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Green Lantern Episode 1.21 'Babel' Review

Hal Jordon, Kilowog and Razer are stuck on a hostile planet and to make matters worse, their rings are almost out of power.

Cartoon Network, don't do this to us. You're making a huge mistake by not renewing Green Lantern. I'll admit I wasn't the biggest fan when it first came out, but the last bunch of episodes have been amazingly good and easily ranked it among the best animated shows currently out there. I'm in love with this show now and will do whatever it takes to save it. CN, are you really just disappointed with toy sales? Point me in the right direction and I'll buy 'em all to keep this show going. 
 
The last few episodes have been an epic emotional whirlwind. The Razer/Aya relationship played out in a stellar manner and we're now dealing with its aftermath. The mood takes a major shift and 'Babel' is a ridiculously fun episode as the trio (Hal, Kilowog, Razer) crash land on a nearby planet. With their rings quickly running out of power and stuck in an unbreathable environment, the team finds a city to shield them from the deadly conditions. Unfortunately for them, the locals aren't too fond of Lanterns. Hilarity and good times ensue.  

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This episode has an overdose of priceless moments that'll deliver huge laughs.  From the awkward miscommunication to Razer's epic Manhunter head toss, these moments kept me cracking up the entire time. In addition to the plentiful amount of chuckles, this episode was also filled with highly entertaining action. Chase sequences, melees and a battle with a "Super Rancor" were all a blast. Few things will top Kilowog's bartering abilities, though. The last few episodes have placed such a key focus on the characters relationships, so it was a nice change of pace to have an episode focused solely on keeping us amused.  
  
Overall, 'Babel' is another shockingly impressive chapter. I honestly have no major complaints and episodes like this make me feel like a kid again. I know the first half of the season was met with mixed responses, but this series has leveled up big time. I'm seriously going to miss this show, but at least it's departing on an incredibly high quality. 
 
Gregg Katzman is a freelance writer for Comic Vine and IGN Entertainment. Follow him on Twitter, poozer!