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Chaos Theory review (characters' oriented review)

Since everyone is doing this, I thought I'd share my thoughts too because, to some extent, I feel like I'm in a minority here. In this post I'm going to focus mostly on the characters because there's a lot to say about the show in general and I don't have patience to write everything in one post.

spoilers under the cut

I said it yesterday and I will say it again: I absolutely loved Chaos Theory. It was action-packed, well-paced, dramatic and funny. It was everything I loved in Camp Cretaceous.

I'm especially grateful that they gave us a whole variety of emotions coming from all of characters.

I loved yasammy's conflict because it felt real and natural. Yas' PTSD being openly addressed was everything I hoped for (all of them have PTSD in some capacity but when it comes to Yas the execution was on the next level). And Sammy being fiercely overprotective over her girlfriend to the point it became too much?? That made so much sense because she had always been always protective but after the experiences in camp cretaceous, it is no wonder that this trait started to get out of her control. I don't know, it just made sense. I hope that in season 2 they go in detail about Sammy's family situation, I want her to talk about it with Yas. I'm really curious how it will play out and I can't wait to see Yas being super awesome supportive girlfriend.

I also really liked Darius and Kenji's relationship - I know, I know but hear me out. I actually enjoyed how the conflict(s) in their case seemed to keep piling up; they were growing like a fungus. I adored that little bit when Kenji mentioned that he stayed in touch with Darius' mother, while Darius didn't call her. I think it was incredible; such a small detail but tells you a lot about the years in their life that we didn't get to see.

While we are at it, I have to address the whole Darius and Brooklyn thing which I actually... didn't mind. I really didn't? And I don't mind that it was one-sided either. Maybe because it is the first (*cough*) openly addressed one-sided love story between the campers. I've always loved Darius and Brooklyn friendship, I genuinely believe that it was one of the strongest relationships in CC. It would be cool if they stayed platonic but really, I truly don't mind that one-sided love plotline. I wouldn't even call it a love triangle because to me it seems that Darius, to some extent, always knew that it was an unrequited crush, and I don't feel a sense of a privatization (between Kenji and Darius) either. You know what I actually liked about this situation? The fact that Darius didn't go to meet with Brooklyn because he was basically ashamed, embarrassed, and a little scared of his own feelings, of getting hurt. I feel like, in the long run, this is going to be incredible for his character development. Darius trying to run away from his own feelings to the point where he abandoned someone, where he tried hiding something from others? I genuinely think it added to his character and gave him additional depth. That's just my opinion though. I also think that even without that romantic plotline he would still call Brooklin after her "death". So to me, this really didn't change much other than adding more awkwardness and I had no trouble handling that (I always really liked visually the scene where Kenji and Darius were sitting in the bathtub. There was something pleasing about this)

Moving on to Kenji... Killing Daniel Kon so fast was certainly... a choice but. Kenji's reaction to his death was so well-done. It really highlighted the complex relationship that Kenji had with his father - someone he hated but who he also considered kind of a indestructible. His reaction was so heartbreaking and I was there for it.

And then there's also Ben. I'm gonna be honest - I am biased. I loved him before, I love him still so it feels unfair to write about him from my very biased perspective. Still - they could never make me hate him. I like how his character changed in so many ways but also stayed true to his core – he is adventurous and a little reckless (like a Jungle Boy that he was), and he is also soft and sensitive (that scene when he was crying when he was hiding under the truck broke me). I'm extremely curious about his background story that we barely touched upon - it is obvious that he had been living in that van for a while, which is interesting considering how he used to live on the campus and (let me remind you that) he has a loving mother that would surely support him if he decided to take a break just because he needs a break. From the looks of it, Ben seemed to be living on his own for a while – was his obsession with "being hunted" the only reason? or was there more? many questions. I am also a bit... sceptial about his girlfriend. The first time he mentioned her was not convincing to say at least, not to mention that apparently he had been living without his phone for a while now - were they talking online all this time or what? Idk, if he really has a girlfriend then first of all - the screenwriters are cowards, second of all - the relationship doesn't seem super-convincing for now.

Bonus: Mateo is one of the best characters introduced in the show, for me, he beats even Mae. He was perfect, actually perfect, I loved him. I really hope we will see him again in season 2 (above taking care of Bumpy) because I really liked his agency and his character arc.

Overall: I feel like your final review of CT depends heavily on what you tend to focus on while watching the show, and what you like in shows in general. I don't mind drama as long as it doesn't interfere with characters' personality. And I feel like a lot of choices they made in CT actually makes sense for these characters. I think it is also important to remember that this was - from what I understand - planned as a two-seasons long shows from the beginning which means that a lot of loose ends and decisions may not make sense yet but they will eventually be developed in season 2 (which would be awesome, we love consistent writing)

anyway, I only watched CT once for now, so don't quote me. I'm sure that I will have more thoughts later

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IF you have finished watching Jurassic World Chaos Theory:

Behold, my personal curated playlist of some songs I listened to while storyboarding or thinking about the show, in episode order.

Scroll down for the episode breakdown, and only listen if you're done! (And if anyone is moved to make edits to any of these songs...👀)

Some songs I feel are character specific, others also work for multiple episodes or the season overall.

A couple of them were actually temp radio songs for the episodes they're paired with (Don't Stop and Jerk it Out), and even though we couldn't get the rights they will always be there in my heart haha.

My favorite songs on the list are Hollywood Forever Cemetery (THE Brooklynn song for me), We're All Gonna Die, and Dinosaur (fits the whole show) <3

Also, that last song-- it came on the radio one morning when I was driving to work and the first line took me out so hard I almost crashed my car HAHA

(but also even besides that line.... good song for the show)!

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I am so curious about people who watch Chaos Theory without Camp Cretaceous. Because there has to be somebody out there who didn't realise it was a sequel or did realise and didn't care

Did they still understand what was going on? How much of the events of cc did they pick up on? What do they think of the characters?

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Normalize girls using their highly-trained pack of raptors to eviscerate their bosses

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I feel bad for saying this, but Brooklynn and Kenji breaking up genuinely makes me so happy. I was absolutely devastated when they got together in Camp Cretaceous. Combined with Darius having feelings for her, I am ecstatic right now.

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ALSO DINOSTAR IS IN REACH PEOPLE BELIEVE ME AHDHSKSH

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Plus, in season three, while Brooklynn is with Wu, seeing the parasaurolophus, worrying about the laptop, Kenji was realising he had a crush on her, worrying about her.

Obviously, he didn't know about that at the time but it's another link to how she'll always put 'the mission' first above herself and above her relationships.

Just realizing now that the cave with the glowing Parasaurolophus was the place Brooklynn and Kenji really connected for the first time, so it makes a lot sense that her ignoring the herd was the last straw.

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Years later and the campers are still fighting over Brooklynn's phone, talk about an iconic character ☠️

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binders are p cool am i right people

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brookenji dust

yasammy strong

dinostar canon

ben straight

what the fuck

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((The ability to appreciate and evaluate human aesthetic is not determined by your sexuality))

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going to start saying people "obviously aren't in a romantic relationship, they have something deeper and more intimate going on" to confuse and upset alloromantics

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Sir that’s my emotional support album that nobody else cares about

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Now that we're on the eve of Chaos Theory, enjoy this compilation of all Brooklynn memes from my Reductress Headlines series. May she continue to grace the series with her presence!

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i hate this show i hate this show i hate this show

fuck you fuck you fuck you fuck you fuck

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More nuanced spoiler thoughts on Darius and Brooklynn:

As someone who was/is a major Dinostar shipper, I was obviously in shock after the show, especially after episode eight. However, I'm not sure I actually want them to get together romantically

Neither of them are in the best place for that type of relationship. Brooklynn clearly has a one-track mind and whether she's with Kenji or Darius isn't going to change that. She's so focused on whatever mission she's dealing with that she's willing to fake her own death. And Darius is only just getting over his grief, only just truly accepting she's 'dead'

When she comes back, and it's revealed that she's been alive this whole time, it isn't going to be pretty. There are going to be hurt feelings on all sides and I think it's best to explore that first. Brooklynn is going to be dealing with a lot of trauma, and her choosing to stay dead, whatever her reasoning, gave Darius (and the rest of the campers) a lot of trauma themselves. That can't just be brushed past. There need to be consequences.

So if Dinostar does happen it needs to be after a lot of talking and reconciliation.

But I love how they weren't afraid to make it messy and have these complicated feelings. I love how technically it's a love triangle but with none of the usual bs. I am happy that Brooklynn didn't feel the same. Based on what we know about her mental state at the time, that would have been way out of character. She's so far down the rabbit hole, that it's going to take a lot to snap her out of it, and get her to care about anything else.

Whether they make Dinostar platonic or romantic, I'm glad their dynamic and relationship are being focused on. I'm looking forward to season two and their messy messy messy reunion. I want them to fight and I want them to love each other at the end of it anyway.

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Just finished watching Chaos Theory and will be ranting about the things I loved about it so spoilers ahead

I loved the interactions between each of the characters, each one got a moment with Brooklynn that seemed to fit them very well.

I love the freckles bangs lady. I genuinely love her. I love her design; it's creepy but I have to admit she reminds me of a Victorian painting or something. I love the call back to Jurassic World Dominion where the lady there with raptors showed how well raptors, animals, respond to love rather than tasers and beatings.

They love her and she loves them

Kenji revealing that he knows Japanese is great because it was probably an act of rebellion that he started to try and make his dad stay home more.

I like how they went darker, the blood splatter from Brooklynn, the dozens of deaths, and the actual real life consequences from the attack on Brooklynn. She lost an arm...was not expecting they go through with that

They act like young adults for the most part, like how I did/do, which I very much enjoy.

Sammy and Ben co-parenting Bumpy is something I need more of.

Freckle-Bangs smiling when she realizes that the gang is there was delightful and terrifying. that is the look of someone who is de-flipping-lighted because life just threw her an opportunity to get an annoying job done right freaking now. Honestly I've had that look before when realizing that I get free food at work after forgetting to eat before leaving

Animation was fantastic!