Summary
The main cast ofSolar Oppositeshas remained consistent since the show’s premiere, but now season 5 of the show has just introduced an all-new main character after four years.Solar Oppositeshas a massive cast of supporting characters, with the various friends and enemies of the Opposites as well as the characters inThe Wall and SilverCops storylinesfleshing out the world of the show. However, the show has never added a new main character before, withSolar Oppositesseason 5, episode 1 shaking things up by introducing a new member of the Opposites family.
Solar Oppositesseason 5 is finally out on Hulu, with the show picking up right afterSolar Oppositesseason 4’s cliffhanger ending. The premiere sees the Opposites having settled on a new planet after leaving Earth in season 4, with them attempting to assimilate into this new alien culture. The Opposites struggle to get along with the new aliens, failing to fit in, eventually leading to them moving back to Earth. Before they do so, however, the Opposites make a new friend on the alien planet, with this new character appearing with the Opposites for the rest of the show.
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JK7 Is The Newest Member Of The Solar Opposites Family
& The Second AI After A.I.S.H.A.
The Solar Opposites have just added a robot to their family, withthe mechanical companion from space JK7 being the newest Opposite. JK7 is the robot of two aliens who the Solar Opposites meet while off-world, with him eventually coming to Earth with the Opposites after they free the planet from mind control. To the surprise of manySolar Oppositesviewers, JK7 sticks around throughout the entire season, with him becoming a character on the same level as Korvo, Terry, Jesse, Yumyulack, and The Pupa.
ThroughoutSolar Oppositesseason 5, JK7 is frequently paired up with The Pupa, with their companionship throughout the season being comparable to Korvo and Terry’s or Jesse and Yumyulack’s. JK7 and The Pupa are often seen getting into shenanigans throughout the season, with their comparatively small storylines focusing on the duo fighting over toys or watching the events of The Backyard together. However, JK7 does get an episode centered around him later inSolar Oppositesseason 5, showing that he is far more than a one-off character. After the events of season 5, it seems like JK7 is around to stay.
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Solar Opposites Already Called Out The Biggest Criticism Of The Show’s New Character Addition
Some fans may criticize the addition of JK7 toSolar Opposites, but the show is already way ahead of these complaints. Many animated TV shows that are on the decline have resorted to the age-old strategy of adding new characters. These new additions to the main cast give the show a shot at lasting longer than it otherwise would, with the characters renewing interest in the show. When shows do this properly, it works great. However, it is apparent when it is only done to boost ratings, a criticism thatSolar Oppositesis attempting to avoid.
In theSolar Oppositesseason 5 premiere, Korvo directly comments on this potential criticism in the very scene that JK7 is introduced. Korvo says that JK7 “acts like a character who was added in the fifth season of a TV show who’s very polarizing but has a big merchandising potential.” This is obviously poking fun at how JK7 soon after becomes a main character inSolar Oppositesfifth season, with this metacommentaryon the addition being one of the season’s best jokes. While this criticism may be valid, it is a lot harder to take seriously after Korvo already called it out.
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JK7 Could Play An Even Bigger Role In Solar Opposites Season 6
If The Show Can Fit It In
Despite JK7 having a fairly small role throughoutSolar Oppositesseason 5,the robot could play an even bigger role in season 6. Since it seems like JK7 will still be around for season 6, it is entirely possible that the conflict on the robot’s home planet could be resolved, with the aliens going after the Opposites in order to get JK7 back.
While it would be nice to see JK7 get even more development,Solar Oppositesseason 5 already set up a lot of other storylines for season 6, meaning that this JK7 story would be difficult to fit in.Solar Oppositesseason 6 will feature the Opposites' original team leader coming to Earth, the reign of a new leader in The Backyard, and the continuation of the SilverCops storyline, meaning that JK7 may get sidelines after his debut inSolar Oppositesseason 5.
Solar Opposites
Cast
Solar Opposites is a Hulu adult animation series that centers on a family of aliens. After moving to America, they bicker about whether the country is better than their home planet. The series was created by Mike McMahan and Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, with characters voiced by Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, and Mary Mack.
