Hey Arnold was both mature and heartfelt. It's great when they explored the characters more closely. As dynamic as Arnold is and how he grows and learns it's really Helga that is the underdog of this show. She really doesn't have it easy. There are many tells throughout the first few seasons. We get Miriam who most certainly has issues with drinking that is caused by the blowhard Bob Pataki.
I have to say that no show would take that risk anymore. Heaven forbid we get real on TV these days.
Along with her oh so perfect sister Olga, Helga is angry and it's completely understandable.
We get a great full story dedicated to her. It's handles with grace and doesn't come off as preachy in the slightest. It's also quite heartbreaking at times.
Her family really is cruel and upon my rewatch of this show as an adult, it really hit home.
After punching Brainy many many times since the beginning. She is actually held accountable and sent to a child therapist.
See there are many characters on shows that are considered one note and always get away with things, no growth.
Not here. Helga finally let's her guard down and confesses her undying love for Arnold along with opening up about her neglectful childhood. And where her anger comes from.
It's great because even in the end, she's not fully cured like many cartoons go for. She still has her unresolved issues to work on and actually wants to.
Truly a landmark episode and will never be replicated.
Everything is sanitized these days. Hey Arnold was never afraid to be real.
I have to say that no show would take that risk anymore. Heaven forbid we get real on TV these days.
Along with her oh so perfect sister Olga, Helga is angry and it's completely understandable.
We get a great full story dedicated to her. It's handles with grace and doesn't come off as preachy in the slightest. It's also quite heartbreaking at times.
Her family really is cruel and upon my rewatch of this show as an adult, it really hit home.
After punching Brainy many many times since the beginning. She is actually held accountable and sent to a child therapist.
See there are many characters on shows that are considered one note and always get away with things, no growth.
Not here. Helga finally let's her guard down and confesses her undying love for Arnold along with opening up about her neglectful childhood. And where her anger comes from.
It's great because even in the end, she's not fully cured like many cartoons go for. She still has her unresolved issues to work on and actually wants to.
Truly a landmark episode and will never be replicated.
Everything is sanitized these days. Hey Arnold was never afraid to be real.
