This weeks episode, Pigs in a Blackout, is refreshing because it has the Muppets being Muppets.
Think of it like a superhero comic.
The Sam/Janice stuff didnt really work for me, outside of their amusing talk about snorkeling and fish rights.
The stuff with Scooter, on the other hand, was pure gold and makes the episode worth watching.
In a way, hes more of the protagonist than Scooter, despite the screentime.
This is a reminder of that.
What we get in this episode is the characters returning to their roots in various ways.
As Rowlf was Jim Hensons favorite Muppet, it was basically agreed to semi-retire the character.
He was around, but never in a big way.
Usually in small roles in the movies and previous episodes.
Seeing him give a heart-to-heart to Kermit is genuinely touching to me.
Like theyre calling out Rowlfs connection to their creator.
The Muppetswill be retooled in a few months and Im no longer sure it needs it.
Rating:
4 out of 5
