Ep 3. Real Cats Wear Plaid

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts season 1 episode 3, titled "Real Cats Wear Plaid," follows Kipo and her new friends Wolf, Benson, and Dave as they traverse through a dangerous city filled with mutated animals known as "mutes."

As they navigate through the city, Kipo begins to understand the reality of this new world she finds herself in. Despite her sheltered upbringing, she quickly adapts to the harsh circumstances and uses her wits to survive.

In this episode, the group encounters a tribe of cats wearing plaid clothing, led by a charismatic cat named Tad Mulholland. Initially, they all bond over their love of plaid and music. However, tensions rise when Tad reveals his plan to sell Kipo to a wealthy buyer. The group must come up with a plan to rescue Kipo and stop Tad from carrying out his devious plan.

Throughout the episode, Kipo learns more about the danger and violence that exists in the outside world. At one point, she realizes that her own father may be responsible for creating the mutated animals that now roam the world. This realization shakes her to her core and hints at the larger mysteries that the show will explore in future episodes.

"Real Cats Wear Plaid" is a fun, action-packed episode that showcases the diverse cast of characters and the unique world-building of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. It also raises important questions about the morality of animal experimentation and the consequences of scientific advancement. Overall, it's an engaging and entertaining episode that sets up the rest of the series.