The kid’s show “Bluey” is an appreciated show to many people of all ages. Multiple episodes in the series show important topics and areas of emotions. There are many reasons why this makes it so relatable to others.
The series brings youthfulness to the forefront of its story, as its titular protagonist, who the viewers are with for the majority of the show, is a young kid. “Bluey” focuses on the creativity and emotions that comes with being a young child. In multiple episodes it shows the mundane things, such as staying home all day, or going on a long road trip. The series shows realistic scenes that viewers may relate to from when they were younger or from being around younger children.
The show doesn’t just talk about childhood, but also family. The show goes into detail about Bluey’s family, the main character, and their interactions with each other. One of the most prominent examples is about Bandit’s, Bluey’s dad, relationships and antics with his kids. He’s creative and gets along with kids and is an important figure to them. It’s also shown the tender moments he has with them like in the episodes “Copycat” or “Rug Island”.
More episodes that fans connect to are known as “Sleepytime”, ”Camping”, “Rain” and so many more that has heartwarming moments and metaphors. For example the episode “Rain” shows a lesson to “live in the moment”. In this specific episode it’s nearly dialogue free and Bluey is trying to build a dam in her front yard while it’s raining. Chili, Bluey’s mom, is initially frustrated as Bluey keeps running into the house to build the dam, making it muddy inside. Eventually, Chili joins in helping Bluey, letting go of her parental thoughts and “living in the moment”. Near the end of the episode, the rain stops and a double rainbow appears, symbolizing hope or transformation.
In the end, “Bluey” is an adored show by so many people, for good reason. The heartwarming moments, symbolization, the relationships, emotions, and creativity ties the show all together. It’s a combination of small events and the effects they have on the future.
