[7.3/10] I enjoyed this episode and the next a little better than the first two episodes we got.
The first segment in this one, focused on Nash’s big boat race, was an enjoyable both for its animation and its themes. I ragged a bit on the show in my last write-up for its visuals, so credit where it’s due. The art style still isn’t my thing, but there was some nice direction during the race to help convey the speed and peril, while also evoking a Mario Kart-esque sense of fun. The lesson about competing fairly and not cheating is a good one for younger viewers, and there’s even a bit of deeper insight in how both Nash and her rich kid rival thought the other was cheating which tempted both of them to break the rules. The pair working together to solve their problems and compete against one another fairly is a bit trite, but perfectly acceptable for a pre-school kids’ show. And the ingenuity of Nas using a geyser to reach the finish line makes for a deft finish to the story.
I guess I should talk about the fact that Nash’s parents are an interracial lesbian couple, but by god, I shouldn’t have to. It’s a lovely, small, unobtrusive bit of representation that says nothing beyond, “These sorts of families exist and include loving parents.” But I can already envision the worst people ginning up a controversy over Disney/Lucasfilm daring to include this tiny dash of uncontroversial reality into a show for children. Suffice it to say, if you’re upset about this, you’re the bad guy.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2023-06-30T01:28:03Z
[7.3/10] I enjoyed this episode and the next a little better than the first two episodes we got.
The first segment in this one, focused on Nash’s big boat race, was an enjoyable both for its animation and its themes. I ragged a bit on the show in my last write-up for its visuals, so credit where it’s due. The art style still isn’t my thing, but there was some nice direction during the race to help convey the speed and peril, while also evoking a Mario Kart-esque sense of fun. The lesson about competing fairly and not cheating is a good one for younger viewers, and there’s even a bit of deeper insight in how both Nash and her rich kid rival thought the other was cheating which tempted both of them to break the rules. The pair working together to solve their problems and compete against one another fairly is a bit trite, but perfectly acceptable for a pre-school kids’ show. And the ingenuity of Nas using a geyser to reach the finish line makes for a deft finish to the story.
I guess I should talk about the fact that Nash’s parents are an interracial lesbian couple, but by god, I shouldn’t have to. It’s a lovely, small, unobtrusive bit of representation that says nothing beyond, “These sorts of families exist and include loving parents.” But I can already envision the worst people ginning up a controversy over Disney/Lucasfilm daring to include this tiny dash of uncontroversial reality into a show for children. Suffice it to say, if you’re upset about this, you’re the bad guy.