I like that Gandra was only ever in F.O.W.L. because they would fund her when no one else would, and Fenton, probably almost immediately after finding this out started to help Gandra create a place where she could experiment without having to do it on herself or worry about stuff like how much will it cost. And that once it was finished they were going to release it to the world for free?? That's just amazing

I like the concept of asking for help, especially if you're asking the right people, is touched on in the episode. Gandra hands-down does not want to ask for help because she's afraid of what has happened before in her life being the only experience she's ever had. And I think that's very true. Fenton obviously has not had as much of a letdown when asking for help and knows when to ask for it. Also his over optimism is probably the other reason for asking for help without fear. And also Mark beaks doesn't know how to ask for help when it comes for anything. We know he's lazy and greedy, but in his struggles he turned to stealing. But as you said, he's not a character who is Desiring any growth whatsoever. But it was just a little small concept that I picked up. Probably because I've been trying to overcome this myself.

Now all I want is a Gizmoduck Team spin off

psst

A bit off-topic, but have you considered bringing back the "Rebooting:" series once Ducktales ends? By then we'll have a complete perspective on these characters and I would love to see episodes on Fenton or Gyro.

I really thought Gandra would successfully leave FOWL and Bradford would coerce Mark Beaks to fill in her spot, offering him the "real chance" to become the "big shot" Beaks always desperately wanted to be

Something occurred to me. First of all, I find it neat that Gyro's gizmo/suit was the same machine Lil Bulb took over in their debut episode (and that it was Lil Bulb's idea, heh), but what's particularly interesting is that we see at the end of 'The Great Dime Chase' that Gyro came up with Project Blatherskite for himself... and in 'Beaks In the Shell', he finally was able to say the passcode he himself came up with and merge with a robot to have total control over that robot like he originally intended Project Blatherskite for. Full circle, huh? :D

I’m kind of interested in this actions have consequences- we see Beaks final reaping what he sowed and in the end, he’s no better off because he keeps sticking with it. And then there’s Gandra, who finally might found herself a place but she still works for FOWL and they’re gonna dock her pay and possibly brainwash her or take her inventions and use them for evil, because she used their resources and you don’t play with an evil accountant.

Okay, ever notice that every Fenton Focus episode involves Gyro being locked in the Lab closet?

I really like how Gandra Dee isn't just some one-dimensional villain spy by giving her some few depths.

Red nephew?

Red nephew... Red nephew...

My favorite part of this episode is Gearloose being instantly respectful of Fenton's mom.

I was genuinely surprised with the route they went with Fenton learning about Gandra being a FOWL agent. It really emphasizes how much their relationship means to each other and works well with Gandra's motivations since her introduction. Plus, it was awesome seeing her, M'ma Cabrera, Huey, and Gyro obtain their own armor to match Gizmoduck while battling Mark Beaks in the VR.

Beaks: Who do you think you are?!

Fenton's mother... broke Louie....

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Mark Beaks started the series 3rd richest

"My Son has a Girlfriend? Is she real?"

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