S23 Ep.4: Panicky Percy

THESE ARE SOLEY MY OPINIONS AND ARE INFLUENCED FROM THE THOMAS & FRIENDS FANBASE

PANICKY PERCY

Written by

Camille Ucan & Rose Johnson

Directed by
Dianna Basso

Produced by
Ian McCue (HIT/Mattel)
Tracy Blagdon (Jam Filled)

Air Date
17/10/19 - AUS

Plot
Percy causes confusion and delay by panicking over nothing.

I'm not all annoyed that Percy had reverted back to his fearful persona even though he was developed well from 'Tale of The Brave' but I often remember the line from 'Let's Be Brave'; 'You can be scared and still be brave.' Plus just because Percy can't be immune to fear all the time as well. I think Percy has the right to be scared for his friend because snow can be quite dangerous and fear is natural thing that we have to live whether it's something new or if we're not experienced. However despite that I think the episode should've gone with Nia. She herself never experienced with snow and you think after her encounter with it in China that she might be scared of it. It would expand with her inexperienced trope and would showcase to kids from other countries about learning something new. However since this episode is focused towards Percy, this should've been served as a sequel to 'Wish You Were Here', an episode I will review later on. It would make more sense for Percy's fear of Thomas' wellbeing given as how he goes around the world and the two episodes are written by the same writing duo.

There was one little moment that I like from this episode and that was Gordon thinking about Thomas first and his passengers second, honestly it's good to see Gordon and his caring nature shining more than his overused arrogant and boastful persona. In the end the episode was alright and it can be relatable to kids who do have anxiety.  

Episode Rating (So far):

Free The Roads - 10/10

Chucklesome Trucks - 8/10
Heart of Gold - 9/10
Panicky Percy - 6/10

Series Rating (So far):
33/40