Opinions on SERIES 4 - THOMAS & FRIENDS Review

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After a weeks delay, my next review is finally here and can I just say, trying to record this back to back with my upcoming Series 5 review was one of the worst choices I've ever made, tiring me to no end. Though now I have the Series 5 Review footage ready to be edited, it won't be a long wait for it. For now though, here is my review on beautiful scope that introduced the Skarloey Railway, Series 4!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:22 The Stories
12:44 The Characters
17:04 The Sets, Music and Production Standouts
24:47 My Top 5 Episodes
29:45 Conclusion
Thomas & Friends is owned by Mattel © HIT ENTERTAINMENT ©
All images, video clips and audio clips are © to their original owners.
MUSIC:
♫ • Thomas & Friends - Ska... - InstrumentManiac (Luke Pickman)
♫ • Henry's Sad Theme (Ser... - S.A Music
♫ • Skarloey Railway Theme - Mavis M
♫ • Thomas & Friends - Dun... - InstrumentManiac (Luke Pickman)
♫ • Rusty's Theme (S4) - Mavis M
♫ • Rusty Rescues Stepney - Mavis M
♫ • Thomas & Friends - George - InstrumentManiac (Luke Pickman)
♫ • Thomas & Friends - Ste... - InstrumentManiac (Luke Pickman)
♫ • Night Train - Sing-Alo... - Mavis M
♫ • Alf Clausen - The land... - Alf Clausen - The land of chocolate (extended)
♫ • Duck & Stepney's Adven... - Mavis M
• Don't Judge A Book By ... - Thomas & Friends
♫ • Gone Fishing | TBT | T... - Thomas & Friends
♫ • Thomas & Friends: Real... - Sodor's Music Station
♫ • Let's Have A Race | TB... - Thomas & Friends
♫ • Toby | TBT | Thomas & ... - Thomas & Friends
♫ • The Island Song | TBT ... - Thomas & Friends
• The 'Diseasel' Theme (... - S.A Music
♫ • Duncan's Theme (S4) - Mavis M
♫ • Henry's Theme (S3 & S4... - Mavis M
♫ • The Storm Theme (S3-4) - Mavis M
♫ • Skarloey Railway Lamen... - Mavis M
♫ • The Lost Engine - Mavis M
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  • @andrea_cross_9420
    @andrea_cross_94202 жыл бұрын

    "I think I'll call him Bob!" "Moments later, Bob was dismembered.." *I preceed to laugh my ass off in hysterical laughter*

  • @historytank5673

    @historytank5673

    9 ай бұрын

    15:13 for anyone interested

  • @khorcalson6656
    @khorcalson66562 жыл бұрын

    While Christopher Awdry wasn’t the best author like his father, but who can blame him for his stories, his creativity was shafted by the publishers’ obsession with Thomas’ popularity.

  • @fortheloveofgodlaugh2981
    @fortheloveofgodlaugh29812 жыл бұрын

    That shot of Gordon's face on Henry is so haunting

  • @olivermensinger6022

    @olivermensinger6022

    Жыл бұрын

    A lot of the face swaps didn’t faze me, but that one is absolutely cursed.

  • @Mattrino101

    @Mattrino101

    Жыл бұрын

    That was a big WTF moment for me as a child. It's perhaps the worst and most blatant instance in the original series. A lot of those examples he showed were ones i'd never caught!

  • @dannypalin9583
    @dannypalin95832 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 felt so eventful. The first half of it introduced an entirely different railway, and we got to know each of the new characters in every episode. Then, the second half with the Fat Controller's engines didn't disappoint. You had Stepney visiting, the circus coming, Gordon bringing the Queen, the engines going to London, etc. The whole thing felt like a party. The fact it broadcast during the golden anniversary of the Railway Series can't have been a happy coincidence.

  • @masterpeter1913
    @masterpeter19132 жыл бұрын

    I really hate the fact Season 4&5 the only model seasons where Skarloy has his true persone .In season 6 he was okay but season 7 was start of his downfall from a old wise engine to a dumb child.

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I saw Unlucky Tug's video on the model series decline of his character and it's really embarrassing. It's like seeing a dignified actor like Ian McKellen in a live action version of Cats...oh wait.

  • @erikthetrainmaster6112

    @erikthetrainmaster6112

    Жыл бұрын

    At least for Skarloey Season 7 was not as bad as the other seasons. Trust me, those were way worse than that.

  • @Wildcatt1999
    @Wildcatt19992 жыл бұрын

    Even though Season 3 my personal favorite Thomas Season, I believe Season 4 was Thomas' Magnum Opus.

  • @timkim1234
    @timkim1234 Жыл бұрын

    I found very funny and very cool the part when you pointed your gun at the Thomas And The Magic Railroad logo and said, “ We are not there yet. Wait your f*ckin turn.” Thank you so much for the video before the TATMR review of one of my favourite Thomas movies and my favourite character, Thomas before and in the first movie inspires me to really love acting

  • @historytank5673

    @historytank5673

    9 ай бұрын

    17:45 for anyone interested lol

  • @TheBlazinJedi
    @TheBlazinJedi2 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 definitely has to be my favourite Thomas season, it’s just so beautiful and charming.

  • @olivermensinger6022

    @olivermensinger6022

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @Daansstuff-alt

    @Daansstuff-alt

    10 ай бұрын

    Season 5 is my favorite but season 4 comes REALLY close

  • @jonathanadair6847
    @jonathanadair68472 ай бұрын

    Luke holding Magic Railroad at gunpoint (“We are not there yet!”) was the funniest part.

  • @JRS06
    @JRS06 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is the classic season I saw the most of as a kid, and I loved nearly all the episodes. Grandpuff in particular left a distinct impression on me, but I didn't lose sleep over it because unlike whoever created the "Henry died in the tunnel" conspiracy I actually watched the next episode which explains that Duke was saved. Alongside this, this season gave my some of my random favourite characters such as Stepney and Bob the class 40 (seriously, the James May joke had me rolling for several minutes).

  • @tristanoneil3715
    @tristanoneil3715 Жыл бұрын

    It's so SAD that Series 4's main newbie Stepney just disappeared from the show entirely after the way he was treated in Series 12! It would've been nice to see him more often in CGI if Andrew Brenner brought him back but with AEG, he's gone and there aren't any hopes of him coming back. If I were the head writer of Mattel, than I would bring back Stepney with a few episodes of him coming to Sodor for a visit, as well as share more of an interaction with Duck like in the books, that way anyone not familiar with Series 1-7 would understand his character.

  • @GLee-oe3op

    @GLee-oe3op

    7 ай бұрын

    But that’s also a good thing. I don’t think I’d be over it if Stepney was involved in All Engines No

  • @ThomasTankAlex01
    @ThomasTankAlex0110 ай бұрын

    Season 4 is the last season that were shown in Shining Time Station! And that is 1 hour Shining Time Station Family Specials and Mr. Conductor’s Thomas Tales.

  • @sirrandolph7857
    @sirrandolph78572 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 was truly a beautiful season to watch. I especially like characters like Duke. He is firm and strict but has a good heart. We need more characters like Duke, especially with the god awful reboot.

  • @dannythehipster5644
    @dannythehipster56442 жыл бұрын

    The last time Railway Series Stories will be adapted, as well as RWS characters introduced 2015: *The smallies are introduced Fans: WTF?!!!! I don't hate Rusty to the Rescue, if anything, I prefer it over the book version with the idea of the narrow guage railway extending to Vicarstown, and it's also very heroic.

  • @Thomasmemoryscentral

    @Thomasmemoryscentral

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah its mainly Percy and Dougkas talking with a flashback showcasing one off characters they couldn't afford before Stepney rolls in. If they couldn't adapt certain one off characters back in S2, they weren't going that route here

  • @fanofeverything30465

    @fanofeverything30465

    Жыл бұрын

    At last I met another fan who doesn't share other people's grips with Rusty to the Rescue

  • @clown-cult96
    @clown-cult96 Жыл бұрын

    Idk who my favourite narrow gauge character was as a kid, but I never realised how funny Duncan is. Also, love the Top Gear references!

  • @carlmatthews8338
    @carlmatthews83382 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your series reviews recently. My god you deserve so much more subscribers. These reviews are funny, entertaining and very well edited. Keep up the amazing work:)

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much That means so much 😊

  • @danishmorgan22
    @danishmorgan22Ай бұрын

    1994 was truly an amazing year in film! Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Leon the Professional, Dumb and Dumber, the Mask, the Nightwatch (Danish original with Coster Waldau), and finally, the beautiful Series 4 of Thomas the Tank Engine. Happy 30th Anniversary to all of them!🎊🎊👏👏👏

  • @thecaledoniansleeper2648
    @thecaledoniansleeper2648 Жыл бұрын

    I love the upgrade on all of your Thomas thumbnails. They do look fantastic 👍

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I aimed to make them as visually striking and easy to read as possible

  • @thecaledoniansleeper2648

    @thecaledoniansleeper2648

    Жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke They certainly look like how official Thomas merchandise presents their promotional material or their images and artwork.

  • @t221000
    @t2210009 ай бұрын

    It is so hard to choose between season 3 and 4 because they’re both so brilliant. The production is absolutely gorgeous. The opening narration at the beginning of Fish 🐟 is the best narration it sounds like a soliloquy. It’s wonderful to meet the Narrow Gauge engines. Duke and Duncan are my favorites.

  • @jacksweet484
    @jacksweet4843 жыл бұрын

    Yessss, finally!! Series 4 really is so pretty, one of my favourites for when I need to get to sleep. I'm excited for the complete paradigm shift that'll be series 5 though!!

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    3 жыл бұрын

    The series 5 review shall hopefully be done by towards the end of this week so it won't be too long for the wait! If you can, share this video with as many people as possible. Gotta get them views in lol

  • @blackrippin
    @blackrippin2 ай бұрын

    I love how you go into detail about episodes in each season. I am being reminded on episodes i Watched over 2 decades ago.

  • @masterpeter1913
    @masterpeter19132 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 is very great season but not perfect.The set ,the adapation ,the music ,the story ,the characters and the writing were great or perfect. My ONLY problem was coniunity with 4 episodes (four little engine ,bully eyes ,Toads stands by and Thomas meets the queen ) Top 5 episodes : 5.Slepping Beauty 4.Special funnel 3.Granpuff 2.Fish 1.Gallont old engine Ranking and Rating : 1.Season 3 :10/10 2.Season 4 :9.5/10 3.Season 2 :9.5/10 4.Season 1 :9/10

  • @pikachuthebananasplit9061
    @pikachuthebananasplit906117 күн бұрын

    The classic Thomas is like a carnival There’s something for everyone to enjoy There is action, there’s horror, there’s sadness The constant shifting of tone is the main reason why so many people love the classic thomas

  • @floridamattsreviewsvlogsan3892
    @floridamattsreviewsvlogsan3892 Жыл бұрын

    I saw the episode Rusty To The Rescue before reading the story it retconned. And… I like the episode better than the story. I feel like if I read the story first, then saw the episode, I would like the story better.

  • @bradleyconrad2141
    @bradleyconrad21413 ай бұрын

    While I wished this season’s second half was more focused on Chris Awdry stories as I feel like some of the stories in Series 4 fit more into either Series 1 or 3, this is no question the most beautiful and heartwarming season featuring the littlest engines with the biggest adventures, and a huge cast of fan favorite new characters weather it be the Skarloey Railway engines, but also the characters such as Stepney, George, etc.

  • @joshslater2426
    @joshslater2426 Жыл бұрын

    By far the classic season I saw the most as a kid, and arguably my favourite to this day. So many great episodes and far too many great characters: Duke, Smudger, Peter Sam, Sir Handel, Stepney, Class 40, Scruffy, Duncan, Bulstrode; the list goes on. Episodes like Grandpuff and Toad Stands By always stuck with me, mainly for being a tad traumatising. This was also the season I got the most ERTL toys off, despite being exposed more to the take n play toys. Also the James May joke about Class 40 being “dismembered” has me wheezing XD

  • @Kingdarrdarr_17
    @Kingdarrdarr_17 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite season of the show. Why because he introduction the NG Engines and the Sodor Episodes are the best out of the show.

  • @Xalerdane
    @Xalerdane Жыл бұрын

    Also in ‘Escape’, the narration’s changed, so instead of Douglas going to Barrow-in-Furness, he goes ‘to a far away part of the Isle, where only the diesels work.’

  • @spicy_toilet_water
    @spicy_toilet_water Жыл бұрын

    This is my first video by this lad and I'm instantly in love. I'm sold, this is some quality content bub.

  • @NewController01
    @NewController012 жыл бұрын

    One thing I forgot to point out, in the early narrations of Season 4, the ending to Trucks got re-narrated in the final release

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    Agreed that the engine roll call song is annoying, but at least we made it to the Hit era.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    I think those Christopher Awdry stories are just fine.

  • @greenninjalloyd4376
    @greenninjalloyd4376Ай бұрын

    As an American viewer, I owned the US DVD, Rusty to the Rescue which weirdly a bunch of the old dubbing tracks used in the early UK dubs.

  • @AbareKillerFan-yo7pe
    @AbareKillerFan-yo7pe Жыл бұрын

    The Toby song and The Island Song always made me shed tears

  • @terrantitanium6441
    @terrantitanium644110 күн бұрын

    Breathing Angelis was too funny

  • @amitysluzara2022
    @amitysluzara20222 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 is a really good season and I feel bad for it not being my favourite. The one thing that holds it back isn't its fault for the most part but the continuity issues seriously hold it back for me

  • @Error_-ct2vp

    @Error_-ct2vp

    2 жыл бұрын

    I always saw season 4 as a compilations of different stories told at different times

  • @fanofeverything30465

    @fanofeverything30465

    Жыл бұрын

    You shouldn't feel bad about having an opinion

  • @brookebartlett8706
    @brookebartlett8706 Жыл бұрын

    I recently rewatched this series of Thomas the Tank Engine and I forgot how good this series is, it’s one of my favourites from the classic era because in a way it’s a unique series because they set half of the episodes on a different railway line with new characters as well as on the main line and like a lot of Thomas fans, the visuals are brilliant and the crew have done a really good job with it. This was another series I found it hard to choose my 5 favourite episodes and I think my opinions are going to be a bit controversial, but here are my top 5 episodes for this series and why (as well as honourable mentions): 1. Thomas and the Special Letter - This is my personal favourite from this series because of how well it was adapted from the RWS books and the events that happened in this episodes are brilliant like it got me glued. First, The Fat Controller makes an announcement about travelling to the big city after recently a letter from a little girl and then Thomas crashing through the wall which I think is one of the best crashes in the entire show and the climax of wondering if Thomas will be fixed on time for when the engines have to set off to the city and it made me happy as a viewer that Thomas got fixed on time for travelling to the city. I also found out that this episode was marked as the 100th episode of the show and I think the creators picked the right episode to place it as the 100th. This episode or Paint Pots and Queens would have been a better series finale than Mind That Bike. I don’t know why you didn’t mention this episode, I think it’s brilliant. 2. Toad Stands By - Oliver’s best episode!! Despite this episode been adapted from book to TV a year after Oliver Owns Up, I still think this is a really good episode because it’s Toad’s first speaking role in the show and we see Oliver stand up to the trucks after teasing him. The best part of this episode is obviously Oliver getting us back on Scruffy by pulling him apart. 3. Fish - Love this one because of the night visuals, music and crash, also another good flying kipper episode. 4. Special Funnel - Again, great visuals of the snow on the Narrow Gage railway and it’s one of the many great stories from the first half of the series. 5. Sleeping Beauty - I’m sorry if I upset people who love the show itself, but I preferred this episode over Granpuff because it’s got more good visuals and scenery and I found it hilarious that Duke is annoyed when he gets found because he felt he was rudely woken up and I love the reunion of him, Sir Handel and Peter Sam at the end aka Vulcan and Stuart. I don’t understand why Duke wasn’t used after You Can’t Win, he’s a great addition to the NG engines, it’s a shame he was only used for 4 episodes. Honourable mentions: Bulldog, You Can’t Win, Four Little Engines, Steam Roller, Gallot Old Engine, Rusty to the Rescue, Henry and the Elephant, Paint Pots and Queens and Special Attraction

  • @jack_bench
    @jack_bench2 жыл бұрын

    I think it would have been clever to air the standard gauge episodes first and save the narrow gauge episodes for last - I'm not sure if that would cause any continuity issues (I'm not bothering to put much thought into this) but it would have been a neat way to save the best stuff for later. Maybe start the series with Thomas and the Special Letter (it's a stand-out episode that starts the series off wonderfully), proceed with most other standard gauge episodes, then get to the narrow gauge stuff ending with Rusty to the Rescue, which transitions *back* to the standard gauge stories (and finishes Stepney's arc), allowing us to end with Paint Pots and Queens (a stand-out episode that serves as a perfect ending, as it's so grandiose). I usually watch Thomas à la carte anyways, just picking and choosing episodes on KZread as the mood strikes, so episode order doesn't bug me much, but I'd like to think that this approach would make seeing Series 4 on DVD, where episode order is forced, a bit more enjoyable (I guess?)

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    That actually sounds like a pretty cool way to watch Series 4. It gives a solid start that gets better as it goes along, ending with a conclusive finale. Nice one.

  • @jack_bench

    @jack_bench

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke Thanks Mate! Quick personal note: I'm sick today and not feeling great today, but your videos have really been making me feel better - and your reply made my day:) Thanks for putting so much care into these wonderful videos Luke, they're all so entertaining!

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jack_bench Aw cheers mate. Comments like this are a part of why I enjoy putting the effort I do into my videos. Hope you feel better soon :)

  • @jack_bench

    @jack_bench

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke Thanks so much:) Cheers Luke!

  • @rmsteutonic3686

    @rmsteutonic3686

    Жыл бұрын

    I see your point. Although I believe special letter was put where it is because that would make it the 100th episode of the show.

  • @kevinaguilar7541
    @kevinaguilar75412 жыл бұрын

    So this was the era where I heard all those songs... oh the memories!

  • @downeystudios2001
    @downeystudios20012 жыл бұрын

    My favourite season of Thomas & Friends and Thomas & The Special Letter is my favourite episode of all time!

  • @NewController01
    @NewController012 жыл бұрын

    You missed one other example, Sir Handel and Rhenenas wearing each other's faces in the US/Jpn only name board segments

  • @Mattrino101
    @Mattrino101 Жыл бұрын

    THE ISLAND SONG...so good!

  • @warriorstar2517
    @warriorstar25172 жыл бұрын

    I have a headcanon for the order of the first 7 SKR episodes. They go as follows: Granpuff, Sleeping Beauty, A Bad day For Sir Handel, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Four Little Engines, Bulldog, and You Can’t Win.

  • @tre-engines
    @tre-engines2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations with 200 subscribers!

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank Youuu!!! I'm genuinely proud of my channel rn. Gonna think of how to do a 200 sub special for this channel.

  • @slickmanfonzthatanti-troll
    @slickmanfonzthatanti-troll2 жыл бұрын

    I personally wish Class 40 had more roles or get an introduction to Old Stuck up😁

  • @rmsteutonic3686
    @rmsteutonic3686 Жыл бұрын

    The continuity in Rusty to the rescue makes absolutely no sense at all. But I still like the episode.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    I also like Skarloey’s brief interaction with Edward. I wish they would talk to each other more frequently.

  • @optiquemusic6204

    @optiquemusic6204

    9 ай бұрын

    Both have so much in common. Interestingly, the original exchange in 'Skarloey Remembers' is more of a one-sided conversation about what Skarloey's railway was like, before and at the time. "I should like to pull coaches again." "Have your coaches got names?" "... No. But one smells of fish and cheese."

  • @traciestreet4019
    @traciestreet40192 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 the last season to awdry written stories until season 20 and there are problems but for the most part i like it this season reach the 100 episode thomas & the special letter.

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh That's right I completely forgot that episode was the 100th.

  • @traciestreet4019

    @traciestreet4019

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke Yea kinda werid how you never talked about it in the review. anyways can't wait to see your season 5 video loving this series so far.

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@traciestreet4019 That really means a lot. Thank you very much!

  • @Robbie990
    @Robbie990Ай бұрын

    Paint Pots and Queens should have been episode 26 of Series 4. It feels like a proper finale for the series.

  • @masterpeter1913
    @masterpeter19132 жыл бұрын

    R.i.p George Carlin and Wilbert Awdry.

  • @erical6338

    @erical6338

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here's to the man who created my childhood. Refers to the latter, but I got the former, too. As someone who grew up with the models, I got a George Carlin narrated Thomas video. TTTE got me all nostalgic last May and I can't shake it. It's more nostalgic than I ever thought anything could be for me.

  • @fanofeverything30465

    @fanofeverything30465

    Жыл бұрын

    And Michael Angelis

  • @delete_prod381

    @delete_prod381

    Жыл бұрын

    And David Mitton

  • @michaelcammack8536
    @michaelcammack85363 ай бұрын

    Hands down the best season in terms of sets, I really respect the bold decision to have more than half of this season not focused on the main cast. My top 5 5. Rusty to the Rescue 4. Toad Stands By 3. Granpuff 2. Fish 1. Gallant Old Engine Least Favorite: Special Attraction

  • @anthonywoodard7200
    @anthonywoodard72002 күн бұрын

    T&F season 4 is my favorite season because the sets in season four feel so comfy.

  • @eastlancsesteem
    @eastlancsesteem2 ай бұрын

    The season that expanded it all. 👍🏾

  • @nicholasrangel7099
    @nicholasrangel70992 жыл бұрын

    Peter Sam and the refreshment lady is my favorite episode for this season. For me, special attraction is the worst episode of season 4, and it’s almost as bad as an episode to the point where I dont consider it canon. Here’s why: 1. They adapted two stories that are completely unrelated into one. Making it the most confusing episode of not only season 4, but the whole classic era. However, it’s not as confusing as later model episodes. 2. What was the point of Toby going to that parade for if they didn’t allow him in? In the book, there’s no room for him and his driver assumes it was just an excuse. But in the episode, they just say there’s no room for him. Toby’s on rails and parades are usually on roads so how is that possible? 3. Toby’s driver says that they’ve got to go home, but they go back to elsbridge station which is NOT his home. 4. When Percy goes to the harbor, STH can be seen in the background walking away from Toby and he doesn’t even seem to notice him upset. 5. The whole parade takes place when Toby worked on the mainland, and the book says Toby knew that STH would’ve organized the event better, that clearly didn’t happen 6. In the book, the freight cars break a coupling and roll onto bulstrode. But in the episode, Percy carelessly pushes them onto him. 7. Worst of all, the parade in the book was a dream. But in the episode, it’s real life. Completely disregarding what happened in the book.

  • @Regibump37
    @Regibump372 жыл бұрын

    15:14 Just out of curiosity, where was that audio from with Bob?

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    James May - Our Man In Japan

  • @Regibump37

    @Regibump37

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke I thought I recognised the voice, thanks.

  • @thomasfriendsfan4334
    @thomasfriendsfan43342 жыл бұрын

    Man, Season 4 is like close as one of the best seasons of Thomas & Friends. And that season came out at the time when I was born. Looking back, those are many great moments in Season 4 and even fantastic episodes like Granpuff, Fish, Steamroller, etc.

  • @jacobmassey3897
    @jacobmassey38972 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion it would have made more sense for Edward to tell the story of Duke since he is the oldest and wisest standard gauge engine. But I understand that Thomas had to do it instead because after all he is the main character of the show. 🚂

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea there True there's many instances in the series in general where Thomas takes the spotlight in situations better suited for other characters, but obligatory main character powers be damned

  • @erical6338

    @erical6338

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like classic Thomas (character) only. At least when he acted like his classic self. All I need to do's look at my Thomas books, Shining Time Station based, and there's that cheeky little grin of his.

  • @erical6338

    @erical6338

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke Maybe Edward should've told Thomas the story. That should cover everything. I mean Edward tells the story and Thomas is in a role, at least.

  • @Thomasmemoryscentral

    @Thomasmemoryscentral

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erical6338 ah, someone write a fanfic on that!

  • @erical6338

    @erical6338

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasmemoryscentral Edward telling Thomas the story? I'm on Fanfiction, so maybe I can fulfill that, find someone to do so.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    Why didn't you put those other 11 episodes in your mentions? I like those episodes. Who doesn't like A Bad Day for Sir Handel? Who doesn't like Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady? Who doesn't like Home at Last? Who doesn't like Steam Roller? Who doesn't like Passengers and Polish? Who doesn't like Rusty to the Rescue? Who doesn't like Train Stops Play? Who doesn't like Bulls Eyes? Who doesn't like Thomas and the Special Letter? Who doesn't like Special Attraction? And who doesn't like Mind That Bike?

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had to be honest and those episodes while good, didn't stand out to me as much as the others but that's just how I felt. If you love them, that's great.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    James's primary whistle is also still heard in season 4, but once again used on Thomas in some episodes.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    Edward's primary whistle is still heard in season 4, but it's used on Thomas in some episodes.

  • @Error_-ct2vp
    @Error_-ct2vp2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t see why you don’t like the addition of their own canon of the Bluebell Railway, I feel like it’s a nice addition and I like the idea of it. I don’t think it’s that bad. It’s their own canon and I like him a lot. Sorry bud I’m gonna have to fight you there

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    It just felt too odd that they didn't just go the original route and do direct reference to The Bluebell Railway. Then again they never mentioned the Tallylyn Railway either, Britt was weirdly strict about that wasn't she. If you like the change that's totally fine mate, don't stop enjoying what you enjoy 👍🙂

  • @masterpeter1913
    @masterpeter19132 жыл бұрын

    Awdry also didn ' t like ,,Rusty to the resuce " .I don't know why he didn ' t like the episode .

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably the massive Stepney retcon

  • @dannypalin9583

    @dannypalin9583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke In some ways, I can understand why Allcroft and Mitton didn't faithfully adapt Bluebells of England. It's Edward's Day Out 2.0 in which nothing really happens. Percy and Douglas just stand around and talk.

  • @Thomasmemoryscentral

    @Thomasmemoryscentral

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dannypalin9583 Also if Gordon goes foreign couldn't be brought to screen in S2, how could adapting BOE with costly one off diesels fare better?

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    19:59. Either Duck or Thomas have James' whistle.

  • @olivermensinger6022
    @olivermensinger60223 ай бұрын

    Yep. Season 4 is my favorite season of the show. It’s fucking stunning.

  • @Trollingdemon_07
    @Trollingdemon_07 Жыл бұрын

    17:46 this moment is funny idk why but it just is-

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    20:02. James has Stepney's whistle.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    I should've said this in the season 3 video, but the first stories from the books I want to adapt for my first season as head writer (if the show has a 40th anniversary special in 2024) are "Mountain Engine" and "Bad Look Out" combined into one episode, "Danger Points", "Devil's Back", "Little Old Twins", "Crosspatch" and "Bucking Bronco" combined into one episode, "Stick in the Mud", "Duck and Dukes", "Super Rescue", "Gordon Goes Foreign" with additional lines of diologue at the end to get a better explanation of how Gordon got to London, "The Missing Coach (in flashback form)" with the first scene in the third story of the fat controller speaking severely to the twins so no one could be confused, and "Mrs Kindley's Christmas" because I think "Thomas's Christmas Party" feels like a part 2 to a part 1 we never got.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    I think the Roll Call song is just fine.

  • @crazyluigishow1629
    @crazyluigishow1629 Жыл бұрын

    After episode 15 I think stepeny was brought by the bluebells railway. But he comes to visit or to stay for little bit.

  • @tugsfan1617
    @tugsfan161710 ай бұрын

    Series 4 is amazing it has the best visuals of any season the narrow gauge episodes are really good with a few duds as for the standard gauge they are decent

  • @tgeiii3554
    @tgeiii35542 жыл бұрын

    20:01 that was supposed to be Stepney

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean, if that's the case, it still sounds different to his original whistle

  • @tgeiii3554

    @tgeiii3554

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke probably just what the whistle would sound like if it was longer. It doesn’t sound too far off from his normal whistle

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    19:53. Edward's whistle.

  • @NewController01
    @NewController012 жыл бұрын

    I honestly feel, Special Letter should've been the season finale and Paint Pots and Queens, would've worked better as the series 1 finale, with Christmas Party being like a one-off special

  • @aster4jaden
    @aster4jaden Жыл бұрын

    The S4 Narrow Gauge Railway Episodes are some of my favorite, pity it was the last Duke ever appeared.

  • @reedbradwahnnatahvera3883
    @reedbradwahnnatahvera38832 жыл бұрын

    my top most favorite episodes from season 4 1 Bulldog episode 3 US George Carlin 2 Four Little Engines episode 5 US George Carlin 3 A Bad Day for Sir Handel episode 6 US George Carlin 4 Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady episode 7 UK Michael Angelis 5 Trucks episode 8 UK Michael Angelis 6 Special Funnel episode 11 US George Carlin 7 Gallant Old Engine episode 14 US George Carlin 8 Thomas and Stepney episode 16 UK Michael Angelis 9 Bowled Out episode 18 UK Michael Angelis 10 Toad Stands By episode 20 UK Michael Angelis 11 Paint Pots and Queens episode 23 UK Michael Angelis 12 Fish episode 24 US George Carlin Bestest Episodes 13 Granpuff episode 1 US George Carlin 14 Sleeping Beauty episode 2 US George Carlin

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    If I were the show's head writer like Andrew Brenner was, I would introduce both characters from the books and original ones, and make each season have half staff written episodes and half from the books.

  • @CAMPBELLOBK97
    @CAMPBELLOBK972 ай бұрын

    I think Thomas and The Special Letter would of also been a good series finale.

  • @NitroIndigo
    @NitroIndigo Жыл бұрын

    What's the "I'll call him Bob" clip from?

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    Жыл бұрын

    James May Our Man in Japan

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    The narrow guage engines are so cute.

  • @khorcalson6656
    @khorcalson66562 жыл бұрын

    Season 4 is a fandom and universally loved series.

  • @historytank5673
    @historytank56739 ай бұрын

    24:30 BREATHING montage

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    I think the engines wearing each other's faces is really funny in situation like this.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    This was also the last season to be narrated by George Carlin in the US.

  • @jimmymccartney2049
    @jimmymccartney20492 жыл бұрын

    As I recall,in Ep.426,Mind that Bike, that old man Tom Tipper gave one of his letters to looks like Michael Angelis

  • @leonardobarbosatelles2779
    @leonardobarbosatelles2779 Жыл бұрын

    Funny how Paint Pots and Queens would have been a great closing Ep for 2 seasons at this point

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    That HA HA HA HA HA by Michael Angelis is from Granpuff.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    My guess on the new whistles is that they are used on some of the engines that have no stories to themselves in season 4. Emily's seasons 9 to 12 whistle is used on Edward because he has no stories to himself. Duck's whistle is used on Gordon because he has no stories to himself other than sharing "Paint Pot and Queens" with Thomas. And James's whistle is different in season 4 because he no stories to himself. Henry had an alternative whistle in season 2 because he had no stories to himself in that season.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    My top five Season 4 episodes. #5 Henry and the Elephant. #4 Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady. #3 Fish. #2 Sleeping Beauty. #1 Gallant Old Engine.

  • @JosephHk743
    @JosephHk7439 ай бұрын

    Series 4 is another part of Thomas that I remember strongly about. I remember watching notable episodes like Bulldog, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Trucks, and Paints, pots and Queens on various vhs tapes. The idea of introducing the narrow gauge engines while also having some decent episodes on the returning characters (while having some continuity weirdness) was pretty awesome listening to this review. Most of them I can relate to their character growing up like Peter Sam and Rusty. The weirdness of some production goofs and the second half having kind of a “not-so-great” finish does kind of hold back from being near perfect as Series 3. However, I’d still put it as my Fourth favorite Thomas Series tied with Series 2.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    During the nameboard sequences, Rheneas has Sir Handel's face, and Sir Handel has Rheneas' face. Weird goof huh?

  • @joshuaW5621
    @joshuaW5621 Жыл бұрын

    The idea of a diesel saving a steam engine from scrap is a cool idea, but I think it would work better if Rusty is replaced with BoCo or Bear and Stepney is replaced with an entirely new character. This is actually an idea I have for an episode of the revival era.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    Do have any new videos planned to release on Saturday?

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    Жыл бұрын

    If the copyright gods are merciful, the Tugs review is on its way

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    We eventually get Rex, Bert, and Mike debuting in Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure, and the stories from their book are adapted in Season 20.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    The music videos for Rules & Regulations and That's What Friends Are For are considered lost media.

  • @thethomasthetankenginechan4055
    @thethomasthetankenginechan40558 ай бұрын

    That video was released on my birthday

  • @BrendanBarney
    @BrendanBarney2 ай бұрын

    LOL at 9:44

  • @javielalvarez5459
    @javielalvarez54592 жыл бұрын

    The miniature railway is the small railway engines! They are the narrow gauge engines

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate2 жыл бұрын

    Some have alternate whistles because they have no spotlight episodes in Season 4 at all.

  • @CapitalCityKate
    @CapitalCityKate Жыл бұрын

    Peter Sam is the cutest out of all of them.

  • @meneerdegraaff
    @meneerdegraaff2 жыл бұрын

    What is the intro song?

  • @usualblokeluke

    @usualblokeluke

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Skarloey Railway Theme by Instrumental Maniac

  • @meneerdegraaff

    @meneerdegraaff

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usualblokeluke thx

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