The chapter delves into deep emotions and themes of grief, aging, and unfulfilled desires depicted in a children's show, highlighting how Bluey addresses profound issues like infertility and loss. It discusses the evolution of children's TV, emphasizing the importance of addressing children's emotions and anxieties in programming. The chapter also examines how Bluey re-centers the narrative of children's shows by emphasizing family experiences and parental involvement in play.
Bluey delights children and reduces their grown-ups to tears. But the latest episode has fans young and old wondering whether the ride is coming to an end. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk speculates.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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