Lion Guard fans have waited a long time for this special, and it did not disappoint! We've all had our guards down for something very special with unexpected results. This is without a doubt the darkest, not to mention most violent episode of the series on level with the tone of the original film we know and love. Two characters scarred and one perishes, I won't reveal whom, but thankfully it's not graphic, just done with the same kind of Disney restraint, though without lessening the impact. It's a big battle for sure with some unexpected surprises, even one of Kion's closest allies becomes known to Simba as well! The songs are great except one, "How I got my Scar", which feels scratchy and forgettable, though at least we know about Scar's backstory. My favorite is "On the Last Night" where the whole guard sings. The actors and characters grow up before our eyes. Yet one story ends, another begins, how will the new one end? That's what we'll find out sooner or later. All in all, of the episodes of this series, this one is the best paws down. It doesn't get any better than this.