Literally, Oona was the only one that wasn’t so stuck up like everyone. Plus, also decides to be a pirate queen which is a major step up. Along, she’s a better mother than damn Queen Dagmar. Seriously!
I loved oona, i love how she really loved bean as her own daughter and always treated her like her own daughter no matter what, she was always there for bean. And I really like bean too because bean did learn to love and become attached to oona when oona helped protect her from her real mother
The Drug Trip in S1 always makes me laugh and I loved in s3 they brought it back but turned it into a really funny and touching bonding moment between her and Bean
I just love Oona the moment she was first introduced. At first i was really scared that she will fall into the typical evil stepmother trope but im beyond happy that she didnt! And she instead was the actual kinda motherly figure for Bean even if just small ways
She’s so underrated, and Bean never realised Oona was the mother figure she needed and wanted all along - if she had just opened up to her. Oona wasn’t a mean or cruel stepmother either (which is great - it could’ve been so easy to fall into that trope); she’s eccentric, independent, a little lonely (so they definitely had that in common) and has a very weird sense of humour, but she obviously cares deeply for Bean. Plus... when you’re another species it’s a bit hard to give your stepdaughter advice on sex, even if your intentions are good 😂🤷♀️. I love how much her character has been developed this season too ❤️
It was funny at first with his honks and stuffs, then I feel like ‘well…serve him right for what he did to all his servants’. Then it developed into just sadness. To know your fav daughter died AND buried alive in a nailed coffin is really scary to imagine.
It's absolutely tragic and even moreso the longer it goes on. I honestly thought the show handled the darkness of it well. At first the honking was funny, but the worse he got and the more detached he became--to the point of only able to talk through a puppet--you could see how much he was truly suffering. it's not like he's had an easy life either, he's been betrayed so many times and he's expendable to everyone he's ever loved... except Bean. Their heart to heart made me bawl my eyes out. To think that the Bean and Zog from season 1 would evolve into **that**. It was heartwarming, heartbreaking, and pretty damn amazing.
@@scootermcpeanuts6699 Do you have a source for that? S friend told me it's in the Futurama future, after one of the cycles of society destroying itself and rebuilding. I haven't found any proof that it's the same universe.
Oona having to explain that she wanted to be a warrior, while having been trapped under the sea, is a fine example of what’s wrong with the show as a whole. Not just playing it safe (for reasons beyond me), but it relies on exposition A LOT, and it basically does that same thing with its jokes. But yeah, she is the best character in the show and it’s tragic how she wasn’t used a lot more often.
@@KittyMonk it’s like Matt Groening didn’t think his audiences would grasp the jokes as much, so he dragged them out to a point where the joke just becomes ruined or annoying. And it’s sad, because he didn’t take advantage of the platform that was offered to him.
same here, but honestly i kinda liked how they continued with that in the plot. however, when they would insert a catchphrase or two about it, the joke just won't catch on. i wouldn't call it annoying though, the way they developed his descent into madness made it more real and made bean's turmoil based decisions understandable by the end of season 3. it was a lot, i know, even the characters showed their growing annoyance for the king but that was really what it is in my opinion. it was effective without being too much overbearing.
@@KittyMonk just curious, can you get a better microphone? Not gonna lie, your voice is grating to listen. Sounds like a teen going through puberty. Sorry if I sound rude
I actually like the idea of Zog going mad. I feel that it really fits his character based on his personality, and after all that he's been through. Plus the fact that mental illnesses in royalty back then were very common.
Meh, I feel like they wasted good character development on Zog I S3. His insanity was funny at first, but then 2 episodes later its gets old real quick. On the flip side, Zogs insanity definitely benefited the other characters in terms of character development.
@@Jake-vg2oq Insanity isn't something that goes away on its own so of course its going to stick for a while. I do agree it has made more development for its characters including Zog. It has brought out Oona's more affectionate side, Bean is actually bonding with her father and realizes what she has taken for granted, and Zog will also be able to understand his daughter more. I also do agree that some things could have been made better though.
@@lilearthdragon5280 Exactly. So why would they want to make Zog go insane for pretty much the whole season? You're right, you can't just brush off insanity, this is why I think Zogs insanity was bad for his character development. They are starting to treat Zog just like Homer off of the Simpson, instead of developing his character they just use him for slapstick humour and as a plot Anchor.
. . . . . . I don't think anyone would argue that Oona is the best character in season 3. She had a full character arch and came off as a better supporting character. Next season she's going to come back when she's needed and save the day.
As soon as i finished season 3 i thought to myself who the best character is...and i could only think of Oona! I was sure nobody would agree with me because she isnt a major character like Bean,Zog or Dagmar but she is the one character i always wana see on my screen
All things considered, if Yog hadn't died, she probably would have been Queen of Dreamland before Dagmar even got the chance. She just ended up taking way more steps to get there. The Kingdom would have been stuck with her in either direction.
Am I the only one that was sad from Zog going crazy and not annoyed??? My heart literally shattered when he said "You're gonna be a great Queenie, Beanie."
There's a really sad scene (I don't remember which episode in part 3) where Zøg had a moment of sanity, but knows he'll go insane again. It reminded me of River Tam in a way-I think she also had a scene like that
Honestly? The writers are learning and I like how they're trying. The show still has some good beats despite the clutter, it and Oona are what keeps bringing me back every time
Oona really just rocks. She's so nice and sweet and friendly. And the way that she forgives Bean and they develop an actual mother daughter relationship made me smile. I lovrd the reveal that she was a good guy thw whole time
I agree with you on everything! Oona is not only the best character because she has the best development, but also because of her consistency. I like this show, but honestly, I have more questions than answers. Characters that could be important to the plot are never scene again (like the bear selkie and the mermaid girl who Bean suddenly fell in love with) and each season seems to be following a pattern: new plot intro, a handful of episodes that don't really do much for the plot, the last few episodes are nothing but plot, "guess what? Dagmar is alive"!, then cliffhanger. And sprinkle a few background images hinting at future events here and there. But one thing had both changed and remained the same the whole time; Oona is one awesome Pirate Queen!👑🏴☠️
The thing about Oona is that unlike a lot of characters, she has actually had character development and character growth. While a lot of characters have remained fairly the same since the first episode.
You’re right about that. And honestly Tress MacNeille is the best actress on the show. When it comes to old school legends, they pretty much steal the show. Just like Tress’ Futurama co-Star Katey Sagal in Sons of Anarchy.
Oona is awesome I like luci too but oona is literally the best character. She’s really nice but also a total badass and wonderful mother. She’s also really funny. She seems super underrated.
I too love Oona. She's got like aspects of that monster stepmother in appearance and weird habits but overall she's generally pretty cool. I was sad we didn't get much of her after she went to become a pirate queen but her and Bean's drug trip bonding session was honestly fantastic.
Like a lot of people, I initially assumed she'd be your standard evil step-mom, and thus immediately disliked her because I don't like that trope much, but she very quickly rose to the title of favorite character pretty early in season one. So she got added to the list of favorite characters that I originally wanted to punch or kill (which is eternally growing...)
Great video! Oona has definitely become my favorite side character, glad you’re giving her the attention she deserves! Though I actually think this latest season was the first time it embraced its story driven focus and serialization. Not sure I agree with the characterization issues you have!
Can we just talk about how talented and funny Tress MacNeille is as a voice actress? I legit cackled when she was tied to the ship bowsprit screaming. 😂
I wish we got more Oona and Bean bonding moments - hopefully Bean will end up crossing paths with the all time best pirate queen in a future season either while sailing or even accidentally getting rescued from a ship that Oona’s crew happens to plunder leading to shanagins at sea.
I got to your channel through a random recommendation. The last time that happened, the person had 37K subs 10 months after, up from 250. And with this video quality, lightning will strike twice.
i love Oona so much. i was so afraid that she'll be the "evil stepmother", but she actually loves (or at least likes) and cares about Bean and i think it's so cute
Yeah, I kind of agree on this. With Oona, everyone seemed to be much more consistent. For me, even though the show uses a more medieval setting, the two queens seem to be more like pastiches of 4 of Henry 8th's six wives; Dagmar being more Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour whilst Oona is more of a Catherine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves situation. Fantasy loves to hate on step parents so it was a good idea to make her the weird but loveable one. In a way, despite being one of the most fantasy-based, she's also one of the more contemporary characters. It does bring a point though; Oona must have been married to the king for over a decade and been Bean's Stepmother for that long. That's a long time to go without any sort of bond. What is interesting is that, when she's no longer her stepmother, she and Bean are able to bond. Kind of cliche but, in another life, they could have been close friends.
I agree with you, I loved Oona already since the beginning, immediately recognizing her as the exotic oddball. I also love how you mostly sync your voice with the footage shown, it´s great! :D
Agreed. In the first season it would makes sense to see her as a melania trump figure. But then her character grew and became much more of a person than any of the trumps will ever be.
I think all the characters are good, and I think that season 3 was the best one so far. I like it because while it did cut back on the comedy, it focused MUCH more heavily on plot, which is something this show needs. I don't think it's fair do judge Dagmar just yet, since we still don't know much about her. I also think that Elfo and Luci are interesting because their demeanor often contrasts with their actions. Elfo appears childlike and generally tries to do the right thing, but a lot of times can be petty or overcome by lust (lust isn't a bad thing as long as you're not hurting anyone. Elfo doesn't hurt anyone, but it does contrast with his childlike energy), with his more negative aspects shining through in later seasons. Luci is the exact opposite. He appears crass and rude and generally wants to be bad, but in the end can help doing the right thing, with the more positive aspects of his character shining through in later seasons. I hope we get to see more of this contrast as the show goes on.
this season felt so slow omg and so many storyline opening like dreamland elf secret, luci in heaven, the steamland, the mermaid romance, the prophecy and dagmar continuation, I just hope Zog could recover (it would be funny if he recover because of chazz treatment lmao) and Oona came back for season 4
As you already said it would have been even better if they showed her realization and decision to become a warrior. They even had an amazing opportunity when she was chained up under water. They could have shown her struggling to free herself and being close to giving up, but then making her remember how she dreamed of becoming a warrior from childhood on. This realization who she REALLY is could become what gives her the finally strength to free herself.
While it isn’t perfect in how it’s done, Bean does get some level of character development. By season 3 she’s more responsible and tends to react more to situations rather than causing conflict through being drunk or rebellious. Contrast to season 1, where nearly all of the conflicts were caused because she was being drunk or rebellious. She’s seen how easily the people of Dreamland will turn on her and her own father, the king, isn’t in a position to aid her. Derek is a doormat for the likes of Odval and the Archdruidess. When she does become queen she does more in a day than Zog has done as king the whole show. Bean has also developed in her relationship with Dagmar, in that she is clear in not wanting one anymore because of Dagmar’s duplicity.
I don't think Zog going mad was played for laughs, to me it was very dark and sad because his madness was brought on by being tortured by Odval, Sorcerio, and Arch-Druidess.
Call me crazy but I've always liked Queen Oona and thought she was beautiful! The more we get to see her character the more I am fascinated by her reactions and ability to stay level-headed during a crisis! Personally, I would love to have a wife like that by your side despite how crazy things can get!
The fact I ever hated her when Dagmar returned PLSSS FLUSH ME IN THE TOILET WHERE I BELONG Oona was just an absolute queen such a good mother amazingly the way she cares for Zog after what he did her she is such an ICONIC BADASS 🥰🥰🥰
Oona is such a genuine character. I love her, and to this day I still do. She has a genuine sense of humor, and I adore her. I love and appreciate that you called Oona "nice" because she really is. I also appreciate you pointing out the fact Oona has no friends. This is a wonderful video essay about a character who deserves it. More than any other character in Disenchantment , Oona deserves this the most. I agree with everything you say about Oona, but I didn't consider Zog going insane was a joke. Infact, I found it incredibly painful to watch seeing him become this way.
Oona is the perfect mix between crazy and reasonable and she seems the only person who really wants to help Bean. Also she is the only part of Beans family who isn't too absorbed in their own business to be helpful. I needed some episodes to really like her but then she got straight to the top.
I really love this show, even though it might not be 'lmao', it still has its moments and I'm a huge fan of medieval settings so it's a treat for me 😂 however, when it came to part three of the show I was pleased but also a little annoyed. I think Oona got some INCREDIBLE development in part three, so much as to actually forming a bond with bean but I think it was a little drawn out in episodes, and as much as shows want to leave cliffhangers and plot holes to explore its the like the show seems to open new ones and it gets frustrating as you want to know more. Perhaps thats just what they want do people keep watching? But that still doesn't entail some of its drawn out nature. Oh well, I do really enjoy this show regardless. This is purely just my opinion ofc 😂 this video was awesome and I agree completely :) Oona is great!! 😂
Subscribed. Finally someone gets it! If it wasn't for her, I would've stopped watching somewhere in season 2. Criminally underrated. Edit: Yes on the Zog-madness too; it was old by the next episode for me. Also, how badass the writers made such a solid female character. A total badass who still doesn't sacrifice her compassion or anything!? So. Refreshing.
I wish she would show up more. My favourite season is 3, mostly because she's has the most screen-time. Also, because it shows just how good of a person she is. She bonds with Bean, helps her with the conspiracy, and genuinely cares of Zog - even though they're separated.
Excellent video! Oona really is the best character. I agree with your observation about the writing/character inconsistencies for Bean and Elfo but for me Odval always seemed power hungry and any timidness in the first season seemed to come from a predator waiting for an opportunity kind of thing. Also even though I am unsure of what they are doing with Dagmar I think she's consistently unlikable as that is a big part of her character not unintentionally
Oona is such a fantastic character!! Thank you so much for this video! I love her because you don't initially expect much from her aside from lazy "trophy-wife" trope writing, but I love how the writers have subverted her whole arc, she is a loving person, genuinely cares about Zog, Bean, and Derek, is wonderfully warm, funny, unapologetic and a badass. They could have easily written her out of the show once she went off to become a pirate but she comes back, takes care of Zog/holds the kingdom together the best she can, supports Bean when she can, and wants Derek to grow up more independent. She's initially portrayed as an unhappy desperate housewife and people esp the cast write her off. She *tries * to deal with the situation with Dagmar as best as she can but is set up to be the fallguy, (in her own words 'evil step-mother' trope is problematic) but Oona handles herself when it becomes apparent that Zog and Bean are too infatuated with who they believe Dagmar to be. But when Dreamland is under attack she attempts to save Bean because while she and her step-daughter aren't initially close she is a mother and knows how much Zog cares for Bean. Hers and Bean's relationship has been one of my favorite arcs of the show. She becomes a pirate queen, is politically astute, and she and Zog part ways as friends- because I believe that is what they always have been- they were both forced into a marriage due to Yog's death and the war between their countries, and they made do with a crappy situation. Oona is very independent-moreseo now that she has a "kingdom" of her own- and she doesn't believe in handholding Bean and Derek, she's there to support them so they can be their own people. Anytime Oona is on screen the writers do so much with her character that she has been a joy to watch.
After Oona, my favorite character would be Mora. I mean she’s one of the few main characters who’s not insane, an alcoholic, or a drug addict. Plus her short relationship with Bean was like the healthiest relationship in the show.
Literally, Oona was the only one that wasn’t so stuck up like everyone. Plus, also decides to be a pirate queen which is a major step up. Along, she’s a better mother than damn Queen Dagmar. Seriously!
Also overall a better human than Bean
@@lalboimanlun1230 not even a human
She abandoned her son.
@@tastybritches6644 She got a divorce and left him in the custody of his father, thats not abandonment.
@@functionatthejunction left him to his father so she can go hunt for treasure. Yes, she abandoned him.
i’ve loved Oona since the first episode, her weirdness is iconic and i think she’s definitely underrated
OMG same!
SAME!!!
This! 1,000 times this.
Loved her so much. She is so WEIRD but it's effing lovely
I really dislike her.
Is joke.
Or is...?
I loved oona, i love how she really loved bean as her own daughter and always treated her like her own daughter no matter what, she was always there for bean. And I really like bean too because bean did learn to love and become attached to oona when oona helped protect her from her real mother
Finally bean realized that to
Oona was a better mom to Bean than her actual mom ever was
Nobody else can make "Crazy Girl" work as a term of endearment lol so much love poured into it
I love Oona, I really enjoy how she is was an obvious red herring as an evil step mom. But her screaming on drugs makes me die laughing everytime
Also I would join Oona on the high seas and serve her as Pirate Queen
The Drug Trip in S1 always makes me laugh and I loved in s3 they brought it back but turned it into a really funny and touching bonding moment between her and Bean
@@martidodger7106 same. I was like "Awe they're bonding"
Evil step mom no xd
i like how she doesn’t follow the typical evil stepmom trope she was actually a pretty good mother
I just love Oona the moment she was first introduced. At first i was really scared that she will fall into the typical evil stepmother trope but im beyond happy that she didnt! And she instead was the actual kinda motherly figure for Bean even if just small ways
She even called it out
She’s so underrated, and Bean never realised Oona was the mother figure she needed and wanted all along - if she had just opened up to her. Oona wasn’t a mean or cruel stepmother either (which is great - it could’ve been so easy to fall into that trope); she’s eccentric, independent, a little lonely (so they definitely had that in common) and has a very weird sense of humour, but she obviously cares deeply for Bean. Plus... when you’re another species it’s a bit hard to give your stepdaughter advice on sex, even if your intentions are good 😂🤷♀️. I love how much her character has been developed this season too ❤️
I don't get why people think Zog's madness is suppose to be funny.
Personally I found it sad and heartbreaking at times.
It was funny at first with his honks and stuffs, then I feel like ‘well…serve him right for what he did to all his servants’. Then it developed into just sadness. To know your fav daughter died AND buried alive in a nailed coffin is really scary to imagine.
It's absolutely tragic and even moreso the longer it goes on. I honestly thought the show handled the darkness of it well. At first the honking was funny, but the worse he got and the more detached he became--to the point of only able to talk through a puppet--you could see how much he was truly suffering. it's not like he's had an easy life either, he's been betrayed so many times and he's expendable to everyone he's ever loved... except Bean. Their heart to heart made me bawl my eyes out. To think that the Bean and Zog from season 1 would evolve into **that**. It was heartwarming, heartbreaking, and pretty damn amazing.
In my own headcanon, Oona is a descendant of Kiff from Futurama. But far cooler than her ancestor.
Honestly, that's a great headcannon :)
Or ancestor, considering disenchantment is set in the past.
@@scootermcpeanuts6699 or is it ?
@@inquisitorwalmarius6650 bum bum bum
@@scootermcpeanuts6699 Do you have a source for that? S friend told me it's in the Futurama future, after one of the cycles of society destroying itself and rebuilding. I haven't found any proof that it's the same universe.
I LOVE when she and Bean bond and they both do the scream run
Had me legit gasping for air by the end of it xD
And the only thing that Bean comes out with that fazes Oona is Bean mentioning the Trogs.
yessss hahahaaaa
My favorite episode
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Oona having to explain that she wanted to be a warrior, while having been trapped under the sea, is a fine example of what’s wrong with the show as a whole. Not just playing it safe (for reasons beyond me), but it relies on exposition A LOT, and it basically does that same thing with its jokes. But yeah, she is the best character in the show and it’s tragic how she wasn’t used a lot more often.
Thanks for bringing up the jokes! A lot of times, they're just explained or they go on way too long.
@@KittyMonk it’s like Matt Groening didn’t think his audiences would grasp the jokes as much, so he dragged them out to a point where the joke just becomes ruined or annoying. And it’s sad, because he didn’t take advantage of the platform that was offered to him.
@@frisbyart I can understand exposition in some aspects, since it's a fantasy show, but yes, I agree. It's super sad and a wasted opportunity :/
@@frisbyart I completely agree. I really wanted to like it, I do. But after the second season I was just bored and lost all interest.
Oona's a fantastic dab on the "evil stepmother" trope.
I will never not find Oona frantically braiding and unbraiding Bean’s hair while tripping face adorable.
I agree that the "he's gone mad" joke became less funny, but it also became less of a joke.
I'm doing a video on Zog soon (although I have a few different projects first) and him going crazy is going to be the cornerstone.
same here, but honestly i kinda liked how they continued with that in the plot. however, when they would insert a catchphrase or two about it, the joke just won't catch on. i wouldn't call it annoying though, the way they developed his descent into madness made it more real and made bean's turmoil based decisions understandable by the end of season 3. it was a lot, i know, even the characters showed their growing annoyance for the king but that was really what it is in my opinion. it was effective without being too much overbearing.
I couldn’t really find it funny, I just felt bad for him
@@KittyMonk just curious, can you get a better microphone? Not gonna lie, your voice is grating to listen. Sounds like a teen going through puberty.
Sorry if I sound rude
@@GameLover45408 that was actually extremely rude? what the hell ?
I actually like the idea of Zog going mad. I feel that it really fits his character based on his personality, and after all that he's been through. Plus the fact that mental illnesses in royalty back then were very common.
Meh, I feel like they wasted good character development on Zog I S3. His insanity was funny at first, but then 2 episodes later its gets old real quick.
On the flip side, Zogs insanity definitely benefited the other characters in terms of character development.
@@Jake-vg2oq Insanity isn't something that goes away on its own so of course its going to stick for a while. I do agree it has made more development for its characters including Zog. It has brought out Oona's more affectionate side, Bean is actually bonding with her father and realizes what she has taken for granted, and Zog will also be able to understand his daughter more. I also do agree that some things could have been made better though.
@@lilearthdragon5280 Exactly. So why would they want to make Zog go insane for pretty much the whole season? You're right, you can't just brush off insanity, this is why I think Zogs insanity was bad for his character development.
They are starting to treat Zog just like Homer off of the Simpson, instead of developing his character they just use him for slapstick humour and as a plot Anchor.
. . . . . . I don't think anyone would argue that Oona is the best character in season 3. She had a full character arch and came off as a better supporting character. Next season she's going to come back when she's needed and save the day.
when she says that to bean on the balcony before she leaves and makes the drama queen joke... the best
As soon as i finished season 3 i thought to myself who the best character is...and i could only think of Oona! I was sure nobody would agree with me because she isnt a major character like Bean,Zog or Dagmar but she is the one character i always wana see on my screen
All things considered, if Yog hadn't died, she probably would have been Queen of Dreamland before Dagmar even got the chance. She just ended up taking way more steps to get there. The Kingdom would have been stuck with her in either direction.
Am I the only one that was sad from Zog going crazy and not annoyed??? My heart literally shattered when he said "You're gonna be a great Queenie, Beanie."
I was, too. I just didn’t like what led up to it. I published an analysis on Zog’s madness a few days ago ;)
There's a really sad scene (I don't remember which episode in part 3) where Zøg had a moment of sanity, but knows he'll go insane again. It reminded me of River Tam in a way-I think she also had a scene like that
I love how she doesn’t play the bad and evil stepmother stereotype, but rather just a weird and caring person
Honestly? The writers are learning and I like how they're trying. The show still has some good beats despite the clutter, it and Oona are what keeps bringing me back every time
Oona really just rocks. She's so nice and sweet and friendly. And the way that she forgives Bean and they develop an actual mother daughter relationship made me smile. I lovrd the reveal that she was a good guy thw whole time
I agree with you on everything! Oona is not only the best character because she has the best development, but also because of her consistency. I like this show, but honestly, I have more questions than answers. Characters that could be important to the plot are never scene again (like the bear selkie and the mermaid girl who Bean suddenly fell in love with) and each season seems to be following a pattern: new plot intro, a handful of episodes that don't really do much for the plot, the last few episodes are nothing but plot, "guess what? Dagmar is alive"!, then cliffhanger. And sprinkle a few background images hinting at future events here and there.
But one thing had both changed and remained the same the whole time; Oona is one awesome Pirate Queen!👑🏴☠️
Oona and Luci are my favorite characters. I hope Luci gets some character development like Oona got this season.
You're in for a treat come Tuesday!
Yes!
never hated Oona but man seeing her team up with Bean in season 3 made me LOVE her
On the bright(ish) side, Zog's insanity went from being used for humor to tragedy to make up for it no longer being funny.
I am going to do a video on Zog soon (not sure when) so I am gonna discuss this ;)
@@KittyMonk
K. Don't forget the *sad* part about his madness bugging the crap out of everyone.
@@Bezaliel13 Trust me, I will not :)
@@KittyMonk
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@@KittyMonk
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At least she does a better job at being a mother to bean even tho she's is her stepmom but still she does a better job than her actual Mom Dagmar
Oona is probably the best mom figure in animated history
The thing about Oona is that unlike a lot of characters, she has actually had character development and character growth. While a lot of characters have remained fairly the same since the first episode.
Least oona ain’t a schemer like dagmar
You’re right about that. And honestly Tress MacNeille is the best actress on the show. When it comes to old school legends, they pretty much steal the show. Just like Tress’ Futurama co-Star Katey Sagal in Sons of Anarchy.
Oona is awesome I like luci too but oona is literally the best character. She’s really nice but also a total badass and wonderful mother. She’s also really funny. She seems super underrated.
I too love Oona. She's got like aspects of that monster stepmother in appearance and weird habits but overall she's generally pretty cool. I was sad we didn't get much of her after she went to become a pirate queen but her and Bean's drug trip bonding session was honestly fantastic.
Even if her character wasn't well developed, I'd still only like her character over her need of drugs
You're in for a treat come Friday!
I'd still only like her character over her need of drugs
what do you mean by this??
@@papasscooperiaworker3649 hey, sometimes a character's best qualities is their addiction
@@_Sage967_ ohhh lol thanks and yea true I love a good addict every now and then
@@papasscooperiaworker3649 Her character is shown to need snake root, a drug
“you probably didn’t think much of her in season 1”
bold of you to assume Oona isn’t everything i’ve ever dreamt of in a partner but go off i guess
Like a lot of people, I initially assumed she'd be your standard evil step-mom, and thus immediately disliked her because I don't like that trope much, but she very quickly rose to the title of favorite character pretty early in season one. So she got added to the list of favorite characters that I originally wanted to punch or kill (which is eternally growing...)
I loved the quote from oona about how the evil stepmom trope is so toxic. She's a great subversion of the trope, truly the best girl.
Great video! Oona has definitely become my favorite side character, glad you’re giving her the attention she deserves!
Though I actually think this latest season was the first time it embraced its story driven focus and serialization. Not sure I agree with the characterization issues you have!
Never heard about people comparing Oona to Melania. People just like shoving politics where it doesn't belong.
I think it's the accent and that's it, I don't get it otherwise.
@@johannaweichsel3602 accent and younger and hotter wife of a stupid guy in power. But yeah, unnecessary
Oona is my fav too. I just hope that the show improves overall, especially figuring out what it wants to do with dagmar.
Can we just talk about how talented and funny Tress MacNeille is as a voice actress? I legit cackled when she was tied to the ship bowsprit screaming. 😂
She is a gift from the Lord himself.
Tentacles down the best character, all hail the pirate queen! Ya-har!
oona is single-handedly the best character on the show, period. she is so likeable and unintentionally funny. she deserves more recognition
I wish we got more Oona and Bean bonding moments - hopefully Bean will end up crossing paths with the all time best pirate queen in a future season either while sailing or even accidentally getting rescued from a ship that Oona’s crew happens to plunder leading to shanagins at sea.
I adore Oona so much, her design is wonderful, her personality as well. I love the way she speaks the most.
She's the ultimate girlboss.
Oona has the purest hero arch
The real ones been knew Oona was the best character
I got to your channel through a random recommendation. The last time that happened, the person had 37K subs 10 months after, up from 250. And with this video quality, lightning will strike twice.
Oona is actualy the only reason why i still watched this show.
She is by far the best character and i hope she gets a happy end by the end.
i love Oona so much. i was so afraid that she'll be the "evil stepmother", but she actually loves (or at least likes) and cares about Bean and i think it's so cute
The thing that really solidified her as my favorite character was when she ate her drugs
It kills me every time
Leavo wasn't the only elf who left Elfwood. There was Returno who never returned & Elfo's dad who probably snuck out & snuck back in.
One running joke is when Oona goes
"Is ____ ... Or is??"
And I literally can't get over it I use it for everything 😂
Is funny...or is??
YES. It's my favorite XD
Yeah, I kind of agree on this. With Oona, everyone seemed to be much more consistent.
For me, even though the show uses a more medieval setting, the two queens seem to be more like pastiches of 4 of Henry 8th's six wives; Dagmar being more Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour whilst Oona is more of a Catherine of Aragon and Anne of Cleves situation. Fantasy loves to hate on step parents so it was a good idea to make her the weird but loveable one. In a way, despite being one of the most fantasy-based, she's also one of the more contemporary characters.
It does bring a point though; Oona must have been married to the king for over a decade and been Bean's Stepmother for that long. That's a long time to go without any sort of bond. What is interesting is that, when she's no longer her stepmother, she and Bean are able to bond. Kind of cliche but, in another life, they could have been close friends.
I agree with you, I loved Oona already since the beginning, immediately recognizing her as the exotic oddball.
I also love how you mostly sync your voice with the footage shown, it´s great! :D
Oona was a actual mother to Been
Agreed. In the first season it would makes sense to see her as a melania trump figure. But then her character grew and became much more of a person than any of the trumps will ever be.
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I think all the characters are good, and I think that season 3 was the best one so far. I like it because while it did cut back on the comedy, it focused MUCH more heavily on plot, which is something this show needs. I don't think it's fair do judge Dagmar just yet, since we still don't know much about her. I also think that Elfo and Luci are interesting because their demeanor often contrasts with their actions. Elfo appears childlike and generally tries to do the right thing, but a lot of times can be petty or overcome by lust (lust isn't a bad thing as long as you're not hurting anyone. Elfo doesn't hurt anyone, but it does contrast with his childlike energy), with his more negative aspects shining through in later seasons. Luci is the exact opposite. He appears crass and rude and generally wants to be bad, but in the end can help doing the right thing, with the more positive aspects of his character shining through in later seasons. I hope we get to see more of this contrast as the show goes on.
this season felt so slow omg and so many storyline opening like dreamland elf secret, luci in heaven, the steamland, the mermaid romance, the prophecy and dagmar continuation, I just hope Zog could recover (it would be funny if he recover because of chazz treatment lmao) and Oona came back for season 4
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As you already said it would have been even better if they showed her realization and decision to become a warrior. They even had an amazing opportunity when she was chained up under water. They could have shown her struggling to free herself and being close to giving up, but then making her remember how she dreamed of becoming a warrior from childhood on. This realization who she REALLY is could become what gives her the finally strength to free herself.
Oona screaming gets me instantly, especially when she did drugs with Bean 😂
While it isn’t perfect in how it’s done, Bean does get some level of character development. By season 3 she’s more responsible and tends to react more to situations rather than causing conflict through being drunk or rebellious. Contrast to season 1, where nearly all of the conflicts were caused because she was being drunk or rebellious. She’s seen how easily the people of Dreamland will turn on her and her own father, the king, isn’t in a position to aid her. Derek is a doormat for the likes of Odval and the Archdruidess. When she does become queen she does more in a day than Zog has done as king the whole show. Bean has also developed in her relationship with Dagmar, in that she is clear in not wanting one anymore because of Dagmar’s duplicity.
I don't think Zog going mad was played for laughs, to me it was very dark and sad because his madness was brought on by being tortured by Odval, Sorcerio, and Arch-Druidess.
Call me crazy but I've always liked Queen Oona and thought she was beautiful! The more we get to see her character the more I am fascinated by her reactions and ability to stay level-headed during a crisis! Personally, I would love to have a wife like that by your side despite how crazy things can get!
Oona is literally the only entertaining character
Luci kills me though. He cracks me up more then any, but Oona is definately tied for best
Luci, Elfo, Merkimer, and Derek are amazing too :(
Ahhh I’m so hype this was recommended. I was very excited to click on your channel and see you have more disenchantment videos!!
She’s my favorite character! Thanks for giving her some attention!!
She is my fav character too! She really becomes the mother Dagmar could never have been. Her relationship with Bean is very sweet.
My top favorites in Disenchantment is def: 1.Oona 2.Luci 3.Bunty :)
Honestly, I love Bunty. She's probably my favorite side character next to Vip and Vap.
I loved in "Tiabeanie Falls," while Stan is rescuing Bean, he says, "Other than me good self, there's no one in the world Bunty loves more than you."
The fact I ever hated her when Dagmar returned PLSSS FLUSH ME IN THE TOILET WHERE I BELONG Oona was just an absolute queen such a good mother amazingly the way she cares for Zog after what he did her she is such an ICONIC BADASS 🥰🥰🥰
Oona is such a genuine character. I love her, and to this day I still do. She has a genuine sense of humor, and I adore her. I love and appreciate that you called Oona "nice" because she really is. I also appreciate you pointing out the fact Oona has no friends. This is a wonderful video essay about a character who deserves it. More than any other character in Disenchantment , Oona deserves this the most. I agree with everything you say about Oona, but I didn't consider Zog going insane was a joke. Infact, I found it incredibly painful to watch seeing him become this way.
Oona is the perfect mix between crazy and reasonable and she seems the only person who really wants to help Bean. Also she is the only part of Beans family who isn't too absorbed in their own business to be helpful. I needed some episodes to really like her but then she got straight to the top.
I have loved Oona since Part 1, way more than the main cast tbh. :D
13:31 Watching her fix Bean's hair I wish I had her skills as a hair dresser. She one handed made a bun.
I really love this show, even though it might not be 'lmao', it still has its moments and I'm a huge fan of medieval settings so it's a treat for me 😂 however, when it came to part three of the show I was pleased but also a little annoyed. I think Oona got some INCREDIBLE development in part three, so much as to actually forming a bond with bean but I think it was a little drawn out in episodes, and as much as shows want to leave cliffhangers and plot holes to explore its the like the show seems to open new ones and it gets frustrating as you want to know more. Perhaps thats just what they want do people keep watching? But that still doesn't entail some of its drawn out nature. Oh well, I do really enjoy this show regardless. This is purely just my opinion ofc 😂 this video was awesome and I agree completely :) Oona is great!! 😂
I love that every time we see her as a pirate she has a new belt on
Her VA is nothing short of a LEGEND.
Oona makes a big comeback in season 3.
I quite enjoy your way of making this video, this is the first video of yours I've seen and I know I'm going to watch quite a few more, cheers!
Tress MacNeille elevates Oona to an Epic level
Subscribed. Finally someone gets it! If it wasn't for her, I would've stopped watching somewhere in season 2. Criminally underrated.
Edit: Yes on the Zog-madness too; it was old by the next episode for me. Also, how badass the writers made such a solid female character. A total badass who still doesn't sacrifice her compassion or anything!? So. Refreshing.
Oona is indeed best...
...or _is_?
Oona was my favorite from the start to this day. Like, legit- she's just epic. xD
Is epic...or is
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Oona is great and all but, to me at least, Luci is the best character on the show.
Sorry to disappoint you come Tuesday :(
I started this video fully believing I'd go away without believing the title, but you sold me on the idea for sure
Oona is god damn queen literally, I love everything about her
As bean once said “Oona you beautiful blue goddess”
OH YEAH this is the content i needed today
Same!
This is wonderfully explained, you covered literally everything I couldn't put in words
My favorite in Elfo it might sound weird but I love him as a character
Anytime he's just a little tougher than the other elves I'm dying lol
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Even though the show treats him like a joke Elfo has his moments. He's a badass when he has to be
Hell yeah someone talking about my favorite character! Awesome video!
I wish she would show up more. My favourite season is 3, mostly because she's has the most screen-time.
Also, because it shows just how good of a person she is. She bonds with Bean, helps her with the conspiracy, and genuinely cares of Zog - even though they're separated.
Excellent video! Oona really is the best character. I agree with your observation about the writing/character inconsistencies for Bean and Elfo but for me Odval always seemed power hungry and any timidness in the first season seemed to come from a predator waiting for an opportunity kind of thing. Also even though I am unsure of what they are doing with Dagmar I think she's consistently unlikable as that is a big part of her character not unintentionally
Oona was definitely the MVP of Part 3!
Oona is a good mom. I started to notice that the villain's stepsons and siblings were good
Im impressed by her morals, even when they treated her as they did so did she still aim to fulfil her duties or help people.
Oona is such a fantastic character!! Thank you so much for this video! I love her because you don't initially expect much from her aside from lazy "trophy-wife" trope writing, but I love how the writers have subverted her whole arc, she is a loving person, genuinely cares about Zog, Bean, and Derek, is wonderfully warm, funny, unapologetic and a badass. They could have easily written her out of the show once she went off to become a pirate but she comes back, takes care of Zog/holds the kingdom together the best she can, supports Bean when she can, and wants Derek to grow up more independent. She's initially portrayed as an unhappy desperate housewife and people esp the cast write her off. She *tries * to deal with the situation with Dagmar as best as she can but is set up to be the fallguy, (in her own words 'evil step-mother' trope is problematic) but Oona handles herself when it becomes apparent that Zog and Bean are too infatuated with who they believe Dagmar to be. But when Dreamland is under attack she attempts to save Bean because while she and her step-daughter aren't initially close she is a mother and knows how much Zog cares for Bean. Hers and Bean's relationship has been one of my favorite arcs of the show. She becomes a pirate queen, is politically astute, and she and Zog part ways as friends- because I believe that is what they always have been- they were both forced into a marriage due to Yog's death and the war between their countries, and they made do with a crappy situation. Oona is very independent-moreseo now that she has a "kingdom" of her own- and she doesn't believe in handholding Bean and Derek, she's there to support them so they can be their own people. Anytime Oona is on screen the writers do so much with her character that she has been a joy to watch.
After Oona, my favorite character would be Mora. I mean she’s one of the few main characters who’s not insane, an alcoholic, or a drug addict. Plus her short relationship with Bean was like the healthiest relationship in the show.
Love this, quality content
I think Oona telling her dream rather than flashbacks is meant to play into her whole “Alien Bluntness” thing she’s got.
this is so eloquently done, i couldnt agree more with every point!!
She appeals to my mommy issues to luch after finishing the series and I have a teeny tiny crush on her now