

Cliffhanger: Ladybug and Cat Noir staring down the Shellter-protected Akuma face of Hawk Moth with his sixteen Miraculouses.Chekhov's Gun: The opening shows Adrien pocketing Félix's spy monocle, although it doesn't come into play in this episode.Character Development: When Ladybug buckles under the guilt and pressure of her worst mistake (as she did in the Season 3 Finale), rather than tell her that he feels confident she'll come up with a plan since she always knows what to do, this time Cat Noir steps up, offers a helping hand, a shoulder to lean on, and comes up with a plan to get them back.To further add to the dichotomy, it's between rivalling cousins Adrien and Félix. Cat/Dog Dichotomy: Ladybug lampshades that she has both a Cat and Dog hero on her team - but not for long.The Cameo: Su-Han, Luka and Chloé appear near the end when Shadow Moth makes a public announcement.Ladybug falls to the ground and laments how badly she's failed as a hero and guardian, but Cat Noir tells her that she still has him to support her, lifting her up in a way that mirrors what he did as Cat Walker.When Cat Noir declares that they'll never be akumatized, Ladybug knows better.Félix steals the fake Peacock Miraculous from Gabriel's safe, Gabriel having suspected Félix would try such a thing.Blackmail: Félix gets his evil uncle to follow along with his deal by threatening to tell Adrien about the secret behind his mother's painting.When she responds that he doesn't know what he's talking about, Cat Noir retorts that that's because she never tells him anything. When Cat Noir replies that he'll never get akumatized, Ladybug has a traumatic flashback to the events of " Cat Blanc". Armor-Piercing Response: When Cat Noir calls Ladybug out on knowing everyone's identity but his, she responds that if she knew his identity then Hawk Moth would only need to akumatize her to get to him.Gabriel is reluctant at first, but eventually decides to take it. And just in case that wasn't enough, he also promises to give him back his wedding ring and Ladybug's yo-yo with all the Miraculous in the box if he agrees. An Offer You Can't Refuse: Félix blackmails Gabriel into giving him the Peacock Miraculous by revealing he knows about what's behind the painting of his wife, and if he doesn't do as he says, he'll reveal it to Adrien.The best way to support that person is to reassure them that you are there to help them and that they don't have to deal with everything on their own. To Adrien: Although it doesn't seem like it, it is possible that a person is carrying a large amount of stress due to a great responsibility.Don´t take for granted or push away those who have been by your side unconditionally. Insisting on shouldering all the responsibility yourself can be counterproductive. To Marinette: No matter how hard you try, you can't control everything.However, Félix disguised as the Dog betrays Ladybug for his own ends, while Cat Noir (whom she's been sidelining all season) remains her loyal partner to the bitter end. Dogs are stereotyped as friendly and loyal, while cats are stereotyped as conniving and mean. Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever: Strike Back is a gigantic sentimonster that rampages through Paris.


Fortunately, Alya realizes that she won't be able to fool Shadow Moth a second time. Aesop Amnesia: Ladybug assures Alya that she can still use the Fox Miraculous even though Shadow Moth knows that she is still active, forgetting that Alya's loved ones (including Marinette herself) have been in danger before.While her team is fighting Strikeback, Ladybug makes a fatal mistake. The night is darkest just before the dawn.
