DuckTales: Let’s Get Dangerous! - Darkwing Duck Returns | Review | Crossover | Fan Theory | Reaction

[@drow_Lilith9940]

Drakes phone call with Fenton where he’s exhaustedly trying to figure out how to bring Waddlemeyer back and refusing to listen to fentons words about it being impossible to bring him back because he can’t let her down is in my top 5 favorite scenes from this show.

[@kkeller968]

Yeah it proves that his ego is smaller than the original darkwing duck

[@drow_Lilith9940]

@@kkeller968 if you mean from the orginal show not really it something the darkwing in orginal show would also have done

[@kkeller968]

I meant the character who cared more about fame I still like how this drake mallard is less self centered than the original

[@mikebearthegamer1365]

It had some really good line delivery from chris. Especially the way he said "That's unacceptable, I cannot accept that" was beautiful.

[@Frozen_Death_Knight]

@@kkeller968 He may have been super fixated on fame in the original, but he always did what needed to be done. What made the character endearing was that despite all his attempts at finding glory, he gave it his all while taking a massive beating in the process. The slapstick helped ground the character and stopped him from becoming unlikeable, since he constantly had to struggle for his victories. Even then he was more often than not not recognised for his deeds by the general public and some his fellow hero colleagues. The original Darkwing never would have got the key to the city like this version did, at least not super early into the series, so you would root for him more because of that. That said, the rebooted version of Darkwing Duck is also really good in his own way. While I do prefer some elements from the original pilot that this episode reflects heavily, this to me is a near perfect reboot of the classic series. I was honestly surprised by how faithful they managed to be to the core of these characters while still making them different enough as to not become a rehash.

[@indiecinemaster4699]

The only disappointment was not getting to hear the actual theme song.

[@exileforever2508]

And that’s saying something!

[@anonymousgoblin792]

And for me it was also that the OG villains ended up getting sucked into the portal

[@coletrain583]

I know! Damn!

[@gunstrokethecybertronian8659]

Tell me about it, what a missed opportunity to include at least a mixed theme of DW and ducktales

[@cisarvitiate]

And we didn’t see Negaduck or anything about him

[@princeofalltoasters8813]

Disney has made the Darkwing special available for free on KZbin as well as their app. They are AGGRESSIVELY pushing this episode as a must-watch. The last time they did this was with the first episode of Ducktales three years ago. I'm convinced it's a back-door pilot

[@Max_The_Flower]

They only made it free in America

[@NavySharkz]

Thank you so much for letting us know. I just got done watching it and I would LOVE to see a new Darkwing series in this universe. The fact that Darkwing and Ducktales would actually exist and share a universe along with the Rescue Rangers would open up all types of crossover opportunities.

[@EditDeath]

They also did this with The Owl House's pilot this past year, so I think you're onto something

[@darwinbowman8512]

@ArtsyDucks i noticed that. They've been hyping this special up and for the first time in awhile, the hype is truly real. It was not a let down

[@Frozen_Death_Knight]

@ArtsyDucks It's a smart business move in this day and age. Nowadays it will be hard to get the attention from kids if it isn't easily accessible on popular platforms, which is at the end of the day Disney's target demographic here. Kids do not actively tune in to watch shows on TV like the kids born before the early 2000s, so if you want to reach out to the newer generations you need to be where they like to spend their time; i.e. KZbin. I think there are multiple factors as to why this episode got this treatment besides it being a backdoor pilot for a new Darkwing Duck show: 1) DuckTales 2017 is old news by now (it's already been 3 years since it launched). If they want more people interested in DuckTales again Disney need to promote it. 2) This episode has significantly more effort put into it than the other ones, so if you want to promote the show, you had better put your best foot forward. 3) Since this episode also functions as a progression of the overall season 3 story arc, it is a way to get people invested before the finale, thus boosting the overall viewer numbers before that finale arrives. 4) The reboot is very obviously trying to establish an expanded universe version of their old properties to replicate the success of the Marvel Universe on the big screen. If DuckTales is successful, then it stands to reason that Darkwing Duck as well as other Disney Afternoon franchises can get rebooted successfully. More shows -> more viewers -> more money in the long run. I hope the episode becomes a smash hit, since the people behind the reboot have honestly done a really good job at making DuckTales 2017 a worthy successor to the 80s series. Can't wait for more. :)

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

I personally like how Duckburg and St Canard are just a short drive away from each other (St Canard is close enough for Harpies to carry Lemons over to Duckburg) so Launchpad could feasibly drive back and forth

[@tyrant-den884]

Think how much lore it took to get him to a point where we barely question him doing so whilst asleep.

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

@@tyrant-den884 I don't think anyone would notice either way.

[@willo-zc7dm]

wow love how ducktales thinks 25 steps ahead

[@Kelaiah01]

Actually it was Cape Suzette that the Harpies carry lemons over to.

[@ZekromAndYugiAndDrago123]

@@Kelaiah01 That's right, but St Canard still seems to be somewhat close, due to Gizmoduck being able to quickly get there to help cut the vines on that bridge

[@MegaDude10]

"A SEA MONSTER ATE MY ICE CREAM!" First of all: Seriously one of the best out of context gags in classic Ducktales! Second of all: CLASSIC DUCKTALES! CLASSIC DUCKTALES IS AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!

[@kirara2516]

I laughed so hard when that part played. So many amazing nods to the original. I was worried at first, but not anymore.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

1. Man, it’s like they’re taking cues from Arrowverse 2. I can just imagine the older viewers getting the joke while the newbies just think of it like a random thing

[@logicaloverdrive8197]

"WHY WERE OUR HEADS SO ROUND?"

[@the-nina-beans88]

Does this mean we have a Duck tales generations on the way?

[@the-NightStar]

@@kirara2516 ....why were you "worried"? What, other than completely unfounded cynicism would have ever made you think THAT?

[@jherrenor]

'Anyone can do the right thing when it's easy. But it's what you do when things are hard that makes you a hero.' - Launchpad McQuack 2020

[@crystalgemgirl731]

He's right.

[@Justice1Knight3]

Episodes like this one is the biggest reason why I love the DuckTales reboot. You can tell that the crew behind this show really care for these characters, telling great stories while paying a loving tribute to the Disney Afternoon. The show could have easily trip in its execution and I'm glad that it didn't. I was hooked since season 1 and I'm glad for sticking with the show so far.

[@Jesterclown17]

My only gripe was it should've been longer. There was a LOT story to tell here and they only had a little under 50 minutes to tell it all. With that said - PLEASE LET THIS LEAD INTO A DARKWING DUCK SPIN-OFF! PLEEAAASSSSE!!

[@RedWolfWindgear]

I'm all for a spin-off. Also be cool to see all of Darkwing's old enemies redone in this universe over the old tv show versions.

[@watcherzero5256]

Yeah, it honestly could have done with more Darkwing vs villains scenes, for example the drenching Darkwing got was a fight that happened entirely off screen.

[@phlpcockrell]

I personally wouldn't want a spin off. I used to be on board with a whole afternoon-iverse, but I kinda like the idea of characters just coming up in specials like this. Making a darkwing show would take from ducktales and weaken it

[@ultraprincesskenny6790]

As much as everyone wants a spin off, I'd much rather have them interconnected. And if there were to be a spin off I'd prefer having the ducktales characters show up for the overarching plot main plot even if most episodes are focused on darkwing. I think that's definitely doable by the showrunners with how things are set up, however, one show would be on hiatus every season. Edit: also if ducktales ends the story continues through darkwing.

[@LunaP1]

I will riot if it doesn’t happen.

[@M567dk]

You forgot to mention Fenton and his minor/major part in the two parter and how his role showcased the difference between the original relationship between Gizmoduck and Darkwing Duck and their growing workmanship into the reboot. In a way Fenton’s help was a unique way to showcasing how green these heroes are in a way.

[@metroidnerd9001]

They also cleverly still made sure that Darkwing doesn't know that Fenton is Gizmoduck.

[@theheroesofcrash311]

Also a nifty callback: when Gosalyn puts a sleeping Darkwing's cape over him like a blanket, she hums the melody to the lullaby "Little Girl Blue," the song from the old cartoon that secretly held the password to the Ramrod.

[@adrianfernandez2010]

I knew that hum sounded familiar!!

[@sleepyfenix656]

when I heard Gos humming Little Girl Blue I couldn't stop the tears for how sweet it was

[@LycanMOON]

That’s so great.i may not understand this show and it’s references but the fact that the fans are like this brings a smile to my face

[@Mallengar]

Yeah I definitely choked up a bit when I realized it.

[@kirara2516]

All while pulling a reverse card. She put Darkwing to bed instead of the other way around.

[@DavidRomigJr]

I squealed twice, when Scrooge said, “ a sea monster ate my ice cream” as I still occasionally say that, and seeing Fluppies. I’m 44 and I squealed.

[@trika91]

As a 90s kid, I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the Bonkers cameo. Also I remember Fluppie dogs.

[@kirara2516]

I busted out laughing when that part played. I forgot how random and hilarious that part was.

[@thepoolb0y]

@@trika91 Bonkers has a special place in my heart ☺️ love that guy

[@labadf]

My favorite quote from this video, and totally agree with it: "It's 100% Darkwing, it's 100% Ducktales". Thank you for taking the time to review this action-packed lore-filled episode.

[@izzymcgee2527]

Gosalyn's redesign is almost exactly as I imagined her aged up by a few years.

[@phlpcockrell]

I didn't get the whole "darkwing hasn't slept in days" thing. I thought this episode took place over just one night. I didn't notice any day/night transitions, or any other characters resting.

[@Jack75188]

Kind of wish they give some indication for that.

[@phlpcockrell]

@@Jack75188 yeah. Its a sweet sentiment but through the context of the episode he's only known Goslin a few hours. Showing them fight liquidator and Darkwing getting physically exhausted from all the fighting but playing it off for Goslin might have been better. Then she'd still be justified for pushing him so hard since he seems fine, and he'd have a solid reason for wanting to stop and come up with a plan instead of just rushing into fight after fight.

[@chrisossu2070]

The break between the half-hours of the special is supposed to be a timeskip, but they admittedly didn't do that good a job of indicating it.

[@Jack75188]

@@chrisossu2070 they could have just said "a few days later" for us to understand it

[@phlpcockrell]

@@chrisossu2070 I did not know that.. im guessing u mean at the 22 minute mark. (I watched it on youtube) he summons the villains then they're attacking the city and it's on the news. It seems more like a timeskip of hours rather than days. How could u even tell?

[@Tintelinus]

So basically "The Legend of the Chaos god" was the Disney Afternoon version of Infinity War.

[@Loremastrful]

More like Into the Afternoon-iverse. Bulba's plot is basically the Kingpin's only less tragic.

[@creed8712]

More like Secret wars or war or whatever. Given it’s a comic and the actual infinity war has characters nobody cares about

[@Takisan111]

Kinda. If I remember the comics right, a magic amulet would randomly appear in certain comic series but it clearly was a continued story from the previous one. It was really cool seeing how one item kept making an appearance in all these different comic universes and how each world dealt with the problems that came from the amulets arrival.

[@cartoonishclaude]

Josh Brolin as Solego.

[@Mysticgamer]

@@Loremastrful Yeah, in the original they made it clear that his goons killed gos's grandpa.

[@ThePa1riot]

One thing I loved about this episode (and there was a LOT I loved) is that Darkwing, *felt like Darkwing!* When “the Duck Knight Returns” aired and he said “I AM better than Gizmoduck” and then put on the hat, I said “oh yeah, that’s Darkwing.” Which was only cemented by the reveal that it was Drake Mallard all along. This episode doubled down on that feeling and took it to eleven. Chris Diamantopoulos (sidebar: doesn’t that just sound like the most Disney name?) does a fantastic job at channeling DW’s frequently frustrated but caring dynamic with Gosalyn. He delivers the “Terror that flaps in the night” speech before the Bulba beat down with great conviction and genuine badassery, and it’s verisimilitudinous on multiple levels to have Darkwing Duck be a fan of Darkwing Duck, played by an actor who presumably was also a fan of Darkwing Duck _who became Darkwing Duck!_

[@shoresean1237]

Scrooge: Ya know, growing up, Darkwing Duck was my hero. Drake: Really? Scrooge: Ach, no...couldn't stand the show. The twins used to like it though. Yet - what DOES Quackeroonie mean, anyway?

[@waterlily7075]

context? ;w; i dont understand what does Quackeroonie mean?

[@EditDeath]

@@waterlily7075 Quackeroonie was a catch phrase of the triplets in the original Ducktales. When they got out of that dimension in this episode and are talking over each other, you hear one of them say "what does Quackeroonie mean, anyway?" so I assume being in that dimension must have effected them just as much as Scrooge going on about a sea monster eating his ice cream.

[@kenetabansi5016]

Is that a real quote

[@shoresean1237]

@@kenetabansi5016 If you mean my vignette, no. It's a parody of the closing scene of the Batman TAS episode, 'Beware The Gray Ghost', wherein Adam West voices Bruce's TV childhood hero. I just used Scrooge here because he, not Fanboy Launchpad, is the billionaire adventurer. 'Quackeroonie' or sometimes 'Quackeroo' (I remember both from my college-age viewing) was a catchphrase on the original Ducktales, which it was implied the four got cast into, however peripherally. I'm guessing that the loss of Alan Young and Russi Taylor, among others, has killed the idea of a true xover, though Turtles 2012 had Kevin Michael Richardson doing a great job on both the 2012 and 1987 Shredders, so maybe David Tennant could ask Matt Smith to give it a go for 1987 Scrooge? Just wishing. BTW, one of the other best lines?: "What, did you want an un-marked helicopter?"

[@ScionStorm1]

@@EditDeath I loved how one of the triplets asked "Why were our heads so round?!"

[@francisfatta]

I am the terror that flaps in the night. I am the leaky faucet that always erks at you hoping it’ll stop dripping. I am Darkwing Duck!

[@Kairamek]

I am the terror that flaps in the night. It doesn't matter what I write here, Jim will ad lib something better. I am Darkwing Duck!

[@MuffinHunterX]

I really do hope this serves as a pilot. Though I'd also be okay with a spin-off show that cycles between the reimagined DA characters that leads to big crossover finales. Anyway one of my favorite lines from this episode was when Scrooge said he trusted Huey's instincts. Shows how much he's grown and that he really respects the kid's input even if he isn't always obvious about it while trying to be a good parent.

[@jeanlikesart376]

They talked about in several interviews how there is a reason they are introducing these classic Disney shows into the show.

[@MiloMurphysLaw]

@@jeanlikesart376 they’re probably gonna bring all of them back in the series finale

[@brianlevine871]

Now this was an ultimate payoff! I love how they managed to retell the pilot episode of the original "Darkwing Duck" show while also making Scrooge's group feel important to this story. Everything from the kids learning about Bradford Buzzard being the head of FOWL, to the Darkwing trio's interactions, Taurus Bulba unveiling his true colors, and the Fearsome Four invading St. Canard left me at the edge of my seat. And keen gear! Gosalyn is finally in "Ducktales," and I can't wait to see more of her in the future. I also loved the easter eggs, like Classic! Scrooge ranting about how 'A sea monster at my ice cream!,' Launchpad and Gosalyn disguising themselves as two of the lesser known Darkwing villains, Bonkers' cameo, and even "Fluppy Dogs" (which I remember seeing a couple of times on Disney Channel as a little kid). Now more than ever, I really hope we'll get a new "Darkwing Duck" spinoff. Or at least "Ducktales 2017" will get a fourth season, just so Negaduck will return to the spotlight.

[@tyrant-den884]

Just want to say how happy I feel for Fenton. He has gained both a protege *and* someone who doesn't know he's Gizmo Duck.

[@sabrinamiller3671]

Who? Darkwing? Doesn't Darkwing know he's Gizmoduck in this episode?

[@tyrant-den884]

@@sabrinamiller3671 he clearly doesn't. Or he wouldn't say things like "Fenton hates Gizmo Duck too."

[@sabrinamiller3671]

@@tyrant-den884 Oh, did he say that? It's been awhile since I've seen the episode. Thankfully, I've got it saved.

[@metroidnerd9001]

Somehow, Louie also didn't know that Fenton was Gizmoduck until it was told to him in "Beaks in the Shell."

[@tyrant-den884]

@@metroidnerd9001 probably just because he doesn't really think about Fenton or Gizmoduck.

[@johnnymarrero8011]

This special proves that Darkwing Duck needs to have his own spinoff series Disney make it happen, we need a full on DARKWING DUCK SPIN OFF show

[@mikebearthegamer1365]

Hell yeah

[@darthwolfX2]

agreed

[@DigiRangerScott]

We must will DuckTales season 4 and a Darkwing Duck spin-off into existence

[@mikebearthegamer1365]

YES!!!

[@moritzlinden7169]

It must already exist somewhere in the multiverse, right? Let's build a ramrod.

[@kreativekinder3841]

@@moritzlinden7169 lol true especially cause s3 might be the last ducktale 2017 season which is really sad

[@owenfautley]

Disney: So how many Disney afternoon shows and ips do you want to reference and become canon in you series. Ducktales team: Yes.

[@akanesaotome5924]

To be honest, this episode make me realise, that Jim's Darkwing Duck show must been a lot more action oriented, and I dere to say without a heart that make me enjoy it. Sice a lot of it comes from original Drake personality and relations with his daughter and LP. Even his beakerings with neighbors, fact that Megawolt was his old classmate, or how he was jealous of Gizmoduck.

[@Mallengar]

*nevermind*

[@Mallengar]

@Coconut Pal yeah, I just started rewatching it. I forgot that part in the beginning.

[@matti.8465]

Yeah, in retrospective it might not have been that good and a little generic if it's just 100% Darkwing superhero antics. Having a lead actor who insists on doing his own stunts and refuses to do second takes might have hurt the show's quality too.

[@chrisrj9871]

At the end of this episode, Gizmoduck fights off, and clears the roads of the giant vines, and the people chant "Gizmoduck just saved St. Canard!" That's probably going to sow the seeds for Darkwing's rivalry later on.

[@DillonMaynard]

I love how this series does a fantastic job of staying somewhat true to the source material while reinventing the characters in an interesting way. I don't why they got rid of the Darkwing TV villains at the end of the special but I hope Drake gets villains other than FOWL to fight, new or old.

[@mikebearthegamer1365]

They probably wanted to make sure that if they get a darkwing spinoff off the ground, they will be able to create their own versions of the villains. Btw, is you're profile pic the head big chill from ben 10 omniverse?

[@DillonMaynard]

@@mikebearthegamer1365 But I assume if they were to make a spin-off, it would be within this established universe. Idk maybe they'll bring 'em back somehow. And yes, its the Ben 23's version of Big Chill

[@LocalTorchwoodIntern]

Sir I love your icon a lot,freezeghost is so cool

[@DillonMaynard]

@@LocalTorchwoodIntern Thanks! Ikr Freezeghost has a cool look.

[@LocalTorchwoodIntern]

@@DillonMaynard ikr!!! And it's no problem!

[@crcoghill]

i absolutely loved the Bonkers cameo. i loved that show growing up and still do after watching it on Disney+. so glad Ducktales gave some love to him here.

[@Ashaasmith2]

This episode of Ducktales had me in my living room with my funko Darkwing plush, Darkwing mug, and purple Disney pjs. Sounds childish, I know, but I was hyped to enjoy myself

[@kirara2516]

Sounds like a perfect Saturday morning Cartoon set up to me. Those were the best.

[@LunaP1]

@@kirara2516 totally agree.

[@sabrinamiller3671]

I'd have done the same! I think that's so cool!

[@lmboh8585]

Launchpad is quite the man . . . er duck of mystery. From his many girlfriends, to his multiple roles as chauffeur/pilot to the world's richest duck and now sidekick to Darkwing Duck, as well as survivor of almost any type of accident you can think of. Great review!

[@johnsayles8032]

I really like Bradford Buzzard's development in this special. Guy oozes pragmatic villainy in a crazy world and I feel a little for him.

[@shakeriddleandroll939]

I was so sad when the fearsome four were sent back to their own dimension :(

[@watertommyz]

They'll be back...as the Fearsome Five.

[@pigglesgoomshby7249]

I think they did that just in case they didn’t get the DW spin-off, so as to not leave their whereabouts unknown as a loose end

[@KnightRaymund]

The amount of references they manage to put in and rework for this show is amazing. They really care.

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

The Fearsome Four got sucked through the dimensional portal at the end, but I was thinking the whole time; I bet in the closing minutes they'll be locked up in a secure prison only to have their leader from The Fearsome Five (Negaduck) bust in to let them out! Too bad that didn't happen... Still enjoyed it though!

[@bradbradthebrad]

Here’s a theory: When the Darkwing Duck show starts, Negaduck will break Taurus out of jail, to get the Ramrod plans. Then, he will get the Fearsome Four back, and create the Fearsome Five. It’ll also have a reference to that scene in the original where the Fearsome Four asks why Negaduck is in charge. Cue chainsaw.

[@LunaP1]

Negaduck is still going to show up (at least I hope so).

[@spectralight8412]

Wasn't Negaduck like a mad genius? He'll probably end up recreating those villains in his own way if he really has to.

[@Coolman13355]

I'm so ready for them to follow up on the Negaduck reveal from last season.

[@Kairamek]

@@spectralight8412 There is an episode in season 2 you need to watch.

[@WafflesX3XD]

impressed you stayed up to make this, be sure you get some rest man!

[@seaniccus]

Oh man I am going to bed so hard in like ten minutes!

[@heidichrist4000]

@@seaniccus I can't wait for the season 3 Christmas special ''Santa steals christmas.' Also, they reference the OG tv show with a menton of episode 3 and episode 21 'Just us Justice ducks'. They also even reference the rivalry between Gizmoduck and Darkwing duck.

[@rajnadar6555]

@@seaniccus Was this a special review or will future episode reviews come hours after they air?

[@seaniccus]

@@rajnadar6555 Most episodes I can't do this for, since they premiere on work days -- but I actually took a day off work to pull this off.

[@jackleighton1566]

Seaniccus hope your boss is okay with it....

[@AmariieMaerthos]

If I remember correctly, the idea that all stories are simply the 'creator' tuning into an alternate dimension was a theme touched on in an episode of the original Darkwing.

[@mallnvega]

I was an early 90s cartoon kid, and I watched all these Saturday morning Disney cartoons like Tale Spin, Darkwing Duck, Duck Tales, Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers, and the Gummy Bears. I really hope that these cameos that this Duck Tales are showing is a glimpse of what they’re possibly bringing back. I would love to see these classics back!

[@nebuchadnezzar8683]

This Is hands the 2nd most best episodes of the series yet! And your not gonna believe who else makes a small cameo getting handed t to the Fearosme 4 themselves without his "Human" Partners. And yes; I can already Imagine other wanting another Reboot/Revival of that certain Toon Cop himself that ain't Bubsy Bobcat! Y'know who I'm talking about!

[@BlueCarnage0]

What is the best episode in your opinion?

[@sj4iy]

This is definitely my favorite episode. Makes me want a spin-off even more.

[@willo-zc7dm]

who are we talking about?

[@A_Random_Hedgehog]

@@willo-zc7dm I think bonkers was the name of the Bobcat

[@Mallengar]

I didn't mind Bonkers as a kid, but it's really hard to sit through an episode now. I think referencing him like this is more than satisfactory, but if they are going to reboot Bonkers, Disney is going to have a hard time of it. I mean how do you even start to explain the Mad Hatter existing in this version of Ducktales. I would rather they focus on the Ducktales show and eventually start the Darkwing reboot. Maybe after all that, they can safely work towards Talespin and Rescue Rangers. Bonkers is really far down the list of Disney's priorities IMHO.

[@spritemon98]

You forgot to mention that launch pad and drake were referencing episodes from the original tv show during the final fight

[@JoshtheOverlander]

Honestly, aside from the heartwarming bits with Goslin and Darkwing, my favorite part was seeing Darkwing and LaunchPad geek out together

[@LlorDrei]

One thing that's realized from the episode is that the episodes of Darkwing Duck, even though they have the same series names and number order, as in our universe, Episode 3, Beauty and the Beet, and Episode 21, Just us Justice Ducks: pt. 2, obviously had Darkwing working as a lone protagonist, without any helpers. It is likely, for this reason, that Jim Starling's ego became so inflated, that he eventually suffered the psychotic break that turned him into Negaduck. He had no Gosalyn or Launchpad to help keep him grounded. He was the star, all by himself, and when the series was cancelled, he burned out, oppressed by real life, and his loss of being a worldwide star, damaging his frail, overblown ego to the point where the character was more important to him then his real life was.

[@jherrenor]

I'm incredibly impressed by how great this episode was. I never watched the old Darkwing series but this gave me nostalgia. All the plots and character growths are in motion now and it is awesome! Really hits in the feels too. More please!

[@youtubeviewer4472]

Scrooge: "Bradford! Fowl?" Heron: "Well, I'd suppose you'd rather fly around in an unmarked helicopter?" Bradford: "YES!" I'm surprised Seanicus didn't cover that hilarious exchange

[@damonkatumaru]

Drake Mallard is actually the duck that played the Duck Detective in that game in the 90's. What a throw-back.

[@shanryder]

Darkwing and Gosalyn will appear again in this season and I think that will be the true answer of if we get a show or not

[@kirara2516]

Love the Yu Yu Hakusho avatar. :D

[@omegafalconoriginal]

This episode drove me BONKERS with how much fun it is. The Easter eggs made me BONKERS with all the references to old DW series. With reference like the camera Goslen knocks over you have to be completely BONKERS totally nuts to miss all the Easter eggs lol. I'll just see my self out.

[@juanrisa945]

You love Bonkers, don't you?

[@Loremastrful]

Since Drake Mallard went from acting into crime fighting, maybe Bonkers does the reverse going from police officer to actor?

[@omegafalconoriginal]

@@juanrisa945 actually I'm not really a Bonkers fan but I did enjoy the show enough to reconize him on site. I just couldn't resist the joke. I was in high school when these shows first aired so I watched with more then simple child fondness. I was at the age were I was starting to see beyond tv screen and the real intelligence behind cartoons. 80s and 90s were a true animation golden age. Young enough to enjoy them and old enough to watch with a critical eye when originals first aired years ago. I can only hope Baloo and Shear Con make it into DT. I'd love a Rescue Rangers themed new Duck talez episode introducing Fat Cat. Maybe a DT episode providing Con as a serious business rival for scrounge in contrast to Glom Gold as comedy relief. Having a Louie's rest stop as a background for a a Launchpad and Baloo flying competition story.

[@jacklesc3133]

Love this episode! Mallard - McQuack family REAL! I’m also impressed on how you’re staying up to date on the Ducktales episodes. We’re all proud of you!!

[@RobertMcMurrer]

I want a Darkwing Duck spin-off series. This episode felt like a backdoor pilot.

[@clayisahottie]

I enjoyed the episode. But I'll admit I was a bit disappointed that there *wasn't* an epilogue scene showing Nega Duck recruiting the other four villians. *Especially after that Fearsome Five rerference(although, spoken as the Fearsome Four for obvious numbering reasons.)*

[@IdeaBox-dk5vj]

So, if I'm hearing all this correctly, we have the following programs blended into the new DuckTales cartoon: DuckTales(1987) + The old comics. Fluppy Dogs The Wuzzles Adventures of the Gummi Bears Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers TaleSpin Darkwing Duck Goof Troop Bonkers(And, by extension, Raw Toonage.) Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series(Only on a technicality, and because people would say that I forgot to mention the show.) Legend of the Three Caballeros That, and the non-series material, such as the aforementioned old Uncle Scrooge comics, The Legend of the Chaos God, and even the concept of Double-O-Duck. At this point, I'm convinced that not only will we see the likes of Goliath and the Manhattan Clan, but also The Genie, Timon and Pumbaa, Shnookums and Meat, and even Winnie the Pooh. And that's not even going into the idea that seeing Mickey Mouse is an actually likely possibility at this rate! ... Can we just let the folks at DuckTales(2017) handle all of Disney's television reboots for the foreseeable future?

[@aertnadle2466]

Doubt they'll go as far with Genie, Timon, and Pumbaa since Frank said the higher ups had refused to let him use characters from Robin Hood and he also isn't allowed to use Mickey aside from a melon.

[@IdeaBox-dk5vj]

@@aertnadle2466 Well, at least the cast of Shnookums and Meat & Gargoyles could potentially be on the table.

[@naturesfury-coh6750]

There was a subtle joke/nod to the original DW series I noticed, but have yet to see mentioned. A running gag in the original show was that DW very rarely got recognized for saving the city/world/whatever. So in this episode, he saves reality (with some help) while Gizmoduck basically clears a bridge from Bushroot's vines. And yet Gizmoduck gets the credit for saving St. Canard. Made me laugh anyway. Here's hoping this becomes a backdoor pilot. I do love me some Darkwing.

[@spectralight8412]

I got kinda annoyed with that like, what the heck Fenton don't take credit! I didn't get the reference, but I got the feeling that's how it was supposed to be.

[@madmonk3030]

I desperately wanted to talk to someone about this episode, it was stuck in my head for the rest of the day

[@mikebearthegamer1365]

Ikr

[@johnofonett8036]

I’m so glad they released this episode for free on KZbin. Watching it for the first time, I was so happy.

[@aruce9]

A sea monster are my ice cream also this is the turning point in the season 3. The ending reveal Was spectacular and sets the tone for the rest of the season

[@MrBigtank78]

This Episode Was Perfection! *Let’s Get Dangerous!!!*

[@Zistheone2]

Fun Fact for Newcomers: The RAM Rod is actually named after a similar device made by Gosalyn's grandpa in the original Darkwing Duck, only rather than being a dimensional portal it just made things float. Though like in the recent episode, Bulba wanted to use that version of the RAM Rod for his own evil schemes

[@bryanreyes8687]

This episode was fantastic overall! But I'm surprised we didn't get even a hint of Jim Sterling as Nega Duck in this episode like, HE'S STILL OUT THERE GUYS!!!

[@watertommyz]

No we definitely did. Negaduck was from an alternate universe in the original series. Its no coincidence they're setting up the multiverse and keeping Negaduck hush hush. He's going to play into getting a proper fearsome five, maybe even be the key to getting Goslyn's granpa back. It's gonna be amazing.

[@CheshireCat-cm1si]

I read somewhere online that Disney is working on a DW revival for Disney+. I have no idea if its true or not, but it gives me hope!

[@iambutter2784]

By far my favorite episode of the Season. I honestly hope that this shows that we can have a new Darkwing series. And dude get some rest lol. I imagine you are exhausted Cant wait to see what you thought

[@BuizelCream]

I only keep on giving the new Ducktales story team more and more respect after each and every episode and seasons they put out. I love how extremely clever the whole series is, just like THIS episode!

[@TheGirlChris]

I squealed in excitement when the Fluppy Dogs showed up. We had it taped off TV and I watched it until the tape wasn't usable anymore. I also had a colouring book for some reason.

[@Chareddragon]

If this is a spin-off they need to make Bonkers a major character

[@ScionStorm1]

Make Bonkers Darkwing's SCPD liaison officer.

[@pigglesgoomshby7249]

They could pull something similar to how the Three Caballeros or Kit Cloudkicker were introduced, say Bonkers was Drake’s old acting buddy back in the day

[@PrimeKingSage]

This episode of DuckTales is easily in my Top 3 for this series. It's the perfect pilot episode for a new series. Also, Megavolt is my favorite Darkwing Duck super villain.

[@Cerebrum123]

This was great, and they even set up a possible tie in with the Crisis on Infinite Darkwings comic story. This episode was great, and I look forward to the actual reboot. Edit. I still can't believe they used such an obscure joke in the original Darkwing Duck with Taurus Bullba. His name is a reference to Taras Bulba a novel I think most people watching didn't know existed.

[@BigBWolf90]

Yeah Drake may have invented the superhero identity to get notoriety & play hero but it's thus episode where he proves that he can actually step up and be a hero

[@maxpowers1085]

I love this episode so much! I really really hope they are launching a new Darkwing series would mean so much! Darkwing was a big part of my childhood so glad he is back :)

[@CapitanaGabs]

Now I NEED Gosalyn hanging out with Webby, Lena and Violet in a girls night.

[@thechampion2430]

Is it just me, or does the top down view of Darkwing's snow suit at 3:47 make it look like the original Negaduck's galvanized look when he got charged up by Megaolt's tronsplitter

[@Heatstruct]

I honestly felt called out when they said that scientists believed every story ever told is just someone seeing into a different world. That's my belief and it's kinda cool someone put it into a show.

[@tugbanayir3698]

"A sea monster DID NOT eat my ice cream!!" 😂😂😂😂

[@TargetZeroOne]

I like the detail that since Fenton made Wanda, and so it has his romantic interest's voice with a British Accent.

[@bradpattinian4875]

I was really impressed by this episode as a fan of the original DuckTales and Darkwing shows growing up.

[@NihilusShadow]

"Let's Get Dangerous" shares a plot similar to an old episode of Darkwing Duck titled "Twitching Channels". That episode featured Darkwing and Megavolt accidentally traveling to the human world where they discover they are a cartoon series. It turns out that a writer, E. Thaddeus Rockwell, had a helmet which he could use to tune into the frequencies of other dimensions. Darkwing Duck the cartoon was created by listening in on the adventures of the real Darkwing Duck. In the end he lost the signal to Darkwing's world, but tuned into the frequency of the Rescue Rangers universe. Ducktales, and specifically "Let's Get Dangerous", actually makes an easy to miss reference to that old episode. In "Twitching Channels" Darkwing encounters a group of human children who start asking he a bunch of questions. Two questions asked are about Drake Mallard's job and whether or not Launchpad wear other clothes. Ducktales answered that first question when they established that Drake Mallard is or was an actor. "Let's Get Dangerous" doesn't answer the second question, but does make a reference to it when Gosalyn says they should get changed and get ready to head back out, to which Launchpad asks, "You guys have other clothes?" What I find interesting about this episode is that just the other day I was thinking about other villainous characters like Professor Norton Nimnul and how he could be on the show. He's a human on the original Rescue Rangers and I thought they could easily make him a dog or duck in the DuckTales universe, but now they've established a multiverse and so they could easily bring the human Nimnul into this series with ease. The Ramrod was destroyed at the end of this episode, but it's possible another could be built, or maybe destroying the Ramrod instead of shutting it down now means they've torn a hole in realities and are still technically in danger. On my first watch of this episode I thought for sure they would have a Negaduck cameo at some point. Sadly I was mistaken, but I did think Bulba's recording was meant to showcase the super villains for a potential mystery buyer. When confronted by Bradly he mentions "Bulba Super Villain Solutions", which made me think he was using the Ramrod to basically sell super villains to would be buyers. I expected the mystery buyer would be Negaduck, but that didn't happen. On my second watch I noticed he mentions making the recording to threaten world leaders so I could have been wrong about his intentions. I'm pretty confident they're setting up for a Justice Ducks versus Fearsome Four, or Five, next season. The current season has been all about characters with abilities or powers coming into their own. Boyd is now aware of his history and abilities, possibly becoming a sidekick for Gizmoduck. Lena now has her own powers which she will use for good. Penumbra was unsure of her role on Earth, but realized she could still be a protector on this planet like she was on the Moon. I suspect this is all set up for the Justice Ducks and they've spent just as much time working on making villains too, so I'm sure at some point Negaduck would put together his own team.

[@ToontownAndCpenguin]

First off, thank you so much for getting caught up in order to deliver this to us the day after it aired, must of been so much hard work & it is much appreciated. Next thing I want to address is how excited this episode had me, I actually theorized something somewhat like this episode back when Beware the B.U.D.D.Y. System episode aired because that's when it was revealed that Darkwing Duck was just a show in their universe. I'm still in touch with some friends I made over at the Old Haunt back in 2010 so I threw this idea out to them that what if we got an episode that's like Twitching Channels? Technically, this did bring in some elements of that episode because Tad Sto- I mean Thaddeus Rockwell had a device that allowed him to listen in onto various universes & create a show based off of them with it ending on him hearing stuff from Rescue Rangers so I do love that they mentioned that TV shows from their world echoed other universes, it's such a nice way to build up that Disney multiverse. I'm happy I wasn't entirely wrong with my theory, back when I thought about it, I figured they were going to pull either just Megavolt & DW in from their universe or him plus the most important villains that don't already exist, since I knew SHUSH existed from the very first episode of the rebooted series since I tossed out my theory on Mrs. Beakly being a SHUSH agent to Aaron Sparrow back when all we had was the first episode & he didn't confirm or deny it BUT told me about a particular cut scene where it's revealed that Mrs. Beakly & Gabby know each other, I knew she was a SHUSH agent so I knew FOWL existed in their world too so safe to assume all the FOWL agents already existed in their real world. It wasn't until we got Negaduck's origins when I was like, alright so my theory was wrong & we probably won't be seeing any Twitching Channels shenanigans going on but hey, glad they did bring in the Fearsome Four even if they did get sucked back in but I kinda hope they wound up in the Negaverse & a hole to it stayed open inside a bakery & Negaduck discovers it & brings them back & forms the Fearsome Five but hey, that's just some false hope given Negaduck does exist in what's their real world so safe to assume we won't be seeing a Negaverse but if they did end up in their own reality & a hole does remain open to it, it's gotta be inside a bakery to pay some tribute to Life in the Negaverse & Everything. Also, quick question, did Professor Waddlemeyer actually have a first name in the original series? I saw Darkly Dawns the Duck at least a million times, I have the uncut version of VHS, I don't ever remember them saying his first name so if them naming him Thaddeus was for respect towards Tad Stones, it's absolutely perfect, especially given the Tad Stones stand-in in Twitching Channels also went by Thaddeus. Whew, that was long, sorry about that, I got over excited. I do have to say that I appreciate your extensive knowledge on the Disney duck universes which now it is confirmed as a multiverse, one I have so much interest in so I'm very happy this is how things went. I didn't really read the comics as a kid, I have one Uncle Scrooge comic that I came across in a antique book store for $5 & I bought it, it's still in pretty good condition even though I read it multiple times & whoever owned it previously probably read it a few times too. It's actually the one where Scrooge & Glomgold had the competition to see who is the richest duck & Scrooge won by the string attached to his lucky dime. Other than that, as a kid, I was super into Ducktales, it was one of the first cartoons I really got into & was one of my favorite shows for a long time. I remember being a toddler watching Ducktales reruns on the Disney Channel, I was born in 1991 so I was a bit late too the party. Sadly that meant most people my age didn't care for Ducktales which sucks because I hosted the Cartoon Club my junior year of high school & only like 4 or 5 people came the day I brought in Darkwing Duck to watch & I was even questioned when I submitted the announcement for the Cartoon Club playing Darkwing Duck to the morning announcements person, he was like "let's get dangerous? Don't you think this will draw in the wrong crowd?" This was before the 2010 comic books came out so most people my age didn't know about Darkwing Duck but I was lucky. I was upset when Disney Channel stopped playing Ducktales reruns but thankfully my grandma had just gotten a new channel at the time, Toon Disney, so like around late 90's/early 2000's whenever visiting my grandparents' house, I'd watch Toon Disney to see the shows I loved when I was very little again when I was just little but Darkwing Duck & Talespin were new to me, dunno if I just completely missed them when they played on Disney Channel or what but I ended up hooked onto Talespin, Darkwing Duck, not as much. I actually only watched it when there was nothing else on & I was bored but I will admit, I liked the theme song & that's what got me to check out the series again in 2009 & then I wound up hooked on the show, I loved the slapstick & cartoony humor & I do believe part of that comes from when I first tried watching Darkwing Duck, I was Ducktales obsessed still so I didn't like the change as much & I wasn't really that into superheroes until 2004 when I got super into Danny Phantom & my tune on superheroes changed. I got more into slapstick cartoon humor thanks to discovering Toontown in late 2003 then getting my first membership in February 2004. I watched Looney Tunes & some other cartoons with that general humor but I didn't appreciate it until I had to use gags to save Toontown from the evil cogs, having years of playing that game also helped me to appreciate Darkwing Duck more so 2009 was definitely the right time to spark that obsession, especially given in 2010, I was able to buy the first issue of the new comic book as soon as it was released & I kept up with buying the comics. To conclude, I don't have extensive knowledge of Disney duck lore so I'm super appreciative of what you can bring to the table but I did happen to watch a lot of Darkwing Duck over & over & over again back when my obsession was riding high. I was able to recall so many different moments from the series & even had a bit of a timeline of when things went down in my head but I had to work on that one since the series is so out of order, long story short, I ended up writing down all the important episodes leading up to Just Us Justice Ducks just so I could host a Darkwing Duck themed sleepover for my friends who are super into Disney. I was like Launchpad, I knew A LOT about just that one thing, sadly I'm a bit rusty since I only rewatch episodes every once in a while here & there like the other day I was in a spooky Halloweeny mood so I rewatched the Haunting of Mr. Banana Brain which actually I remember seeing that on Toon Disney as a kid, gave me this spooky nightmare since I was sleeping in my grandparents' basement during the time, the phone rang in the middle of the night which caused me to be half awake but I dreamed that my dad answered the phone & Paddywhack came through the receiver but then I snapped up awake & the phone was still ringing although little me was so scared that I hid under the covers of the bed until the phone stopped ringing. Figured watching that episode again would fill in my need for something Halloween related. I am so happy you got out this review in such a short time, it means a lot to me & I'm sure many other fans too. I love Darkwing Duck, I was so dang excited for this episode, it means so much that this happened. Can't believe it's gone from when I wore a Darkwing Duck shirt to Emerald City Comicon in 2012 & so many people commenting that they hadn't heard of that show in so many years, even Jess Harnell complimented my shirt, told me a story from when he did a voice on the show, to now, it somewhat fully being rebooted & now even young kids know of the terror that flaps in the night & it's not uncommon to see people wearing Darkwing Duck shirts at cons like I remember James Silvani getting excited seeing me approach his booth with a Darkwing Duck shirt on & now, that's common place, I've even met & talked to multiple Darkwing cosplayers. This is something I have been waiting so long for, I can't wait to see what they do with what has been established in the future, I hope so much that it leads to a spinoff, I will be so loyal & watching every episode as it airs then seeing it over & over & over again, I do so very much hope it leads to a spinoff.

[@AussieDragoon]

This episode does really sceam backdoor pilot to me. The Duck crew is there and they tied it into their story, but they get taken out pretty early in the second half and it just becomes about the DW trio. Not that I minded, but it really more so felt like a Darkwing Duck episode that featured the Ducktales cast rather than the otherway around which it techincally is.

[@RZetlin]

In the original show, I thought Launchpad was fired by Scrooge so that why he ended up in St. Canard.

[@ritselabuan6513]

Fun fact: When Dewey throws some smoke bombs, he says Randy's catchphrases "Smoke bomb" From Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. Both are voiced by Ben Schwartz

[@JRGomez81]

Also I just realized, Darkwing's Computer has the same voice a Gandra D, *AND* was made/programmed by Fenton, probably not a coincidence...

[@anthonyd1567]

I love how this episode was a love letter and moved the season 3 plot all in one .... I love how successful Zan Owlson is and that she is Mayor and cleaned up the city.

[@brianc8103]

I haven't watched the entire Ducktales new series front to back and everytime I see a random episode I get so mad at myself for not watching it. They are really doing an amazing job with this universe, throwbacks and easter eggs. . . . I'm really hoping for a darkwing series.

[@Elementa2006]

While it was fun seeing the references to both the classic Ducktales and Darkwing Duck shows, I was really surprised to see that Bonkers Bobcat exists in the Ducktales 2017 universe.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I'm not the biggest fan of the DuckTales reboot, but I want see more of the rebooted Negaduck. HE IS SO CREEPY! AND I LOVE IT!

[@katherinealvarez9216]

12:56 yeah it’s something how hard Darkwing works, and I think he has to do more so because he’s not actually trained for this, or was recently, because he was an actor. Also, anyone else just loves the fact that Drake was an actor before this?

[@fourcatsandagarden]

the animation in this episode was so dynamic and on point - like, the animation is always good, but this episode seemed to have just a little bit more to many of the sequences

[@AnInkStick]

Not gonna lie, when I saw bonkers my jaw dropped the first time. I actually rewound cuz I was like "was that bonkers?!"

[@dtoons1100]

When DT17 was announced, I predicted it would lead into a Darkwing Duck spinoff. I still stand by that.

[@averagefez]

I'm now convinced that this was just Frank Angones's secret passion project.

[@BreadApologist]

I was mostly wondering if they had sentient sheep characters in the duck tales reboot considering scrooge eats haggis. Also loved the parts with bonkers.

[@RAYoung-ie3cf]

Considering how Owlson basically fled to St. Canard to escape the chaos and obsessions of Duckburg billionaires, she can't be thrilled that Scrooge McDuck and his company were at the center of this latest disaster. In fact, with some more prodding, she might become a competent villain.

[@Somewhat-Evil]

Those Dark Wing Duck trading cards were a bit of an unfired Chekov's gun IMO.

[@matti.8465]

I really thought they were going to accidentally get dropped into the Ramrod and that's why the Fearsome Four would appear.

[@anexplosion5436]

Chekov forgot to load his gun.

[@LittleHobbit13]

They were easter eggs: the number on each card is the episode that villain appeared in the original series.

[@Coolman13355]

@@LittleHobbit13 wait for real? NICE

[@Moviemaker137]

I have truly enjoyed every episode of Season 3 so far, but this episode, was like living my childhood over again. It was new and refreshing, but also had so many easter eggs. Every nod kept me smiling ear to ear the entire episode. The creative team on Ducktales has really laid in some exceptional character development. I can't wait to see the ( hopefully ) eventual Disney Afternoon revival, or whatever comes next from this series. I'm just ready to GET DANGEROUS all over again!

[@Kairamek]

I think in this iteration DW is a super hero. He's super durable. He still feels the pain, that's the fun, but he's darn near unbreakable.

[@dragonetafireball]

Some people might see launchpad calleing himself the Uncle dismisses that some interpret him more as a 2nd father figure in ducktales but you have to remember Launch pad has a lot more experience of the uncle being the father figure in an adventure family. He references Scrooge who appears to have raised Donald an Della and Donald who raised the triplets so being the uncle means a lot more in his point of view.

[@joshstephens413]

@19:49 The creators have already said they intended for this to be a backdoor pilot for the return of the Disney Afternooniverse.

[@lukekelly5075]

I would love to see a reality hopping version of DuckTales. Like you still in Saint Bernard but all of his villains come from different realities not only can you have him fight classic darkwing villains like that, we can also have him fight villains from different TV shows that haven't been introduced.

[@ReaverLordTonus]

Since Della Duck is around as a pilot, she can easily fill Launchpad's role when he goes off on his adventures with Drake and Gosalyn so there are plenty of cast members to spread between both stories.

[@windwalker5765]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Disney Afternooniverse...

[@BethAnnMayberry]

This was JUST SO GOOD. So is this whole show. So much LOVE behind it and it REALLY shows. The art, the writing, it's all so awesome.

[@theprimereason3288]

Seeing Officer Bonkers in this episode was cool

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Who else loved the nod at the end credits with the original theme being played at the end? Man that I get Goosebumps watching it! NO pun intended!

[@conankudo81]

They still need to show adult Cloudkicker and Molly, hopefully next episode.

[@anyoneofus9948]

It's coming, and so is a wuzzles episode.

[@RagamuffinBabyDoll]

I still surprised to see Cloud looking like Baloo, but I guess that’s what happens when a Disney adult bear grows up lol

[@pigglesgoomshby7249]

@@anyoneofus9948 _Little did you know, it was the same episode_