Entertainment headlines have a new entry this week, and The World's Strongest Witch ‒ Episode 5 is generating real conversation. Here is everything you need to know about the story that everyone is talking about.
The Story So Far
Beginning with Lorna and the elves celebrating the defeat and capture of the doctor who was poisoning them, Lorna then shows the elven Queen and Princess the internet. This goes about as well as showing a Victorian child a Michael Bay movie and, while the two have no idea what they're looking at, they all have a good time together and share a hearty “lol.” Imparting Lorna with the confidence she needs to continue her journey, she flies directly to the elitist and cynical Elmina.
While this opening act frames the internet as a way for Lorna to build relationships she couldn't otherwise, the dynamic between Lorna and Elmina makes clear that this installment argues the internet can still be a force for good. While most of the comedy in this second act comes from miscommunication, it matters that this conflict stems entirely from Elimina needlessly assuming the worst of Lorna.
Even gestures like Lorna trying to give the other woman a gift are met with assumptions of ulterior motives. Lorna is so much happier and more important to the world than Elimina simply because she doesn't assume everyone around her is acting in bad faith, and I want that version of the internet in my life again! The back third of the installment sees the elven Queen apprehending Lorna's terrible father, which feels like an illustration of how online communities can help people escape from familial abuse, and Lorna, hilariously, bonding with a castle full of Dark Bishops over cooking videos.
This installment of World's Strongest Witch reminded me that the internet can improve living situations and foster social connections, which I should be more cognizant of since I literally wouldn't have my current life and career without it! Maybe the ending gag of Lorna accidentally pulling up an erotic video in front of strangers will begin to break her infatuation with the internet, but I really hope she stays a bastion of positivity.
Even with the animation becoming more limited than ever in this installment, I really needed to experience the message in World's Strongest Witch today. This installment reminds audiences that the internet can be good if you bring the right attitude to it, and I think everyone could use that reminder every so often. I'm worried that this next narrative arc in World's Strongest Witch won't measure up to this opening storyline.
Still, as long as the show stays this fun, earnest, and uplifting, I'll have a good time even if it turns into more typical LitRPG fare. The World's Strongest Witch is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. back to The World's Strongest Witch installment Review homepage / archives
What happens next is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain: this development has added a fresh chapter to an already fascinating entertainment saga. Stay tuned to TeraMovies for all the latest updates from the world of cinema.
