Garlador
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I think a lot of that is nostalgia. I rewatched the original seasons recently and the acting can be ROUGH. Enjoyable, but definitely amateur hour a lot of the time. That’s honestly part of its charm to me.Tried to watch it even though some of the original cast members were absent, but I couldn’t finish it. The acting was so bad that I found it unbearable. Granted, MMPR was never known for stellar acting, but there used to be youthful energy and this special just felt unmotivated. But that's just me and I can see why many people liked it.
Ironically, many longtime fans felt the Once & Always special had some of the best performances from the older cast (particularly Walter).
Though if you’re looking for a more mature take on the brand, the BOOM! Studios comics are where you’ll find actual character development and nuance.