Ep 1. The Boys Are Back
- TV-G
- October 8, 2018
- 21 min
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8.5 (43)
Andi Mack is a popular teen drama series that follows the lives of Andi and her friends. Season 4 episode 1 is titled "The Boys Are Back" and it's all about the return of Andi's two best friends, Buffy and Cyrus.
Andi's best friend, Buffy, went away to basketball camp over the summer, while Cyrus took a trip to visit his family in Indiana. Both friends come back excited about the stories they have to share and the experiences they encountered. Buffy returns with a newfound love for basketball and a passion to take the school's basketball team to the championship. Meanwhile, Cyrus returns with a totally different attitude, confident and outspoken, something that wasn't present in previous seasons.
As soon as Buffy and Cyrus return home, Andi, who had missed them dearly, is excited to catch up with them and get back to their usual routine. But, things aren't exactly as she expected them to be. It is evident that both have changed and it might take some time for her to readjust and understand what has happened to them. Especially with Cyrus, whom the audience has known to be the most sensitive and cautious of the group.
As Andi tries to navigate the new dynamic of her friendships, she also has to face another challenge within herself. As she enters her senior year, she's starting to consider her future and what her goals should be. She's worried about getting into college and making the right choices. But these worries are pushed aside as she prioritizes getting her two best friends back, now that they all are in the same place once again.
Meanwhile, Buffy is struggling with keeping up with the basketball team and not letting her newfound passion get in the way of other important things in her life. She must balance her academics, family, and social life with basketball, and the audience sees her struggle to do so. Buffy's determination to succeed in basketball is inspiring, but the fight to find a balance takes a toll on her relationships.
Cyrus, on the other hand, has come back a changed person. His once-timid demeanor has been replaced with a newfound confidence, and Andi is unsure how to handle it. Cyrus has always been the quiet one in the group, but now he's speaking up and taking charge in situations where he never before would have. It's a transformative time for Cyrus, and Andi is unsure how to be supportive while still acknowledging the change in their friendship.
Overall, "The Boys Are Back" sets the tone for an exciting and emotional season of Andi Mack. The episode tackles issues of growing up, changing friendships, and finding balance, all while keeping the beloved characters that fans have grown to love at the forefront.