This was a very nice episode and it showed the backstory and (a part) of the family of the beloved character Moxxie. Moxxie meets his ex, which also happens to be millie's ex. The Backstory of moxxie in this episode Is really emotional and well written. I also really liked the animation in this episode, there were great shots, for example moxxie Threatening his dad on the dinner table. The camera work here is done really well. The ending fight with Millie was also spectacular in this episode. It ended it well. The episode ended very quick, because of the great time. The jokes this episode were also very naughty and funny. I give this a nine out of ten.
3 Reviews
Its Alright
toast-king28 September 2023
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I think it's pretty decent. Season 2 was super meh so far especially compared to Season 1 which was really good. I think after this it goes more downhill and I do think this is better than Season 2 Episode 2 but it's worse than the Circus. It's a good episode and Moxxie has good development and it shows his father is like really just a terrible father but goddamn this episode is WEIRD even on Helluva Boss standards. I mean the Season 1 episodes were really really weird but in a way that made it interesting. I shouldn't complain though, I'm probably just mad because that weirdo tried to steal Millie.
A very well done episode that's brought down by its third act
thegraydude11 July 2023
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Exes and Oohs is definitely one of the better episodes of season 2 without a doubt, with wonderful animation, coloring, and a coherent story that feels like a good mix of both episodic storytelling and some more lore info. I don't really care that much for Moxxie's tragic backstory, but it does reveal why he doesn't stand up to Blitzo and adds some interesting details on his insecurities.
However, when you might expect this episode to finally give Moxxie an arch and have him stand up to his father (which he does, in a wonderful sort of 3D shot), he is instantly punished for it and becomes a "Damsel in distress" so that Millie can instantly save up and effortlessly save everyone. Not only does this remove the character development for Moxxie, but it also makes Millie feel like a shallow character designed to effortlessly destroy any threat that's built up in the episode.
The final fight, while visually appealing, is also pretty bad. The choreography is so quick that it is impossible to tell what's going on, and there are multiple weird cuts and animation errors within the fight that they probably thought would be hidden because of how incoherent it is.
Another note is that Moxxie and Blitzo seemed to have developed a sort of stronger bond after the masterpiece "Truth Seekers", where Moxxie revealed his insecurity on being good enough for Blitzo and Blitzo being insecure that one day Moxxie will have enough and abandon him. That subtext SHOULD be in this episode, since it reflects Moxxie's insecurities, but that opporuntiy for Blitzo being able to reflect on how Moxxie's father treats him is a huge lost opportunity.
Overall, while this episode is more funny, well animated, and coherent then many of the other season 2 episodes, earning it the 6/10 rating, I had to remove 4 stars due to the lackluster writing in the end and the overarching story, and the horrible ending fight scene.
However, when you might expect this episode to finally give Moxxie an arch and have him stand up to his father (which he does, in a wonderful sort of 3D shot), he is instantly punished for it and becomes a "Damsel in distress" so that Millie can instantly save up and effortlessly save everyone. Not only does this remove the character development for Moxxie, but it also makes Millie feel like a shallow character designed to effortlessly destroy any threat that's built up in the episode.
The final fight, while visually appealing, is also pretty bad. The choreography is so quick that it is impossible to tell what's going on, and there are multiple weird cuts and animation errors within the fight that they probably thought would be hidden because of how incoherent it is.
Another note is that Moxxie and Blitzo seemed to have developed a sort of stronger bond after the masterpiece "Truth Seekers", where Moxxie revealed his insecurity on being good enough for Blitzo and Blitzo being insecure that one day Moxxie will have enough and abandon him. That subtext SHOULD be in this episode, since it reflects Moxxie's insecurities, but that opporuntiy for Blitzo being able to reflect on how Moxxie's father treats him is a huge lost opportunity.
Overall, while this episode is more funny, well animated, and coherent then many of the other season 2 episodes, earning it the 6/10 rating, I had to remove 4 stars due to the lackluster writing in the end and the overarching story, and the horrible ending fight scene.
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