Ep 5. Grudge Match
- TVY7-FV
- June 7, 2006
- 22 min
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8.3 (631)
Ben 10 season 2 episode 5, entitled Grudge Match, sees Ben Tennyson and his team facing off against a familiar foe. The episode begins with Ben and Gwen Tennyson practicing their martial arts skills when they receive a message on the Omnitrix. It's their old rival, Kevin Levin, who challenges Ben to a grudge match.
Ben is hesitant, but Kevin explains that he needs the prize money for the tournament to help him and his family. Ben eventually agrees and the two head to the arena. As they arrive, they see that the tournament is actually an illegal fighting ring. Despite this, Ben and Kevin decide to go through with the match in order to help Kevin's family.
The first round of the match begins and Kevin immediately gains the upper hand. He is able to block most of Ben's attacks and then unleashes his own moves, knocking Ben back. Kevin is clearly more skilled than Ben in hand-to-hand combat, but Ben is not one to give up easily. He is able to transform into Four Arms and temporarily take the lead.
However, things quickly go awry when a group of thugs disrupt the match, causing chaos in the arena. Ben and Kevin are able to fend them off, but they soon realize that the tournament organizer is none other than Four Arms' old enemy, Vulkanus. The two team up to take down Vulkanus and help shut down the illegal fighting ring.
Grudge Match is an action-packed episode filled with intense fighting and surprising twists. The rivalry between Ben and Kevin adds an interesting dynamic to the overall plot and the introduction of Vulkanus as a villain adds a new layer to the show's mythology. The episode also addresses important themes such as loyalty, family, and doing the right thing.
Overall, Grudge Match is a solid addition to the second season of Ben 10. It showcases the strengths and weaknesses of the show's main characters while also introducing new challenges and obstacles for them to overcome. Fans of the series are sure to enjoy the showdown between Ben and Kevin, as well as the exciting battle against Vulkanus and his minions.
