Oh boy, how do I begin? The episode started off much better than Patrick's Coupon, I can tell you that. It seemed to start off on a much more interesting note, with the episode jumping right into the plot, rather than waiting a bit to set up the plot. Sure, this episode sets up the plot, but it doesn't take as long as Patrick's Coupon. Also, I saw a new, interesting character, so I did believe that this episode was going to be much better than Patrick's Coupon. Boy, was I wrong!
The plot of this episode seems ridiculous. Just the plain fact that Mr. Krabs is trying to kill off Squidward just to make some money is sick. I don't mean that like an over-the-top reactionary Mr. Enter fanboy (Like the guy who reviewed WhirlyBrains on that infamous Deviantart account), I just mean the actions of Krabs was pretty cruel, and out of character. Granted, I am pleased that Krabs is trying to get rid of Squidward for once, instead of SpongeBob (Like in SpongeBob, You're Fired), because that logic makes him dumber than he was in Company Picnic.
Now, while I hate Krabs in this episode, and his part of the plot, I do kind of like Squidward's part of the plot. I think it's interesting seeing Squidward make a bunch of deliveries to far-out, unique different places (We'll get to that in a bit), but even then I feel as if that part of the episode couldn't really be saved.
Just, how do I even explain it!? I understood why Krabs was written as a jerk in Mutiny on the Krusty. That made sense. It was an episode parodying an adventure on a pirate ship, and Krabs was written as the ruthless, in-your-face captain. But this episode? Just...what is this!? People tend to flip out to how he drove Plankton over the edge in One Course Meal, but I bet you 10 bucks that no one is going to mention how Krabs tries to
kill Squidward in this episode! Sure, at least it's for money, and not out of his own happiness (Like One Course Meal), but still, his actions are just as bad! He never intended to kill Plankton by scaring him, but he is attempting to kill Squidward in this episode. And I'd find that alright...if it was
funny. This episode is really unfunny. I don't know, it just feels bland, and a bore. It's not like Patrick's Coupon, where the episode relied mostly on animation for its comedy. The main "jokes" in this episode are mainly what happens to Squidward when he goes to these rough places to make a delivery. Nothing funny happens though. I like the change of scenery, but still, there's nothing funny about these scenes. Maybe the Mars scene is a little chuckle worthy, but still, it's just not funny. Squidward was already blasted off in a rocket in a much funnier, better fashion in Unreal Estate! So, the whole "shock value" of Squidward being blasted to Mars just doesn't do it for me. Oh, and Krabs' scenes aren't funny in the slightest. I don't find anything funny in these scenes if you ask me.
Now, I will admit the whole "Out of the Picture" premise is clever. It is a clever element brought into the episode, in order to help Krabs get his money back. Regardless, the execution of it is a failure. Now, back to the jokes, there were only a few jokes that were actually funny. Some of Squidward's paintings were funny, and well drawn, Larry's eyes catching on fire was a hilarious highlight, and the ending is very funny, and a great way to wrap up the episode.
That being said, what about the part where Krabs chases Squidward? Well, it's boring. Nothing is really "exciting", it's either boring, or frustrating. Krabs is completely out of character in this episode. Sure, he mentions that he's sad for what he had to do to Squidward, yet he then chases Squidward trying to kill him with the mallet afterwards, the worst part of the episode. There should've been some sort of comedic value that would've came out of this, but no. There's not a single funny joke that comes out of it. It's a scene of pure lazy writing. Characters being out of character, the jokes being campy, and predictable cartoon gags that have become outdated decades ago. This scene is probably one of the worst scenes in Season 10 (Definitely worse than anything in Season 9b!).
Then, we get to the part which I have mixed feelings on. The part where Krabs and Squidward destroy the restaurant. In one way, it was lazy, and boring, but in another way, it was a good way to set up the ending. I don't have a real opinion on this scene. I like it, but I don't like it. It's hard to describe.
Of course, I think you know my opinion of this episode, it's a
Bad Episode.
Not the worst this series has to offer, but definitely the worst in Season 10. I never thought I'd hate an episode from Season 10 this much.
I give it a 4/10.