Wow, this episode seemed good from the summaries and previews, but it actually went beyond my expectations.
Seeing Ash be genuinely confused on why the Professors are not themselves was nice.
I love how Kiawe & Mallow walk in pissed because their parents aren't helping with the work load (I'm assuming based on their actions and body language)
Kukui walking in just to walk out was funny. Ash points at him in disgust lol
The tale of Ultra Necrozma seems interesting. Poipole's reaction as well.
The food scene with both the humans and Pokémon was one of my favorites. Ash being optimistic while everyone looks down is why I like his character.
TRio wasn't in your face, but you know they're effected. I wonder if they know of Matori & Gozu's arrival to Alola.
The friendship with Joy and Jenny + several people being at Oranguru's bar made me appreciate the continuity.
The entire conversation between Faba, Wicke, Burnet, and Lusamine was also on my favorite parts. They get serious after seeing a UW but immediately fall back from exhaustion
Alola Meowth appears! I wonder what it'll do or if it's just there to look menacing
Why are Gladion & Silvally in a hole? Nice seeing the underused "Beast Killer" mentality of Silvally isn't forgotten.
The scene with the SM Legendary trio was tense but Nebby's face to try and intimidate Necrozma made me laugh. Do this specific pair of Solgaleo/Lunala know who Necrozma is?
Gladion being confused (as per usual) of Ash with him giving UBs the benefit of the doubt. Weird we didn't see Silvally react to Poipole, however.
Wicke yelling at Faba caught me off guard and had me laughing.
Z Move thing was meh imo. Oh look, did you guys remember Lana had a Z Ring? Could've showcased Grassium Z with Rowlet.
The cliffhanger had met excited and I can't wait for next week