Ducktales: The Last Crash of the Sunchaser and the downfall of Scrooge McDuck | REVIEW | ANALYSIS

[@seaniccus]

Hey all! Thanks for watching these and sticking with me! Quick note as we get into the season finale: Please refrain from posting spoilers in these comments for awhile. The series finale isn't available in all regions and some people don't have access to the Disney Now app -- I haven't seen it yet, and I'm sure many other fans haven't either.

[@elegantamadeus9873]

Seaniccus you forget from the castle mic duck the demon dog was in the original right

[@adriandiaz4071]

Eh I wanted to share things that happen after rip

[@delfs9103]

Thank you for getting this clear, I can't see it yet and here I am waiting

[@DoraeArtDreams-Aspy]

Ducktales isn't ending It got a season 2

[@Agent_1701-D]

All I’ll say is that this episode, while not my favorite for numerous reasons, had the best presentation. From the tension over their current position to finally shedding light on the season arc. A definite punch to the gut, but a quintessential episode nevertheless.

[@PokemonkaDub]

"I am" - for this line Tennant should get an Emmy. I mean it is SO POWERFULL. . Have you noticed that the plane moving to one side or another and getting off balance represented their family status threw the eintire episode? As they were fighting and falling appart while the plain was dangeling and stablilized when they worked together in harmony? And then at the end... it crashed. . And the storyboading and light/color work is PERFCT in this episode, it's art! . And Louie takes from Donald with his sitbelt habits, its so cute, they are children of Della, yes, but you can see who raised them too xD

[@madnutrules]

Poke I noticed that too was looking to see if anyone else did

[@denime2727]

Poke yeah I totally agree espeacially the simmelaritys between Louie and Donald both of them get worried quickly it's fantastic

[@gracekim1998]

Poke symbolism

[@MrGabeanator]

Poke that's what I said

[@storizabones3505]

*through *plane *seatbelt

[@SticklysKingdom]

One of the things I liked was that at the tensest moment in the episode, Launchpad of all people is the most levelheaded one there.

[@glenn3317]

Launchpad's always the best isn't he? :D

[@crystalgemgirl731]

Ikr? I love that when he saw Beakly and Scrooge were fighting, he put on Darkwing Duck to distract the kids.(that's how I saw it, anyways.)

[@KingOfElectricNinjas]

It doesn't seem like a coincidence that Della's thirst for adventure peaks right about when she's about to become a mother of three, and just compounding the tragedy of things- all indications are that Della was a hardcore adrenaline junkie, and about to be faced with a ton of responsibility and her opportunities drying up, she takes an outright suicidal risk to get one last high in. But even though that Scrooge and Donald likely both know intellectually that it was Della's own fault first and foremost, neither of them are going to be able to blame her after everything that's happened.

[@PokemonkaDub]

Yes, she was so irresposible and SELFISH in this act. And who sufferes most? Donald. No really, they argued before she disapeard, so he lives not only with the burden of (like Scrooge) feeling guilty that he couldn't persuade her better, but also he lost a TWIN SISTER the closest family anyone can ever get, he has to raise her kids by himself and worst of all. his last words to her probably were not kind at all, probably insults, because they argued right before she set off. You can say that boys suffered more but... no. They were loved and cared for, they did not know her, so they can not miss her by any means, they might feel the lack of her in their lifes ofcourse, but they do not feel the loss, unlike Donald and Scrooge. She didn't think about others, just so she can satisfy her own thirst of adventure, she hurt everyone she claimed to care about. She doesn't deserve to be called the victim here. You are absolutely right, and no one will admit it because "you shouldn't speak bad about those who are gone".

[@Una1]

KingOfElectricNinjas OMG! Thank you for saying it! I've seen more people online demonize Scrooge rather than place at least half of the blame on Della!

[@factsandstuff2832]

@@Una1 I didn't think it was Scrooge's fault in any way. She stole the rocket and refused to come back. Scrooge tried to save her and nearly went bankrupt doing so. This is entirely on Della.

[@ajjean2720]

KingOfElectricNinjas The fact that Donald and Scrooge in the end probably wouldn't place blame on Della at all kinda upsets me. It's mostly her fault that she got lost in space, what happened to her is terrible yes, but it was her decision to put herself in a situation like that with her boys on the way.

[@delladuck6633]

My fault noooooooo

[@cookiegal7340]

A few things I did notice in the flashbacks about Della as a person. When Donald and Della argued about going to space, you see how Donald was protective of the triplets while Della wasn't. And how Scrooge tells that Della was stubborn and how impulsive she was to steal the ship before Scrooge gives it to her. It gives me the impression that Della is a person that wasn't mature enough to start a family. She laid the triples yet she was still yearning for an adventure into space. She's impulsive and stubborn. I feel like the whole Duck family knew that and Della went missing not because of Scrooge, but because of herself. But they can't cope with it which is why Scoorge is used an escape goat since he was the one who built the ship.

[@megelizabeth9492]

I can get behind that. Especially if you take the prequel comics as cannon, because they are... problematic, to say the least. At first, I wasn't sure if it was intentional or not, but I kinda think it was. Scrooge probably shouldn't have built the rocket, but Della is a fully capable adult, and she owns her decision to steal it.

[@setosw5210]

I'm here from the future she's a bit un mature but. Not rude and she cares about her family more than anything else

[@xxdeathytxx7998]

Goat

[@LovisasMustasch]

@@megelizabeth9492 what comics? Is della a character in old comics or?

[@megelizabeth9492]

I'm referring to the show's tie in comics. Della does appear briefly in Life and Times with Donald as children, but traditionally hasn't had much of a presence in duck comics. More recently, she has been in a few Dutch one pagers, focusing on her and Donald as kids though.

[@Buffy8Fan]

Dewey reacted badly. His brothers and everyone else were sad until his anger (justified or not) stirred everyone else to anger.

[@megelizabeth9492]

This was also probably the absolute worst time for them to find out. They were trapped in a (literally) precarious, emotionally charged, high stress situation. I mean, the episode was uncomfortably tense for the viewers, so imagine what the characters were feeling. It's literally a tinderbox, just waiting for any little spark to go up.

[@averyscott9467]

I feel like it makes sense though. While I believe the triplets all equally love their mother, solving the mystery is more important for Dewey. Not because he cares more, but because he can’t cope with being motherless as well as his brothers can. His feelings of loneliness and neglect we see repeatedly throughout the series are escalated by not knowing whether his mother went missing or simply abandoned him. So his anger is less driven by actual anger at Scrooge, but more so his unstable feelings toward his mother’s disappearance.

[@lidhere7294]

@@averyscott9467 yeah agreed

[@TheTyranex]

Honestl this episode won me over with 2 simple words: "I am"

[@mujiescomedy279]

TheTyranex it took you the whole episode to like it? 😂

[@TheTyranex]

Mujtaba Walji No I liked the episode, byt it kinda felt like a letdown when you compared it to the castle of mcduck episode before it. The finale though really shot it back up. If that finale didnt happen, it would be on par with only child day and the internship of mark beaks, which were fun episodes with good character moments, but felt weak on impact or memorability.

[@ThePonderer]

TheTyranex one of David Tennant’s very best line deliveries.

[@mcpics4448]

TheTyranex yep

[@PokemonkaDub]

And the Emmy goes to David Tennant.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

This was the episode that made me put it high, right next to Gravity Falls. The best part of this episode was the animation of Scrooge. I love how they animated him during the part where he explains what happened to Della. I especially loved his facial expression in the line, "[ ]... until you three showed up at my doorstep." He was legitimately happy that he got to spend time with Huey, Dewey and Louie. He loved getting respect and admiration from his nephews. Which the ones proceeding that line all the more heartbreaking. He became angry and hurt that he is losing their respect and admiration, not just from his nephews but also from Mrs. Beakley and Webby- whom, may i remind you, was just given permission to call him Uncle Scrooge. The crowning achievement was the hot tears during the line "I am". That is a serious gut-wrenching moment right there. Like, he had lost Della and Donald in the past. Now he is losing not just his nephews, but Beakley and Webby.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

It wasn’t until the ending of this episode I realized just how connected I was with the new version of this new characters. My heart broke twice in this episode. First when Scrooge said she wasn’t family, and the final moments.

[@achsdu17]

I said it before on a different video... but Scrooge didn't deserve the blame he got.

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

Agree

[@raheemalmond4267]

true.

[@starrynight1165]

I agree, but i think it makes sense how angry they were. Even though he didnt deserve the anger ir blame, i think the triplets wouldnt have blamed him as much if he were able to tell the full story, what he did to get her back. If he had actually not done anything like they thought, he may have deserved SOME blame. But he did everything he could. He just wasnt able to tell them that because of the crash. Pretty tragic how that all went

[@vinokai]

starry night yeah, especially when I think it was Launchpad i think, revealed to the kids that Scrooge nearly went Bankrupt searching for her. The kids were surprised by that.

[@hunterlawrence3573]

Agree.

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

This episode hits you right in the feels

[@infinitypirates9173]

I have seen the finale, and not spoiling it actually HURTS! The sheer amount of stuff that happens and the double end just sets up the second season for Beyond Epic

[@Guddo1806]

This episode brought all the feels and then some. I'm not ashamed in confessing that I cried. A lot. And even this review, as great as it always is, brought some tears to my eyes. When the reboot started, I was hyped. But I never would've imagined that I'd be brought to tears by Ducktales of all things...

[@Moonguided]

Guddo1806 I literally get misty eyed almost every time I hear the theme song. I'm a 32 year old lady that's old enough to have kids of her own, and Ducktales is making me an emotional mess in the best way.

[@Songal18]

This story was beautiful, poetic, heartbreaking and just the right kind of episode to lead us into the season finally. I loved how the boys did feel betrayed because they were. Donald probably didn't tell them because he was too broken up himself at the loss of his sister and best friend, and how could he tell his nephew's that their mom left them right before they hatched to go on one last adventure without even seeing them born. I cannot wait for the last episode of the season and seeing how everything comes together.

[@skytowergnome4664]

I have to wonder how much Mrs. Beakly knew about the Spear and what happened. When she saw the bulletin board she seemed to get an idea at least. Poor Webby, this after Scoodge told her to call him 'uncle'.

[@CuriousUserX90]

Skytower Gnome She might’ve as she knew about Scrooge’s family in the first episode in ways of having avoided them for 10 years. He did not really do a good job with hiding his family from Mrs. Beakley and Webby after starting to work at McDuck Manor as Webby spent years studying Scrooge’s family and knowing of Donald’s past.

[@TheSaltySeaman]

The finale showed she knew all about it. And had been on adventures with Della and Donald and Scrooge in the past.

[@ThePonderer]

I adore the balance of tone and focus in this episode. It’s a shame that Donald had to be absent for the story to play out the way it did, because it’s SUCH a great juggling act of every main character at their best. Speaking of Donald though, anyone else notice the framing around 4:20 is almost identical to the first scene between Donald and Dewey in the show’s first episode. A REALLY subtle call back emphasizing how much of this season’s story has belonged to Dewey, I think.

[@brianlevine871]

The Ponderer As much as I enjoyed this reboot and admire the execution of its family theme, the lack of Donald really hindered the full potential it could've had. For instance, I would've expected Donald to join Scrooge and co. on much more of those trips around the world just to keep a closer eye on his nephews, and maybe still argue with Scrooge about their past experiences. But since their conflict was hardly explored, and his last several appearances were basically pointless cameos, they might as well have sent Donald to the Navy like in the original "Ducktales." Of course I wasn't expecting Donald to be every episode, but I at least expected him to be treated as a main character, not just an occasional guest. Not to mention how they could've developed a relationship between him and Webby. Not only did she admire him in the pilot as 'one of the most daring adventurers of all time,' but he probably could've bonded with Webby and also see a bit of Della in her, and maybe she (along with the nephews, of course) could've joined him on some action later down the line. Again, it's still a great series, and this episode was very powerful, but it really could've used more Donald. Hopefully, the second season will rectify that.

[@megelizabeth9492]

The problem is that Donald simply wouldn’t want to be there. Unless you can unite him and Scrooge against a common Enemy, like Gladstone, he’s just going to be kinda miserable.

[@delfs9103]

meg elizabeth I completely agree, also I think that the second season would treat this matters cause perhaps will get an actual look for Della's and it's probably that Donald would be part of them

[@ThePonderer]

Brian Levine I trust we’ll get Donald having a bigger role in future seasons, especially if/when Della reappears and becomes an active character. Honestly part of me is under the impression that the crew was just (understandably) worried about Donald being TOO hard to understand and wanted to avoid turning people off with his difficult to decipher speech.

[@ThePonderer]

Either way, I’d rather have a little Donald than none at all.

[@camilogarciaylasaari1857]

Wow, I didn't think about the symbolic value of the Sunchaser. Great analysis!

[@mechajay3358]

I hope this episode wins an Emmy. The emotions, animation and drama ran so high that I couldn't keep up.

[@arnowisp6244]

No Emmy's are for virtue signal points for mature stories not some kids cartoon.

[@NN-yw2sx]

Arno Wisp since when a cartoon can’t be mature?

[@Gamerfan-zd8yp]

I mean boss baby got nominated for something so why can’t the best show ever get one

[@i.m.b4398]

Well I didn‘t need my heart anyway... Am I a bad person for beeing angry at Della? If she had been more responsible they would still be an awesome family. It’s understandable that the twins don’t want to blame their mom, but I think it’s really unfair to Scrooge.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

REmember, Donald was angry at Della as well.

[@ILoveBonbons1]

I am also angry at Della.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

I'm not happy with Della either. But I think her fate was foreshadowed in the comics. In the Ducktales 2017 comics, Donald is always telling Scrooge and Della that they could have avoided certain dangers if they had only listened to him (Correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I read them). But they got out of those situation without needing Donald's advice for the most part, which led to an ego boost/ overconfidence in both Scrooge and Della. This overconfidence is what led to the Spear of Selene incident.

[@ryancarson6962]

Melodiana Artist No you aren’t a bad person for being angry at her, it is her fault that she got lost in space and caused her family to be broken for a long time so it’s reasonable to be angry at her for her dumb decision.

[@jacksonguillory8114]

Hannah Bernal no mess with my girlfriend

[@MangoLeaf9103]

Della Duck was irresponsible to take priority of having another adventure to the stars instead of thinking about the well-being of her three boys and her brother and uncle

[@starrynight1165]

Yes

[@eta1961]

This episode set up a kind of suspsense for the finale: Will Scrooge help beat the living daylight outta Magica?

[@toastypearl41]

BetaOcean I hope so! I'm shaking right now...

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Spoiler He did

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

this episode stands to me as one of the strongest story-telling episodes of a show I have ever seen. It felt so... realistic how the kids reacted. Scrooge's reaction to theirs was realistic too. The heartbreak when you finally hear and see what happened from Scrooge's end. Ive enjoyed Ducktales so much, and this episode stands either at the peak, or damn close to it.

[@moonknight1016]

1:55 you have no idea how heartwrenching. Especially when Scrooge had flashback of sending entire expedition and wasting 2/3 of his money on finding her. My heart went from normal to darkness in seconds.

[@denime2727]

Another thing I also enjoyed about this episode is how we saw that Scrooge really cares for Launchpad and how Launchpad when he saw Scrooge and Beakley fight wanted the kids to not hear it and then turned on Darkwing duck

[@JoshtheOverlander]

"I am..." That line tore my heart out. It still does, despite having seen The Shadow War.

[@garrettedwards8841]

Dewey Duck: So You're The reason our Mom is gone. Scrooge McDuck: What No I Launchpad:Um guys? Dewey Duck: You build her a crazy dangerous super rocket Scrooge McDuck: Which She Stole early Huey Duck:Then You encouraged her to keep flying in a cosmic storm you could have called her down there were too many variables Mrs Beakley: Now boys you don't know Louie Duck: And You're The Richest Duck in the world Why didn't you send Up More ships to look for her? Scrooge McDuck: I spared no expense Dewey Duck: Yeah Cheap old Scrooge probably bailed as soon as it put a dent in his money bin Launchpad:Um guys? Webby Vanderquack: Take it easy Dewey he May have a point even if gifting a experimental rocket to a mother of three was clearly a terrible idea Scrooge McDuck: This is a family matter you are not family Mrs Beakley:See here McDuck you will not speak to my granddaughter that way Scrooge McDuck: You will not speak to me that way none of You after all I done for you you're all nothing but trouble.

[@sortoflike1189]

Late reply but I just finished watching season 1 and I think there's something that a lot of people don't think about. Scrooge doesn't get the chance to explain it more. He tells them what happened then gives them a short moment to take it in when suddenly Dewey says 'Cool, so you're the reason our mum is gone' and you can see the shock on his face from how sudden and cold that was. He keeps trying to explain but the other triplets join in to assume things and that line about the money bin must have been devastating. Then he gets angry at Webby when she joins in and shouldn't have said it like that but the meaning did make sense, it's a matter of the people who knew their mother and it's not her place to say something like that. It was already a high stakes, intense situation where he'd already been thinking about how he lost her and how he didn't want something like that to happen ever again. You can see how desperate he is when he tells Dewey that he can't keep him safe and he hadn't spoken about this for years, as soon as he heard 'Spear of Selene' he started crying. That's a lot to take in at once. You can't blame the children though either because they're children, it's also devastating for them. Still, this is pretty much a testament to how amazing the writing for the episode was and how it can even affect adults in a powerful way, especially with the 'I am' scene at the end, really powerful and leads all the way back to the start of the season where you see that the money bin isn't very full.

[@HyoGoro-se8tb]

Best comment I've read analysing this intense scene, but scrooge actually explain it well but the boys didn't listen and misunderstood scrooge explanation specifically he's line "I spare no expense" if you analyse it more, he actually meant, he didn't spare any effort and money in finding della which is actually what he really did, but the boys r just too stubborn to put all the blame to scrooge

[@gabmaracas4403]

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Called it.

[@angewomon143]

Omg yay! You got it out before the finale airs for me!!!

[@MainLineEngine112]

“this is a family matter. *you* are not family.” *that one didn’t age quite so well*

[@ScionStorm1]

Predictions on what they would parody when the boys finally find Della: Lost in Space? Guardians of the Galaxy? Farscape?

[@jacksonguillory8114]

ScionStorm STAR WARS

[@cartoongame5007]

None of the above

[@kyletowers9662]

The Martian mostly

[@DemitriVladMaximov]

With this re-write of Della's background one has to wonder where the triplet's father is. If none is known then likely the boys are representative of Della's strengths and character flaws as her thrill leaking and impulsive nature likely got her knocked up. The boys are lucky Donald and Scrooge love them so much.

[@Moonguided]

I feel like Dewey and Della are a ton alike, and Dewey's scene on the wing of the Sunchaser was meant to give a wordless context to why Della stole the Spear of Selene. Maybe she was looking for the truth of something she couldn't leave unsolved before the boys were hatched, and nobody could stop her.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

I hope that's the case, because right now the fandom's view of Della isn't the best....

[@Moonguided]

That's super true. I mean, at the end of the day she was still at fault for what happened to her more than anyone else was, but I feel like she had to have had a better reason than just wanting adventure. Maybe she was trying to find the boys' dad who got lost in space somehow?

[@foxymetroid]

It seems, to me at least, that she wanted to bring them something from space. That or she wanted one last big adrenaline rush, getting it all out of her system, before giving up adventuring to raise the triplets. Likely didn't want to have any lingering regrets before they hatched.

[@tyrant-den884]

The tension in the episode is beautifully intense.

[@CuriousUserX90]

By far I’ll say that this is the Saddest Episode in DuckTales history of the DuckTales Reboot, it explains well of why we never see the Triplets’ mother. In the Original Series the Saddest Episode in DuckTales history I’ll say is Catch as Cash Can part 4. Look forward to seeing how the first Season wraps up either way and to see what the 2nd Season could cover at some point, glad I’ve been able to support someone that does videos giving their thoughts on each episode and of what’s been shown off. Overall the Reboot’s done pretty well with fabulous moments, details, tweaks and never before revealed mysteries in the Mickey Mouse Universe.

[@JinKazama1993]

Honestly, this was one of the most beautiful animated episodes I've ever seen. Not just from ducktales, but from all cartoon series. I loved it. You could feel the need of Dewy to find his mother. You could feel how much he misses her and he needs her in his life. He was ready to throw his life away to find out what happened to her. Scrooge was another beautifully written character. This is probably my favourite portrayal of Scrooge. Shows that what he values the most is not his gold but his family. A lot of people misjudge Scrooge and say he is a greedy Ahole while in truth he always cares about his family. Top 10 animated episodes of all time, right here!

[@drackestalentorgen166]

In all my life I never felt so angry at an entire cast for abusing someone like at the end of this episode. Della was the one who F up, she was the one who didnt care her children were going to clutch...God damnit, this was extreamly well writen, but if dela comes back into the show i will hate her for ever.

[@Doggie1999]

No forgiveness for Della I see...

[@ThePonderer]

Dracke Stalen Torgen that’s pretty extreme. Clearly we’re setting Della up as a character who’s going to have to learn and evolve past her flaws, just like the rest of the cast. You can’t hate her forever based on one big mistake.

[@gracekim1998]

Dracke Stalen Torgen they were very angry and were too Hurt to listen to Scrooge

[@CuriousUserX90]

Dracke Stalen Torgen Della sure does have a good amount in common with her brother, aside from being in someone’s shadow when it comes to the spotlight. But of all these situations Donald based on his personality went through he knows well not to do something that could make him never be seen again.

[@megelizabeth9492]

The kids were angry and confused, and Scrooge was the easiest person to direct their anger.

[@KnightRaymund]

So many expressions with Scrooge's eyes as he walked down the stairs. Damn.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Della Duck, Worst Parent Of 2018

[@CatalinaLinal7710]

Nah Gabriel Agreste from "Miraculous" certainly won that award

[@BoneheadSpectre]

"Mr McDuck" "Kids" "MRS BEAKLEY!"

[@UniversalJuan]

I can't thank you enough for going more in depth with this episode. I am not ashamed to say that I shed some tears in this episode. Simply fantastic. This is how you do a reboot. (Something Voltron gets as well)

[@CuriousUserX90]

2:34 Scrooge is not very good behind the wheel, something proven to be the case before such as in an episode of the Original Series when he attempted to drive Duckworth’s Limo.

[@stikibunn]

I figured out the spear of selene was a spaceship ages ago. This is still heartwrenching

[@chrisholloway5460]

This episode brought tears to my eyes. I wasn't expecting this from Ducktales but boy I'm glad they did this. It solidifies how legitimate this series.

[@Dimensioneer88]

So Della is a pilot who disappeared into space for at least two decades. So, she's Captain Marvel?

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

One. The kids were about to be born when she left.

[@Zikkar]

No she is a good character

[@roxtechs]

Best part about for me in this episode it explains why the money bin isn’t as full as it is the previous versions.

[@DoraeArtDreams-Aspy]

You are the best Ducktales analysis KZbinr :D

[@johnaucamp7106]

I have to agree. This is singularly the best episode in the series. It was sparking all the way until the end.

[@ultramancosmosgirl3569]

Personally, I think Donald blame mostly Scrooge about Della because Scrooge was probably the one who influence Della's adventuring hobby in the first place, as well as the one who always provide the kits to make it possible. Also, Donald probably think back then, that now that Della's about to be a mom, it's time for her to finally stop the adventures altogether, but unfortunately, Scrooge encourage Della even further on her adventuring hobby instead, despite the fact that she's about to become a parent by giving her the spear of silene, and thus the incident. I'm not saying that Della is innocent tho, she clearly deserve lots of the blames too, I'm just saying that seeing it on Donald's perspective, it actually make sense if he blame Scrooge for the most part as Donald probably see him as the reason of why Della couldn't quench her thirst for adventures, and he probably would be angry at Della about it too if they meet again, I mean... in the christmas episode when young Donald was still just an emo loner, we learned that Della was most likely the one who taught him about the importance of spending time together as family, it's probably what makes him tag along with Scrooge and Della all the time on their adventures back then, to spend more time with his family. Sorry for the long essay, I know YT comment isn't exactly the best place to share theories, but I just wanna share at least some of my opinion about this.

[@nikpopnanime]

i just watched this episode for the first time and i literally cant stop crying

[@Rubberman202]

The fact that the final shot of the episode mirrors the very first panel we ever see on Scrooge in the comics is just too perfect.

[@Proatgtag]

This episode was literally amazing. One of the best pentultimate episodes of any series ever, creating such a huge emotional attachment. I've been a fan of Scrooge and his adventures since the original Ducktales, throughout over 400 issues of comic books, and through every episode of the series so far. This episode's ending literally brought tears to my eyes as I watched its conclusion, and even knowing (as it would) that things would get eventually resolved, the voice acting, writing, and animation were so superb, so well-executed, that it created a huge emotional impact for me, and I'm sure for many others as well. Thank you for exploring that experience with us as well. Looking forward to your thoughts on the finale!

[@Dac85]

I saw the final moments of this episode in passing while getting some food. Just happened to be on TV at the time. It is what got me into the series at all. It's an awesome character moment that sold me on giving the series a chance, all on its own. And I'm so grateful for that, because nothing has made me smile wider in the last few years than Ducktales.

[@Alpha121198]

It hurt to see the family fall apart, but it was heart wrenching to see Scrooge spend so many resources trying to find his niece. I am convinced that he would have driven his company into bankruptcy if he wasn’t forced to stop looking for her. Scrooge McDuck, the the duck that tries to save as much money as he can throws the idea of preserving his own wealth out the window for Della. Ugh my heart.

[@ingonyama70]

Like I said in the last two videos (which, way to catch up in time, Sean, that's a minor miracle you pulled off!), this is the most painful episode I've ever sat through. And I mean painful from a story perspective, not from a 'this episode is bad' perspective. This episode's amazing. But it's also sort of nuclear. I'm not just excited for the season finale...I kind of need it. Magica, who I was all hyped about from Lena's very first appearance, has already become the episode's "B-plot" in my mind...I need to see this amazing, awesome, brilliant family get back together.

[@LucLightWolf121]

Well done! I couldn't have made a better review. You nailed it on the head this game changing episode. And after seeing the entire season it is the crossroads episode that will still have lasting effects and consequences as we go from Season One to Season Two. I look forward to your in-depth review of the Shadow War Season finale episode.

[@jaycenteno8385]

I actually got emotional watching this episode. It was something else.

[@SnowWolfAlpha]

I feel like this episode came too soon after the episode where Huey and Louie found out. A buffer of one or two episodes might have been good. Like everyone else in the comments, I agree that Della had her part to play in all this and I hope the next episode at least floats the idea that Della shares the blame. Predictions for the Finale - We know the basic plot from the trailer. - Donald will hopefully point out to the boys that Della wasn't perfect either and had her part in all of this. - The boys will of course find out everything Scrooge did to find Della and Louie and Huey will forgive him, but Dewey won't as his character arc from the previous episode about letting things go is still incomplete. It's possible he and Scrooge will learn this lesson together. - Magica De Spell will seize upon Scrooge's vulnerability and possibly Webby's to get into the mansion and revive, but the actual revival probably won't happen until the last minute so season 1 ends on a cliffhanger.

[@FrankHghTwr]

Given the argument about the episode order earlier, I wouldn't be surprised if there originally was the one or two buffer episodes

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

I finally found someone who realized that the end of "The Last Crash of The Sunchaser!" is a reference to "Christmas on Bear Mountain".

[@daisyadams6186]

Okay that ending was tear worthy, in a beautiful kind of way

[@arandomchannel1980]

This episode made me cry.

[@Kelaiah01]

I have a theory regarding the other astronauts sent to look for Della: I noticed they were all dogs. What if they were the Beagle Boys in disguise, and never took the rockets themselves into space as a way to swindle Scrooge out of his fortune? That would explain how Della was never found by any of them - because not a single one of them ever intended to actually look!

[@noorazraq2245]

Yes!Been waiting for this review a few days.

[@seaniccus]

Hahaha me too -- but I didn't have time! I crammed tonight just to get it done in time for the finale. Like, I literally just finished it.

[@CouchSpud91]

Oh my god. How did I not get this until now? When the ducklings are gushing over the expo at the beginning of the episode, they quote a line directly from the theme song. Huey: "Race cars." Webby: "Lasers!" Launchpad: "Aeroplanes?" Just missing someone calling it a "duckblur."

[@storizabones3505]

“Sorry I just thought I outdone keep the blame circle going.”

[@enti]

This is really heartbreaking, i cried a lot with this episode

[@crazycrew1284]

“i am” That gave me chills

[@ethandoyle4978]

I know it’s been awhile but it still hurts my heart whenever I think about this episode , I’m still not brave enough to rewatch it.

[@yokaiwatcher8500]

Speaking of bottle episodes, one of my favorite movies is Alfred Hitchcock’s the rear window, the bottle episode of movies, a murder mystery set exclusively but the dramatic climax from the same few cameras. It’s great, and shows that even something as conceptually corrupt as trying to be as cheap as possible to make an easy bit of money, can become brilliant

[@8bitmagic]

love the rapid fire videos, excited for the finale !

[@Niwea002]

The spear of saliin looks like the requiem arrow

[@iandachild-3030]

Who's ready for the new Episode?!??

[@fortcastellan1730]

...I wasn't even aware that the plane had a name. My annoyance with the boys took me out of this episode. They seemed excessively selfish, reckless, heedless of the danger their actions were putting on others....And dumb! Blaming Scrooge for 'letting' their mother do something dangerous?! They don't obey Scrooge or stay out of danger, so what the [incoherent Donald-esque swearing] makes them think their mother would have been any different?! I totally understand Scrooge's anger/resentment at the end of this. Though I was very amused at the thought of Della going through a Fantastic Four Origin type of event....

[@calebjmelendez]

Did you cry on the episode, Seaniccus?!

[@alexstoyo7850]

I liked the little nod or mention of Jurrasic Park. "Spared no Expense."

[@ElJorro]

I love your bookshelves!

[@MatsuyoRific]

Spoiler alert, you're gonna love the last episode

[@joecrammond6221]

watching this video five years later, it is just as sad... actually no, a lot sadder after watching the last adventure, all because of the line ''this is a family matter, you are not family'', don't know if the writers had the final twist in mind when they wrote this, if they didn't, it made the line more painful

[@temutemacular]

Everyone else: Where dafuq is Della Duck Me: Where dafuq is Daisy

[@emmy7715]

AW THIS IS SO SAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO THIS SEASON

[@glenn3317]

After watching the episode, it's hard to believe it _wasn't_ the finale. But here's hoping the final one is even better! :D I love how deep the lore of it is. This truly is how you do a reboot.

[@skylenexo6541]

Correction at the end when you said he tried to stop Della. Scrooge tried to find Della not stop him

[@theresahall6197]

Skyle Nexo he also right after she took off tried to get her back safely but Della never listen.

[@richardmcgowan8854]

That episode was really heart braking for me

[@gracekim1998]

I wish I could hug Webby😭

[@disneyparksstarwarslover7638]

The part where Scrooge told his story and everybody got mad at him, that was as heartbreaking as the part where Della punished Louie in Timephoon, after nearly destroying time and space.

[@imperial5477]

The “i am” still sends chills down my spine.

[@lassesgamekanaal]

I might be wrong, but I remember the Dutch Della comic was a celebration of the Dutch weekly Dutch Donald Duck comic. But like I said I may be wrong. It’s been to long and I have no access to my copy of it now or any time soon.

[@sleepy_pommie]

I jsut notice that Dewey reacted exactly like Della. Both of them were searching for something (answers for Dewey et adventures for Della). They put their life in danger, pushing further and further and Scrooge tried to stop them. Also I have the impression the reason why the vulturs always tried to cut Scrooge's budget is because he spent too much when he tried to look for Della.

[@brysonturner6019]

I think this episode is my favorite of the series, even AFTER watching the finale, though the finale comes close and could easily usurp it on any given day.

[@VirtualKermrade2]

Hello The last episode of duck tales is on Disney now and It would be great for you to review it

[@seaniccus]

Sadly, I don't have access to Disney Now! I'll have to wait until it's on my on-demand service to review it properly, but I might do a live-stream tomorrow morning after I watch it just to discuss the episode

[@VirtualKermrade2]

Seaniccus oh that’s unlucky but I consider the last episode to be the best but no spoilers

[@gracekim1998]

Seaniccus did you say livestream?!😍 wait what’s your timezone?

[@gracekim1998]

Noah Slepcevic I want to wait it out. I’m not ready

[@delladuck6633]

You mean the cloud slayer

[@michaellam2508]

That video, along with the explanation.... WOW.

[@gracekim1998]

Yay! PERFECT TIMING MATE!😍

[@Takisan111]

We learned a lot in this episode. Some of it really sad, some of it interesting. And then we also find out that duck people lay eggs rather than have live births.

[@ihatecandycorn2472]

This family is broken, but it's also good. And it makes me feel good. Ohana means family and family means nobody get left behind or forgotten.

[@811brian]

nobody: Seaniccus: "This episode has some of the best animation that I have seen from the series so far!"

[@MidnightFox2189]

Today at 9:30 eastern time the season finale

[@sea-envy3137]

Loving all the Duck reviews but will we ever get any more Real Ghostbusters reviews?

[@pokelolmc6826]

I do really like this cartoon of its own merit, but I can’t help noticing coincidental parallels to Gravity Falls: the kids falling into distrust of their great-uncle because of a secret involving the disappearance of another family member reminds me of the lead-up to the Stan Twins reveal. I find it interesting to wonder what would’ve happened if the Pines family had fallen apart like the Ducks did here in an alternate ending to Not What He Seems: Mabel ends up shutting down the Portal because she trusts Dipper about its hazards (she just isn’t sure if Stan isn’t in over his head, instead of being sure he’s a bad person like Dipper thought), but Stan freaks out over the Portal Shutdown and they devolve into a furious argument. Then, at the kids’ request, Stan tells them the reason he opened the Portal and the disappearance of Ford, leaving Dipper angry that Stan so irrationally lashed out at his own twin (and the Author, no less) and powered up a machine so dangerous, while Mabel’s faith in Stan is redeemed but she’s left distraught at the news of the Stan Twins having pushed each other apart. Soos is torn between the views of the two twins so clings to Stan’s reasoning, but Stan pushes him away like Scrooge does to Webby because this is a “family matter”, upsetting Soos. Which, I guess, means we’d be missing out if we didn’t see an alternate path of DuckTales canon where the Ducks go the way of the Pines in canon NWHS and ATOTS: Scrooge never reveals the Spear of Selene story early, because he was instead inspired to find a way to search for Della; he builds it as a secret project he keeps from the kids, but it’s dredged up and the kids’ faith in him is put in jeopardy until one of the kids puts their trust in him and allows him to use the project, then Scrooge tells them about Della after the fact.

[@thechickenlord9825]

What if there is a later episode called the first flight of the moonchaser, where the McDuck clan is looking for Della.