Ep 45. Nice to Nermal
- December 18, 2009
- 12 min
Garfield is back again with a brand new episode titled "Nice to Nermal". This hilarious episode follows Garfield's encounter with his old rival friend, Nermal. Nermal is a cute and adorable kitten, a complete opposite character as compared to Garfield.
Garfield is enjoying his lazy day, relaxing and watching TV, when suddenly he hears a knock on the door. When he answers the door, he is surprised to find that it is none other than Nermal. Nermal, with his innocent eyes, asks Garfield for a favor to look after his pet hamster, Penelope. Initially, Garfield refuses to take care of Penelope but when he hears that he can have all the lasagna he wants, he agrees to the task.
Garfield and Nermal have a history of not getting along with each other, but Garfield is willing to oversee that for the sake of Penelope. However, things get out of hand when Garfield realizes that Nermal's hamster is missing. With a fear of Nermal's reaction, Garfield must solve the problem before Nermal returns.
To find Penelope, Garfield comes up with an idea to lure him out with food, which initially works until Penelope escapes again. Now the duo has to hold their breathes and search for Penelope all around the house. This creates tension and suspense through the episode.
During this search, Garfield and Nermal's relationship becomes exceptionally complex. They argue and fight every time they meet, but they both want Penelope safe. They cross paths throughout the house, and their inner rivalry continues, which adds more excitement to the show.
Throughout all of this searching, Garfield and Nermal’s relationship delves into the nature of friendship, and both of them start to build a bond between them. The show focuses on Garfield's changing attitude towards Nermal and also reminds the importance of taking care of pets.
The show delivers what it promises, a lot of humor and fun mixed with a little bit of suspense and drama at the same time. The animation is bright and vivid, and the backgrounds are beautifully crafted. The voice acting is spot on, and the theme music is very catchy.
Overall, Nice to Nermal is an excellent addition to The Garfield Show. It is a wholesome show, which brings joy to both adults and children alike. The episode conclusion ends on a heartening note, as Garfield and Nermal not only renew their friendship but also have become very close after saving Nermal’s pet hamster together.