RTTP #52 - The Key, or, What Would Barack Obama’s Lyoko Form Look Like?

This episode of Code Lyoko carries a content
warning for attempted suicide from 5:38-5:57 and from
6:50 to 7:20 in the Youtube edition. This episode of Return to
the Past carries a content warning for discussion of attempted
suicide throughout, primarily between 44:00 and 1:00:00.


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-8255


Trans Lifeline: US: (877)
565-8860 CANADA: (877) 330-6366


The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 


Global
lifelines: http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ 


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In some ways The Key is every bit as beautiful as we remembered
that it was, with intricate storytelling, intense plot
developments, and hints at a greater and more challenging battle
yet to come.


On the other hand... how did we not remember the RIDICULOUS
levels of mood whiplash in this episode? Some of the most intense
and upsetting moments in the entire series are bookended with
school dance drama, and would that we could reach into the past
and change that.


Still, we hope you enjoy this episode, where we celebrate The Key
for its highs, work our way through its less-than-great pacing
decisions, and contribute our own usual nonsense. Mary calls a
DND spell "firebolt" instead of "fireball" by accident, David
resurrects old memes, and Ben throws down the gauntlet to you,
the listeners.


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Cover art by the very skilled Ingram! Find their work at
@ingramcomix or www.ingramcomix.com.


Opener: "Un Monde Sans Danger" by Franck Keller and Ygal
Amar
Outro: "S'Envoler" by Herman Martin, Serge Tavitan, and The
Subdigitals