I reviewed these episodes for the front page of AnimeSuperhero.com.
Craig of the Creek has offered quite a few story-arcs throughout its run. With the show now nearing its end (there are only a handful of episodes are left to air as of this writing), it’s a good time to review a recent arc: “The Sleepover Chronicles”. This story-line consisted of six episodes, that is three half-hour shows since the show usually produces 11 minutes long segments. As the title implies, the theme connecting these episodes is a sleepover. This is something relatable for many kids, though the ways these stories play out might be a little too bizarre to be considered a “slice of life”. Seeing the home lives of many of the other kids from the creek, also offers some nice insight and adds a bit more personality to these characters.
The set up is fairly simple – Craig’s room at home is infested with bees (for some reason), and he won’t be able to stay there until they are removed. The one who takes on the job is one of the older kids who spent their time at the creek, “Elder” Barry, now known simply as Beekeeper Barry, who works for the company since it belongs to his father. He wants to use humane methods of removing the bees, which will take even longer to carry out, since they include him dressing up like a bee, living with the insects and gaining their trust by reading to them books like “Winnie the Pooh”. As a result Craig has to sleep somewhere else. He refuses to bunk with his older brother, so he decides to spend the nights at a friends’ house.
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Review: “Craig Of The Creek: The Sleepover Chronicles”: Don’t Sleep On This Story Arc
Craig of the Creek has offered quite a few story-arcs throughout its run. With the show now nearing its end (there are only a handful of episodes are left to air as of this writing), it’s a good time to review a recent arc: “The Sleepover Chronicles”. This story-line consisted of six episodes, that is three half-hour shows since the show usually produces 11 minutes long segments. As the title implies, the theme connecting these episodes is a sleepover. This is something relatable for many kids, though the ways these stories play out might be a little too bizarre to be considered a “slice of life”. Seeing the home lives of many of the other kids from the creek, also offers some nice insight and adds a bit more personality to these characters.
The set up is fairly simple – Craig’s room at home is infested with bees (for some reason), and he won’t be able to stay there until they are removed. The one who takes on the job is one of the older kids who spent their time at the creek, “Elder” Barry, now known simply as Beekeeper Barry, who works for the company since it belongs to his father. He wants to use humane methods of removing the bees, which will take even longer to carry out, since they include him dressing up like a bee, living with the insects and gaining their trust by reading to them books like “Winnie the Pooh”. As a result Craig has to sleep somewhere else. He refuses to bunk with his older brother, so he decides to spend the nights at a friends’ house.
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