The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Returning to Pride Rock
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2022
- Finally after an unexpectedly long hiatus, the next entry of Returning to Pride Rock is here! This time I dive into The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, a pilot to a TV series for a... rather young audience... not a very smart move for the franchise, but how does it hold up? Is the pilot as bad as it was made out to be? Are there any redeeming qualities beyond the pilot? Watch to find out!
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For me, the only thing that caught my attention and made the pilot worth watching, was hearing James Earl Jones reprise his role as Mufasa.
Yea true
As a Lion King fan, as well as a sucker for anything relating to animals, I was a bit worried on where Return of the Roar was going to go. I'll admit, it was a bit of a shakey start, like what you said about Characters and Continuity, but I did find it passable for me, though it could have been done better.
As for the series, I LOVED it!!! I at first saw it as Disney's response to the success of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" and/or "Wild Kratts", with a mix of lessons in life as well as education on the Animal Kingdom. Heck, for the later, this series taught me some things about animals that even I as a Zoo educator didn't even know about!
I would personally love to have a discussion with you on this series sometime. But for now, thanks again for another entry in this series, it was worth the wait! And hopefully, someday, you'll find the time and drive to review the whole series. I would love to hear your thoughts on each episode.
Also, just out of curiosity, who would you say is your favorite Pridelander (excluding the guard and Lion King Characters)?
I agree with everything you said. I love this series - especially in later Seasons.
It's cool that you worked as a zoo educator. I went to school for a Zookeeper job and have done volunteer/internship work with animals. Still don't have a Zookeeper job though.
If you would like to, I'd love to chat with you about The Lion Guard. If you're up for it.
Man, I remember reviewing this series back in the day…I wish I could go back to those days… Power of the roar, my friend.
When I first saw Return of the Roar, I thought it was really worth watching. I was very excited to hear Ernie Sabella returning as Pumbaa and most of all, I was very excited to hear James Earl Jones as mufasa again! It was so wonderful that they payed homage to The Lion King with the sun rising just like the beginning, and the sun shining on Pride Rock as it rises. It also had the score of This Land being played for a short time. That was truly beautiful.
I do wish they hadn’t included Christmas in the pridelands. As for Kiara’s character, I um figured her change is due to age….BUT in all honesty I wish they had mixed how she was at the start of LK2 and how she is in the show to balance it😅
I'm 16 and I'm bingeing it on Disney plus and so far my favorite episode has to be Never Judge a Hyena by it's Spots, I'm surprised that the show isn't nearly as childish as thought it was gonna be
"A mark on their shoulders" i always thought it was random until i saw mlp and now i think "oh wow the marks are kinda like cutie marks in a sense."
I don’t care what anyone else says, I enjoy the Lion Guard series.
Post review thoughts: Glad to see you enjoyed the series at least.
Me too especially season 3
I do too, even if the last season and Kiara's character were indifferent too me, it's just how tv shows grow.
Drew, you can at least listen what he has to say 😅
@@gracekim25 I did. I’m just saying that since I know the series isn’t exactly very popular, and I wasn’t expecting him to actually like it
Same
love this series the lion guard
I started watching this show about a month ago. I had heard about it a while ago, but I got too curious and started watching it. I was amazed at how much I actually like the show, and I'm not afraid to admit that as a 25 year old dude. The first time watching it through, it got some genuinely good laughs out of me. Yeah, it does get pretty gimmicky, but it is a kid's show. Some of the songs aren't great, but those are easy to skip over. I'm with you on Season 3 being the best one. I love the world building, and I love seeing the characters more grown up. I will say, its pacing is pretty poor though. I think they could've taken only 5 episodes to get to the Tree of Life after Battle for the Pride Lands, and then spent the rest of the time to focus on Kion's healing and his progressing friendship and romance with Rani. I love her character and I like them as a couple, but their romance was really rushed. I also would've liked to have seen Kion and the Guard interact more with the Night Pride outside of fending off Makucha's clan. Overall though, it's a good season. And a good show.
Ono is voiced by one of the actors from The Middle that was on ABC
The pilot I do agree didn’t leave a good first impression with this show, however the series itself I did enjoy. Season 3 being the season I enjoyed the most, I just loved that they gave a good reason and setup for why Kion and the guard left the pridelands during the events of lion king 2’s timejump. Also the fact the series finale served as an epilogue was also a nice touch. The show also does actually have some pretty catchy songs, with some of my favorites being sisi ni sawa, my own way, baboons, lions overall, make you a meal, and the dolphin way. Overal this show wasn’t perfect but I think it does deserve to be in lion kings history of entertainment
I do like the show very much and i like that Kion had a multi varied team for the Guard. Each member has a endorable and amazing personality and all 6 had great connection and story through all 3 seasons.
I only wished that Anga would had made a member of the Guard right at the start. She could had been the Cariest or the loviest till Ono blinded his eye and then became the Keenest of Sight in Ono's approval. (I could see those 2 could have a sort of bond or Friend/Relationship in season 1 and 2)
I was actually intrigued by the show, but I haven't finished it yet. I'm not sure if it's worth continuing, however, this review definitely helped. I'm mostly gonna skip "filler" if there is any.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@GoldenFoxPictures What is the name of the font you used for the text at 0:20?
I watched the episode with Jasiri first and the return of the roar…. I think the pilot was a little bit shaky since the way Kion and Bunga are introduced is um sudden😅 BUT….. at the same time this show expanded the world in a cool way despite some of the accidental continuity errors 🤷♀️ I have a very complicated love-hate thing with this show … just don’t forget to say it’s after Kiara first met Kovu in LK2 and before her first hunt. Season 3 is the one where the main characters actually age and overlap with the battle with Zira where the outsiders attacking is mentioned and they don’t mention Nuka’s fate in the end.
Even tho you didn’t mention this in your video I wanna ask you, How Do you feel about Scar’s Origin Story and Song of How He Got His Scar in The Lion Guard?
I wasn't a fan of the song, but the backstory was fair enough for Kion's purpose in Season 3.
Honestly I actually like the pilot. It’s not on the levels of quality as friendship is magic part 1 and 2 or help wanted from SpongeBob, but I thought it did alright for a start to the series. And I gonna be honest, bunga never really bothered me. I found him to be pretty funny and served as a good foil to kion. Also there were moments where it truly showed they were best friends. Bunga was willing to stay friends with kion even if he turned evil. I won’t lie that friends to the end was bunga at his worst, but it’s no where near what Patrick Star would have done during the dark era of SpongeBob (5-first half of 9). All and all, I was never bothered by bunga at all.
I enjoy the lion Guard series
Me tho
"Where was he the whole time during the sequel" Idk why but I smirked the biggest smirk ever. As someone that's watched the entire show the series does make sense and It adds up, they did a shockingly good job when It came to the timeline 🤔
Season 1 & 2 take place after Lion King 1 but before 2 and Season 3 takes place before Lion King 2 but by the time they journey to the Tree of Life Lion King 2 started
"You throw In a character In the middle of an existing narrative and you expect us to just go with It"
Yes. Yes they do LOL
Also I do agree that Rafiki should have done that Intro, I would've liked It so much better If they did but I'm not complaining. I enjoy Kion as a character and his development Is nice.
Also from my memory I'm pretty sure Scar killed his crew In secret but I'll have to rewatch the episode.
i hope you talk about the timon and pumbaa spin off soon.
I just had a theory In regards to the plot hole regarding Scar's death back in "Rise of Scar"
Remember how in the first movie, some of the hyenas fled Pride Rock during battle of Pride Rock, before Simba took of to face Scar and the famous "Mr Pig" moment?
My theroy is that those particular hyenas weren't around when Scar double crossed them, or when the remaining hyenas eventually maulled him to death. That could explain why Janja stated that Scar died in the fire and not by his fellow hyenas, and why they still showed respect and loyalty to the lion when he returned.
Like I said, just a theory.
For me TLG was easily one of my favorite show. And it was my introduction to TLK lol. And because of that I was always so defensive on this show. Sure it’s not perfect but it did provide something pleasure definitely more than most show adaptations like BH6TS, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, etc. So it’s nice to have something new added to the franchise. It could have been better but it’s still a good show to watch. And yes season 3 is definitely the best season (the only nitpick I have for it is that I want that season to be a bit more longer).
Oh dang. I didn't think you'd actually review it. But you did. Despite the hate, I still enjoy & love the series, and I'm glad you like it too.
I still wish I could travel back in time to warn Disney to take this c̶a̶s̶h̶g̶r̶a̶b̶ idea seriously, so it would end up less hateable.
Lion guard is won of Disney best shows it’s sad that’s it’s 4 season was cancelled it’s there loved and I love rani much love
So, random question, Golden. Do you know what honey badgers use to protect themselves? Besides their claws and teeth?
Let me guess. You’re gonna answer me with something that would contradict my criticisms of the character.
@@GoldenFoxPictures Not really. I agree that Bunga is a pain of character, but he is a honey badger and the creatures have been known to spray predators or bee hives with a powerful smelly liquid from their hind quarters much like a skunk.
So, basically, I'm glad they stick with the creature that Bunga suppose to, but I kinda wish they rethink his personality or something. >.>
I do sympathize with how you didn't like Return of the Roar, but I am glad you liked the series a bit. Admittedly, I didn't like the last season as much as you. The worldly stuff and serious issues were good, but some points made me think otherwise. Good luck with the live action.
I saw this show's first episode live on Disney Junior back in the day when it first came out. As a young child, it influenced me heavily, and I still love it to this day. True, it's not without its problems. But as someone who saw TLG before TLK, and didn't have any complaints about continuity, I think it has a lot of good to offer, even with its flaws. The characters, the world building, the backgrounds, the music, it all gave me a particular kind of lively energy that I still find it hard to replicate.
I hate season 3 with a burning passion though. I don't wanna come off as aggressive here, because it would be kinda stupid to get mad over a kids' show, but in my opinion...
The ending was terrible, Rani was terrible, the new characters were mostly terrible, the romance arcs were terrible, the villains were terrible, the Tree of Life was terrible, and the plot was terrible.
I'd go more into depth on each of these points, but then I'd have to write an entire essay to properly articulate all my complaints. Of course, this isn't to say you can't enjoy the season, but I personally don't. Maybe I'm just not smart enough to understand the themes, I dunno.
I like the episode where it showed Scar when he got his scar.
It's not mufasa's fault!😁
The show may have huge continuity errors but it's still enjoyable and some things actually add up perfectly when compared to Lion King 2
Wanna know the real reason why kion wasnt i the lion king 2? Is because the voice actor wasnt even born yet?
To weather or not the actor was present is irrelevant to the writing and continuity of the LK Timeline.
@@GoldenFoxPictures the lion guard is also from disney junior and disney junior came in 2008 not in 1998.
Again that’s not relevant
Wil you ever review the whole series?
It hasn't been on my agenda. My focus was on the movies, including the pilot. I knew I had to give initial thoughts on the show itself, but I had to be brief about it. As is, the show has already ran its course. So it would be fruitless to do so.
@@GoldenFoxPictures never hurts to still give your overall thoughts and opinions
I almost completely agree with you about the series and the pilot itself, except one thing. Bunga IS a good character. I know it's very unpopular opinion, but I really do stick to it. He might be extremely stupid and annoying sometimes, but I just can't forget "Friends to the end" episode, when he said to Kion: "Even if you do turn evil, I'll still be your best friend". It is hard to say sometimes, but he is smart and reliable. He's just reckless, but he is not an idiot. He reminds me some kind of sociopath, that does what he does on purpose. Of course it's not true, but I think it's funny. But this is just his role, the whole Lion Guard couldn't be all so serious and resposible, that would be boring. The show just needed a character like that, and here's Bunga. And it's painful to see what they did to him in the end... The female Bunga? Seriously? He deserved much better than this.
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Agree but I respect golden fox opinion
I still love bunga
I actually really like Bunga and love Zuka Zama!😁
The lyric is enjoy the chaos ignore the strife
You going to cover the Timon and pumbaa show
No. I stated in the beginning of this project that I won’t be able to cover everything.
And besides, there isn’t much to say about the series other than the comedy.
"One more obstacle to face" *slams blu-ray of live action Lion King*
Me: *laughs in live action Mufasa in the making*
i like the song zuka zama but thing definetily did need to be done differently
I'm glad the show was better than the pilot.
This is my way of the lion guard
Kiara is the leader of the lion guard and the lion guard includes her an elephant a zebra a gazelle and zazu
And also fuli would be a male cheetah and ono would be a female egret
This might be an unpopular opinion. But when it comes to Lion King cannon, I often feel there is a lot of continuity issues with the series. Lion King 2 in regards to their being lions who supported Scar and the Lion Guard in regards to having magical roar and Scar attempting to overthrowing Mufasa with it and not getting banished for it. It's like... as much as I enjoy this show, I can't help but be bothered by some of these problems. I actually think that the Stories of Kopa do a better job at being consistant.
5. Bunga
4. Beshte
3. Ono
2. Fuli
1. Kion
unfortunately the animation is a veeeery big turnoff for me, so i can't give it another chance, but i was surprised to hear the show actually became brave enough to tackle such serious topics, so hats off to them on that part
That’s fair. I did mention the leg movements looked inconsistent with the ground after all.
I like a show but I would like it more if they made a season 4 and gaved night pride backstory so we would know on what happened to rani's parents
Yeah I never liked Simba’s voice in this show 😅
Ironically CAM is in this show!😅
Cam? Wait, you mean Eric Stonestreet? 🤯
Oh boy, I'm not looking forward to this.
I loved this series as an innocent child.
"Return Of The Roar" may not be good.
But there were worse things, y'know. 👿
What don't you like about this special?
@Mikayla Akridge the pacing... I dunno...
bunga was bad the beat of his song was good
i am mad how the lion guard ruined kiara in the show.
My question is why are they children why would you have children as ur police
The show stated that all the other previous lion guards were all adults but since kion had his roar earlier in the pilot, the other characters decided that he is ready and trusted him to defend the pride lands
I refuse this show to exist...because paranormal/magic powers do not work in a film universe in which the drive was spiritual self-searching symbolism and confronting your problems
I don’t have a problem with the series but the animation is DOGGG WATERRRRRR💩
You want the truth? Kion was out of the picture on a quest for the events of Lion King 2.
I’m already aware of that. I talked about it at the tail end of the video.