Ep 8. Failure Mode

In the eighth episode of the first season of Big Hero 6 The Series titled “Failure Mode,” our favorite heroes are feeling the pressure as they prepare for a big showcase to demonstrate their invincible newest invention: Microbots that can connect to each other and form any shape to execute its function.

As the team is getting ready, they find out that the competition rules have changed, and their showcase needs to include a contest with live battle testing, which sends panic down their spines. To make matters worse, Baymax is acting strange and glitchy, which causes the team to fall apart even more.

As they start working on the program, the team encounters many problems that bring up unthought-of questions about their latest invention, and their unity is put to the test like never before. With technical hiccups, communication problems, and emotional setbacks, each member of the team deals with different obstacles to ensure everything works out in the end.

Hiro, who is known to be the mastermind behind the operation, finds himself struggling to keep up with the changes in the rules and expectations of the competition, which makes him feel like a failure. His frustration drives him away from the team and causes him to make some hasty decisions that put the showcase and the team's future on the line.

Meanwhile, Fred struggles to get into the groove of things, his ideas keep getting shot down, and he feels less and less useful to the team. These feelings lead him to seek help elsewhere, which turns out to be just the boost he needed to regain his confidence and contribute meaningfully to the showcase.

Baymax, on the other hand, is having severe technical issues and odd behavior, which concerns everyone. This is more problematic now that it comes to an important event such as the showcase. Hiro realizes too late that he needs to reboot Baymax, but it is too late as he registered a new program into Baymax that leads to catastrophic chaos at the showcase.

Through all the challenges, the team ultimately comes together to save the day, giving rise to a new force: The Big Hero 6. In the end, they realize that their setbacks were not failures but vital lessons that would propel them to be better.

With its action-packed storyline, relatable characters, and heartwarming conclusion, “Failure Mode” is a fantastic episode that shows the importance of teamwork, never giving up, and learning from failures. It is an incredible addition to the Big Hero 6 franchise and highlights the passion, creativity, and innovation that makes this team stand out.