The Coronation
Added 2025-02-12 18:00:12 +0000 UTCI've always loved The Coronation episode. At first, I thought the title was just about Glimmer because she’s the one taking Angella’s place as queen. But over time, I realized that, in a way, the one who truly gets "crowned" in this episode is Catra.
Glimmer takes the throne because she has no other choice. She’s stepping into a role she never asked for, dealing with the loss of her mother and the pressure of doing the right thing. Meanwhile, Catra earns her own "coronation" in the Horde, but in a much lonelier and more self-destructive way. There’s no celebration, no applause—just a rise to power built on challenges and betrayals.
What makes this parallel so powerful is that both are stepping into leadership roles, but from completely opposite places. Glimmer, despite her doubts, still has her friends supporting her. Catra, on the other hand, keeps sinking deeper into her obsession with proving she doesn’t need anyone.
In the end, they both end up with a crown on their head—but only one of them has a kingdom to stand behind her.
Artist: Iria Abella
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'The(ir) Ascension' ...again another She-Ra parallel episode and also too, Lol both young women LOVES/WANTS Adora's attention on them ... 😁🥰💯
PinkStorm
2025-02-13 17:55:15 +0000 UTCFurther shows how much those two are sides of the same coin.
Lyssandia
2025-02-12 21:53:44 +0000 UTCVERY nice view on that episode and I fully agree with your take, Iria. Absolutely stunning art to underline it!
Lyssandia
2025-02-12 21:53:00 +0000 UTCThat is a fascinating point, I hadn't put that together before! It really a great parallel, and shows that Glimmer and Catra do have more in common than we might have thought earlier in the series. I love the art you did for them on their respective thrones! The lighting and shading, as well as body language, really highlight the contrast of their taking of leadership! <3
Branden Bull
2025-02-12 19:07:50 +0000 UTCI miss those episode by episode ones they used to do of avatar.
theonlyliverpoolninja
2025-02-12 18:47:11 +0000 UTCOverly sarcastic productions has an hour+ long video about the parallels between these 2 in s4! Its a fun warch for fans of the show
Quazzz
2025-02-12 18:37:27 +0000 UTCI sooo need to watch that episode again!
Sarcad
2025-02-12 18:13:07 +0000 UTCOoooooooh how did I never clock that before. So much better looking at it like that. Hang on I’m off to rewatch it right now.
theonlyliverpoolninja
2025-02-12 18:03:24 +0000 UTCI never thought about it from this perspective! I love it
Lizzie
2025-02-12 18:03:19 +0000 UTCThe unfortunate 2 sides of the coin
Cali Jester
2025-02-12 18:02:58 +0000 UTC
