Voltron: Defender of the Universe Season 1 Episode 7 The Lion Has New Claws

The Lion Has New Claws

In season 1 episode 7, titled "The Lion Has New Claws," the five Paladins continue their mission to defend the universe from the evil forces of Zarkon. However, tensions are high among the team as they struggle to work together effectively.

The episode opens with the Paladins training in the Castle of Lions. While Keith, Lance, and Hunk train together, Pidge is working on repairing the castle's computers, and Shiro is sparring with Coran. As they train, tensions between Keith and Lance escalate, with the two bickering and competing over everything.

As the training session comes to an end, the Paladins receive a message from Allura, who informs them of a new threat. Zarkon has developed a new weapon that can disrupt the Paladins' connection to their lions, leaving the team vulnerable to attack. Allura tasks the Paladins with finding and destroying this weapon before it can be used against them.

The Paladins embark on their mission, but tensions in the team continue to rise. Keith and Lance's bickering escalates into a full-blown argument, and the two end up fighting each other instead of focusing on their mission. Pidge and Hunk try to intervene and get the team back on track, but it's not until Shiro steps in that the Paladins start working together again.

The team eventually finds the weapon, which turns out to be a giant machine that emits a strange energy field. They realize that the only way to destroy it is for one of the Paladins to sacrifice themselves. Initially, Keith volunteers to take on the task, but Shiro steps up instead. He explains that he feels responsible for the team's inability to work together and that sacrificing himself would be the only way to bring the team together and refocus their efforts.

The rest of the Paladins protest, but Shiro is resolute. He pilots his lion into the energy field, destroying the weapon and saving the team. However, the experience leaves a lasting impact on the team, particularly Keith and Lance. They both realize how much they've been at odds with each other and vow to work together better in the future.

The episode ends with the team returning to the Castle of Lions, where they mourn Shiro's sacrifice and begin to regroup. Allura assures them that Shiro's sacrifice was not in vain and that they must continue to fight for the greater good.

Overall, "The Lion Has New Claws" is a tense and emotional episode that showcases the struggles of teamwork and the sacrifices that come with being a hero. It's an important turning point for the team and sets up a number of future storylines.