Ep 6. What You Want
- TV-Y7
- April 30, 2004
- 23 min
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7.7 (129)
Danny Phantom season 1 episode 6, "What You Want," follows the story of Danny Fenton, a high school student who accidentally becomes a ghost-hunting superhero known as Danny Phantom. In this episode, Danny begins to realize the true extent of his powers and how they can be both a blessing and a curse.
The episode begins with Danny's best friend, Tucker, telling him about a new piece of technology that can grant the user's deepest desires. Danny becomes intrigued by the idea and decides to try it out. He goes to the store where the device is sold, but is initially denied access because he is not eighteen years old. Undeterred, he turns into Danny Phantom and sneaks into the store to get the device.
After receiving the device, Danny uses it to grant his own wish - to be able to eat as much junk food as he wants without gaining weight. However, as soon as he starts eating, he realizes that something is not right. Despite feeling full, he cannot help but continue eating. This causes him to become sluggish and unproductive, leading him to miss out on his ghost hunting duties.
Meanwhile, a new villain named Desiree is wreaking havoc on the town. She is a genie ghost who can grant wishes, but always with a twist. She begins granting the wishes of various citizens, causing chaos and destruction in the process. Danny eventually realizes that Desiree is behind the chaos and confronts her.
During their fight, Desiree grants Danny's deepest wish - to be normal. As a result, he loses all of his ghost powers and is no longer able to transform into Danny Phantom. However, he soon realizes that being normal is not all it's cracked up to be. He is no longer able to protect his town from the other ghost villains that threaten it.
Danny goes back to Desiree and makes a deal. He will give her the device that granted his original wish if she will grant him a new one - to have his ghost powers back. Desiree agrees and grants his wish, and Danny is able to transform into Danny Phantom once again.
The episode ends with Danny using his ghost powers to defeat Desiree and put an end to her chaos. He learns that having powers and being different from everyone else can be a good thing, as long as he uses them for good.
Overall, "What You Want" is a compelling episode that explores the theme of self-acceptance and the dangers of wishing for things without fully understanding the consequences. It also highlights the importance of using one's unique abilities to make a positive impact on the world. Fans of Danny Phantom will enjoy the action-packed fight scenes and colorful characters, while also learning valuable lessons about the importance of being true to oneself.