One of my favorite references in this episode wasn’t even a Disney reference. It was during the news broadcasts when they got Tom Kenny to do his PowerPuff Girls narrator voice to say, “And the day is saved once again thanks to Gizmo Duck!”
I was surprised and impressed at how quick Fenton was on the uptake when meeting Gandra. He was kind of awkward, but it's still refreshing to actually see a cartoon character that understands how to read social cues and actively flirt.
I'd like to give extra kudos to Jameela Jamil in voicing Gandra Dee. Her performance was so different from her clipped Oxford on the Good Place I didn't recognize throughout the episode.
normally Im not a fan of retconning characters' religion/race/gender/etc etc. But for Fenton and Gandra the changes are just amazing. I love Fenton having a hispanic (mexican?) heritage of sorts, and I am in love (not literally) with how they COMPLETELY changed Gandra. When I saw her name I had to think back to who the hell that was in the original... ok, it was the no-personality sexbomb girlfriend of Fenton that I forgot existed. But this Gandra? She's got spunk. personality. brains. And the chemistry between these two characters actually works so well. As far as side-characters go, I hope she and Fenton get more future episodes together.
Honestly it'd just make his life a hell of a lot easier. "I'm one of the world's foremost brilliant scientists that works for one of the most notorious, infamous/famous, influential, richest people in the world whose whole family has a history of besting their enemies and conquering/stopping world-dominating magical creatures. I DARE you to be a problem for me."
So that’s how Gandra was a scientist, I didn’t know about the robot engineering degree. I was thinking that new Gandra would be whatever the G-Rated Disney version of a mirajuana dispenser or New Age Hippie Scientist. But this Gandra could grow on me.
Not to mention... Gandra and Fenton are all roughly the age of Mark Beaks. I'm noticing a theme where 20 something's are drawn to Mark Beaks. The old won't have him, the young learn to ignore him but his own generation cannot turn away.
I cannot believe they spilled a jar of Omnisolve and there were no consequences. It is nice to them give a nod to it, but my god as a comic fan the jar breaking and them not acknowledging it is a big no no. That is a end of the world caliber moment in comic canon.
I'm glad SOMEONE noticed the Doofensmirtz homage. The hair totally gives it away, but he has a sarcastic side to him and likes to talk with Gizmoduck during the fight. That's very similar to Heinz, and I'm always happy when that show is referenced. Maybe he was making it rain so the Soccer game in Duckburg wouldn't interrupt his Telenovela?
I don't think Gandra Dee became Scrooge's receptionist in the original 'DuckTales', did she? I don't recall a scene where Scrooge hires her. (She use to work at the bean factory with Fenton.) The closest thing to a receptionist working for Scrooge was Mrs. Featherby. (or maybe she was his secretary. Feel free to correct me on that.) Anyway, they really did a good job developing Fenton from a simple, needy character, to a more relatable, and more consistent both in, and out of costume. Gandra Dee, on the other hand is a completely different beast, but in a good way. Originally, she was just a damsel in distress, but here, she's the kind of girl who's more organized than Fenton, and could help him get his on life on track since he's never had any luck in love in the past.
Can't wait for your take on "The Duck Knight Returns!" I personally thought it was aces... especially that ending. "...They want Grim And Gritty, eh? HAPPY TO PLAY THE PART!" *laughs maniacally*
@@endeavor3406 I guess Jim Cummings had other projects... also, around the same time he was in hot water over some Breitbart retweets. I think he's back in everyone's good graces again. But hey... "Let's Get Dangerous!" was right in being an adaptation of "Darkly Dawns The Duck," and that was a Backdoor Pilot or I'll eat my wizard-hat.
This is probably my favorite Gizmoduck episode so far. I just really, really like seeing Fenton bumble his way through stuff like this. And Huey freakouts are always hilarious. Can't wait until next episode! :)
I knew I recognized the name 'Gandra Dee,' but I couldn't place it from the original series. Thank you so much for digging up that picture of the original Gandra! I remember her now. I am so glad that they brought her into the new show. She is almost completely unrecognizable from the original series, as I think the original version was based on Loni Anderson's character from WKRP Cincinnati. Great catch about the engineering background on both!
I am so happy to hear what you have to say about this episode. Fenton is one of my most favorite characters in the series, and it's really cool to see more development in him. =3
But.. she's in F.O.W.L.. she's more then likely using him. Especially now since she knows his identity. He is such a lovable character. Though I find Drake's dislike of him still hilarious. Especially since he was so happy to just greet him at the table.
I think one of the cutest scenes in this episode is when Webby puts on the Gizmo duck helmet. I think she looks adorable. I also like how Fenton shows his true science genius . Before we only see him as a bumbling intern. This episode really shows how smart he truly is. It also breaks the standard troupe that when a guy falls in love with a girl with bad motives he ignores his friends when they tell him how bad she is. Fenton recognizes his friends are te.ling the truth about Gandra and believes them over her.
Ducktales is one of those shows that makes it hard to figure out who my favorite character is. There are so many great and interesting characters that I just can't help but love. Heck, even in season 2 I'm still finding characters I like. 2 recent ones are D'jinn and Drake who are both absolutely precious.
I just realized that the villain Gizmo fights in the beginning of the episode looks like Dr. Doofensmirch I like and dislike this version of Gandra. She uses people and sees herself with no personal responsibility to the problems she causes. What I like about Gandra is that they made her character not a damsel in distress.
5:50 Woah did Beaks take his level of villainry to the extreme in this episode by gaining his own alter ego known as Mega Beaks. Sometime in the series it would be nice to learn about Beaks’ backstory, even with what influenced him to become a villain after the episode with Falcon Graves, it would indeed be nice if he returned in a future episode to put an end to whatever evil plot Beaks might end up having next. Perhaps Gyro could take action as well one of these days, taking on an alter ego called Mega Gyro.
idk y but my fav part of the episode is when he opens a notebook and it shows everyone that knows hes gizmoduck and it says "that barista at starducks"
For me, one of the best things in the episode, besides all that you said, is Fenton and Huey's interaction, he still admiring Gizmoduck even when he know who he is, and he called Fenton his friend, i enjoy to see their interactions, i've been waiting for that moments between them since "Who Is Gizmoduck?", and that was pretty good for me.
Don't forget that Launchpad lists off his past dating experiences in this episode, which for example include a clone of himself and a living cloud of energy that one time XD
I love how much of launchpad we don't see, like him going on a samurai adventure by himself and saving and old girlfriend. I hope they keep throwing in stuff like this.
While watching this review it hit me why I love Fenton so much, he's basically Peter Parker. A scientist who's passionate about his projects, but works out of a more successful scientist's lab. Who constantly struggles with personal life drama even when out superheroing.
For having never seen the original Fenton I loved this version of him. He is genuinely charming and funny, and I want to see how he and Gandra Dee continue to develop.
Yeah, I mean why give kids love interests? People DON'T always need to put someone in a romantic relationship just to make a show more interesting and important. In fact, I dont think the writers even need to give ALL the adults love interests. Maybe giving Scrooge and Beakley a love interest s acceptable,I guess, because they're are much older than the other characters but younger adults? IDK I mean yes I understand adult life is about finding romance and all but, Honestly, I don't understand why people feel the need to give ALL adult characters a love interest just to make them normal. I mean, is there anything wrong with being asexual and single? However, this is probably just my own personal opinion because I'm honestly don't want Ducktales to become the next SVTFOE because the creators did promise us that they will NOT put much romance in the show and that's probably the reason why I like the show in the first place. I'm just saying.
Besides Fenton sharing his passion for science with Gandra, my favorite part of the episode was Mark Beaks' master plan. Seeing Mega Beaks breakdown after destroying his own phone was especially hilarious. Can't wait to hear you talk about a certain other Disney superhero duck in the review. But until then, like you always say, 'take it easy.'
First of all, Dr. Atmoz Fear is CLEARLY meant to be a duck version of Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb, right? He doesn't sound exactly like him, but the hair and the eyes, it's just, c'mon. Second, maybe it's just me, but I feel like the reboot version of Gyro Gearloose is becoming progressively nicer as the series goes on. Season 1 had him as a massive prick who constantly talked down to everyone; even when he went to save Scrooge and was disappointed to see Scrooge only views him as a work associate, that was following a moment where he promised to give his "respect" to whoever deals the most damage to the shadows while the other one is fired. In season 2, however, even though he still has a high opinion of himself, there's a lot less of his condescending remarks or him just being a complete asshole. I get the feeling Frank Angones realized he went too far with Gyro's negative traits (to the point where people not only thought he was going to be a villain, but figured it was only a matter of time until he turns, which was not Frank's intent at all, or at least everyone underestimated how loyal he was to Scrooge), and tried to highlight his more positive traits in this season, while having him lighten up more overall. The final scene where he smiles approvingly at Fenton after viewing him as an idiot or a pest before kind of shows how he's slowly softening up, and I can only hope he gets better from here. Third, I still remember when you said Mark Beaks isn't quite a villain; well, if he's not a villain by now, I don't know what will make him one. This episode also showcases how danger Mark Beaks can be; even before he hulks out, he easily dispatches the Money Bin's security system, meaning if he ever actually wanted something significant out of Scrooge, he could easily get it. It's amazing how Mark Beaks went from being kind of a joke to someone we should legitimately watch out for, which only makes him a more appealing character to me. Lastly, I guess I should mention Gandra Dee, but really, what's there to talk about? It's clear they don't want to make Gandra the one-note love interest she was in the original DuckTales, but it remains to be scene if that will turn out to be the case, since you can't really judge her from just one episode. She IS a completely different character, but will all of her interactions and personality completely revolve around Fenton and what he does? We'll just have to wait and see.
What I find interesting about the "throwaway" line in the original is that it hints that there were story ideas for her education to contribute to the series. Those ideas never made it to implementation, but they would have affected how later stories and episodes were developed, because they were still part of her character creation and backstory
Absolutely loved hearing this, this episode was so enjoyable to watch leading into the one I had been waiting for for a very long time & hearing your review on this reminded me of how excited this episode got me. Now, I grew up on the Ducktales reruns that played on Disney Channel, I missed the original series airing but I'm just old enough to had caught the reruns & watch them when they moved onto Toon Disney in the late 90's so yes, it was a solid part of my childhood but I am sad that I was so young when I watched it & it was the reruns, I didn't get to experience the show when it was new. I did buy the DVDs as they were being released because Ducktales is my favorite show from my younger childhood years so after the first volume came out, I kept an eye out on the releases for the second & third volumes. I will admit to rewatching the rest of the series online in 2010 since I got impatient with their DVD releases & to this day, I do not think they released anymore episodes onto DVD. What I got to notice watching it in this way versus catching the reruns whenever they came on TV was that since Gizmoduck was introduced so late into the series, all of the Gizmoduck episodes were all smashed in there at the end. Seriously if they ever get around to releasing volume 4, that whole DVD set should be Gizmoduck themed. I love that with the reboot, they know what they're working with so the show can be well paced & they can tell stories the original couldn't, this episode has been fantastic, excellent timing, getting us hyped up for the next episode & what we can see in the future! Something I had been craving is some Fenton interacting with Drake since that only happened in ONE episode of Darkwing Duck, the two play off each other better than DW & Giz do I feel & I hope with what was established in the Duck Knight Returns that we can get a little Drake & Fenton someday in the future. Now, I realize this is spoiler territory so this is the warning right now, I might say something but I'm going to try to not say too much. The new Drake Mallard is different from the old, the new Fenton is also different so obviously the way the two would interact with each other will be different. Hey, as long as there's some pistachio prune ice cream involved, everything will be perfect. I do joke there but I do hope they throw it in there as a little nod towards Tiff of the Titans. The new Drake is so interesting but it seems he has similar feelings towards Giz that the original had. I wanna see some secret identity shuffling between these two where the two are unaware of each other's identities, that'd be fun but way way down the line in the future. Now, I do say that I grew up on Ducktales reruns which makes me happy that in the reboot, they throw in stuff for younger audiences. I loved the Dr. Doofenshmirtz-like villain in this episode, nice touch. I am too old for P&F, I was around 16 when it first aired, if you want to be specific, I was a month away from turning 16 when they aired Rollercoaster in August 2007 so yeah, I was too old for the show but I was stuck in a hotel room with my mom & younger sister who was watching Disney Channel when it aired so I fell in love with Phineas & Ferb & followed the series closely up to the day it ended & wish to follow Milo Murphy's Law just as closely but work & other stupid adult stuff caused me to lag behind in that series & I have to play catch up. Putting in stuff like a P&F reference is a nice touch, a nod towards the audience who are too young for all the Disney Afternoon references but still enjoy Disney & watch this series. Also, this is way far back, like beginning of the series far back, but I still can't get over the fact that Toontown is indeed canon in this universe since Gyro did create the cogs. That's something that would be for my generation since I was 11 when I first played Toontown & since I knew Ducktales essentially my whole life, I loved the little clip they played during the download of the game where Scrooge triggered the giant robot made by Gyro that made the cogs so technically, Scrooge is the cause of the cogs' existence in the original Toontown game but Gyro did invent the stuff that caused them to be made, it's kind of a team effort there. Since TT came out many years after Ducktales had ended, the original series obviously didn't do anything with that, has me excited to see what the reboot can do, if anything at all. If they actually try to incorporate anything beyond the easter egg, then Disney might jump onto Toontown Rewritten for legal stuff so they could use it & I don't want to see that happen. Between that old easter egg & the Doofenshmirtz knockoff villain in this episode, it definitely shows that they do show love towards Disney fans of all ages & it warms my heart. Mark Beaks is a villain that seems to be more for today's generation of kids, the kids I work with are the sort to latch onto a villain like that, I know not all kids would find him appealing but the larger majority would from what I've seen. It's real cool how they can reach across generations, last summer at work, the kids actually asked to watch the Ducktales reboot so we put it on for them. Having a room full of children singing the Ducktales theme was enough to cause me to cry a little since I was so happy, something that I loved when I was a kid can still be enjoyed today. Sorry, went totally off there but I become more rambly when I comment at night when I should be in bed.
How dare you say that about my boy original Fenton. (No worries just opinions) I disagree that old Fenton did´t work outside the suit. Especially with the 5 parter Full Metal Duck, those episodes makes you love Fenton long before he even hears about Gizmo Duck. But I can see if he did not work for you. Among peoples opinions he was the most annoying character next to Dijon And I can agree the whriters most of the time they did not let Fenton handle something without his Gizmo Duck suit. But I was half expecting this episode to make a reference to the episode "A Case of Mistaken Secret Identity" where Fenton saves Launchpad when he accidently get the suit on and then I thought after he defeats Marks that Fenton whould get to much attention haha. 3:13 I am sure people have corrected you but Gandra did not work for Scrooge. Anyway I love what they have done with Fenton in this show I do like him, this episodes titel is a nice missdirect it is the Dangerous chemestry of Fenton Cabrera Crackshell.
I'm undecided. The old style was a forerunner of the Lola Bunny style shows steered toward in the 90s. This version doesn't offend or excite. I'll wait and see where they go with it. If they go somewhere with it.
Man, I'm the odd man out...I love Phenton Crackshell from the 80s.Same with Gandra Dee!( I never saw her as a damsel-though by todays standards I can see how). Phenton to me, seemed like a spastic Peter Parker with a Robo Cop inspired appearance, and just wanted to be heroic while still trying to help those close to him.
No it's probably just a conciendence. I don't think PPG is the only show that says, "And so the day is saved.." But then again, if it's Tom Kenny saying that... then IDK anymore.
Great review as always. Mark Beaks has just enough irony behind his Silicon Valley persona to make him a great “love to hate” character, being selfish and dangerous but not really outright evil. I always like seeing more of him.
I think he is completely evil but he is presented in a jokey way. He is brutally callous and 100% selfish . He was willing to kill Webby and Huey just to get at Fenton. Not all bad guys growl and lurk in the shadows. I agree about loving to hate him. He is a great foil for Fenton/Gizmoduck
One minor thing I wish they would have kept about the old Gandra is the hairstyle - even if only because she now has the same haircut as Webby. The short hair definitely works with the tech girl look, though.
Was anyone reminded of the "Captain Sternn" segment of HEAVY METAL when Beaks transformed? His introduction of himself as Mega-Beaks looked almost line for line a reproduction of Hanover Fiste's hulk-out.
I was surprised how quick Huey noticed that Fenton and Gandra Dee liked each other. From that point on he was like "I SHIP IT!!!" The entire time.
One of my favorite references in this episode wasn’t even a Disney reference. It was during the news broadcasts when they got Tom Kenny to do his PowerPuff Girls narrator voice to say, “And the day is saved once again thanks to Gizmo Duck!”
Wait a second, DR. DOOFENDUCK?!
Or Dr Duckenshmirtz
The thing we didn't know we needed till now
Does he have the same voice actor as Doof?
yep i think
Might be DoofenStork?
I was surprised and impressed at how quick Fenton was on the uptake when meeting Gandra. He was kind of awkward, but it's still refreshing to actually see a cartoon character that understands how to read social cues and actively flirt.
Who knew that Huey could sing opera so well XD
Yes! That was so great.
Well, Frank did say that Huey is the best singer out of all the triplets so it's really not surprising.
Ya why doesn't anyone Mention it
Huey is a fantastic singer
We're so close to the best episode ever.....
That's because the next episode IS the best episode ever !
Which episode
kene tabansi darkwing duck
Naaa this episode was better then dark wing
"Wait. Did I just eat the pie tins?" -Mega Beaks #MakeItRain
"I CAN'T USE A PHONE!!!!"
"Wow, Ive never actually caught a ball before. TAKE THAT COACH DAD!"
*_BeAks' dAb tHo_*
@@BoneheadSpectre Woa kids are watching this.
@@heidichrist4000 lol
This new Ducktales has made Fenton my favorite character, next to Scrooge.
I'd like to give extra kudos to Jameela Jamil in voicing Gandra Dee. Her performance was so different from her clipped Oxford on the Good Place I didn't recognize throughout the episode.
idk...love her
Wait, Gandra Dee was Tahani?! I barely recognized her voice!
Me neither lol
Welp, since ya made the Doofinsmirch comparison
~Doofinsmirch Duckberg Incorporated~
Can help but sing it every time I read this.
@@greenstarlover1 same😆😊
When that guy is Doofenschmirch is Gizmo Duck than Agent G?
Neptune Planeptune yes, yes he is
'Duckensmirtchs evil incoperated' 🎶
normally Im not a fan of retconning characters' religion/race/gender/etc etc. But for Fenton and Gandra the changes are just amazing. I love Fenton having a hispanic (mexican?) heritage of sorts, and I am in love (not literally) with how they COMPLETELY changed Gandra. When I saw her name I had to think back to who the hell that was in the original... ok, it was the no-personality sexbomb girlfriend of Fenton that I forgot existed.
But this Gandra? She's got spunk. personality. brains. And the chemistry between these two characters actually works so well. As far as side-characters go, I hope she and Fenton get more future episodes together.
"how about we fly those those um things Ben Franklin tied a key to."- Gandra Dee
A kite
She was trying to get the passcode in pieces. Blathering blathersKITE.
Fenton should just go full Iron man and make his identity public. I love the guy but he couldn't keep a secret if his life depended on it
ΝΙΚΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΣ it’s like he’s the Ultimate Spider-Man in the Duckverse
Honestly it'd just make his life a hell of a lot easier. "I'm one of the world's foremost brilliant scientists that works for one of the most notorious, infamous/famous, influential, richest people in the world whose whole family has a history of besting their enemies and conquering/stopping world-dominating magical creatures. I DARE you to be a problem for me."
As has been said before “people get a 1000% cuter when they talk about something they’re passionate about” lol
Also, I love Fenton’s mom
So that’s how Gandra was a scientist, I didn’t know about the robot engineering degree. I was thinking that new Gandra would be whatever the G-Rated Disney version of a mirajuana dispenser or New Age Hippie Scientist. But this Gandra could grow on me.
Not to mention... Gandra and Fenton are all roughly the age of Mark Beaks. I'm noticing a theme where 20 something's are drawn to Mark Beaks. The old won't have him, the young learn to ignore him but his own generation cannot turn away.
I so cant wait for your darkwing episode review!
I can't wait to see him fanboy about that
StevenUniverseMLP90sFan Me too.
Ezel Francisco 🤩eeeeeee!
Did I miss it?
It'd been 2 weeks since the last video! when is it going on!
The villain in the first minute looks like doofenshmirtz and I love it
he honestly reminded me of the light villan in darkwing duck...didn't even realize the doofenshmirtz reference till this review
Stacy L Megavolt?
Everyone came for a new Gizmoduck episode, I came for Mega Beaks.
'Puny Gizmo'.
I came for Mark Beaks dabbing
"I can't use a phone! Noooo!"
@@BoneheadSpectre no plz i hated that part. Noooooo!!!
I came for that duck "Dr. Doof" that everyone keeps talking about.
The Duck Knight Returns, I CAN"T WAIT to see your Review on it! WHOO-HOO!!!
I cannot believe they spilled a jar of Omnisolve and there were no consequences. It is nice to them give a nod to it, but my god as a comic fan the jar breaking and them not acknowledging it is a big no no. That is a end of the world caliber moment in comic canon.
so no black knight (or green as would be the case here) in the future then?
I also loved the throwbacks to Launchpad's lovestories we heard about in Gladston and Fethri's episodes
I'm glad SOMEONE noticed the Doofensmirtz homage. The hair totally gives it away, but he has a sarcastic side to him and likes to talk with Gizmoduck during the fight. That's very similar to Heinz, and I'm always happy when that show is referenced. Maybe he was making it rain so the Soccer game in Duckburg wouldn't interrupt his Telenovela?
I don't think Gandra Dee became Scrooge's receptionist in the original 'DuckTales', did she? I don't recall a scene where Scrooge hires her. (She use to work at the bean factory with Fenton.) The closest thing to a receptionist working for Scrooge was Mrs. Featherby. (or maybe she was his secretary. Feel free to correct me on that.) Anyway, they really did a good job developing Fenton from a simple, needy character, to a more relatable, and more consistent both in, and out of costume. Gandra Dee, on the other hand is a completely different beast, but in a good way. Originally, she was just a damsel in distress, but here, she's the kind of girl who's more organized than Fenton, and could help him get his on life on track since he's never had any luck in love in the past.
Can't wait for your take on "The Duck Knight Returns!" I personally thought it was aces... especially that ending.
"...They want Grim And Gritty, eh? HAPPY TO PLAY THE PART!" *laughs maniacally*
And that was forgotten later.
I hoped we would get Jim Starling as a villain for Drake.
@@endeavor3406 I guess Jim Cummings had other projects... also, around the same time he was in hot water over some Breitbart retweets. I think he's back in everyone's good graces again.
But hey... "Let's Get Dangerous!" was right in being an adaptation of "Darkly Dawns The Duck," and that was a Backdoor Pilot or I'll eat my wizard-hat.
You didn't mention that part when Launchpad talks to Fenton about all his past girlfriends.
And his past boyfriend, which was a clone of himself!
@@amandalynn4979 it's so funny to see Loki fans shit bricks about Sylkie when DuckTales did this already hahaha
There's actually a look at the animatic of the beaks scene on Samantha C King's twitter, plus some little info on how it was during production
Mr.Z i saw that! Her face when she saw the dab was kept
I enjoyed this episode too. Huey is so innocent about romance in regard to adults😂
Great video. I really like Gandra Dee in this episode. I hope we can see her again. Possibly dating Fenton again.🦆💘🐤
I just realized that the villain Gizmoduck fought in the beginning looks like Dr. Doofinshmirtz
Wow how cool is that is!
Your reviews are always worth Waiting for. Looking forward to the next one. Cool video as always. 😊😎
This is probably my favorite Gizmoduck episode so far. I just really, really like seeing Fenton bumble his way through stuff like this. And Huey freakouts are always hilarious.
Can't wait until next episode! :)
You didn’t intentionally do this, but you just gave me an idea of how I want to approach some of the Power Rangers series I am writing
Can't wait for the Darkwing review! In my opinion one of the best episodes I've seen in any series.
I feel like their relationship was a bit forced. I understand the purpose Gandra Dee, support for Fenton but jeez THIS FELT SO FORCED
I knew I recognized the name 'Gandra Dee,' but I couldn't place it from the original series. Thank you so much for digging up that picture of the original Gandra! I remember her now. I am so glad that they brought her into the new show. She is almost completely unrecognizable from the original series, as I think the original version was based on Loni Anderson's character from WKRP Cincinnati. Great catch about the engineering background on both!
I am so happy to hear what you have to say about this episode. Fenton is one of my most favorite characters in the series, and it's really cool to see more development in him. =3
I agree with the idea that gandra's new character development expands a throw away line.
But.. she's in F.O.W.L.. she's more then likely using him. Especially now since she knows his identity. He is such a lovable character. Though I find Drake's dislike of him still hilarious. Especially since he was so happy to just greet him at the table.
The writers are probably going to give her a redemption ark during the finale. Maybe saving Fenton and the others at the last moment or something
I think one of the cutest scenes in this episode is when Webby puts on the Gizmo duck helmet. I think she looks adorable. I also like how Fenton shows his true science genius . Before we only see him as a bumbling intern. This episode really shows how smart he truly is. It also breaks the standard troupe that when a guy falls in love with a girl with bad motives he ignores his friends when they tell him how bad she is. Fenton recognizes his friends are te.ling the truth about Gandra and believes them over her.
They put more love into this than the new power puff girls and the teen titans go 😎😎😎
Has any one mentioned the Powerpuff reference "once again the day is saved by " ... gizmoduck
I had gotten a sort of Bane Venom vibe from the serum Mark Beaks was chugging down this whole time...
Ducktales is one of those shows that makes it hard to figure out who my favorite character is. There are so many great and interesting characters that I just can't help but love. Heck, even in season 2 I'm still finding characters I like. 2 recent ones are D'jinn and Drake who are both absolutely precious.
No comment the Gandra Dee's name i so a Reference to Sandra Dee, though reboot is more a Post college Sandra Dee than high school Sandra Dee ;)
Can we appreciate Huey being gizmo duck's Oracle
The next episode is probably my abosolute favourite of the series
I think the dance combat was supposed to be a reference to the start of Guardians of the Galaxy, though I didn't get it straight away.
Ya say that but how people severely misunderstand Superman statement is not completely true
8:02 A DuckTales version of Dr. Doof from Phineas and Ferb! Wow!
Curse you Gizmoduck!
I just realized that the villain Gizmo fights in the beginning of the episode looks like Dr. Doofensmirch
I like and dislike this version of Gandra. She uses people and sees herself with no personal responsibility to the problems she causes.
What I like about Gandra is that they made her character not a damsel in distress.
*doofenshmirtz also what about the reference to the powerpuff girls
It seems like every female character in this show is no longer a damsel in distress anymore, but I guess it's a good thing. I don't know.
It’s killing me waiting for the Darkwing review
SOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD Mark Beaks finally got a proper karmic beating for his actions!!! Man that Looney drives me crazy!
So you want a little more patiences huh, happy to play the part.
I cant wait intill you get to the darkwing duck episdoe!!!
5:50 Woah did Beaks take his level of villainry to the extreme in this episode by gaining his own alter ego known as Mega Beaks. Sometime in the series it would be nice to learn about Beaks’ backstory, even with what influenced him to become a villain after the episode with Falcon Graves, it would indeed be nice if he returned in a future episode to put an end to whatever evil plot Beaks might end up having next. Perhaps Gyro could take action as well one of these days, taking on an alter ego called Mega Gyro.
idk y but my fav part of the episode is when he opens a notebook and it shows everyone that knows hes gizmoduck and it says "that barista at starducks"
Can you do make the drake mallard and Jim starling thing the same as Fenton crackshell-cabara and mark beaks thing in who is gizmoduck please
this is the episode that proves Launchpad F#@$%s, frequently and usually with monster girls.
I love how fast Huey and Webby got into the date.
Huey was like "I SHIP IT!!!" the entire time.
Now I have a strange feeling that Huey is going to get a love interest of own bacause he seems to like shipping so much.
@@theumpireofthebottomlesspit he got his shipping badge
*Gasp* the triplets haven't met Violet yet😲😶😏
For me, one of the best things in the episode, besides all that you said, is Fenton and Huey's interaction, he still admiring Gizmoduck even when he know who he is, and he called Fenton his friend, i enjoy to see their interactions, i've been waiting for that moments between them since "Who Is Gizmoduck?", and that was pretty good for me.
Next episode is my favorite of the series so far. Can't wait to see your thoughts on it! :D
some people say that mark beaks is just a rockerduck 2.0, but the main difference is the fact that beaks is more of an antagonist to gizmoduck
Yeah,the only similarities they have is being young billionares and using technology but their personalities are complitely different
MikiWhiteCat exactly
No, it’s Ducktor Doofinsmertz!
I kinda guessed Gandra was working for beaks when I saw her headphones.
Me too! But probably because I been seeing some people making theories about it. I guess.
Don't forget that Launchpad lists off his past dating experiences in this episode, which for example include a clone of himself and a living cloud of energy that one time XD
I love how much of launchpad we don't see, like him going on a samurai adventure by himself and saving and old girlfriend. I hope they keep throwing in stuff like this.
While watching this review it hit me why I love Fenton so much, he's basically Peter Parker. A scientist who's passionate about his projects, but works out of a more successful scientist's lab. Who constantly struggles with personal life drama even when out superheroing.
I was thinking Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, but that actually fits better.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that the villain at the beginning looks a lot like Doofenshmirtz!
Why do you think you're the only one? It's seems like everyone is always talking about a reference in every DT episode, always.
2:16 and here we have the wild hamilton fandom screaming at the name of their idol
I was amused by Mark's daddy issues as well.
'The Hulk and King Kong'? Feels more like Bane.
For having never seen the original Fenton I loved this version of him. He is genuinely charming and funny, and I want to see how he and Gandra Dee continue to develop.
Personally I thought it was more of a cross between the Hulk and Bane from DC
He's basically Senator Armstrong from Metal Gear Rising.
I didn’t even remember there was a Gandra Dee in the original truth be told
4:23 try saying that to all the shippers LOL!😆😄
Hahah I meant more from the writers / network's perspective.
Yeah, I mean why give kids love interests? People DON'T always need to put someone in a romantic relationship just to make a show more interesting and important. In fact, I dont think the writers even need to give ALL the adults love interests. Maybe giving Scrooge and Beakley a love interest s acceptable,I guess, because they're are much older than the other characters but younger adults? IDK I mean yes I understand adult life is about finding romance and all but, Honestly, I don't understand why people feel the need to give ALL adult characters a love interest just to make them normal. I mean, is there anything wrong with being asexual and single? However, this is probably just my own personal opinion because I'm honestly don't want Ducktales to become the next SVTFOE because the creators did promise us that they will NOT put much romance in the show and that's probably the reason why I like the show in the first place. I'm just saying.
yes!!! so excited to hear your thoughts on episode 16!! tytytyty
Besides Fenton sharing his passion for science with Gandra, my favorite part of the episode was Mark Beaks' master plan. Seeing Mega Beaks breakdown after destroying his own phone was especially hilarious.
Can't wait to hear you talk about a certain other Disney superhero duck in the review. But until then, like you always say, 'take it easy.'
First of all, Dr. Atmoz Fear is CLEARLY meant to be a duck version of Dr. Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb, right? He doesn't sound exactly like him, but the hair and the eyes, it's just, c'mon.
Second, maybe it's just me, but I feel like the reboot version of Gyro Gearloose is becoming progressively nicer as the series goes on. Season 1 had him as a massive prick who constantly talked down to everyone; even when he went to save Scrooge and was disappointed to see Scrooge only views him as a work associate, that was following a moment where he promised to give his "respect" to whoever deals the most damage to the shadows while the other one is fired. In season 2, however, even though he still has a high opinion of himself, there's a lot less of his condescending remarks or him just being a complete asshole. I get the feeling Frank Angones realized he went too far with Gyro's negative traits (to the point where people not only thought he was going to be a villain, but figured it was only a matter of time until he turns, which was not Frank's intent at all, or at least everyone underestimated how loyal he was to Scrooge), and tried to highlight his more positive traits in this season, while having him lighten up more overall. The final scene where he smiles approvingly at Fenton after viewing him as an idiot or a pest before kind of shows how he's slowly softening up, and I can only hope he gets better from here.
Third, I still remember when you said Mark Beaks isn't quite a villain; well, if he's not a villain by now, I don't know what will make him one. This episode also showcases how danger Mark Beaks can be; even before he hulks out, he easily dispatches the Money Bin's security system, meaning if he ever actually wanted something significant out of Scrooge, he could easily get it. It's amazing how Mark Beaks went from being kind of a joke to someone we should legitimately watch out for, which only makes him a more appealing character to me.
Lastly, I guess I should mention Gandra Dee, but really, what's there to talk about? It's clear they don't want to make Gandra the one-note love interest she was in the original DuckTales, but it remains to be scene if that will turn out to be the case, since you can't really judge her from just one episode. She IS a completely different character, but will all of her interactions and personality completely revolve around Fenton and what he does? We'll just have to wait and see.
So you're not going to acknowledge that Mark Beaks dabbed in this episode?
Just me?
FINALLY! I actually posted a photo of that on Instagram
I mean dabbing is so common these days that I didn't think it was that notable haha
Does it really matter? I mean yeah I think dabbing is so common these days.
Dr.Doofen Duck: curse you Perry I mean Gizmoduck.
Me: 🤔 Hmmm I know I seen this from some where. It's just on the tip of my tongue, what is it.
What I find interesting about the "throwaway" line in the original is that it hints that there were story ideas for her education to contribute to the series. Those ideas never made it to implementation, but they would have affected how later stories and episodes were developed, because they were still part of her character creation and backstory
No mention of the gargoyles reference when megabeaks is climbing the building?
Absolutely loved hearing this, this episode was so enjoyable to watch leading into the one I had been waiting for for a very long time & hearing your review on this reminded me of how excited this episode got me. Now, I grew up on the Ducktales reruns that played on Disney Channel, I missed the original series airing but I'm just old enough to had caught the reruns & watch them when they moved onto Toon Disney in the late 90's so yes, it was a solid part of my childhood but I am sad that I was so young when I watched it & it was the reruns, I didn't get to experience the show when it was new. I did buy the DVDs as they were being released because Ducktales is my favorite show from my younger childhood years so after the first volume came out, I kept an eye out on the releases for the second & third volumes. I will admit to rewatching the rest of the series online in 2010 since I got impatient with their DVD releases & to this day, I do not think they released anymore episodes onto DVD. What I got to notice watching it in this way versus catching the reruns whenever they came on TV was that since Gizmoduck was introduced so late into the series, all of the Gizmoduck episodes were all smashed in there at the end. Seriously if they ever get around to releasing volume 4, that whole DVD set should be Gizmoduck themed. I love that with the reboot, they know what they're working with so the show can be well paced & they can tell stories the original couldn't, this episode has been fantastic, excellent timing, getting us hyped up for the next episode & what we can see in the future!
Something I had been craving is some Fenton interacting with Drake since that only happened in ONE episode of Darkwing Duck, the two play off each other better than DW & Giz do I feel & I hope with what was established in the Duck Knight Returns that we can get a little Drake & Fenton someday in the future. Now, I realize this is spoiler territory so this is the warning right now, I might say something but I'm going to try to not say too much. The new Drake Mallard is different from the old, the new Fenton is also different so obviously the way the two would interact with each other will be different. Hey, as long as there's some pistachio prune ice cream involved, everything will be perfect. I do joke there but I do hope they throw it in there as a little nod towards Tiff of the Titans. The new Drake is so interesting but it seems he has similar feelings towards Giz that the original had. I wanna see some secret identity shuffling between these two where the two are unaware of each other's identities, that'd be fun but way way down the line in the future.
Now, I do say that I grew up on Ducktales reruns which makes me happy that in the reboot, they throw in stuff for younger audiences. I loved the Dr. Doofenshmirtz-like villain in this episode, nice touch. I am too old for P&F, I was around 16 when it first aired, if you want to be specific, I was a month away from turning 16 when they aired Rollercoaster in August 2007 so yeah, I was too old for the show but I was stuck in a hotel room with my mom & younger sister who was watching Disney Channel when it aired so I fell in love with Phineas & Ferb & followed the series closely up to the day it ended & wish to follow Milo Murphy's Law just as closely but work & other stupid adult stuff caused me to lag behind in that series & I have to play catch up. Putting in stuff like a P&F reference is a nice touch, a nod towards the audience who are too young for all the Disney Afternoon references but still enjoy Disney & watch this series. Also, this is way far back, like beginning of the series far back, but I still can't get over the fact that Toontown is indeed canon in this universe since Gyro did create the cogs. That's something that would be for my generation since I was 11 when I first played Toontown & since I knew Ducktales essentially my whole life, I loved the little clip they played during the download of the game where Scrooge triggered the giant robot made by Gyro that made the cogs so technically, Scrooge is the cause of the cogs' existence in the original Toontown game but Gyro did invent the stuff that caused them to be made, it's kind of a team effort there. Since TT came out many years after Ducktales had ended, the original series obviously didn't do anything with that, has me excited to see what the reboot can do, if anything at all. If they actually try to incorporate anything beyond the easter egg, then Disney might jump onto Toontown Rewritten for legal stuff so they could use it & I don't want to see that happen.
Between that old easter egg & the Doofenshmirtz knockoff villain in this episode, it definitely shows that they do show love towards Disney fans of all ages & it warms my heart. Mark Beaks is a villain that seems to be more for today's generation of kids, the kids I work with are the sort to latch onto a villain like that, I know not all kids would find him appealing but the larger majority would from what I've seen. It's real cool how they can reach across generations, last summer at work, the kids actually asked to watch the Ducktales reboot so we put it on for them. Having a room full of children singing the Ducktales theme was enough to cause me to cry a little since I was so happy, something that I loved when I was a kid can still be enjoyed today.
Sorry, went totally off there but I become more rambly when I comment at night when I should be in bed.
Beaks is my absolute favorite character
How dare you say that about my boy original Fenton. (No worries just opinions) I disagree that old Fenton did´t work outside the suit. Especially with the 5 parter Full Metal Duck, those episodes makes you love Fenton long before he even hears about Gizmo Duck. But I can see if he did not work for you. Among peoples opinions he was the most annoying character next to Dijon And I can agree the whriters most of the time they did not let Fenton handle something without his Gizmo Duck suit. But I was half expecting this episode to make a reference to the episode "A Case of Mistaken Secret Identity" where Fenton saves Launchpad when he accidently get the suit on and then I thought after he defeats Marks that Fenton whould get to much attention haha. 3:13 I am sure people have corrected you but Gandra did not work for Scrooge. Anyway I love what they have done with Fenton in this show I do like him, this episodes titel is a nice missdirect it is the Dangerous chemestry of Fenton Cabrera Crackshell.
Does anyone else here actually like Gandra's new design?
Me. You know, this Gandra has potential to be like a sidekick to Gizmoduck.
It could grow on me.
Yes :)
I'm undecided. The old style was a forerunner of the Lola Bunny style shows steered toward in the 90s. This version doesn't offend or excite. I'll wait and see where they go with it. If they go somewhere with it.
I didn't mind it - I think they might've done that because Goldie already looks kinda like that? Maybe
I love Fenton Crackshell Cabrera and Gandra Dee!!!!! #MakeItRain
Is it just me, or does the weather villain Gizmoduck fights look eerily similar to Dr. Doofenshmirtz?
Man, I'm the odd man out...I love Phenton Crackshell from the 80s.Same with Gandra Dee!( I never saw her as a damsel-though by todays standards I can see how). Phenton to me, seemed like a spastic Peter Parker with a Robo Cop inspired appearance, and just wanted to be heroic while still trying to help those close to him.
Original Fenton was great. He was supposed to be an annoying loser. Gizmoduck gave him meaning and confidence.
Nice noticing the Doof duck
I love Gandra and Fenton's love story, they have such interesting chemistry.
I agree with you on the whole Fenton being annoying in the original
How about that power puff girls reference in the shop scene
No it's probably just a conciendence. I don't think PPG is the only show that says, "And so the day is saved.."
But then again, if it's Tom Kenny saying that... then IDK anymore.
The new take on Gandra Dee kinda reminds me of “Not Ping” from Sleeping Dogs...
Great review as always. Mark Beaks has just enough irony behind his Silicon Valley persona to make him a great “love to hate” character, being selfish and dangerous but not really outright evil. I always like seeing more of him.
I think he is completely evil but he is presented in a jokey way. He is brutally callous and 100% selfish . He was willing to kill Webby and Huey just to get at Fenton. Not all bad guys growl and lurk in the shadows. I agree about loving to hate him. He is a great foil for Fenton/Gizmoduck
HOW LONG TILL THE DARKWING DUCK ONE! WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS!
Poor Gyro :'(
will you do a fenton/gizmoduck original/reboot comparison video? I'd LOVE to see you dive into him. (mainly because I ADORE the new take on him)
One minor thing I wish they would have kept about the old Gandra is the hairstyle - even if only because she now has the same haircut as Webby.
The short hair definitely works with the tech girl look, though.
Was anyone reminded of the "Captain Sternn" segment of HEAVY METAL when Beaks transformed? His introduction of himself as Mega-Beaks looked almost line for line a reproduction of Hanover Fiste's hulk-out.