The Owl House is an animated fantasy series that follows the adventures of a teenage girl named Luz Noceda, who ends up in a magical realm called the Boiling Isles. In this mystical world, witches and demons coexist, and Luz, a human, finds herself caught in the middle of their conflicts. One of the key characters in the show is Eda Clawthorne, also known as the Owl Lady, who is a powerful witch struggling with a curse. Eda Clawthorne is the owner of the titular Owl House, where Luz finds solace and guidance. However, beneath her confident and carefree demeanor, Eda hides a deep torment and agony caused by a curse known as the "Owl Beast." This curse slowly transforms Eda into a monstrous creature, an amalgamation of owl and human.
I liked Willow now being popular and well-liked by her peers as she's confident after the events of 'Understanding Willow' & Boscha, who was more of a threat as the team captain of the school's Grudgby team (it's kind of disturbing though how the school staff lets her torment other students, even bending over backwards, since she is team captain. Pretty darkly amusing, but I would have liked a better reasoning; maybe her parents are wealthy and donate money to school and that's why the school staff cannot punish her?). Amity siding with Luz & her friends was admirable (her sick burn to Boscha was glorious), Luz stands up for Willow who is bullied by Boscha & she is inspired from one of her favorite movies to challening Boscha to a grudgby game with a bet to let Willow be or use them as target practice. The sport itself, grudgby, was a fun concept and a bit creative with the playing field being loaded with magic spells (I noticed a similarity to how the witch duels were staged with the ground with magic traps back in the episode 'Covention'. Maybe intentional?).
The premise itself with the grudgby season being in full swing and Luz challenging school bully Boscha her team to a match for Willow s account in an bit of a bold and thoughtless move was a nice and entertaining once, having some solid character moments and humor throughout that made it work. They Really Do Love Each Other After seeing Hooty ravaging the Emperors Coven Eda gives a genuine compliment to the House Demon showing that she does care about him despite his overbearing traits.
" This curse slowly transforms Eda into a monstrous creature, an amalgamation of owl and human. The torment and agony that Eda experiences serve as a central theme in The Owl House, showcasing the challenge that comes with being different and society's rejection of those who do not fit the norm. Throughout the series, Eda's struggles with the curse are depicted in a poignant and heartbreaking manner.
The Owl House
I figured that the fact that I actually take my time with watching the episodes by waiting until closer to when they air despite getting downloads to them right away was eventually gonna catch up to me.
Yep, don't really have much more I can add to this week's episode other than I liked it more than last week's and it was nice to nice to know where the scenes with Eda & Illth from the trailer came from.
Though if there is one thing that I can add, it's not a good one which is the sudden reveal that Luz and her team end up losing to Boscha's anyways due to the rusty smidge that's on honestly on-par with Lester & Eliza from The Day the Violence Died in terms of how much of an Ass Pull it is due to how (intentionally) out of nowhere it was. Granted, it doesn't ruin the episode the way that they ruined theirs, but if their goal was to have Luz's team end up losing to Boscha anyways than I don't understand why they felt this was the best option to go. You could've easily gotten the same results doing the same thing The Loud House did with Net Gains and it wouldn't have felt like weak writing.
On a lighter note, all the instances of Amity acting flustered around Luz has softened me to liking the idea of Lumity more. Also, not sure if it's already been mentioned here but I noticed someone on Twitter point out that Lumity is actually a different spin on the usual Will They, or Won't They? plot where usually it's due to one person being oblivious or another relationship getting in the way, which is part of why I'm tired of these plots, especially when it's played/dragged out badly on something like The Ridonculous Race with Carrie & Devin (fooled ya in case you thought I was gonna go with an obvious example!). But here, there are actual stakes behind what could happen if they actually end up being a couple like the fact that Luz is a human who likely wouldn't be approved by Amity's parents, and I would believe them to also be the kind of parents who would disown their daughter based on her sexual preferences which probably forces her to stay closeted.
CousinMerl
got a nightmarish appeal
Joined Oct 24, 2006 Messages 11,954 Location Poltergeist CountySince I seem to be the last one to give my opinions on the last episode (I usually do so on Mondays as usual) I don't really have much to add to what has been said already (much as I do agree with much of what [MENTION=78686]Wile E. the Brain[/MENTION] said) but I'll review it like all the episodes before it, even if I do repeat some things, in which case I apologize for that.
I think the episode, 'Wing It Like Witches', was a solidly good & fun one. Much like how 'Enchanted Grom Fright' was a take on the highschool prom story, this one is this show's take on the high school sports team episodes with the underdogs vs the champions and it has the assorted tropes and clichés you'd expect, but like the previous examples of the show doing a "normal world thing in fantasy world" plot it did so well. The premise itself with the grudgby season being in full swing and Luz challenging school bully Boscha & her team to a match for Willow's account in an bit of a bold and thoughtless move was a nice and entertaining once, having some solid character moments and humor throughout that made it work.
I liked Willow now being popular and well-liked by her peers as she's confident after the events of 'Understanding Willow' & Boscha, who was more of a threat as the team captain of the school's Grudgby team (it's kind of disturbing though how the school staff lets her torment other students, even bending over backwards, since she is team captain. Pretty darkly amusing, but I would have liked a better reasoning; maybe her parents are wealthy and donate money to school and that's why the school staff cannot punish her?). Amity siding with Luz & her friends was admirable (her sick burn to Boscha was glorious), Luz stands up for Willow who is bullied by Boscha & she is inspired from one of her favorite movies to challening Boscha to a grudgby game with a bet to let Willow be or use them as target practice. The sport itself, grudgby, was a fun concept and a bit creative with the playing field being loaded with magic spells (I noticed a similarity to how the witch duels were staged with the ground with magic traps back in the episode 'Covention'. Maybe intentional?).
The montage bit was fun (a montage of a montage being explained was funny) & I did really like the gag with Gus' small flags being broken and him hooking them up by IV (hilarious) & there's the expected moment of Willow & Gus giving up their training since Luz is pushing them too hard (and Willow doesn't know a thing about grudgby as she never played it) and they briefly break up, but I liked Luz forfeiting and allowing herself to be Boscha's punching bagto save Willow. Luckily, Amity is there and convinces Willow & Gus to help Luz out and they all challenge Boscha to the game (Amity was wonderful. Her grudgby story was great, as was her nervousness regarding Luz, blushing, panicking and having freudian slips. It was very precious). The game itself was entertaining and while Luz' team losing when Boscha wins by catching the Rusty Smidge was kind of an asspull (agreed with [MENTION=75269]John95[/MENTION]), Luz ranting on how stupid it is and how it makes the rest of the game pointless was great. A perfect "take that" to the Golden Snitch in 'Harry Potter's Quidditch and how nonsensical it is.
The ending with Boscha's teammates thanking and complimenting Willow and her team for playing a great game and being so kind, with Willow turning down a place on their team to let Boscha feel like someone, was a great one. I liked the moment of Amity being hurt and Luz lifting her up (cute) & the end montage. The subplot was a very good one, not throwaway at all. Good story with Eda reliving old memories of being a grudgby player and Lilith shows up and intends to take her with her to the Emperor. Like the main plot, the two compete in an grudgby game with a bet (Eda will follow her sister willingly if she loses) and the game itself was just as fun to watch, with neat animation and nice jokes (like King as a cheerleader, which was hilarious with him thinking the outfit is armor). Great ending of Eda winning without resorting to cheating (which she couldn't as Luz cleaned out her cheat box, having mistaken it for a lunchbox. Loved the note). Neat moment with Lilith being crushed but Eda leaving her ring for her sister to bring with (so that she won't return empty handed). Nice and likeable.
So yeah, a good, fun one. Maybe not one of the strongest episodes so far, but it was still a solid one. The character stuff was very strong here and definitely made it come together (especially Amity and her character development of standing up to her former "friends" and siding with the heroes, but everything with Willow, Luz & Gus was very nice too & the Eda-Lilith stuff was great as usual) and the humor was all good. The only thing I took a little bit of an issue with was the exaggerated way Boscha was allowed to be a barbaric bully just because she is team captain, but with how wacky and dark this world can be it made perfect sense). Solid episode, once again.
Upon arrival at the castle, the students are led on a tour by Kikimora, who educates them about Emperor Belos and how he and the Boiling Isles came to be where they are today, as well as showing them many of the rooms in the castle and many priceless objects that belong to the emperor. Luz notices Lilith is about to meet the emperor, so she breaks from the group and follows Lilith. She sees Lilith enter the emperor's throne room and peeks in through the keyhole. She sees Lilith promise to him that she would capture Eda as soon as possible, or she'll be kicked out of the Emperor's Coven.
The curse affects her physically, as her appearance continually changes, making her an outcast among her fellow witches. Moreover, the curse debilitates her magic, making her unable to cast spells properly and putting her at a disadvantage in a world where magical abilities are highly valued. However, it is not only the physical and magical aspects of the curse that torment Eda but also the emotional toll it takes on her. She constantly fears the consequences of fully transforming into the Owl Beast, knowing that she will lose her humanity and potentially harm those she cares about. This fear pushes her to isolate herself from others, believing that keeping her distance will protect them. This self-imposed loneliness adds to her torment and agony, as she yearns for companionship but is too afraid to let anyone get close. Despite the torment and agony she endures, Eda remains determined and resilient. She decides to use her remaining time before the transformation to mentor Luz and guide her in becoming a witch. Through this mentorship, Eda finds purpose and a sense of fulfillment, knowing that she can still make a difference even in her cursed state. The torment and agony of a witch in The Owl House, particularly Eda Clawthorne, highlights important themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the strength to defy societal expectations. Eda's journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of one's own torment, it is possible to find purpose and stand tall, embracing one's unique qualities and using them to make a positive impact on the world..
Reviews for "Embracing Darkness: Understanding the Agony in The Owl House"
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