Review: Corner Gas Animated “Pink Flood” ; “Remembers Only”

 

 

Overview:

“Pink Flood”

It’s Karen’s birthday and Davis is doing his best to throw together a surprise party at the last minute. Unfortunately, he begins to take advantage of his power and makes the fatal mistake of getting Hank’s help.

Lacey commits to making dessert for the party, the local kitchen committee takes offence to her mingling and leaves her with cooking dinner. But when Davis breaks the news that they are expecting 200 guests, she struggles to deliver.

By the time Karen arrives for her party, it is more of a disaster, especially after the geese show up.

“Remembers Only”

Brent is offended when he discovers other people can sit at his favourite stool at the bar. But he quickly learns that being spiteful can pay off. But after Karen begins to play bodyguard for him justice begins to get less sweet.

Hank unexpectantly crashes at Lacey’s house. She realizes that she must be very clear when it comes to boundaries.

Meanwhile, Wanda helps Davis with his memory recall by connecting with his interests. Though, when she gets distracted with the police gadgets and cop car, neither her nor Davis end up better for the effort.

 

Overview:

Corner Gas Animated returns for season three with two back-to-back episodes. Just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving, viewers across the country can enjoy the return of this beloved franchise with a tummy full of turkey.

Coincidentally, Corner Gas is the series that keeps on giving. With the original live-action show debuting in 2004, the franchise has gifted us with 9 seasons of content and a feature film. And not without reason, as the little show about a gas station in rural Saskatchewan continues to collect rewards. Last season Brent Butt and company managed to swoop up a couple more Canadian Screen Awards to add to the franchise’s impressive acknowledgements.

The animated version of the show is getting finer with age. Though the first season was an impressive transition, the second fine-tuned the writing and animation. Stepping into season three, the show has its ducks in a row. Seemingly the writing is distancing itself further from the limitations that were set during its live-action run.  Corner Gas Animated is now defining itself as its own program that delivers things that the original show could not accomplish.

These first two premiere episodes are written tighter than what we have seen in the past. The show has gotten over its bad habit of shoehorning characters and side-plots into an episode. Though there is still a few too many characters to focus on during a 22-minute cartoon, at least their plots have a purpose and are working alongside one another for a complete episode.

One of the major things to get excited about with any new season of Corner Gas is the guest stars that generally work as a who’s who of Canadian celebrities. Last season brought in the Prime Minister and legendary actor Michael J. Fox. This year, Corner Gas promises some great musicians and sports stars, starting with Arcade Fire making an appearance in the premiere episode.

This is a special Thanksgiving gift to all Canadians, especially considering that there is no hockey right now.  Corner Gas Animated is a special consolation prize, bringing a level of entertainment that is homegrown and generally loved across the great white north. A lot has happened to the country since the show last aired in 2019, we can all be happy to see Brent Butt and company return.