Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3!
The world of animation has some of the best creators when it comes to acclaimed films and TV series, one of whom is Eugene Lee. Vox Machina fans might remember this mastermind behind the animated series, but for those who didn't know, Eugene Lee is a renowned storyboard artist, who has worked on several projects.
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Following his contributions to high-profile shows including The Legend of Korra, Dota: Dragon’s Blood, and Voltron: Legendary Defender, Eugene Lee also secured the role as one of the episodic directors for The Legend of Vox Machina series. The artist's exceptional visual narratives have earned him immense commendation in the animation industry.
Eugene Lee does not share much about his life on social media, but Vox Machina fans can enjoy his work through Instagram, where he shares remarkable artwork. Lee is also behind the globally hit Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the 2023 film that served as a virtual treat for Marvel fans.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 came out this month, featuring the group of iconic misfits called Vox Machina. The first season came out in 2022, and quickly gained popularity over its' engaging narrative. Read more to explore Eugene Lee's career and what's happening in season 3.
Exploring Eugene Lee's career: The episodic director behind Vox Machina animated series
If you've been wondering about Eugene Lee's work behind the animated shows, know that he specializes in translating scripts into compelling visual narratives. Lee ensures a smooth flow between the directors and storyboard artists, highlighting his excellence in bringing written stories to life through animation.
Eugene Lee honed his skills by attending the Pasadena Art Center of Design in the U.S. Following his passion for the animation industry, Lee landed his first internship at Cartoon Network and worked as a storyboard artist for fan-favorite Ben-10 and the Generator Rex show.
Lee has been credited as one of the directors for The Legend of Vox Machina seasons 2 and 3. Lee directed almost three episodes for season 2 and one for the latest chapter. As mentioned below, the animated series follows the group known as Vox Machine, determined to save their world Exandria from dark and magical forces.
As seen in the The Legend of Vox Machina series, it also blends humor with action-packed themes to keep fans and viewers engaged throughout the episodes. The third season brought back the main characters and their biggest enemy Cinder King or Thordak, voiced by late actor Lance Reddick.
What happened in Vox Machina Season 3 Episode 9?
Season 3 is reaching its finale with just three episodes left to come out on Prime Video. Episode 9 titled Thordak's Throne was released yesterday October 17, featuring the biggest battle between Vox Machina and Thordak so far.
The episode begins with Thordak already attacking the frontline, while the groupmates debate over their next move. Frustrated Grog then comes up with a plan and decides to split into two teams with some helping the army while others set to destroy the dragon eggs.
Following the battle, Kash and Zahra join Vox Machina in battling against Thordak. With each of the misfits using their skills to fight against the foe, Pike also tries to use the plate against him.
As the battle intensifies, Kash meets his end at the hands of Thordak and Vax sees his spirit being taken away. The group then decides to take down Thordak by destroying his soul anchor, but it's not easy. Pike makes another attempt using the plate but fails after Keyleth's fire elemental form also doesn't work.
Meanwhile, Grog thinks before smashing the dragon eggs, but Scalana urges him to focus on the mission. He begins smashing the eggs with his eggs but witnesses that some of them hatched and added to the chaos during the battle. The cries of the young dragon reach Thordak, and the dragon rushes to crush the killers of his children.
However, Grog and Scanlan manage to escape but Scanlan sustains injuries. As the battle continues, Vox faces off against the dragon with Pike succeeding in turning his powers against him. The episode features the biggest twist as Raishan arrives when Thordak is dying and prefers betraying him. The reason behind her betrayal was Thordak's failure to fulfill the promise.
While Thordak succeeded in escaping Raishan, he couldn't escape Vax who delivered the final blow and killed the dragon. The battle did end but the group is seen mourning the losses. Meanwhile, Raishan escapes and takes away Thordak's body.
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