See the Small Picture: An Analysis of Mordin Solus

mordin solus has long been one of my favorite mass effect characters. he's well-defined, his dialogue is engaging, and his character arc feels powerful—even for mass effect. but could mordin help us understand more about the trilogy? is mordin the best squadmate?? watch and find out(: thanks to The Soothing Cream for the use of their music! 🎵their bandcamp: https://thesoothingcream.bandcamp.com/ 🎵their soundcloud:   / the-soothing-cream   📷their insta:   / thesoothingcream   ▶my twitter:   / sorenisimo   ▶my bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sorbino.bsky... ▶check out my other video essays:    • video essays   TRACKLIST (in order of appearance): Civil (Explore) - Ben Prunty Uncharted Worlds - Sam Hulick Rockmen (Explore) - Ben Prunty Bonus Room Blitz - David Wise Main Menu Theme (Day) - Jesper Kyd Vigil - Jack Wall plate skies - The Soothing Cream TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 2:26 - mordin, the genophage, and the harvest 11:33 - mordin — as a character 17:16 - seeing the small picture 20:29 - conclusion