I noticed the details in those subtle emotions and the sudden flustered which got me giggling and kicking my feet. The smoky effects and the smooth movements, I got to give it to the animation team coz they were so good. It was a mix of comedy, subtle romance (for me), and a little bit of action.

Episode Context

Coming off episode 3's deeper dive into the cursed severed arm mystery, 'Getting Drunk' serves as a deliberate breather at the one-third mark of this 12-episode final season. It capitalizes on the goodwill built by the heavier preceding episodes to let Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji's bond breathe before the narrative picks back up with 'An Old Acquaintance,' which pivots back toward the cultivation world's escalating conspiracies. Positioned as an interlude, it's the kind of episode that pays dividends later when the emotional stakes intensify.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 21, 2021

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