Craig Gerber created wonderful shows in the form of Sofia The First and Elena Of Avalor. Firebuds is a show that's pretty different from both of them, yet also carries the same level of quality that those shows have. Everything about this show works. The characters are all well rounded. Bo is someone who's impulsive, yet always strives to do the right thing. Flash is someone who's impulsive and all about strength, yet has a huge heart and great sensitivity. Violet is someone who's well rounded because of how she's athletic yet also imaginative and sensitive. Axl is someone who can be quite mature yet also knows when to have fun and be a good friend. Jayden is someone who always wants to make inventions and do the right thing even if he can be stubborn. Piston is some who's law abiding yet also knows how to have fun. There's some really good Filipino representation and even some LGBTQ representation. The messages are simple, but the charm of the characters helps make everything work. I recommend it.
