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'''[[Future Tense|"Future Tense"]]''' is the fifty-sixth televised episode of the series ''[[Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles]]'', and the forty-third episode of Season 2. It originally aired on April 25, 1996. It is a popular episode among fans and is known for its non-stop, astounding revelations and foreshadowing of future events. The episode also features beautiful animation and amazing voice acting.
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'''[[Brentwood]]''' is a [[gargoyle]] and the [[clones|clone]] of [[Lexington]]. He was created in [[Timeline#1996|1996]] via a plan hatched by [[Thailog]], supported by [[Demona]] and utilizing the skills of [[Anton Sevarius]]. Despite being a clone, Brentwood differs from Lexington in many ways. His coloring is different, as are some minor physical features. He has also been aged to be in his "prime of life" and programmed to merely "Obey Thailog".
  
"Future Tense" is set at the end of the [[Avalon World Tour]] as [[Goliath]] wishes to return home, although most of the action takes place in a bleak alternate future in the year 2036. [[David Xanatos|Xanatos]] has conquered [[Manhattan]] and he oppresses the inhabitants from his high-tech [[Eyrie Pyramid]]. A resistance led by an older [[Brooklyn]] seeks to end Xanatos' tyranny. The episode was inspired by "Days of Future Past", a seminal story from ''X-Men'' [[Marvel Comics|comics]]. A visual of the destroyed [[Statue of Liberty]] was also inspired by the famous scene from ''Planet of the Apes''.
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This simple programming was overcome by Brentwood on [[Halloween]], 1996, when he began to grasp the concept of free will. Despite this, Brentwood decided to remain at Thailog's side, unlike his fellow clones. Brentwood continues to serve Thailog for the time being, though [[Greg Weisman]] has hinted that his fate may go beyond being a mere servant. '''[[Brentwood|(more...)]]'''
 
 
Although Goliath's return to Manhattan in [[The Gathering Part One|"The Gathering"]] ensures that this alternate future will not happen, it remains unclear how many elements will eventually come to pass. Some elements (such as the destruction of the [[Clock Tower]]) have already occurred, but others have not. Allusions to the episode have appeared as recently as [[Bash|"Bash"]], and repercussions such as the [[TimeDancer|fate]] of the time-travelling [[Phoenix Gate]] were also addressed in [[Phoenix|"Phoenix"]]. '''[[Future Tense|(more...)]]'''
 

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Brentwood is a gargoyle and the clone of Lexington. He was created in 1996 via a plan hatched by Thailog, supported by Demona and utilizing the skills of Anton Sevarius. Despite being a clone, Brentwood differs from Lexington in many ways. His coloring is different, as are some minor physical features. He has also been aged to be in his "prime of life" and programmed to merely "Obey Thailog".

This simple programming was overcome by Brentwood on Halloween, 1996, when he began to grasp the concept of free will. Despite this, Brentwood decided to remain at Thailog's side, unlike his fellow clones. Brentwood continues to serve Thailog for the time being, though Greg Weisman has hinted that his fate may go beyond being a mere servant. (more...)