‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ raises stakes to next level

    While I’m about a month behind on reviewing the latest season of “Voltron: Legendary Defender” on Netflix, it was well worth the wait. This latest season ramps things up perfectly to continue the already thrilling through-line of the animated series. Down to only six episodes from last season’s seven and the previous two at 13 each, I get the impression this is really the latter half of season three in the grand scheme of things.
    But we pick up where we left off from last season, with the Paladins of Voltron working to unite different systems against the ever-growing threat of the Galra Empire. Now Keith is busy training with the mercenary group the Blade of Marmora and thus neglecting his duties piloting the Black Lion. Princess Allura pleads with him to come back and lead Voltron, but he ultimately chooses to follow the Blade. During a skirmish with Galra forces, Shiro is able to re-establish his bond with the Black Lion and resume his leadership role of Voltron. The rest of the season focuses on the Paladins working to bring more systems to the fight, the plight of Prince Lotor who was ousted by his father, Emperor Zarkon’s return to power and Pidge finding someone unexpected!
 

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