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With Bluey and the cuteness overload, one would think that’s it’s not possible to get ‘Bluey’ fatigue – but alas, it’s possible (or maybe it’s just me). I think it’s more that the clips are so brief that you need to rewatch at least twice to fully appreciate the thoughtful nuances to this series’s storytelling. In any case, here’s part #2 of Bluey Minisodes Review (for episodes #9-14):
Episode 9: Tattoo shop – a very strong opener to start our Bluey Blitz (what I’m declaring this as, anyways). Dad (Bandit) opens with a playful tough-guy persona and proclaims that, “I want a tattoo, you know? I want to get some ink done, something that makes me look really manly.” With the tattoo options that his daughters Bluey and Bingo have on offer (rainbows! sunshine! unicorns!), you know it’s going to be riotous time. I’m not going to spoil the punchline surprise and what he ends up getting done but – this by far is my favorite episode that garnered plenty of laughs from me 5/5
Episode 10: Phoney – a disruptive unicorn (aka puppeted by s*it disturbing dad, Bandit) – is choosing violence here when he constantly hijacks ‘phoney’ (aka akin to an Alexa) opting for rock music instead of the zen tunes that mum (Chilli) is seeking. The kiddos decide to help mum and wrestle the unruly unicorn into submission. 5/5
Episode 11: Blocks – Bluey and Bingo visit Nana and Grandpa Bob to build ‘blocks’ (which are basically faux Legos) and they erect an empire in their grandparents’ living room. And of course, the kids cite that everything must remain in-place until their return next week. The grandparents accidentally destroy the epic cityscape and they must rebuild to their demise (and out of love, of course). 4/5
Episode 12: Government – After pretending to tell Bingo to do her chores (which she says no to all), dad (Bandit) gets ‘frustrated’ and decides to ‘type’ a letter to the government to complain about her. And hint: Bingo is the typewriter. My stray thoughts are – will Gen Z and younger even know what a typewriter is? 4/5
Episode 13: Drums – a percussion set opens up Bingo’s world and she squeals with delight as she plays with this instrument. Her little musings and gesticulations are what make this all so adorable to watch … especially when she really starts to get into the beat of things. What can I say except, she’s a natural. Sign her up for the next rock band! 4/5
Episode 14: Browny Bear – Mr. Browny Bear is a detective (‘managed’ by dad) tasked with solving a case for mum (Chilli). He needs to figure out who the mystery ‘tapper’ is. To be honest, this episode was quite dull. I find that any story that leads too much with dad as the protagonist can get a bit long-winded and drawn out. 2/5
Episode 15: Whirlpool – Bluey is playing in an inflatable pool with her friend Chucky (a Labrador who lives next door) and Bingo. While this is one of the simplest storylines, it so beautifully captures the essence and purity of youth and play. It is also visually stunning in terms of animation and color-use. 4/5
Episode 16: A compilation of episodes 9-15.
This ‘second set’ was far stronger than the first set of episodes. They were smart, snappy, and sassy in the best way possible. Also, I found that, except for Episode 14, the storylines were more emotionally inclined with a bit of cerebral attentiveness. In other words, if you watched this with your kids and only half paid attention, you could still enjoy it and know what was happening.
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