Review: Corner Gas Animated “Trust Find”

 

Overview:

Brent is in desperate need of a new roof. Unfortunately, he does not have any money to cover the cost. Thankfully, Emma and Oscar set aside an inheritance for Brent years ago. The only problem is, it is buried in their backyard, and Oscar doesn’t want to give it up. Though, if he cannot remember where the money is buried, nobody gets it.

 

Meanwhile, Davis and Karen are shocked to discover that people lie to the police 90% of the time. Hoping to get some straight answers, they recruit Wanda, the human lie detector. But when Lacey and Hank start covering up a secret, Wanda’s skills are put to the test.

 

Our Take:

It was sad news when Brent Butt announced that this would be the final season of Corner Gas Animated. However, as the first few episodes have trickled out, viewers have found some peace in it being some of the best content yet. It seems as if just as the show has been pulled, it has found its stride. And each of the new episodes offers a perfect blend of the traditional comedy of the original series and the animated format.

 

This episode is no exception. On paper, this could have been a very bland episode. Heck, if this script ran through in season one, it may have been. 

 

However, Corner Gas has learned how to punch things up to make it more entertaining in animation. A fact that is highlighted when we get to see a flashback featuring a younger version of Brent and Oscar. But the show has also learned that it no longer needs to fear multiple settings, as it may have once while being filmed in live-action.

 

The theme of this episode was all about trust. For Brent, that means trying to receive his trust fund from an untrusting father. Though it is strange that Oscar is so tight about giving up $250 that he had intentionally set aside for his son. After all, this show is based on the premise that Brent operates a gas station gifted to him by his father. Additionally, the plot of Brent needing a new roof because a tree fell on it seems like an insurance problem.

 

Thankfully, the B-plot didn’t face so many continuity errors and was pure entertainment. What do cops do when they realize that everyone lies to them all the time? I mean, they must understand why.

 

However, the real fun of this story comes from Wanda and Hank. One on a mission to reveal every lie told in town; the other too dumb to remember what it is he is lying about. It is the perfect storm for some comedic fun. And Davis losing all faith in everybody also gains a few laughs.

 

This was a solid episode. Even the conclusion, which doesn’t carry the same flare as other episodes, is hilarious in its disappointment. It is always a wonder how Corner Gas can pull off the simplest of stories and make them enjoyable through 20-minutes. Though it seems as if they are only getting better at it.