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/  ===== 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. ===== Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] or follow us on Twitter at @rttppodcast. Or find our bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/supernucleargroup 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