English Dub Review: Dreamland “Savane”

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Overview (Spoilers Below):
Terrence gains a new ally in the fight against the nightmare cats terrorizing Dreamer’s Field.

Our Take:
The previous episode introduced us to the show’s antagonistic threats who may pose a problem for Terrence.  We’re not just dealing with a mysterious lord named Asmodheus, but also the nightmare cats, especially Felix.  These feline-human hybrids are no joke, as they’re hellbent on turning every harmless dream into a sadistic nightmare.  This prompted Terrence to learn how to control his pyro abilities to protect people’s dreams from those ferocious cat-men, or at least try to without dying.  The episode briefly expands Dreamland’s world-building by suggesting Voyagers could die.  If they die in Dreamland, they’ll wake up not remembering the experience as one.  While it’s better than dying in real life, it certainly doesn’t help Terrence’s new goal.
Because of this, Terrence would have to improve his fighting skills with the help of Savane, the Fish Maker.  Unsurprisingly, he turned out to be a pretty big jerk, but he also has a noticeable heart.  Besides having a younger sister, Savane does seem to care for Terrence in his own arrogant way.  This cooperation not only helped them wipe out the nightmare cats, but also their leader, Lord Magoss, who can bend his victims to his will with his slashes.  So, we can bet we’ll see more of their team-up as they dive deeper into Dreamland territory.
It’s also worth noting that “Savane” highlights that Lydia, the girl Terrence has been crushing on, also sees good in him.  Unfortunately, a misunderstanding involving her returning Terrence’s notebook will likely change that dynamic as the season progresses, and not for the better.  It sucks, considering I can clearly see the connection between the two.  I guess that’s what happens when you fall in love at a young age.  Despite the dub’s average performances, the episode still holds onto the show’s dream of being a watchable addition to the action-fantasy catalog, even if the story hasn’t found its footing yet.

About Marcus Gibson

I'm a recent writer for BubbleBlabber who has an extraordinary passion for films and television, especially from the animation genre. I also spent plenty of hours playing video games, most notably from the Kingdom Hearts franchise. My goal is to provide the most friendly and entertaining reviews on the planet. Whenever something might be good or not, I always remain optimistic and curious about a specific concept from a film or television show.