Written by John Edward Betancourt
There was a time where animated shows… were fluffy in nature. For so many viewed them as nothing more than child’s play, so there was no reason for them to offer much more than entertainment on a Saturday morning. But somewhere along the line, creatives came to recognize that animated shows can have quite the impact on our lives and teach children and adults, powerful lessons. The kind that teaches us about our world and what life is really going to look like, and that understanding, brought forth a transformation for animated television. One that allowed for entertainment and commentary to blend together in a beautiful and dynamic manner and one particular show that is pure evidence of how well this works, is the Emmy nominated Disney series, The Ghost and Molly McGee.
For this is a series that hit the airwaves in 2021 with messages of acceptance, and what it means to bring new people from different backgrounds into our lives and that brought forth an incredible first season of storytelling, the kind that taught us plenty while wowing us with a unique and refreshing plot. After all, there’s a lot to be said about teaming together a plucky and hopeful tween girl and a saucy and sassy spirit from beyond. And that first season did such a wonderful job of captivating all of us that Disney granted the show a second season, one that we’ve been waiting on with bated breath to see where this adventure will take us and what kinds of new lessons will await us and thankfully, our long and painful wait for more of this series is about to come to an end. For tomorrow will see the debut of season two of this wonderful show and well, we thought it would be worthwhile to review it a little early in a spoiler-free manner of course. Because there are some wondrous surprises related to growth in the season two premiere alone that would be cruel to spoil here. So, what we will talk about instead… is that season two figured out how to make the story bigger and bolder. Courtesy of quite the addition to Molly’s neighborhood. For a new family has moved into the house across the way and they have a lot of questions about this town and its paranormal past. Something that could potentially risk the wonderful bond that Molly and Scratch share and that… is a wonderful setup for season two. One that raises the stakes like never before and takes us on a magnificent journey, that also allows for this show to lean into its trademark commentary on life and acceptance, and the power of family, and what it has to say about all of that this season, will move you deeply. For season two looks carefully at the importance of the family we choose, and how people that enter our lives that aren’t blood, but become blood by proxy, can mean to us if we fully let them into our hearts. And what it means to defend them selflessly when they are in need. Which makes for a vastly different season of storytelling, one that speaks volumes to the power of friendship and the need to cherish it and nurture it and those are lessons you don’t often see on the small screen, but they are present here and are delivered to us in a dynamic and subtle manner. Courtesy of simple moments that stick with you and the wonder of season two doesn’t end with the show’s intelligent storytelling and moving commentary on the human condition. Because let’s be honest, one of the big reasons we love this show is because of the wondrous acting present here and that continues to impress in season two. Courtesy of the fact that Ashly Burch and Dana Snyder truly command the roles of Molly and Scratch, respectively, and bring a newfound glee to their performances and really, their acting and the wonderful writing present, bring forth a perfect season of storytelling. One that feels complete and cared for, and leaves you eager for more, and it really is wonderful that we are mere hours away from the season two premiere of this magnificent series. So, we can enjoy more of this refreshing and original story about friendship, and family, and the strength they provide us with. As an added bonus, here is a clip of the season two premiere of ‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’ to prepare you for the show’s return.
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