Jaye
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What I think is really going to help this cast of characters is the absence of that designated "carer"; that older character that has all the knowledge and looks after the younger members of the group. Their role was to always "give" to the younger members, but rarely receive anything in return. Brock or Cilan would use their experience and knowledge to pass on advice and help with the character development, but wouldn't actually develop as character themselves and that sort of gives the group an artificial or formulaic feel to it.
This current group seem to have better symbiosis. Ash will learn from Clemont's machines or feel empowered by Serena's encouragement, but at the same he will boost their confidence and give them advice as well. I prefer this sort of balance since it gives the cast room to be mature on their own.
It's helping, too, that we've dove right into the characters' background and story so far this season instead of having to wait. It seems like things are more character driven this time round.
This current group seem to have better symbiosis. Ash will learn from Clemont's machines or feel empowered by Serena's encouragement, but at the same he will boost their confidence and give them advice as well. I prefer this sort of balance since it gives the cast room to be mature on their own.
It's helping, too, that we've dove right into the characters' background and story so far this season instead of having to wait. It seems like things are more character driven this time round.