Cyberchase (seasons 9-present)

Cyberchase is an ongoing Canadian-American animated television series that aired on PBS Kids and is produced by Nelvana in Seasons 1-5 then was produced by Canada-based Title Entertainment Inc. in Season 6-present. the show represents that math is everywhere. While the show was good in it's first eight seasons it has sadly gone downhill since season 9 and the show has no signs of improvement since.

Plot
After being warped into Cyberspace from a library computer, Jackie, Matt and Inez, along with a wacky cyberbird named Digit, become the Cybersquad. With live hosts Bianca and Harry, the team must protect Motherboard from the evil Hacker who wants to rule Cyberspace. Using gadgets and following clues, the team solves math mysteries and any other problem that comes their way.

Why These Seasons Won't Beat Hacker at His Game

 * 1) The main problem with these seasons is that it lacks the same charm that the first 5 seasons had, and to a lesser extent seasons 6-8.
 * 2) *And for some reason they changed the subject from math to ecology witch is completely going off topic of the show.
 * 3) Quantity Over Quality: Like with PBS' other long running animated series. (even though it was good all the way though.) it lasted for way to long especially for a plot driven show, having a total of 13 seasons, 136+ episodes, and a lifespan of 20 years. While it sounds like a cool idea on paper the show would often jump the shark because of this and it is possible that the show will never '''ever end! or even worse risk the being cancelled before the conclusion.
 * 4) The four main characters, while still likeable, became really bland and uninteresting. They can also be really mean-spirited at times like when Matt, Jackie and Inez won't remember Digits Birthday. (though it wasn't intentional.)
 * 5) Hacker is being less feared from the characters in the show as everyone is less afraid. Which makes him less entertaining then he was before.
 * 6) The new animation, art style, character designs and lighting are pretty cheap looking and are a pretty big downgrade when comparing to the hand-drawn animation from the first 5 seasons. Even the flash animation from seasons 6-8 looked better then this.
 * 7) *While the flash animation for seasons 6-8 isn't perfect the character movements were at least passable.
 * 8) *The character movements in these seasons are to bouncy and stiff and is very lackluster.
 * 9) These seasons are also focusing less and less on the story arc of Motherboard's virus. Making it unclear if she will ever be cured before the show ends.
 * 10) There is some repetitive dialogue that might get old sooner on such as Inez keep saying "This is not good, this is not good at all!"
 * 11) There was LONG hiatus between seasons 8 and 9, lasting three years (2010-2013).
 * 12) The pacing can sometimes be to slow especially in season 10.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) Even though they switched the subject to ecology they can occasionally they go back to math here or there.
 * 2) * Depending on your view, it's okay to teach subjects other than math.
 * 3) The voice acting is still good especially from Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried (who unfortunately passed away before he can finish his role as Digit).
 * 4) Some funny moments here or there such as the slapstick.
 * 5) Despite being a lot more bland and uninteresting Matt, Jackie, Inez and Digit are still likeable characters.
 * 6) *Same thing can be said for Hacker as he can regain some of his original charm.
 * 7) Some episodes can teach some good messages.

Trivia

 * 1) This is the third longest running show on PBS Kids behind Mh:besttvshows:Sesame Street and Arthur.
 * 2) Christoher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried latter worked together on the 2009 adaption of Jack and the Beanstalk.

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