Credit: LudoBluey is easily one of the most successful and beloved shows in the past decade, but has it been resting on its laurels for too long? After dealing with the backlash after the first episodes of the new miniseries, it feels like the show might be coasting by.
At the time of writing, Bluey has three seasons spanning 154 episodes under its belt. While viewers are still waiting for the inevitable season four with every hint and update Ludo Studio drops, it’s not like they lack a fine collection of episodes.
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As its ever-growing fanbase of addicted viewers continues to wait for its next hit, Bluey continues to dominate ratings across the board, even becoming the most-watched program streaming for a time. However, strength might indeed be in its numbers.
Bluey Reruns Keep Show Afloat
From “Magic Xylophone” and “Keepy Uppy” to “Army” and “Ghost Basket,” the show has a bevy of beloved episodes that fans absolutely adore. Highly praised for its infectious and tranquil mood and surprising emotional depth, the series continues to snag viewers by the heartstrings with every new viewing.
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Many viewers, regardless of their age, claim Bluey as their comfort show. Given the aforementioned description, it’s clear why. However, are these episodes enough?
It’s truly remarkable for any animated series to get 100 episodes, but 154 is quite an astonishing achievement, especially for something with such a simple premise and such wholesome messages. To say Bluey fans are in want of more content would be untrue, but there’s always room for more.
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That said, the show’s re-watchable nature is currently one of its biggest assets. Anyone who knows a young Bluey fan knows how much many of them enjoy binging the show on repeat, but adults aren’t immune from a few marathons, either.
The show covers far more than the saccharine sweet motifs seen across other animated children’s media, and its sense of reality and relatability is what separates it from others in its field. @isip0ki shares a much more in-depth explanation of this point in the footage below.
Why It Works
@isip0ki Replying to @braedenthatonekidfrommms idk bro i just think people acting like adults and older teens enjoying the show is weird and deserve being shamed is ridiculous you are ridiculous if you don’t like something scroll it doesn’t mean you should harass people for no reason to me your the weirdo
Anyone who labels Bluey as just a simple kids’ cartoon or animated series is what we in the business like to call wrong. It has achieved far more with such a simplistic and emotional approach than many others with a bigger budget, bigger stories, and bigger styles could hope to reach.
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Many predict that the show will continue to evolve with its audience, and even Bluey creator Joe Brumm expressed interest in expanding the series. Even so, there are still plenty of current episodes that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.
Similar to shows like Seinfeld and The Simpsons, many of the show’s episodes have become pop culture icons by themselves, and they even have their own identifiable features and quotable moments. Any Bluey fan worth their salt will instantly know what “Wackadoo,” “musical statues,” “nits,” or “cheese and jam” mean with little provocation.
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It’s factors like this that continue to remind us why Bluey continues to be the top dog (pun totally intended.) The Australian animated series has perfected the formula for a long-lasting series that continues to keep its wide audience, and it won’t be leaving us any time soon.
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