Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Thomas and Friends Season 10: Poll Winners Batch #2

Yes, people. I'm aware that Fearless Freddie and Thomas and the Treasure got more votes and I will get to them soon. I wanted to review a few episodes at a time, so they'll be covered next week.

Episode 4: Percy and the Funfair
Written by Abi Grant
I'm sorry, but you'd think after all the years that he'd been working on Sodor, Percy would at least know that delivering coal was an important job. I know he's supposed to be a young engine, but he should at least have some level of common sense. That said, it was nice to see the Chinese Dragon, but still.

Episode 12: Toby's New Shed
Written by Simon Nicholson
Toby must've struck lucky in season 10, didn't he?

What makes this episode good is Thomas; he genuinely cares for Toby and has good intentions, but when Toby explains that the birds would now be homeless, Thomas feels bad and decides that the old wood could be reused to make a birdhouse. On a sidenote, Percy's birdhouse is a Chekhov's Gun; it might come off as filler, but it later serves as inspiration for Thomas' idea for a birdhouse.

The only problem with the episode is obviously the title as Toby doesn't actually get a new shed, but a roof instead. Other than that, it's good and enjoyable, way better than the episode that came after it.

Episode 22: Thomas and the Colors
Written by Marc Seal
Ugh, that title is rather off-putting. Why didn't they call it Thomas and the Team Colors instead? That would make better sense in my opinion. Other than, it's another bad episode. Seriously, Thomas just comes off as a whiny brat all because he didn't get decorated in team colors. Honestly, Thomas, get over it! There's always another year. I feel Reds vs. Blues handled Thomas and James' rivalry a lot better, even though it had problems of it's own, but whatever.

Episode 25: Missing Trucks
Written by Wayne Jackman
Now this was an interesting one; Rheneas, for the most part, is pretty true to his original persona, but it's no Gallant Old Engine. I say that mostly because Skarloey is complaining about being overworked. I know he's an old engine, but surely he knows that work is important. The moral on helping others in need is a good one for sure, just a shame about Skarloey though.

Thomas and Friends Season 10 Scorecard
2. A Smooth Ride: 3
3. Thomas and the Jet Plane: 8
4. Percy and the Funfair: 4
5. The Green Controller: 1
7. Thomas' Tricky Tree: 2
8. Toby's Afternoon Off: 8
9. It's Good to be Gordon: 9
12. Toby's New Shed: 7
13. Edward Strikes Out: 1
14. Topped Off Thomas: 0
15. Which Way Now?: 6
16. Thomas and the Shooting Star: 6
17. Big Strong Henry: 7
18. Sticky Toffee Thomas: 4
19. Wharf and Peace: 1
20. Thomas' Frosty Friend: 0
21. Emily and the Special Coaches: 8
22. Thomas and the Colors: 2
23. Thomas and the Birthday Mail: 2
24. Duncan's Bluff: 5
25. Missing Trucks: 7
27. James the Second Best: 5
28. Thomas and Skarloey's Big Day Out: 3

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