Whose idea was it to pair such a feel good episode like “The Chrome Car” with something so emotionally devastating as “The Ball Pit Car”? I know it’s a very classic tactic to lower the viewer’s guard before emotionally sucker punching them in the heart, but that doesn’t mean that it had to be so effective.

Almost every narrative driven children to young adult show has that moment where things start to get Serious. Infinity Train‘s first season gets serious in “The Cat Car” and does not stop until we come to end of this emotional rollercoaster.

If the theory about the train cars moving to match the needs of the passengers is true, then the cars Tulip barges through in “The Corgi Car” were all practically screaming at her to stop and take a break.

Since Infinity Train isn’t renewed for another season (thanks, Cartoon Network), I’ve decided to rewatch the show that tricked me into watching characters go through therapy. I caught Infinity Train way back when only the pilot existed and while I’m sad to see it go so soon, I am grateful for what it’s given me.