This is the best Christmas special of a TV show that I have ever seen. Christmas specials, and films, for that matter, tend to be overly sweet and sentimental. This, however, was a genuine episode that took the series to a whole new level.
The episode, of course, has all the classic humour that we expect from Pinky and the Brain. From the moment it started, I was already laughing at the clever lines and Brain's previous attempts to take over the world on Christmas. However, the brilliance of this special comes through in the second half.
Before this special, the episodes were primarily carried by humour and Brain's plans. Apart from Pinky's stupidity and Brain's intelligence, there was little characterization. However, in this special, we see that there is more to these characters. Through a heartfelt letter to Santa, we see Pinky as a selfless character who only wants Brain to be happy. Despite being insulted and bopped on the head all the time, Pinky loves Brain like a brother. He may be stupid, but he has a heart. In addition, we also get development of Brain. Touched by Pinky's love, Brain reveals his softer, sweeter side. His tears come just as he is one moment away from taking over the world, and he gives it up as his love for Pinky comes through. Seeing Brain actually give up the world was a major step for the character, because it showed that Brain is not a heartless villain. He still has the ability to care for others, and he loves Pinky.
A Pinky and the Brain Christmas fully deserved its Emmy. Future TV shows should learn from this Christmas special.
The episode, of course, has all the classic humour that we expect from Pinky and the Brain. From the moment it started, I was already laughing at the clever lines and Brain's previous attempts to take over the world on Christmas. However, the brilliance of this special comes through in the second half.
Before this special, the episodes were primarily carried by humour and Brain's plans. Apart from Pinky's stupidity and Brain's intelligence, there was little characterization. However, in this special, we see that there is more to these characters. Through a heartfelt letter to Santa, we see Pinky as a selfless character who only wants Brain to be happy. Despite being insulted and bopped on the head all the time, Pinky loves Brain like a brother. He may be stupid, but he has a heart. In addition, we also get development of Brain. Touched by Pinky's love, Brain reveals his softer, sweeter side. His tears come just as he is one moment away from taking over the world, and he gives it up as his love for Pinky comes through. Seeing Brain actually give up the world was a major step for the character, because it showed that Brain is not a heartless villain. He still has the ability to care for others, and he loves Pinky.
A Pinky and the Brain Christmas fully deserved its Emmy. Future TV shows should learn from this Christmas special.