One word comes to mind when trying to describe Big O. That word is abstract.  I watched the first 6-9 episodes during its intial run on Cartoon Network some years ago.  Unfortunately, I was not able to finish the series then.  I began hearing from people that the show ends in a mystery of sorts.  I heard that people complained and even filed a petition to finish the series.  Apparently, the show was intended to run 20 some odd episodes. A lack of strong support in Japan and money forced the people  behind the  show to  end it at the episode titled R.D.

     The story revolves around a negotiator named Roger Smith.  The locale is Paradigm City, a city  with  amnesia.  You see, nobody knows what happened 40 years prior.  In present time, Roger  negotiates just about anything and with anyone.  His first case in the series is to negotiate for the well  being of a young lady named Dorothy.  The thing is that Dorothy is an android, and let's just say that  things get quite interesting between the two.  Throw in giant robots, a butler, an angel, and you have  yourself  quite a show.

     I received my second chance to finish the series, and I did.  This series definitely gets better as it  progresses. R.D. left me wanting for more.  Batman art style isn't half bad. Big O is definately a  hybrid of many shows prior.  Big O season 1 enjoyed some success in America, hence the series  received a  second life.  Season 2 has just been finished due mainly because of fans whom  demanded  more and  of course the backing of Cartoon Network.  The tables have been set, there   is no need for introductions.  It's time to find out what happened 40 years ago.

         *rating: 4/5
         *genre: Mystery/Detective story
         *pros: Roger Smith and Dorothy
         *cons: Not enough Norman or Angel time, and the ending is not an ending.

-Visionisk