...but where are his tentacles?
OK, I said it. Anyways:
Sorry for the one-off folks, I'm headed outta town again and needed something I could edit quick haha. That said, I think this was definitely the best possible episode to stand on its own. I can see why Kevin has become such a core part of this franchise (even if his characterization is NOTHING like I would have expected). He immediately steals the show in a not so figurative way.
Every episode has basically followed the same structure. Ben has some childish tendency, he gets called out, ignores it, then learns his lesson by interacting with the villain. As such, every baddie we've gotten is, on some level, a foil for him. Animo and his greed. That weird battery and its pranks. They all reflect some of Ben's worst traits.
Yet, Kevin is the best foil for Ben as a whole. He represents who he could have been had he not been born into such a supportive and loving family. Plus, we see how dangerous the omnitrix can truly be in the wrong hands.
Overall, dynamite episode. By far my favorite of the season so far. Hope you guys enjoy!