Ep 8. Lion Force: The Stolen Lion

Lion Force: The Stolen Lion is the eighth episode of the first season of Voltron. In this episode, the Voltron team faces a major setback when one of their lions, the Black Lion, is stolen by the Galra Empire while Shiro is piloting it. Without the Black Lion, the team is unable to form Voltron and their plans to stop the Galra Empire are put on hold.

The episode begins with the team attempting to defeat a Galra sensor array on a nearby planet. While they are successful in destroying the array, the Galra Empire launches an attack on the team's base just as they are returning. As the team attempts to fend off the attack, Shiro pilots the Black Lion to try and take out the attacking force's flagship. However, during the fight, he is suddenly taken captive by a Galra soldier who escapes the scene with the Black Lion.

As the team regroups after the attack, they soon realize that the loss of the Black Lion is a major blow to their capabilities. Without it, they are unable to form Voltron and their ability to stop the Galra Empire is severely limited. The team decides to launch a search and rescue mission to try and retrieve the stolen Black Lion and Shiro.

While the search begins, the team must work together to find other ways to stop the Galra Empire's attacks. They start by attempting to hack into Galra intelligence to uncover any new information on the Empire's plans. Hunk and Pidge are able to gain access to the database but only find information on Galra military tactics and movements.

Meanwhile, Keith becomes increasingly frustrated with the situation and decides to take matters into his own hands. He sets out on his own to try and find any leads on the whereabouts of the Black Lion and Shiro. While his search initially leads nowhere, he eventually uncovers a clue that takes him to an abandoned Galra base.

At the base, Keith discovers a secret chamber where he finds both the Black Lion and Shiro. However, he soon realizes that it was all a trap set by the Galra Empire to capture him and the rest of the team. Keith attempts to fight his way out of the base while Shiro frees himself from his restraints. The two of them eventually come across a large Galra soldier who proves to be too powerful for them to handle alone.

Just as it seems all is lost, the rest of the team arrives in the other lions and together they are able to defeat the Galra soldier and escape the base with the Black Lion and Shiro. With the Black Lion back in their possession, the team is able to once again form Voltron and defeat the Galra Empire's forces.

While the team's victory is a welcome relief, they soon realize that their battle against the Galra Empire is far from over. Despite their setbacks, they remain determined to stop the Empire and protect the galaxy from their tyranny.

Lion Force: The Stolen Lion is a thrilling episode that showcases the importance of teamwork and perseverance in the face of adversity. It presents the Voltron team with one of their greatest challenges yet and puts their abilities as pilots and fighters to the test. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the series who are looking for intense action and suspenseful storytelling.