Is Another Mystery/Marco Jr.

Episode didn't quite work for me.

I did appreciate the bittersweet feel of the first half, but felt that there there wasn't material before the big reveal. Though I compliment the show on being more serious, I'm missing the more fun episodes of the last two seasons.

At first, the second half felt more like a humorous return to form. I realize how much I missed Marco's parents who stole the show this time. But I felt the attempt to squeeze in how Marco had drifted from his parents didn't have enough time to develop in the 15-minute format and the episode ended too abruptly.

"Is Another Mystery" focuses on Tom, which is fine as he's a great character. Buff Frog is also focused on, but he's not that good of a character for me. I still do love how this is advancing the plot. This episode features Buff Frog and the other monsters leaving Mewni. My favorite part is when Tom points out that he's a monster himself. They say that it's okay for him because he's rich. ***1/2

"Marco Jr", we find out Marco's mom is pregnant! It turns out this episode doesn't really focus so much on her pregnancy, as it features Marco getting a self portrait as a present. Unfortunately, the painting turns out ugly and he becomes ugly like it! It's because he didn't answer the test truthfully. I love at the end when Star says Marco's beautiful again. I felt so bad for Marco and hoped he got better! ***1/2