The new seriesis an adaptation, so changes are expected and, in some cases, appropriate.
That said, the animated series makes a major change for an important character that makes absolutely no sense.
It concerns the character Vergil (Robbie Daymond), Dantes long-lost brother.
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Vergil voluntarily serving Mundus of his own free will constitutes an inexplicable major change to Vergils motivations.
In the episode’s final moments, a dark warrior slashes apart the Darkcom guards.
It’s Vergil in his alternate Nelo Angelo form.
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After liberating the Makaians, he informs them, “Our king, Mundus, grants you your freedom.
It was Mundus who freed me from my own bondage.”
Then, Nelo Angelo transforms into his more human appearance as Vergil.
Vergil appears to willingly serve Mundus as his loyal soldier.
But are fans loving it as much as critics?
Vergil’s goal is, as he says in the game, “I need more power.”
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Well, it’s slightly more substantial than that.
The trauma of the event deeply hurt Vergil,wrongfully believing his mother had abandoned him.
Vergil does not care for the well-being of humanity or demons.
He only wants more power for himself.
That said, he does still have a code of honor.
In the video games, Vergil never willingly served Mundus as Nelo Angelo.
Vergil’s servitude occurred after he was trapped in the Demon Underworld at the end ofDevil May Cry 3.
He was later captured and tortured for years by Mundus, transforming him into a demonic servant.
The writers did not properly set up this change for Vergil.
Why does Vergil trust Mundus now?
Why does he believe in Mundus as his savior?
Perhaps Vergil’s loyalty to Mundus is the result of brainwashing or manipulation by Mundus.
However, Vergil voluntarily acting this way was a shocking disappointment.
Although Vergil is a proud and noble individual,he never purposefully fights on behalf of others or innocents.
However, Vergil’s shocking change in motivation could merely be part of an elaborate ploy.
Is Vergil Feigning Loyalty to Mundus?
Its possible the ending of Season 1 did not paintthe full picture of the new status quo for Vergil.
Alternatively, Vergil could be working an angle against Mundus.
However, such a change is not truly necessary to createa bigger impact between Dante and Vergil’s conflict.
Dante will certainly re-enter the fight in Season 2 and must confront his brother at some point.
