Sky Lanterns (Fireman Sam)

"Sky Lanterns"
How much longer can we go with Norman causing problems...
Series: Fireman Sam Part of Season: 8 Episode Number: 20 Air Date: September 29, 2012 (UK) July 1, 2014 (US) Writer: Simon Nicholson Previous episode: Lily Lost and Found Next episode: The Pontypandy Polar Bear

Sky Lanterns is the twentieth episode in the eighth season of Fireman Sam.

Plot

Mrs. Chen's class make sky lanterns for Chinese New Year, but Norman creates a disaster when he lets go of his too early. This causes a huge blazing forest fire.

Why It Went Up In The Sky

1. Norman is very unlikable in this episode, as he causes yet another emergency. Instead of listening to Mrs. Chen, he (unintentionally) releases his Sky Lantern when it wasn't safe, causing a fire.
2. To furthermore show how more annoying Norman is, he complains a lot throughout the episode, which can easily get on the viewers nerves.
3. The United Kingdom dub is very irritating to listen to as usual.
4. The rescue scene feels very generic as usual.
5. The animation is jagged and lazy as usual.
6. While Norman did get punished for his actions, he immediately forgets everything he's learned in the next episode.

Redeeming Qualities

1. Everyone else (except Norman) is likable.
2. For once, Norman got punished for his actions as Mrs. Chen didn't let him float a Sky Lantern along with everyone else due to him starting the fire.
   • He also got sprayed with Sticky Foam by Elvis, which could be more Karma.
3. At least Norman apologized for his actions, even if the damage has already been done.
4. The United States dub is decent as usual.

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