooster teeth shoe
I will point out, having an avatar/character the opposite sex as you doesn't mean genderfluid. It's actually VERY common for male gamers to use female avatars because they like having more choices for outfits. But they are cis. So. Just pointing that out.
To be fair, they outright say "genderfluid" in the show.
to be fair, I will point out, they're literally genderfluid and that's confirmed in and out of the show.
The show had alot of potential, the characters, the voice actors for them and the music, 3D animation and the effort being made for this show. I didnt expect the plot to be so, not understandable? I dont know why but i feel like its a wasted opportunity and it could have been way better
Now for Season 2!
…Oh god
I'm a casual viewet so i tend to enjoy things while i watch them. I don't often dislike things until i review them afterwards. I can only remember 2 times where i hated what i was watching during the watch. Star wars episode 9 and genlock. It is mostly good and i love almost everything in it but how they handled chase pisses me off.
His injuries were a big deal. The death of his family is a big deal. Not being the real chase is a REALLY big deal. Being locked out of his body is a big deal. They could have made a show twice as long about just these things, instead they relegated it to a few episodes and resolved it in such a lackluster fashion, though admittedly that's subjective. Ultimately i feel the same about this as i do about the white fang. Big problems require proportionally big solutions.
Other than that i loved the show.
Gen lock is decent imo it gets hate on to much has a good amount of great elements for a good show but sometimes it holds itself back I agree that first episode is awful tho
That's why I watch gundam series instead of this, thing
@@hijous Mobile Suit Gundam 1979 or something else in Gundam?
It's like Rooster Teeth didn't learn anything from Ruby...AND GOT WORSE FEOM THERE!! Atleast we got to know the Rwby characters from the first episode, and it was at least fun 😡
Dont watch the second season
To me personally, I think this show has a lot of potential, there are just some issues that need to be looked at that I do hope does get better in the next season. Such as the pacing and better understanding of the plot.
I know the movie Avatar isn't all that original..but the plot of Gen:Lock is exactly the plot of Avatar. Soldier whose body gets destroyed in war is the only person compatible with the mech/avatar body (in Avatar it's because the main character is the twin brother of the user, and in Gen:lock it's because Chase has the right genes for the mech).
Then if we look at RWBY, there are MANY similarities between it and Avatar The Last Airbender! What is up with RT and ripping off Avatar ip's? lol