Season Five: The Anarchy

Season Five: The Anarchy is the fifth and penultimate season of Agents of A.C.E: Red Squadron, released in 2023. It was preceded by Season Four: Fallen City and succeeded by Agents of A.C.E: Conclusion. The season focuses on Lucia Manster's rise to power, alongside Daniel Liu's imprisonment after assassinating the mayor elect. Melanie Asher is the focus character, however Johnathan Roylance also plays a major role. This season is also notable as it re-introduces Richmond Clay as a major supporting character. Lucia Manster is the main antagonist, and her army of Anarchists are the antagonistic faction.
== Synopsis ==
With Daniel Liu locked behind bars, Melanie Asher has been appointed the leader of the Red Squadron in a post-Ordine invasion world. However, a new threat is rising - one far more powerful than anything else the Red Squadron have encountered before. And to defeat it, Mel may have to call on some old friends for assistance...
== Cast ==
* Melanie Asher
* Clifford Warren 
* Christopher Warren 
* Johnathan Roylance
* Nathan Maxwell
* Lucia Manster
* Daniel Liu (supporting)
* Richmond Clay (supporting)
* The Grandmaster (supporting)
== Episodes ==
The Anarchy consisted of 12 episodes, which are:
# Long to Reign Over Us, Part One
# Long to Reign Over Us, Part Two
# Richmond Clay Interlude 
# Inmate #210501
# The Woman With The Red Eyes 
# Cult of the Manster
# Divine Right 
# Chains
# The Assassination of Clifford Warren by the Bewitched Nathan Maxwell   
# Her Manster Plan 
# Power of the Manster, Part One
# Power of the Manster, Part Two 
== Reception ==
This season was widely praised, with many saying it to be the greatest season of Red Squadron, and some said it was the best overall season in the A.C.E canon. Elements that received the majority of praise was the villain, Melanie Asher's development, the continuation of Daniel Liu's story, Richmond Clay's implementation and Johnathan Roylance's sacrifice. 
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