Glitch Techs - The New Recruit (S2E5)
Ridley resurfaces with a newfound desire to become a Glitch Tech. Miko and High Five are delighted ... but they have no idea she's hiding something.
| Runtime (min) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Genres | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
Ridley, a former rival who has clashed with Miko and High Five in the past, unexpectedly returns with a surprising announcement: she wants to join the Glitch Techs. Miko and High Five are thrilled at the prospect of working alongside her, believing that Ridley has genuinely changed and wants to be part of the team. They eagerly welcome her into their world, excited to share their glitch-busting adventures with someone who understands the stakes.
However, beneath Ridley's enthusiastic exterior lies a hidden agenda. While she participates in training exercises and missions, she is secretly pursuing her own goals, keeping crucial information from her new teammates. As the episode unfolds, Miko and High Five remain oblivious to Ridley's true intentions, setting the stage for tension and potential conflict. The episode explores themes of trust, redemption, and the question of whether people can truly change, all while delivering the show's signature blend of video game action and character-driven storytelling.
What kids learn
This episode offers children meaningful lessons about trust and the complexities of forgiveness. Kids see that welcoming someone back into a friendship or team requires vulnerability, and that second chances are important—but so is being aware that people's motivations aren't always transparent. Miko and High Five's willingness to accept Ridley demonstrates generosity of spirit, while Ridley's hidden agenda illustrates that trust must be earned through consistent, honest behavior over time.
The episode also teaches children about the difference between wanting to believe in someone and truly knowing their intentions. Young viewers learn that it's natural to hope for the best in others, but that healthy relationships require open communication and honesty. Ridley's secrecy shows that withholding important information from teammates or friends can damage relationships and undermine group efforts, even if the person believes they have good reasons.
Additionally, the story reinforces the value of teamwork and the importance of being genuine. Children see that pretending to be someone you're not, or hiding your true goals, ultimately creates problems for everyone involved. The episode encourages kids to think critically about others' actions while still maintaining empathy and openness to growth.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is Ridley hiding something from Miko and High Five? | Ridley has her own secret objectives that conflict with being fully transparent with the team. While she appears to want to join the Glitch Techs, she's pursuing a personal agenda that she believes requires secrecy. The episode uses this to explore how hidden motives can complicate relationships, even when someone seems to be participating in good faith. Her deception creates a teachable moment about the importance of honesty in friendships and teamwork. |
| Should Miko and High Five have been more suspicious of Ridley? | The episode presents their trust as both admirable and naive. Miko and High Five's willingness to give Ridley a second chance reflects their generous nature and belief in redemption. However, their quick acceptance without questioning her sudden change also shows the risks of trusting too readily. This creates an opportunity to discuss with children how to balance being open to people changing while still paying attention to actions and inconsistencies that might signal problems. |
| What does this episode teach about second chances? | The episode demonstrates that second chances are valuable but complicated. Ridley's return shows that people can seek to change their paths, and Miko and High Five's acceptance shows the importance of not writing people off permanently. However, Ridley's hidden agenda illustrates that second chances must be accompanied by genuine honesty and changed behavior. It's a nuanced lesson that redemption requires both opportunity from others and authentic effort from the person seeking it. |
| Is there any inappropriate content in this episode? | The episode contains the show's typical video game-style action and glitch battles, but nothing beyond the series' standard animated action sequences. The primary conflict is emotional and interpersonal rather than violent. The themes of deception and hidden agendas are handled in an age-appropriate way that encourages discussion about trust and honesty. The content is consistent with the show's overall family-friendly approach to storytelling within a gaming-inspired world. |
| How can I use this episode to talk about trust with my child? | This episode provides a natural springboard for discussing how trust works in real friendships. You can ask your child what they would do in Miko and High Five's position, or how they would feel if a friend wasn't being completely honest with them. Discuss the difference between giving someone a chance and ignoring warning signs. Talk about why Ridley might feel she needs to hide her true goals, and whether that's fair to her new teammates. These conversations help children develop critical thinking about relationships. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | A tournament for the city's best gamers brings together High Five and Miko, two competitors who figure out something suspect is going on. |
| 1 | 2 | Glitch Tech training turns out to be a bore. But Miko and High Five's attempt to inject some fun into their session ends with gross consequences. |
| 1 | 3 | It's Miko and High Five's first official day on the job! But crisis soon strikes when Miko's high-tech gear gets stolen by a peculiar bird. |
| 1 | 4 | When an ultra-rare, ultra-dangerous glitch turns Casino into a character from his favorite video game, it's up to High Five to save him. |
| 1 | 5 | Miko and High Five arrive at a house where other Glitch Techs have gone missing — and walk right into a familiar game full of surprises. |
| 1 | 6 | What makes a good leader? High Five finds out the hard way when he steps up to head a team against four glitches that are on the loose. |
| 1 | 7 | High Five and Bergy romp through the city on a quest for glitches and experience points. Meanwhile, it's sister bonding day for Miko and Nica. |
| 1 | 8 | To figure out a fix for an ailing Ally, Miko enters a pet training simulator. High Five tags along and makes an unlikely friend. |
| 1 | 9 | Eager to level up her skills before a karate tournament, Lexi convinces Miko to fire up a video game simulator to help hone her moves. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Miko realizes that being a little weird can be awesome when she meets Ridley, a glitch modder with a mind-blowing lair filled with creative wonders. |
| 2 | 2 | High Five seems unusually glum on a job at a game store to take care of a mysterious cube-shaped glitch from the first video game ever. |
| 2 | 3 | High Five's childhood dreams come true when the pizza arcade brings back a retired birthday party robot. But it's the miserable opposite for Miko. |
| 2 | 4 | Miko suspects that something is very, very wrong when Mitch suddenly starts acting nice. At a bizarre party, High Five sees that she might be right. |
| 2 | 5 | Ridley resurfaces with a newfound desire to become a Glitch Tech. Miko and High Five are delighted ... but they have no idea she's hiding something. |
| 2 | 6 | While gathered together to play a deduction game, the Glitch Techs begin to wonder if there's a glitch pretending to be human among them. |
| 2 | 7 | High Five figures it's no big deal to break a rule while glitch hunting — until he inadvertently triggers a feud with Techs in the neighboring town. |
| 2 | 8 | Miko declares war when a new gamer in town beats her high scores at the arcade. But their showdown soon spirals out of control. |
| 2 | 9 | An alert at a house infamous for glitch-heavy activity sets Mitch on edge. When Miko and High Five get there, they learn why it's so personal to him. |
| 2 | 10 | Phil threatens to replace the laggy BITT with a newer model. To save the bot, Miko and High Five poke around inside to fix him themselves. |
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