Some have described it as “a masterpiece” and a “turning point” for the cult TV show whose fandom spans viewers of all ages.
In a recent interview with the Guardian, show creator Joe Brumm said the show counts Ryan Gosling among its fan base. “To my wife’s eternal joy,” he added.
If you have found yourself getting teary during other Bluey episodes (Sleeptime absolutely destroyed me and I am yet to recover from it), you should make sure you are emotionally prepared for The Sign.
In the special episode, written by Brumm, the Heelers deal with some substantial life changes, including a family wedding and a big upcoming change for Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit – one which not everyone is happy about.
The episode is peppered with Easter eggs and eagle-eyed fans will spot plenty of elements linking it back to previous episodes of the show.
The Sign has a 9.9/10 rating on IMDB, making it one of the highest rated episodes of any TV show ever.
The show’s creators have shut down online speculation that The Sign would mark the end of Bluey, stating that is not the case.
Brumm has even stated that, if the 28-minute show does well, it might pave the way for a feature-length Bluey movie in the future.
“If there’s riots in the street and kindergartens, maybe not!” the show creator recently told the Guardian, adding: “I love the idea of doing something even longer, so we’ll see how this goes down. Maybe a movie, who knows? This is a good way to test the waters.”
Judging by the reactions so far, it’s safe to say The Sign is a new fan favourite, out of the more than 150 episodes of Bluey. Best start working on that movie script, Brumm.
All new Bluey episodes, including The Sign, are available to stream on TVNZ+ from April 22.
