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Score: 9.4 Superb 31 votes

XLIX: The 4 Seasons Of Death

Episode Number: 49    Season Num: 4    First Aired: Saturday September 25, 2004    Prod Code: 410
Four separate stories following Jack through the four seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.

In Summer, Jack is travelling through the desert and is set upon by strange creatures formed of sandstorms. In Fall, a creepy little scientist attempts to make a poison to kill Jack. In Winter, a warrior race forge a mighty sword with which to slay Jack. In Spring, Jack finds rest in a mysterious garden paradise.

Cast and Crew

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Star: Mako (Aku),  Phil LaMarr (Jack)
Guest Star: Dee Bradley Baker (Scientist),  Grey DeLisle (Spring)

Notes

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This episode was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program (in Less Than One Hour) at the 2005 Emmy Awards, but lost to South Park's "Best Friends Forever." (edit)
First UK showing : 6th December 2003 7:00pm on Toonami (edit)

Quotes

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Spring: Is it not true…that even the gods…must rest…from time…to time?
Jack: It is true.
Spring: And you... are not... a god.
Jack: No.
Spring: Then why deny yourself? It serves no purpose. (edit)
Spring: What is you quest…young servant? What brings you through such bitter lands?
Jack: My destiny…but, it continues to be elusive. And so I journey on. (edit)
Spring: I see…you. I see…inside…of you. A gentle soul. A…compassionate heart. A warrior’s spirit. In selfless service. It is in your nature to sacrifice all…for what is right. Forever giving, you…are a hero. (edit)

Trivia

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The Fall and Winter segments have zero dialogue (unless you count cackling.) (edit)

Allusions

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Winter Creatures
These creatures look suspiciously like Doomsday from the Superman comics. (edit)
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10.0
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XLIX: The 4 Seasons Of Death
"A very special episode"
The reason I came all this way to review this episode is because it struck a certain feeling. I searched just for this episode, buying seasons 1-3 And it happened to be on the one season I did not buy, Season 4. Now I know and I can't wait to get it!!
Continue » Posted Jul 15, 2007 8:39 am PST
9.2
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XLIX: The 4 Seasons Of Death
"Series classic"
A very nicely done episode about how Jack could potentially defend himself during the four seasons. And sadly, one of the last four episodes to air.
Continue » Posted Feb 8, 2006 12:41 am PST

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XLIX: The 4 Seasons Of Death
"Exactly why I watch this series"
The episodes deserves the Emmy!
Continue » Posted Aug 17, 2005 1:10 pm PST

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XLIX: The 4 Seasons Of Death
"Pivotal"
The episode is a series of four 'tableaux', each describing one season and one unique way for Jack to potentially die. Using his knowledge, skill and determination, Jack overcomes the four evils. Beautiful artistic scenery make this a pivotal episode, whi
Continue » Posted Aug 5, 2005 2:25 am PST
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