Reviews

Code Geass is a seriously flawed series, it had so much going for it but in the end it just spiralled out of control. 'Twist-happy' is a phrase that springs to mind, unfortunately almost every single one of those twists fails at what they're meant to do. They don't excite, intrigue or surprise the watcher, they don't often add new and interesting elements to the story and they are completely predictable.
Yet Lelouch's adventure is still an enjoyable ride, the art is fantastic and the use of action and mind games is spot on.
Though none of the characters really hit home on the emotional front, they combine to make a strong, though once again stereotypical, cast. The most interesting part of Code Geass for me is the very personal chess game going on between Lelouch and his enemies. Unfortunately, this element is lost amidst the large scale of the conflicts, instead of being a personal battle of wills it descends into a much more diluted affair.
This 'intellectual' character has certainly become popular since Death Note, yet many creators are forgetting what made the battle between Light and L so brilliant.
Good but not great, take it as its own entity and that is exactly what you will get.