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Summary Now an all star edgerunner enhanced with more cybernetics, David leads his team into a new mission. An old contact reaches out to him for a big job.  Our Take A confident, stylish hour that shows off how far…

Summary Maine doesn’t seem to be himself. But the team has bigger fish to fry: They must race against time to extract vital information from their prisoner.  Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…

Summary David makes a clever suggestion when the team strategizes for their next mission. However, he soon learns that their target can’t be underestimated.  Our Take A tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Eager to learn the edgerunner ropes, David pesters Maine for another mission. Instead, Maine tasks Lucy with training him.  Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Surrounded by a group of rowdy edgerunners, David makes a plea to join their team. Meanwhile, sinister forces plot to lure him back to Arasaka Academy.  Our Take This is the episode where the crew dynamics finally click, and…

Summary With his newly enhanced body, David heads to the Academy seeking revenge on his bully. Later, he meets a mysterious woman who wants to recruit him.  Our Take David’s first taste of chrome power makes for a satisfying hour,…

Summary After a night of streaming illegal braindance, David wakes up to reality: a rundown apartment with a broken washing machine and an overworked mother.  Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary As an army approaches, Akemi must choose her path. While Taigen risks his life for the royal family, Mizu remains hell bent on her mission. Our Take This is the season’s peak, a bloody, breathless hour that pays off…

Summary Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his plans. Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding. Mizu and Taigen return home. Our Take This is a quieter hour that mostly sets up the endgame, but the character…

Summary Determined to see Fowler dead, Mizu scrapes up all the wits, grit and strength she has left to make her way through his castle’s defenses. Our Take This is a slow-burn hour that trades the show’s usual spectacle for…