The Most Disliked Episode of PRO, 2023 Edition - Finals...

[Wouter]

Prodigy really doesn't have a straight dud episode yet. I do think a lot of the serialized plotting is off, and kind of strangely twisted to appeal to both kids & adults in a way that leaves it a less satisfying story for everyone. It works in the broad strokes, it's nowhere near the total mess of serialization offered by Disco seasons 1 and 2, but there's a lot of little flaws, and consequently that adds a notable blemish to most of the episodes.

For me, Prodigy's serialised (and pre-planned) nature is a great strength of the show and a reason for the lack of total duds. The writers have a story in mind and the setting and characters were created with that story in mind, which is why they don't have to do things like Warp 10 Salamanders (which is probably due to pressure of coming with 26 different stories each year, in a hellish tempo) or candle ghosts.

I'd agree that appealing to both kids and adults has its drawbacks (though mostly for the adults), but where do you see those little flaws in the serialisation?

The serial storyline was admittedly a bit weaker in the second half of the season, but the first 10 had outstanding plotting IMO.

 

[fireproof78]

Prodigy really doesn't have a straight dud episode yet. I do think a lot of the serialized plotting is off, and kind of strangely twisted to appeal to both kids & adults in a way that leaves it a less satisfying story for everyone.

I would say that dream planet episode was less satisfying and closer to a dud.