Episode 189: Good Intentions, Mixed Results: Heroes Ranked Part 1
What makes a hero truly competent? Is it intelligence? Preparation? Adaptability? Or just surviving long enough to look impressive?
In this two-part breakdown, Jay and Kevin rank heroes from across movies, TV, comics, anime, and video games purely on competence — not power level, not popularity, not nostalgia. Just skill, execution, and results.
We debate who actually earned their victories, who relied a little too heavily on plot armor, and which so-called “heroes” might actually be liabilities. From master strategists to chaotic survivors, nothing is off-limits.
If you’ve ever wondered…
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