She-Ra Season Five: A Catra Analysis

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  • @wolffianduck
    @wolffianduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I love the fact that you addressed the "Catra redemption" misconception. I believe that's the crux of all the people saying that Catradora is "toxic" because Catra was not "redeemed" when they got together therefore she "doesn't deserve" Adora. When in fact it's this mentality that love has to be "deserved" that's ultimately toxic. It makes love seem like it's this commodity that needs to be earned like a finite resource and this was in fact addressed in the show too, in other character arcs as well as Catra.
    When in reality, the people who truly love and care for us, do so without us having to "earn" or "deserve" any of it. As well, we don't love someone because they "deserve" love from us. Your love is yours to give freely as you please. If you have to decide that someone has to be deserving and worthy before you love them well, I'm not sure you actually know how to love.

    • @pixiequeen7148
      @pixiequeen7148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree with this so much!

    • @genesisalcantara2558
      @genesisalcantara2558 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So are you telling me that the only way that catra can be happy is staying with the person she abuse and almost kill a bunch of times and the one who she views as the origin of her trauma .
      Catra Can be happy without erasing adora trauma for the sake of it.

    • @fstorms
      @fstorms ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@genesisalcantara2558 How do you even get to this conclusion

    • @greenbluesea0265
      @greenbluesea0265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "Love forever, love is free."

    • @falconeshield
      @falconeshield 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@genesisalcantara2558Please I beg you, read more books. Catra AND Adora saved each other both on Prime's ship and at the end of the world. With Catra dead, Prime would've won. Not just a Etheria, the whole Shera universe. Gone. Just as much as Catra almost ended the world in S3, she saved it just as much if not more. Mermista was fine with Hordak, why not Catra? Cause she was a legit villian for 4 seasons? Enemies to lovers was on the package but yall can't handle a real one when a villian stops being so.
      This was a love story from both ends. Media literacy is key.

  • @OtakuAnimeStyle
    @OtakuAnimeStyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    "WhY lEsBiAnS" had me wheezing, not gonna lie. Aside from that, great video! I'm looking forward to your next works

  • @pixiequeen7148
    @pixiequeen7148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I loved this! I agree that Catra is just at the beginning of her recovery and redemption. That doesn’t mean she can’t heal alongside Adora, though.

    • @pixiequeen7148
      @pixiequeen7148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Also I recommend Hilda and the owl house if you haven’t seen them yet.

  • @rockyshepard4451
    @rockyshepard4451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I think something that bears mentioning is when you mentioned at 4:10 that catra tried to restore herself by doing the "one good deed" she didn't think it would make up for all the hurt she did to people, and just did it to help the person she loves. This is a stark contrast to shadowweavers one good thing because she believed it would somehow let her repent for all the problems and trauma she caused, which is why she says you're welcome. Great video though!

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks! That’s an excellent point! Will def talk about that if I ever do a shadow weaver vid!

    • @aidcrazysol738
      @aidcrazysol738 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree but would like to add that SW death was manipulative as something she believed that Catra and Adora had to owe her for. Like it wasn't a way to say sorry, persay (my belief) but more as an image saver and something she believed put the Girls in her debt. The tramua she caused them and problems she caused honestly put in her in others debt of those she hurt. She never tried to fix those issues, to change, and fix all the crap she caused, but she never does. She never once says sorry to ANYONE, not Catra, not Adora, not Micah (Not Castaspella) and not Gilmmer, not even a crappy one. Not like a self-serving one like Gilmmer half the time did. She call her spell of Obtainment a mistake but it unclear if that is because it didn't work or she actually sorry for trying it and hurting people.

  • @juliantamers
    @juliantamers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Incredible conclusion to a great series. It was a pleasure making this song

  • @dragonstormx
    @dragonstormx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Catra is clearly not a well person. The show made that clear throughout its run and even after she joined the heroes, her mental health issues didn't just go away. Of course she still has more work ahead. Given that she is most likely mentally ill it's doubtful she will ever be completely well but can still strive to better than she was before.

  • @megan2661
    @megan2661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    She-ra and Catra in particular have such a special place in my heart. Your videos are so in depth and deserve more love. It’s evident that you spent lots of time developing them.
    Some shows I always recommend are Avatar the Last Airbender, Legend of Korra, and Attack on Titan. All three of them have complex and well developed characters. If you’ve already seen any of them, I would love to know about your opinion. Keep up the great work:)

    • @Yatukih_001
      @Yatukih_001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It reminds me of Turner´s landscapes and seascapes.

  • @tipsy634
    @tipsy634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a wonderful video. Great analysis of Catra in season 5! How her methods of controlling others are all she's ever known of relationships. Also, of how she and Adora were pitched against each other by a higher powe, but ultimately helped each other defy their destiny - Catra freeing Adora from her burden as the ultimate weapon and protector.
    Another thing I'd like to mention is how you say Catra controls her underlings with abuse the same way she gets controlled, in a vicious cycle.
    The other day I was watching some livebloggers and they brought up how controlling and possessive she is of Adora, specifically in the snow ep, or Drunk Adora 2: Electric Boogaloo. These livebloggers suggested that Catra's controlling possessiveness is her incredibly messed up way of expressing love - that this is the kind of love she has learned from Shadow Weaver, and she's now using it on Adora.
    Supported somewhat by other actions Catra takes in season 2/3 - how absolutely aggressive she gets on Entrapta when trying to protect her from offending Hordak, and how she pushes away Scorpia to protect her from punishment. Catra cared for these characters but hurt them to demonstrate that care.
    Unfortunately this was still really damaging to them. Adora was obviously broken by Catra's cruelty, and had to stand up for herself finally during the portal drama. Everything went utterly sideways with Entrapta, who couldnt be controlled, got betrayed instead as Catra couldn't stand losing control, and who hopelessly blamed herself for Catra hurting her. And Scorpia, poor Scorpia even recognises that Catra shows aggression as a sign of protection, but decides that this means it's OK for Catra to abuse her, because that's how Catra shows friendship. It's not until Scorpia sees Catra abusing everyone around her that she starts to wake up.
    Then there's her botched attempts to reconnect with the Horde Trio in season 4, after she's lost all other friendships. Oh Catra... you are messed up, girl.

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you! You made excellent points about how Catra tried to control Adora!

    • @TherealRNOwwfpooh
      @TherealRNOwwfpooh ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, cats being aggressively possessive with those they consider their Favorite Person happens in real-life too. In this case, said feline in question happens to be a literal cat girl (cat+human hybrid, with her in-universe species being labeled as magicat) whose Favorite Person is also her best friend-turned-rival-turned-enemy-turned-ally-turned-love interest.

  • @thegneech
    @thegneech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Sad to hear you're taking a break from She-Ra vids, but thanks for the ones you've done. :)

  • @Yatukih_001
    @Yatukih_001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perhaps the most useful feature of She - Ra and the Princess of Power is the show´s undeniable ability to inspire modern day painters to make brand new works of art showing landscapes not dissimilar to those which are frequent in the art of the Dutch and English masters. For the first time in the history of film, or tv anime for some, we have material which is scarier than The Exorcist. The show´s magic realism is rare among tv shows. People who want to become future leaders will use the show to create better, more realistic and sustainable policies. Poets and writers might learn from the dialogue. It has The Brutality of Fact. There is no doubt about this. Thanks for the video and thanks to the animators,creators and producers of the show. Kind regards from Ásgeir in Iceland.

  • @nour4828
    @nour4828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is such a great analysis, i think Catra as a villain or even as a character in general is so interesting and well written, yes a lot of people hate her as a villain and find her annoying etc but that doesn't mean she's a bad character or a poor writing character, in fact it's the opposite, villains ARE MEANT TO BE HATED, she's a great example for a good great villain if that make sense? And her redemption arc was great even though i felt it was unrealistic or a bit rushed, i wanted her to go to prison and spend time there and after that she tries to make it right with everyone, ok not necessarily a prison lol but you know i wanted to see how she's gonna make up for her actions, i know her redemption isn't completed after the show's ending and she will probably try to be someone better but still i kinda need to see more of her facing the consequences as you said, yes she did in the last season but i didn't feel it was enough (it sound like i want her to suffer more lol sorry Catra) i just think people don't appreciate her enough as a villain like other villains in other shows or movies let alone as a character

    • @ali_exists1482
      @ali_exists1482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think it would be cool if there were comics written about what happened after the series so we can see the rest of her redemption. also my headcannon is that perfuma gives adora and catra couples therapy and i think it would be funny if that could happen in a comic

    • @healgoth
      @healgoth ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The prison would probably just be the Bright Moon spare room, so I’m not sure you would get everything you wished for with that. Jail doesn’t do anything but waste time.

  • @jacksparrowismydaddy
    @jacksparrowismydaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the one dislike came from Horde Prime.

  • @junisoldaccount1710
    @junisoldaccount1710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Your analysis is so good, it made me so happy when I saw this notification, really made my day. I've loved all your she ra videos and I look forward to seeing what you do next cause this has been a stunning first impression.

  • @leamonty2992
    @leamonty2992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this series of videos. I'm so much like Adora, so trying to understand Catra's perspective and why she is the way she is is hard. You explain it well and detail every part of her journey. It's hard for me to understand why she did not leave the Horde at the first opportunity (the other times make sense), but I'm starting to realize that, as you said in a previous video, it's because she had a lose-lose situation. She did not want to defined by Adora anymore, but she also didn't want to go back to Shadow Weaver. The reason I believe she chose to stay was because she knew the environment of the Horde. She knew what games Shadow Weaver would play and what hell awaited her, while leaving meant a loss of stability. And also that for Adora, it was a huge shock that she could not ignore, but Catra already knew what Adora just learnt, and it didn't matter to her as long as she had Adora. But that certainty was broken, and she was angry.
    I didn't mean to write a whole paragraph, whoops. I'm trying to work this out, and your videos have helped me understand (and gave me something good to watch while I did art), so thank you!

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Lol, no judging from me about writing paragraphs about this show 😅

  • @Kusanagikaiser999
    @Kusanagikaiser999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Finallyyyyyyyyy!! I was waiting for this one, awesome work and analysis on Catra's final season.....hope we still see more She-Ra content even is not in while (intrigue by you mention an Adora video XD). If you take suggestions for others shows, Hilda, Owl House, Amphibia come to my mind as recommendations XD...also Avatar :D

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So glad you liked it, thank you!

  • @PenntheDragon
    @PenntheDragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is an excellence analysis video of a complex character like Catra! I agree with a lot of your assessments of Catra's development and you've even pointed out some things I haven't even considered. Thank you so much for this video! I can't wait to see what you have in store. And if you're looking for more suggestions, I have a few suggestions like Kipo and the age of the wonderbeast and Ducktales(2017).

  • @zoeprincessmix26
    @zoeprincessmix26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    People can say this is just about a show but it’s more then that those who are struggling with abandonment issues depression toxic people etc can really benefit from things like this

  • @Druzica18
    @Druzica18 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a good video! Also I love that you used "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" at the beginning--it's so perfect!

  • @samuelv9846
    @samuelv9846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I absolutely love these analysis’ and I can’t wait for future ones!! If you ever decide to come back to cover more She-Ra stuff, Adora’s side of the story would be absolutely brilliant to hear about. Again, these vids are criminally underrated and I hope they grow out to more people :,). For now, keep up the amazing work!!

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much!!! Adora’s story is really interesting, will def cover it at some point 😁

  • @catrily2
    @catrily2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your She-ra analyzes so much and I am curious about your new projects

  • @neverver7
    @neverver7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So happy, I’ve been waiting for your season 5 analysis, did not disappoint. Keep up the great work!

  • @Jay-xq4uz
    @Jay-xq4uz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so good. You should put this as a podcast on spotify

  • @jallennial
    @jallennial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing analysis! All your She-Ra vids are amazing. I'm gonna go cry about Catradora now

  • @francostefanogallo
    @francostefanogallo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great take on the catra's story. We'll wait for that Adora's video, your work is awesome!

  • @inori_nk
    @inori_nk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the great video. I loved each and every part of it. Catra and Adora are both my fav and I liked that you added a part about them both. It was so good

  • @jules3499
    @jules3499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this series was amazing! the owl house is another favorite of mine. its not over, but i think amity blight is a character worth taking a look at. Rebecca Rose has a great analysis on her as well but it was made before season 1s conclusion so id love to hear your thought on amity!

    • @lyss.talavera1783
      @lyss.talavera1783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

    • @TherealRNOwwfpooh
      @TherealRNOwwfpooh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Funny that, Rebecca Rose ended up being a show writer/producer for _The Owl House_ in its 2B & 3 episode third seasons.

  • @kouhaisenpaineesan6161
    @kouhaisenpaineesan6161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful analysis yet again. I loved the series so much. I genuinely love the formatting of your video and I admire your work a lot. I'd really be interested to see what your opinion on The Legend of Korra would be. I hope you have a splendid day and keep up the outstanding work.

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! Korra is one of my favs!

  • @mdhasiburrahman8806
    @mdhasiburrahman8806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes the moral story is
    when you meet with good people you like become good, you become a better person. and when you live with bad people and meet with bad person you become a monster Evil. simple.

    • @crowbirdy
      @crowbirdy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      disagree, scorpia lived among bad people and she was still always good. That was hard for her to maintain and a lot of it was her gaslighting herself and ignoring all the red flags catra was giving her for a long time. It's never so cut and dry. And shadow weaver despite being on the good side for a while was never ever good. It's more like when you live with good people that can help you become a better person whereas if you are always with bad people you may never be given a chance to learn what kind of behaviour is good and healthy without healthy role models

  • @crispi810
    @crispi810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your analysis, they're so good, thank you for this

  • @theleemaaeras2083
    @theleemaaeras2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again a great work!
    I cannot wait to watch your next videos, I'd eat up series just to watch your analyses :) ♪

  • @casterx2312
    @casterx2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this was perfect like this anaylsis on catra in s5 was amazing

  • @athena3268
    @athena3268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this eye opening series! I understand taking a break, still will wait for the Adora video you mentioned!

  • @yuriko_AH
    @yuriko_AH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:40 "now we don't have time to unpack *alll* of that!"

  • @yuval7721
    @yuval7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video!

  • @ohno8398
    @ohno8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a beautiful dissection of her character!

  • @sarafinalights
    @sarafinalights 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aaa I love your video essays on catra and I hope you do one on Adora as well!!

  • @davidmartin5483
    @davidmartin5483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awww

  • @christinesussman7697
    @christinesussman7697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TBH if mental health was this easy everyone would be good. Like it might have taken a hard road to GET to redemption but the redemption itself wasn't that hard not hating on catra though she's my fav. Also I hated glimmer when she brought up her and adora's bonding like way to rub salt in the wound.

  • @carolinamoran8965
    @carolinamoran8965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you again! It would be great to hear your opinions about Westworld (HBO Serie). I think this show talks a lot about social issues that have been very present during a couple of decades. Have a nice journey in your new projects!!

  • @pinkajou656
    @pinkajou656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The auto generated captions keep saying “catcher”

  • @mlymlok1263
    @mlymlok1263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant analysis!

  • @TheDreamrevolution
    @TheDreamrevolution 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make Wonderful Spop Essays/Analysis. Would another character be given this treatment, next?
    If Yes, I hope that Hordak, Entrapta, or Adora Herself Maybe next. C:

  • @iCassieWolfe
    @iCassieWolfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    !!!!!I've been looking forward to this video and you definitely delivered! Awesome conclusions to a really great series of vids. I really liked the sections on Catra making friends, her true feelings and Catradora were really insightful! If you haven't you should check out Kipo and The Owl House. Really great shows with a lot of material for analysis.
    "Love begets love. And love saved the universe." ~Nice:)
    "I can talk about this in a future video about Adora" ~Niiiiiceeeee

    • @starfruitgrady
      @starfruitgrady  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a ton of fun to gush about! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @liladuran8733
    @liladuran8733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is starfruit just for the fruit's sake or a reference to kingdom hearts?
    On that note, the character arc of Axel/Lea is another one in the catalog of epic redemptions that I think *work* along with Catra's and Zuko's, if you wanna look into it.

  • @aidcrazysol738
    @aidcrazysol738 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3:23 She doesn't think she has a place in this world unless she has something to give. This is why I hate SW, the Horde and Horde Prime. HP instilled this into Hordack who instilled it into the horde. The Horde and SW removed Catra and Adora self worth away from existence to gain and give, respectfully. Catra (and Adora) don't think they can just exist which is painful to see as it hurts both of them still the screen roll credits.
    3:38 Catra is more mad at the attack at her character than anything else. Gilmmer attacked her ability/abilities to exist.

  • @valmid5069
    @valmid5069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Muppets Song: *~Together Again~*

    • @TherealRNOwwfpooh
      @TherealRNOwwfpooh ปีที่แล้ว

      "It's not starting over, it's just going on."

  • @sparxstreak02
    @sparxstreak02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:44 Something greater than Duty - the very thing that caused Adora’s toxic mentality of selfless sabotage in the 1st place.

  • @pippidraws7710
    @pippidraws7710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe atla or owl house?

  • @ladyaceina
    @ladyaceina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think you should look at kill la kill not only does it tackle themes you are good at but you can see it through the lens of another culture (japan)

  • @alessiaiovane8750
    @alessiaiovane8750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wait for the subtitles q😭

  • @mdhasiburrahman8806
    @mdhasiburrahman8806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The moral of the story simple
    when you live with good people, who respect you become a good person.
    and
    when you live with bad people who don't respect you and Bully you you become a bad person you become evil, a monster
    simple.