Mixed for fantasy epics, but highly positive for sci-fi and character-driven dramas.
This season was split into two distinct halves: the "Dark Swan" arc and the journey into the Underworld. While it was praised for its ambitious 100th-episode milestone and the introduction of Greek mythology via Hades, some viewers felt the split-season format began to show signs of narrative exhaustion. Season 52016
Increased use of "split-season" volumes to extend the narrative. Mixed for fantasy epics, but highly positive for