The Adventures of Puss in Boots - Sword's Man (S3E5)

Puss reluctantly agrees to recruit Goodsword as the final member of his army, but the powerful blade isn't easily convinced.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
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| TMDB Rating | 6.0 (4 votes) |
| Air Date | 2016-07-15 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
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Storyline
Storyline
In this episode of 'The Adventures of Puss in Boots', Puss finds himself in a challenging situation as he must recruit the legendary sword, Goodsword, to complete his army. However, Goodsword is not easily swayed and requires persuasion to join the cause. Puss's reluctance to rely on a weapon that has a mind of its own adds an intriguing layer to the story.
The episode unfolds with Puss navigating the complexities of convincing Goodsword while trying to maintain his own bravery and leadership. As the characters face various trials, Puss learns that true strength comes not just from powerful allies but from the bonds of friendship and trust that they form along the way.
What Parents Say
This episode highlights themes of persuasion and self-discovery, as Puss must confront his own doubts about relying on Goodsword. Parents may appreciate how the storyline illustrates the importance of teamwork and the challenges of leadership. Watching Puss struggle with his decision offers valuable lessons about trusting others and the responsibility that comes with making choices.
Additionally, the humor and vibrant animation serve to engage younger audiences, while the character dynamics provide a good opportunity for discussions around friendship and loyalty. The playful interactions between Puss and Goodsword can spark conversations about how to approach disagreements and the value of understanding different perspectives.
What Children Can Learn
Children will learn about the importance of cooperation and the role that each member plays in a team. Through Puss’s efforts to convince Goodsword, viewers will see that sometimes, you need to work hard to bring people together, highlighting the value of persistence and communication. This episode emphasizes that everyone has their unique strengths and weaknesses.
Additionally, kids will gain insights into the nature of bravery and leadership. Puss's journey illustrates that being a leader is not just about being strong but also about being wise and compassionate. The relationship between Puss and Goodsword teaches young viewers about the significance of trust and understanding in forming lasting friendships.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Why does Puss hesitate to recruit Goodsword? | Puss hesitates to recruit Goodsword because he knows that the sword has a mind of its own and may not easily follow commands. His reluctance stems from a fear of losing control over the situation and the potential chaos that could ensue if Goodsword does not agree to join their team. This internal conflict showcases Puss's growth as a leader. |
| What lessons about teamwork are presented in this episode? | The episode emphasizes the significance of teamwork as Puss learns that every member of his army brings unique qualities to the table. By attempting to persuade Goodsword to join, Puss realizes that collaboration is key to overcoming challenges. The story illustrates how different strengths can complement one another, reinforcing the idea that working together can lead to greater success. |
| How does Goodsword's personality impact the story? | Goodsword's personality, characterized by its stubbornness and independence, creates comedic tension and challenges for Puss. This dynamic drives the plot as Puss navigates the difficulties of convincing a powerful, yet willful, ally. Goodsword's reluctance serves as a reminder that not all relationships are straightforward, and sometimes you must put in effort to build connections. |
| What does this episode teach about bravery? | This episode teaches that true bravery involves not only facing external challenges but also confronting one's own fears and doubts. Puss's journey to recruit Goodsword showcases that being brave means taking risks and having the courage to seek help from others. The story encourages young viewers to understand that bravery can come in many forms, including vulnerability and seeking collaboration. |
| How can parents discuss the themes of friendship in this episode? | Parents can discuss the themes of friendship by highlighting the evolving relationship between Puss and Goodsword. They can ask their children questions about what it means to be a good friend and how trust plays a role in developing strong bonds. This episode provides a great opportunity to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting friends, even when disagreements arise. |
Cast
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Writing
- Ben Acker — Writer
- Ben Blacker — Writer
Directing
- Ben Juwono — Director
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Puss stumbles upon the legendary hidden city of San Lorenzo, and soon finds himself forced to protect it from thieves. |
| 1 | 2 | Puss accidentally gives the orphans a magic substance that will ultimately make them explode. The only cure is guarded by a Sphinx who challenges Puss with riddles - and contrary to his own belief, Puss is not good at riddles. |
| 1 | 3 | When Toby's ninja brothers try to get him to steal San Lorenzo‘s treasure, he must decide between them and his friendship with Puss. |
| 1 | 4 | The Duchess, who wants to rule the world by harnessing the power of sorcerers, captures Artephius...and it's up to Puss to rescue him. |
| 1 | 5 | Puss is tricked into going on a quest with an old friend, Jack Sprat. What starts out as a mission to save a princess soon turns dangerous. |
| 1 | 6 | In an effort to save Puss's old mentor, El Guante Blanco, Puss and Dulcinea embark on an adventure to find the Fountain of Youth. |
| 1 | 7 | Puss tries to convince the Mayor that he is really a hero -- but being "brave" quickly goes to the Mayor's head. |
| 1 | 8 | The Golem, a giant clay enemy Puss has been outrunning for years, comes to San Lorenzo. With the help of Artephius, Puss may finally defeat his foe. |
| 1 | 9 | By stealing enchanted boots from the Treasure House, Jack Sprat sets off a dangerous Devil Wind that threatens to consume all of the town's treasure. |
| 1 | 10 | Dulcinea becomes enchanted with heroic powers when she pulls a magical sword from a stone, and Puss must help her learn how to control her strength. |
| 1 | 11 | Puss is obsessed with catching an adorable mouse, but when strange things happen around town, he fears the rodent may be more than a delicious meal. |
| 1 | 12 | When a young goblin arrives in town, Puss instantly likes her and tries to convince the orphans that she is more than just a brash troublemaker. |
| 1 | 13 | Dulcinea secretly discovers a wishing star and tries to make things better for everyone with her wishes, but ends up making things a lot worse. |
| 1 | 14 | Convinced his ninja brothers were forced to kick him out of the gang by an evil wizard, Toby's brother, Brandt, begs Puss to help them reunite. |
| 1 | 15 | When a bad luck curse turns Puss into a black cat and he is run out of San Lorenzo, a thieving crew of no-good cats tries to get him to join the gang. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 2 | 1 | Puss promises to kill a dragon that is scaring towns close by. But when he meets it face to face, he changes his plans. |
| 2 | 2 | While Puss and his best friend, Jack Sprat, look for treasure underground, they find an odd kingdom. |
| 2 | 3 | To prove he is a ladies' hero, Puss saves a mermaid from a thief who quickly falls in love with him … and becomes a big problem. |
| 2 | 4 | Puss gets scared when angry bees invade the town, so he calls on the Piper, who has helpful powers. |
| 2 | 5 | While Puss trains the orphans to work as a team to protect San Lorenzo, a villain comes to town and kidnaps him. |
| 2 | 6 | Puss tries to bring back the magic spell that protects the town. But he makes a mistake, and wacky things happen in a shop. |
| 2 | 7 | While Puss looks for items missing from the treasure house, he gets help from the Scimitar, an evil sword. |
| 2 | 8 | An angry thunder god demands to be let into the treasure house -- or he will destroy San Lorenzo! |
| 2 | 9 | The Mole King’s treasure is missing, and he won’t give it up unless Puss helps him get his ex-girlfriend back. |
| 2 | 10 | Puss fights the Duchess for an object that can help him bring back the magic spell that protects the town. |
| 2 | 11 | Puss sneaks back into town so he can get rid of someone who is pretending to protect San Lorenzo. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | The town of San Lorenzo is in peril and threatened by the Bloodwolf, leaving our feline hero feeling like he's failed. So he seeks a new career path. |
| 3 | 2 | Uli has key information about the Bloodwolf, but he's jailed by the Mole King. Puss reclaims his role as a hero and sets off on a rescue mission. |
| 3 | 3 | Puss swallows his pride and asks his mentor El Guante Blanco for help defending San Lorenzo, but the old maestro’s busy with a surprising new protégé. |
| 3 | 4 | Puss and company seek out the mighty Golem to help save San Lorenzo, but our courageous kitty feels sorely lacking in the brawn department. |
| 3 | 5 | Puss reluctantly agrees to recruit Goodsword as the final member of his army, but the powerful blade isn't easily convinced. |
| 3 | 6 | With his team finally assembled, Puss realizes he has no idea how to lead them into battle to rescue Uli. But one plucky would-be warrior steps up. |
| 3 | 7 | While he's distracted, Puss agrees to ride for two different groups in the town's horse race. Artephius conjures a Puss "twin" with iffy skills. |
| 3 | 8 | Puss and others get addicted to a coin toss game, leaving the town vulnerable to thieves. Dulcinea devises a plan to rid the town of gambling fever. |
| 3 | 9 | Kid Pickles hates birthdays, so Puss hatches a plan to help him feel like a king on his special day. But the power soon goes to his head. |
| 3 | 10 | Puss joins a pack of quirky pirates on their quest for some legendary treasure, hoping to nab a mystical crown that could help defeat the Bloodwolf. |
| 3 | 11 | When Puss's pirate friends toss him overboard to help him overcome his fear of the ocean, his watery plunge reunites him with a fishy former flame. |
| 3 | 12 | Worry weighs on everyone back in San Lorenzo as Puss and the pirates find treasure and must fight a barbaric parrot with a skeleton army. |
| 3 | 13 | Puss brings home the prized Crown of Souls, as well as a pack of creepy skeletons who set the town on edge and make Uli's evil antics seem like a joke. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 4 | 1 | The Crown of Souls is missing a vital gem, so Puss and company set out to find it. Trouble is, it's in three pieces, each owned by a different witch. |
| 4 | 2 | Puss and friends' quest for the second Gem of the Crown piece gets them caught by a spidery witch who casts Puss into a crazy dream-filled sleep. |
| 4 | 3 | Puss and pals outwit a flute-playing witch who guards a piece of the gem they seek. But a stunning twist awaits when they obtain the precious shard. |
| 4 | 4 | As our feline hero tests his survival skills upon mysteriously waking in the jungle, San Lorenzo's citizens frantically search for the vanished Puss. |
| 4 | 5 | Dulcinea's school for wayward thieves inspires a misguided Uli. Meanwhile, pugnacious Puss struggles to keep his feisty paws off the reforming thugs. |
| 4 | 6 | When the Crown of Souls remains inert even with its powerful gem restored, Dulcinea seeks out her favorite author in hopes that he'll have answers. |
| 4 | 7 | To obtain a priceless book about the Crown of Souls, Puss, Dulcinea and Miguela try to trick a pompous man-eating ogre, with unexpected help from Uli. |
| 4 | 8 | Sky god Taranis is convinced Puss has great powers that could help control belligerent god Toutatis, who's vowed to destroy all mortals. |
| 4 | 9 | Pajuna's old partner Roz comes to town seeking her help with a mission. But the person Roz means to snuff out is Puss, who's off on his own quest. |
| 4 | 10 | While seeking out Sphinx's sister for clues about the Obelisk, Puss falls into the Fountain of 100 Changes and becomes one fractured, frazzled kitty. |
| 4 | 11 | When valiant Puss and his entourage try to get the Obelisk of Night from Angus, the sheep presents them with perhaps their greatest challenge yet. |
| 4 | 12 | Having learned the location of the Obelisk, Puss and company return to San Lorenzo to find the town overtaken by El Moco, who's got a score to settle. |
| 4 | 13 | When the fearsome Bloodwolf finally rises, the people of San Lorenzo fight back and soon learn the identity of the one person who can stop the demon. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 6 | 1 | After blocking the way to the Netherworld, Puss and company return to San Lorenzo to find a town that's greatly changed -- with a new man in charge! |
| 6 | 2 | Puss rallies the San Lorenzans to save their town before El Moco blows it to bits. But building an army requires Puss to swallow his pride. |
| 6 | 3 | The orphans compete in a high-stakes contest at the Duchess's command. A strange rumbling shakes things up in San Lorenzo. |
| 6 | 4 | A notorious loan shark shows up in San Lorenzo and insists that Puss's boots belong to him. But without them, Puss just isn't the same. |
| 6 | 5 | It began as a harmless parlor trick. But when Pajuna summons ghosts from the other side, vengeful spirits start taking over the townsfolk. |
| 6 | 6 | Assuming it'll be easy, Puss offers to run the Cow and Moone for Pajuna while she's off on an adventure with her old pal, Roz. |
| 6 | 7 | A handsome face stirs up jealousy when famed treasure hunter Guy Fox asks a star-struck Dulcinea to join him on his next adventure. |
| 6 | 8 | Puss and Dulcinea decide to go on a vacation together, though neither of them will admit it's a date. Especially when the whole town comes along. |
| 6 | 9 | The townsfolk look to Puss to stop San Lorenzo's earthquakes. But first, a mission to rescue a pirate captain from the Island of Doom! |
| 6 | 10 | When the sky gods grant Puss divine powers to calm the earthquakes, his oversized ego threatens to turn the whole town against him. |
| 6 | 11 | With the future of the world at stake, Puss and his friends head to the Forbidden Citadel on a mission to find the Great Mage Sino. |
| 6 | 12 | The Great Mage Sino reveals the full history of San Lorenzo -- and the only way to save it, which requires Puss to give up everything. |
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