“‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ takes flight with a surprising twist”
The new Netflix anime series, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” is making waves with a surprising twist that has caught the attention of fans and critics alike. The show, which features the entire star-studded cast of the cult classic movie “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” in voice roles, initially seemed to be a faithful retread of Edgar Wright’s 2010 film. However, the first episode ends with a very different choice, setting the stage for a completely different twist on the Scott Pilgrim story.
From episode 2 onward, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” shifts its focus to Ramona Flowers, making it a story about her finding closure with her evil exes, rather than Scott defeating them in a quest to win her affection. This bold move has been met with praise, as it gives more depth and airtime to the other great characters in the show and builds out the unique version of Toronto they inhabit.
Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley has taken the opportunity to transform one of his signature works and has succeeded in creating a stronger story in the process. This reinvention of the Scott Pilgrim story has been praised for being in direct conversation with the original work, showcasing O’Malley’s deep reflections on how previous Scott Pilgrim stories have presented the two leads.
The surprising twist and the show’s fresh approach have led to “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” being hailed as one of the smartest, funniest, and most surprising shows of the year. Viewers are being encouraged not to let the initial bait-and-switch in the first episode scare them away from what has been deemed as a rewarding and worthwhile series.