Ep 1. Custard
- January 4, 1982
- 19 min
Danger Mouse is a popular British animated television series that is a revival of the original 1981 series of the same name. This rebooted version of the show premiered on CBBC in 2015 and since then has become a popular show among kids and adults alike. The show is centered around Danger Mouse, a secret agent mouse who works for the British government's intelligence agency, along with his best friend and sidekick Penfold. The duo is always on the lookout for new dangers to thwart and do so in their trademark humorous and thrilling style.
Season 2 of Danger Mouse picks up where the previous season left off - with Danger Mouse and Penfold on a never-ending quest to save the world from various villains and other dangers. The first episode of season 2 is titled "Custard" and it delivers yet another thrilling and action-packed adventure for our favorite mouse and his sidekick.
The episode starts off with Danger Mouse and Penfold enjoying a quiet afternoon snack in their secret base, when suddenly they receive an urgent call from Colonel K. It seems that the planet is in danger once again, and they are the only ones who can save it. The danger, this time, is the villainous Baron Silas Von Penfold, who has come up with a diabolical plan to turn the entire planet into custard - a delicious, creamy dessert that happens to be his favorite food.
Determined to stop the Baron and save the planet, Danger Mouse and Penfold quickly come up with a plan. They must infiltrate the Baron's secret lair, which is disguised as a giant custard factory, and destroy his evil custard-making machine before it's too late.
As expected, the duo encounters a number of obstacles on their way to the Baron's lair, including a terrifying giant custard monster and a series of booby traps. But, with Danger Mouse's quick wit and bravery, and Penfold's unwavering loyalty and unwavering panic, they are able to overcome every obstacle and eventually reach the Baron's lair.
Once inside, Danger Mouse and Penfold discover that the Baron's machine is even more dangerous than they had imagined. It's not just turning everything into custard, but also reducing everything to a miniature size. The machine proves to be a formidable challenge, but not one that is beyond the skills of Danger Mouse and Penfold.
In a nail-biting sequence, they manage to destroy the machine just in time, saving the planet from an unwittingly delicious fate. And just when they think it's all over and they can enjoy a well-deserved break, they realize there is one last obstacle to overcome - the Baron himself.
In a hilarious showdown, Danger Mouse and Penfold face off against the Baron, using their wits and a few ingenious gadgets to defeat him once and for all. With the Baron taken down and the planet saved from certain doom, Danger Mouse and Penfold return home, satisfied with yet another successful mission.
Overall, "Custard" is a fantastic start to season 2 of Danger Mouse. It's fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with hilarious jokes and gags that will keep both kids and adults entertained throughout the episode. The animation is also top-notch, with vibrant colors and smooth, fluid movements that bring the characters and their adventures to life. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or just getting into it, "Custard" is an episode that will not disappoint.