Too Loud, Thomas! (Thomas & Friends)
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"Too Loud, Thomas!" is the 22nd episode of the 23rd season of Thomas & Friends. It aired on October 24, 2019.
Plot
Thomas wants to preform opera like Lorenzo and Beppe but finds it a lot more difficult than he thought. Unfortunately, his attempt accidentally led him to losing his voice just as he had a message to deliver.
Why It's Too Loud
- This episode is a seven-minute ordeal for Thomas. However, this time, he has only himself to blame as he carelessly sings too loudly, resulting in the loss of his voice.
- In this episode, Thomas becomes quite bothersome as he attempts to perform opera, inspired by Lorenzo and Beppe's singing. His efforts, however, result in discomfort for the other engines and citizens, with his singing even leading to a little girl's balloon popping and her subsequent tears.
- This episode appears to contradict the established continuity regarding Thomas's singing ability. In "The Great Race," "Journey Beyond Sodor," and "Big World! Big Adventures!" Thomas has demonstrated considerable singing talent. However, in this instance, he is oddly depicted as a poor singer.
- Not only is this a torture episode for Thomas, but it can also be considered a torture episode for Lorenzo & Beppe and the citizens of Italy as well.
- The infamous scene where Thomas' singing voice causes the screen to break and makes him lose his voice.
- As always like in most episodes of the BWBA era, the imagination scene is nothing but pointless & boring filler.
- Despite being told that he's too loud, Thomas still continues to sing despite the criticism & warnings he got from the others until he breaks his voice.
Redeeming Qualities
- The ending was very good, with Thomas getting his voice back.
- The rest of the characters are still likable.
- There are some funny bits here and there.
- Thomas got his just desserts when he broke his voice, and in of itself is actually pretty amusing to some people.
- It does show us that singing too much might cause you to lose your voice.
Reception
"Too Loud, Thomas!" was met with negative feedback from most fans and critics of the Thomas & Friends series. It is criticized for its annoying humor and how Thomas' singing sounded when he is trying to sing in opera. It currently has a 2.1/10 on IMDb.