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I do agree that Jessica is the worst, though it's not fair to hold her to same standards as, say, Jen Taylor, because she's not a professional voice actor and she's had no prior experience. I always felt that putting her in that role was a mistake. The primary antagonist is an incredibly important role and it should always be played by a veteran, in my opinion. I feel sorry for her that she was thrust into such a big role so early in her career. It would have been better to start her off in a role more suited for someone relatively new to the field.

On the other side, I think there have been several people who have knocked their characters out of the park. I love Elizabeth Maxwell as Winter (hope to see more of her this volume), Vic was great as Qrow, Melissa Sternenberg is amazing, and Sam Ireland is a treasure that RT is lucky to have found. I also think that Michael doesn't get as much credit as he deserves for the roles he plays at RT. Yes, he's essentially playing slightly modified versions of himself, but his execution is sensational in every character that he plays, especially Sun.

I also think that Cherami Leigh absolutely nailed her portrayal of Ilia. She stole the show in the few seasons she was in. Jen Brown, too. Honestly, it irritates me that they cast someone so proficient in a short-term role, but she did a fantastic job with what little time she was given. And, of course, we have to give Joel his due for his amazing work as Oobleck. That man knows how to play charismatic weirdos.