We looked at the first five season premieres of Arthur in Part 1, and now we continue with Part 2 in preparation for the Arthur series.
Season 6: Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked/The Best of the Nest
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 8, 8
Ability to Attract New Fans: 6, 7
This whole half hour block seems to not be the best for introducing the show to new fans, as the episodes focus more on the video game Virtual Goose, a subject that is rarely touched in the Arthur series all that much. On the contrary, both episodes are also a great introduction to the characters, and combine themselves with terrific humor, especially "The Best of the Nest." This humor is the same thing that old fans also experience, along with brilliant story lines based on a video game that will leave them wanting more.
Ability to Attract New Fans: 6, 7
This whole half hour block seems to not be the best for introducing the show to new fans, as the episodes focus more on the video game Virtual Goose, a subject that is rarely touched in the Arthur series all that much. On the contrary, both episodes are also a great introduction to the characters, and combine themselves with terrific humor, especially "The Best of the Nest." This humor is the same thing that old fans also experience, along with brilliant story lines based on a video game that will leave them wanting more.
Season 7: Cast Away/The Great Sock Mystery
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 8, 6
Ability to Attract New Fans: 8, 4
"Cast Away" serves as both a wonderful storyline to let existing fans relive the Arthur series once more, and a great introduction to the Read family. "The Great Sock Mystery," on the other hand, tends to not sit well with either genre of fans. Talking animals and babies don't come off as very appealing to an inexperienced fan, and even the fans who are at least somewhat used to this may still be turned off by the continued use of this world of the series.
Ability to Attract New Fans: 8, 4
"Cast Away" serves as both a wonderful storyline to let existing fans relive the Arthur series once more, and a great introduction to the Read family. "The Great Sock Mystery," on the other hand, tends to not sit well with either genre of fans. Talking animals and babies don't come off as very appealing to an inexperienced fan, and even the fans who are at least somewhat used to this may still be turned off by the continued use of this world of the series.
Season 8: Dear Adil/Bitzi's Breakup
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 8, 7
Ability to Attract New Fans: 7, 5
"Dear Adil" introduces Adil, Arthur's pen pal to the series, which has mixed results depending on perspective. It's a nice way to start off a season for established Arthur watchers, but for newbies, they are still learning about the existing characters, so in that sense, it makes sense to not shove new characters in their faces right away.
As for "Bitzi's Breakup," this episode also follows the same line as the season 3 premiere, where the episode is part of an already ongoing story. This can, in some ways, be good for the viewers that already knew Harry, yet at the same time can be more on the confusing time for non-established watcher. The lessons in this episode, however, do stand strong, something that does make this episode stand out.
Ability to Attract New Fans: 7, 5
"Dear Adil" introduces Adil, Arthur's pen pal to the series, which has mixed results depending on perspective. It's a nice way to start off a season for established Arthur watchers, but for newbies, they are still learning about the existing characters, so in that sense, it makes sense to not shove new characters in their faces right away.
As for "Bitzi's Breakup," this episode also follows the same line as the season 3 premiere, where the episode is part of an already ongoing story. This can, in some ways, be good for the viewers that already knew Harry, yet at the same time can be more on the confusing time for non-established watcher. The lessons in this episode, however, do stand strong, something that does make this episode stand out.
Season 9: Castles in the Sky/Tipping the Scales
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 9, 9
Ability to Attract New Fans: 9, 9
This half hour grouping works exceptionally as a premiere. The guest star and fun of "Castles in the Sky," along with some sentimental value mixed in that we can all relate to. For "Tipping the Scales," this is a brilliantly done episode, perfected by a strict music teacher, and overall, is both touching, humorous, and top-notch.
Ability to Attract New Fans: 9, 9
This half hour grouping works exceptionally as a premiere. The guest star and fun of "Castles in the Sky," along with some sentimental value mixed in that we can all relate to. For "Tipping the Scales," this is a brilliantly done episode, perfected by a strict music teacher, and overall, is both touching, humorous, and top-notch.
Season 10: Happy Anniversary
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 8
Ability to Attract New Fans: 7
"Happy Anniversary" is a great premiere episode which not only pushed the idea that Arthur has been around on television for ten years, but also that Arthur continues to be able to pull off good episodes. The fun, trip is a nice way to take a break from the usual scenery, yet still have plenty of Elwood City all at the same time. It seems to appeal to both old and new fans, being that it is a great introduction of the Read family, among other characters.
Ability to Attract New Fans: 7
"Happy Anniversary" is a great premiere episode which not only pushed the idea that Arthur has been around on television for ten years, but also that Arthur continues to be able to pull off good episodes. The fun, trip is a nice way to take a break from the usual scenery, yet still have plenty of Elwood City all at the same time. It seems to appeal to both old and new fans, being that it is a great introduction of the Read family, among other characters.
Season 11: Swept Away/Germophobia
Ability to Keep Old Fans: 8, 8
Ability to Attract New Fans: 8, 8
Both "Swept Away" and "Germophobia" prove to have great stories for all levels of fans. Both also do a great job of introducing a wide variety of characters and relationships to less versed watchers, and overall still maintain the trademark Arthur quality.
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Ability to Attract New Fans: 8, 8
Both "Swept Away" and "Germophobia" prove to have great stories for all levels of fans. Both also do a great job of introducing a wide variety of characters and relationships to less versed watchers, and overall still maintain the trademark Arthur quality.
Click here to discuss this article on the Elwood City Central Forum.
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