Disney has always been very particular about the content they allow to be shown on channels and theirDisney+platform. Even some of their most popular shows are not completely immune to seeing the might of the Mouse House brought down on them – includingBluey, the Australian children’s series that has been dominating Disney+. The show is distributed in the United States by Disney through Disney+, Disney Jr., and the Disney Channel, but one episode of the series has never been made available online as Disney were not happy with the content. This is something that has now been rectified by theofficial Bluey YouTube channel, which is not owned by Disney, posting the whole missing episode online to be watched for free.
The episode in question is titled“Dad Baby,”and was part ofBluey’s second season. The episode sees the character Bandit pretending to be pregnant, with his daughter Bingo hiding in a baby carrier on his stomach throughout the episode. The imitation of pregnancy was seemingly too much for Disney, who did not allow the episode to stream on Disney+, meaning that only those purchasing the physical release of the series could watch it in the U.S.
Bluey’s producers, who run the YouTube channel for the series, took matters into their own hands to bypass Disney’s refusal to share the episode, and made it free to access to the huge fandom of the show. This is just another example of how distributors may have the power to censor what is seen on their own platforms, but the content creators still have their own ways of making sure everyone has the ability to easily access all content via other means.
Who and What is Bluey?
Blueyhas grown massively in popularitysince its debut in 2018, becoming a cultural phenomenon that has endeared itself to both children and parents alike. Its success is largely attributed to its mix of likable characters and relatable stories that are aimed at sharing important themes and topics with a young audience.
Created by Joe Brumm, the series centers around Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who takes an enthusiastic interest in the world around her. Bluey lives with her father Bandit, her mother Chili, and her younger sister Bingo. The series has received high praise for its portrayal of family dynamics, parenting, and its incorporation of lessons about creativity, problem solving, and emotional resilience.
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Despite Disney+ boasting its Marvel Cinematic Universe stories, as well as TV entries in theStar Warsfranchise and its many other IPs,Bluey’s success puts most of them in the shade as it consistently dominates the top of the streaming charts similarly toCocomelonon Netflix. For this reason, it is not surprising that the “lost” episode ofBlueyhas racked up over a million views in just one day.
Blueyis available to stream on Disney+.
