Talk:Samurai Jack (character)/@comment-46745501-20200828034605

I think the wording needs to be carefully considered here before describing the alternative ending as a 'recon.'

The terminology used is clearly carefully worded purposefully when initially describing this game which is “A CANON ALTERNATIVE SCENARIO to the series,’ meaning that it IS a CANON STORYLINE that exists ALONG SIDE the original show storyline.

There’s been some discrepancies regarding this new additional ending. Although highly celebrated, it should be noted that not ALL fans felt slighted by the original ending and were content with the bittersweet symbolism of hope following the format of a Hero’s tale being a tragedy. The added happier ending is a wonderful bonus and visual  for those who were invested in the romance, but there seems to be an ongoing debate on whether or not alternate ending REPLACES the original instead of just existing within it’s own canon reality.

There are several interviews with Genndy stating that although he wishes he had more time, he firmly felt the series finale was the completed story for Jack. Even as recent as his SYFY interview where he says Jack’s story was complete AS IS before the game. This was intentional, because even though the alternative ending IS A CANON ending as well, it is crucial that there be a separation of the two endings because the series finale WAS the ending that he originally wanted and aired and should there be a time where he feels inspired to continue Jack’s story it may be within the original finale ending where Jack is alone on the hillside.