What the actual hell was this episode? Seriously, Ive sat through some dumb Pokemon episodes before, but this one takes the cake in being an absolute waste of time. Its like the writers decided to throw a bunch of half-assed ideas together, sprinkle in some mind-numbing bullshit, and call it a day.
First off, lets talk about Ash, because, wow, this dude manages to be more of an idiot than usual. Who the hell thinks its a great idea to throw Pikachu into a police training program without even thinking it through? This isnt just some fun side quest—it’s actual police training with fucking Growlithe, not a goddamn daycare! The way Ash makes these decisions with zero thought behind them is infuriating. Like, dude, do you even give a shit about your Pokemon’s safety, or are you just in a competition to be the worlds dumbest protagonist?
Then weve got Officer Jenny, who, lets be real, has always been kind of a generic, copy-paste character, but this episode just proves how utterly incompetent she is. She’s supposed to be training Growlithe for police work, but these Pokemon get outsmarted by fucking Team Rockets pathetic voice-changing bullshit. Are you kidding me?! How the hell are these supposed to be elite police Pokemon if they can be duped by some low-tier villains with the dumbest plan imaginable? This is beyond embarrassing.
Speaking of Team Rocket, my god, this is one of their most ridiculously stupid schemes yet. They use fucking voice modulators to trick the Growlithe into thinking theyre their trainers? ARE YOU SHITTING ME? So youre telling me these highly trained police Pokemon cant even recognize their OWN TRAINERS? What kind of braindead writing is this? These Growlithe are supposed to be top-tier police dogs, and yet they get played by Jessie, James, and Meowth using some bargain-bin voice changers? What in the actual fuck?
And Misty—oh boy, this episode just makes her look like a total joke. She’s got nothing to do except scream her lungs out like a banshee for no reason. What the fuck happened to the badass Misty who would stand her ground and actually contribute to the plot? Nope, she’s just here to shriek and act like a useless extra. Fantastic.
That goddamn high-pitched screaming scene? Holy shit, was that annoying. My ears felt like they were about to fucking bleed. Who in their right mind thought this was a good idea? Did they just want to actively piss off the audience? Because congratulations, it worked!
Youd think that, at the very least, the animation would be decent. Nope. This episode looks like it was drawn by interns who just found out what Pokemon was five minutes before animating. The characters go off-model every other scene, the movements are stiff as hell, and everything just looks like a rushed, half-assed mess.
What makes this episode even worse is that its just boring as hell. No real stakes, no adventure, just a bunch of dumbassery from Ash, incompetence from Officer Jenny, and a laughably bad plot that makes zero fucking sense.
Honestly, this is one of the worst episodes in the original Pokemon series. The writing is garbage, the characters are written like brain-dead morons, and the whole thing feels like it was made just to piss people off. If you ever feel the need to watch Episode 54, do yourself a favor and DONT. Save yourself from this pile of steaming horseshit.
Q: Why is this episode so bad?
A: The combination of a nonsensical plot, poor animation, and flat characters makes it unbearable.
Q: Is there any redeeming quality?
A: Not really – its a masterclass in how not to make a Pokemon episode.
Q: Why do the characters act so dumb in this episode?
A: The writing is so poor that the characters’ behavior is completely out of character and nonsensical.
Q: Was this episode rushed?
A: Definitely. The animation, story, and character interactions all feel unfinished and sloppy.
Q: Are there any memorable moments?
A: Unfortunately, the only thing memorable is how awful it is.
Q: Should I watch this episode?
A: Absolutely not. Save yourself from the pain.
"This episode is a total trainwreck. The plot makes zero sense, and the animation looks like it was done by a group of toddlers. Ash is dumber than usual, Officer Jenny is just as useless as ever, and Team Rocket's plan is so ridiculous, I can't believe they thought it would work. Honestly, I don't know who this episode was made for, but it wasn't for anyone with an ounce of common sense!"
"I don't even know what to say. This episode was painful to watch. From the nonsensical plot to the awful animation, it's clear no one gave a damn when making this. Misty is practically useless, and the whole Growlithe police thing was just insulting. Worst Pokemon episode EVER!"
"This episode is an embarrassment. The voice changers used by Team Rocket are so dumb, and the whole idea of training Growlithe as police dogs is just bizarre. Nothing makes sense. The whole episode felt like a bad joke. Avoid this one at all costs!"
"Every single thing about this episode is terrible. From the awful plot to the cringeworthy animation, I couldn't even make it to the end. It’s a shame the Pokemon franchise ever allowed something like this to air."
"I have no words for how bad this episode is. The plot is nonsensical, Ash is dumber than usual, and the animation is so poorly done that it’s hard to believe it was made by professionals. This episode should be erased from history."
"Burn it. Bury it. Set it on fire and watch it burn to the ground. Everything about this episode is absolute fucking garbage. Misty, who’s my waifu, got completely fucked over like a pile of shit thrown away after being scribbled on by a 1-year-old. This episode is a goddamn disaster, and yet here I am, stupidly rewatching this trash. My expectations were through the roof the first time I watched it, but now? I feel like I’ve been slapped in the face by disappointment.
First off, Ash is an absolute fucking idiot in this episode. He forgets everything he’s ever learned, and just lets Team Rocket’s dumbass plan completely take over. Wow, such an original plot twist – it’s so bad it could make a grown man cry. Give the writers the award for the dumbest, most predictable plot twist ever. Seriously, it’s like they took a shit, put it in a box, and called it “genius.”
Then there’s Officer Jenny. What the fuck is she even doing? She’s been useless from the start, but this episode takes the cake. She just stands there spitting out random garbage like some low-budget NPC from a shitty game. 'Oh no, Team Rocket is stealing Pokémon!' Really, Jenny? You just figured that out? Maybe you should do your damn job for once, or just take a permanent vacation. Honestly, just replace her with a cardboard cutout and no one would even notice. She's absolutely useless.
Now, the animation. Holy shit, I can’t even look at it without cringing. The characters look like they were drawn by blind monkeys, movements are stiffer than a fucking board, and it feels like they rushed the shit out of this episode. This is some of the worst animation I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It’s an embarrassment to the entire Pokémon franchise.
And to top it all off, this episode is as boring as watching paint dry. No adventure, no cool battles, no new Pokémon. Just a bunch of mindless, pointless nonsense. You can skip this episode and nothing will change. It’s a complete waste of fucking time. In my opinion, this is the WORST episode of any show I’ve ever fucking seen."