Ep 7. Blue Detective
- TVG
- November 8, 2014
- 22 min
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Max Thunderman has always been the one to stir up trouble in the household but in this episode, his sister Phoebe takes the lead as the blue detective. The Thundermans are known for their superhero abilities; however, in this episode, they utilize their detective skills to the fullest.
The episode starts with Max admitting he lost his lucky hat, which he believes brings him good luck in his mischief making. Being a well-functioning family, they all come together to help Max look for his hat. However, during their search, they stumble upon a much bigger problem. Phoebe's blue superhero cape goes missing. Given that the whole family is familiar with their costumes, it is evident that a Thunderman family member is the culprit behind the theft. The search for Phoebe's cape becomes their new mission, and Phoebe takes on the role of the blue detective to crack the case.
Phoebe's determination is impressive as she interviews each family member, trying to uncover the identity of the thief. With few leads, Phoebe enlists Billy's help to set up a trap in the hopes of catching the culprit. However, as with most things Max is involved in, things don't go according to plan, and they end up capturing Nora instead.
In the meantime, Hank and Barb bring home a new pet, a bearded dragon. The twist in the story is that it was a gift from their villainous neighbor, Dr. Colosso. Both are suspicious of Dr. Colosso's intentions and wonder what he's up to. Meanwhile, at Dr. Colosso's lair, we see that he has indeed stolen Phoebe's cape. It is revealed that the cape is the only thing that can power his latest plot for world domination. He plans to use it to create an army of evil clones that will help him take over the world.
As the audience is aware of Dr. Colosso's true intentions, the Thundermans are kept in the dark, and they continue their search for Phoebe's cape. It is at this point that things start to unravel, and Phoebe and her brother Max come to a climax in their investigation. The saying 'too many cooks spoil the broth' comes to mind, as Max starts taking credit for Phoebe's detective work, and tensions between the siblings boil over.
In the end, the Thundermans come together to save the day, with each family member utilizing their unique skillsets to take down Dr. Colosso's evil plan. The episode ends with the family sitting together in their living room, enjoying their newfound victory, and Max finding his lucky hat.
Overall, the "Blue Detective" episode of The Thundermans exemplifies the strength of family bonds as they take on villains and other troubles together. The episode successfully showcases the different superpowers each Thunderman possesses but also highlights their ability to problem-solve and work together as a team. The sibling rivalry between Max and Phoebe adds depth to the storyline and shows young viewers that it is normal for siblings to bicker, but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs.