Ep 28. Hawk the Genius
- October 31, 2016
- 12 min
Space Racers season 2 episode 28 titled "Hawk the Genius" is a thrilling adventure in space for young viewers. The episode kicks off with the Space Racers team getting ready for the Intergalactic Science Expo. They're excited to showcase their latest inventions and discoveries made while exploring outer space. However, one of the racers, Hawk, seems to be suffering from a case of imposter syndrome. Despite being an intelligent bird who has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries, Hawk feels like he doesn't belong among the other genius racers.
Feeling down on himself, Hawk insists that he isn't smart enough to compete at the Expo. He wonders if he should even bother showing his latest experiment, which is supposed to act as a shield against a mysterious force-field they've encountered during their travels. The other Space Racers try to cheer Hawk up and remind him of all the amazing accomplishments he's achieved, but he's still not convinced.
As the racers make their way to the Expo, they get a distress call from a nearby planet. The inhabitants of the planet, who are also bird-like creatures, are having trouble with their power source. The Space Racers quickly dash to their aid and find that the planet's generator is malfunctioning. Robin, the leader of the Space Racers, realizes that the generator is similar to the one that powers their spacecraft and uses her expertise to fix the problem.
While the Space Racers are busy fixing the generator, Hawk finds himself tinkering with a few of the planet's machines. Despite still feeling unsure of himself, Hawk's natural curiosity and love for science takes over. He discovers a solution to a problem that the planet's scientists have been trying to solve for years. The other Space Racers are amazed by Hawk's intelligence and remind him that he is a genius after all.
Feeling more confident, Hawk decides to showcase his new invention at the Science Expo. The Space Racers get a chance to display their projects in front of many spacecraft pilots and scientists from all over the galaxy. Robin shows her new mapping technology, Tee is excited to present his new rocket fuel formula, and Hawk reveals his force-field shield invention.
As the judges make their way through all the exhibits, they are impressed with all the Space Racers' projects. When they finally make it to Hawk's booth, they're blown away by his invention. His force-field shield proves to be effective against the mysterious force-field that's been plaguing the Space Racers for so long. People from all over the galaxy are impressed and want to know more about Hawk's experiments.
The episode ends with the Space Racers heading back home feeling happy about their successful presentation and Hawk feeling grateful for his friends' support and encouragement. The young audience is left inspired and encouraged to pursue their love for science, just like the Space Racers. Overall, "Hawk the Genius" is a heartwarming episode that reminds us that everyone has the potential to be a genius in their own way.