History YMMV / ThePatrickStarShow

** Slappy is reviled for having no character traits beyond just being a NightmareFetishist and showing up way too much for no reason. Thus, his role in "[[Recap/ThePatrickStarShowS1E19HomeEcchFunAndDone Home ECCH!]]" came to a surprise for many. He notices Squidina's DespairEventHorizon and actually helps her get through it. With Slappy's guidance, Squidina is able to cook a recipe that she couldn't get right, and thus ends up saving her grade in her home ec class.

* ImprovedSecondAttempt: The fan-favorite "The Patrick Show Cashes In" can be seen as another take on the divisive "Mid-Season Finale". Both are meta episodes that main revolve around a series of different skits. While "Mid-Season" had segments that had no thematic throughline and were often random for the sake of random, every single one in "Cashes In" takes the form of a ParodyCommercial with hilarious satire of both MisaimedMarketing and overly [[MyLittlePanzer dangerous]] branded products, which is rooted in the episode's setup. "Cashes In" also throws a curveball in its plot with a business executive objecting to how unsafe the advertised products are, while "Mid-Season" remains with no stakes the entire time. Even the endings are different; "Mid-Season" ends with some indulgent GushingAboutGuestStars from Patrick, but "Cashes In" delivers AnAesop that TV shows don't exist to be merchandised and just having fun while making one is enough.

%%* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: The announcement that Patrick's parents were being replaced with entirely new characters was met with mixed reactions from many fans.
%%* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Vincent Waller's [[https://twitter.com/VincentWaller72/status/1367535809830608898 explanation]] for replacing Herb and Margie with Bunny and Cecil because the former were boring characters who only worked for that one ''[=SpongeBob=]'' episode did not stifle much, if any, dislike for the latter. Many felt that the spin-off could've been a great opportunity to flesh out Herb and Margie's personalities.
%%** Though Ian Vasquez [[https://twitter.com/TweetinV/status/1367938023489343488 clarified]] that those are the same characters, just redesigned.
* UncertainAudience: ''The Patrick Star Show'' is a ZanyCartoon aimed at a very young audience, premiering on Nickelodeon in the 2020s. However, a lot of jokes are references to things like telemarketing scams, infomercials, and shows like ''Series/NightGallery'', ''Series/TheBennyHillShow'', and ''Series/MasterpieceTheater''. It also contains dated parodies of celebrities like Huell Howser and Peter Lorre, so it's not something kids will really understand. "Mid-Season Finale" in particular consists almost entirely of confusing references to shows that only older adults will be familiar with (if at all). The episode also features a hyped-up surprise guest appearance by Music/BootsyCollins, an artist who, though prolific and still active, saw his heyday in the 1970s & 1980s and is mainly known today among devoted music fans, a group which skews towards adulthood and old age.

* HilariousInHindsight: "Mid-Season Finale" has a joke about the show's SeasonalRot after "the first three episodes". As the ''Patrick Show'' went on, it would actually end up getting [[GrowingTheBeard much better]], rather than declining in quality.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMoments: In "Which Witch is Which?", Squidina undergoes witch training from her [[EvilMatriarch mean grandmother]] Agnes. When she sees Agnes putting her family in danger, this leads her to finally access her powers, [[PowerFloats float off the ground]], and use psychokinesis to throw Agnes straight back to her house.
-->'''Squidina''': Grandma, it was nice meeting you, but it's time for you to ''go''!

* CrossesTheLineTwice: "Olly Olly Organ Free". A skinless Patrick swallowing up the entire contents of his kitchen and shouting "more organs!" is horrifying, in addition to his [[BodyHorror extremely misshapen body]] afterwards. It becomes hilarious when he starts strutting down the street and receives nothing but praise and admiration for his new look.

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: In "Patrick's Alley", Ouchie randomly speaks a full sentence to Patrick. He's never been able to speak outside of dog barks, which Patrick can understand anyways in the earlier episode "Just in Time for Christmas" (although with a bit of RepeatingSoTheAudienceCanHear).

* BrokenBase: "Mid-Season Finale" remains one of the more divisive episodes of the show for having a minimal plot and mainly consists of a montage of random skits. Whether or not you like the episode depends entirely on whether the format of rapidly switching, disconnected jokes works for you.

** Shecky, a minor character from ''WesternAnimation/KampKoral'' who only appeared in one episode, makes a cameo near the end of "Get Off My Lawnie." What makes his appearance here particularly surprising is that Creator/GilbertGottfried (who had died a year before the episode aired) briefly reprised the role during his scene.

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: In "Pearl Wants to Be a Star", Pearl's acts are actually pretty good (such as juggling and dancing), and whenever she messes up, it's genuinely a mistake rather than a lack of talent. Squidina is meant to come off as InnocentlyInsensitive, but feels like a {{Jerkass}} instead, telling a crying Pearl that her act "was pretty terrible" and that the audience will "probably remember her enough" to hate her.

* GrowingTheBeard: Starting with "The Patterfly Effect" in season 1, the show's staff team got an overhaul, consisting of a dozen new writers and plenty of new storyboard artists. It also switched to being storyboard-driven, like the original seasons of ''[=SpongeBob=]'', instead of script-driven. While the show still had its fans before then, the new staff episodes are generally agreed to be a much better direction. They're not only much funnier, but have crazier visuals, giving it a distinct SurrealHumor vibe along the lines of ''WesternAnimation/UncleGrandpa''. The plots are more original, faster paced, and make better use of the characters than the show's earlier episodes. Some [[TheScrappy disliked characters]] are also given new traits to make them more fleshed-out or [[SalvagedStory put into situations where they work better]].

** Starting with "The Patterfly Effect", Patrick's characterization is brought a lot closer to how he is in the original seasons of ''[=SpongeBob=]''. He never comes off as a {{Jerkass}} and, while still stupid, does it in a way that's much funnier and more understandable. His obliviousness from his {{Flanderization}} is cranked down, with him being genuinely helpful to the plot in episodes like "Home ECCH!". Even episodes like "The Patrick Show Sells Out" have him get the upper hand in the end. Overall, it makes him a much more engaging and likeable character to watch.
** Krabs and Plankton get this in "The Patrick Show Sells Out". While seasons 10-13 demoted Krabs to a ButtMonkey whose jokes mostly involved him getting injured, or him being unlikeably greedy, and Plankton suffered MotiveDecay and wound up becoming a [[GenericDoomsdayVillain generic, catch-all "evil" character]], this episode brings them back to their original portrayals. It solely focuses on their personal rivalry and has them repeatedly advertising their restaurants to get the upper hand against each other, complete with plenty of funny VolleyingInsults.

* {{Padding}}: The VarietyShow cutaway sketches that have nothing to do with the main plot of the episode. For instance, "Pat-a-thon" randomly gets derailed with a lengthy ''Frankenstein'' skit.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: Especially following the show's GrowingTheBeard, the ''Patrick Show'' has a beautiful, colorful, and engaging art style. Character motions are fluid and the designs are appealing. There's strong visual direction throughout the episodes, too. The backgrounds have a watercolor style that looks amazing, with each being painted in-person. The show also has a tendency for {{Art Shift}}s, that keep it visually interesting: take a look at the [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/spongebob/images/f/f8/The_Lil%27_Patscals_162.png rubberhose style]] of "The Lil' Patscals", the [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/spongebob/images/b/b9/Terror_at_20%2C000_Leagues_360.png stop-motion puppetry]] of Dr. Plankenstein's castle, or the [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/spongebob/images/f/fa/Blorpsgiving_044.png geometric, sci-fi designs]] of Captain Quasar's segments.

* FanonDiscontinuity: Even moreso than ''WesternAnimation/KampKoral''; to say that many fans of the original ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' refuse to acknowledge this series is a colossal understatement, the biggest complaint being that its wackiness and [[GrossOutShow gross-out humor]] (themselves already controversial in the modern seasons) are exaggerated, as well as focusing on an already-divisive PluckyComicRelief character (which had previously been attempted by the ill-fated ''WesternAnimation/PlanetSheen'').

* TaintedByThePreview: By virtue of even being announced, the show got this reception. Largely because it supposedly disrespected Stephen Hillenburg's wishes for the ''[=SpongeBob=]'' franchise not to have any spin-offs[[note]]Although we'll never know his exact thoughts on this show, Hillenburg stated in a 2009 interview that he didn't see any spin-offs happening, and [[https://longreads.com/2019/08/13/the-young-man-and-the-sea-sponge/amp/ Paul Tibbitt said]] that Hillenburg often joked, "You know, one of these days, they're going to want to make ''[=SpongeBob=] Babies''. That's when I'm out of here." Hillenburg also mentioned in the aforementioned interview that he saw Patrick by himself as "a bit too much".[[/note]] which Nickelodeon quickly put into production. But likewise because Patrick is such a divisive character in the fanbase (some love his antics, but many likewise aren't fond of his oblivious jerk-ish moments) and don't believe he can really carry a show on his own without compromising his character from ''[=SpongeBob=]''. Likewise it also drummed up bad memories of ''WesternAnimation/PlanetSheen'', another spin-off centered around a PluckyComicRelief character, that didn't last long.[[note]]Though unlike this show, it was something [[WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius its source material]]'s creators wanted to do.[[/note]] Some were at least willing to give it a chance, but the preview trailer got a lukewarm reception at best.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: The announcement that Patrick's parents were being replaced with entirely new characters was met with mixed reactions from many fans.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Vincent Waller's [[https://twitter.com/VincentWaller72/status/1367535809830608898 explanation]] for replacing Herb and Margie with Bunny and Cecil because the former were boring characters who only worked for that one ''[=SpongeBob=]'' episode did not stifle much, if any, dislike for the latter. Many felt that the spin-off could've been a great opportunity to flesh out Herb and Margie's personalities.
** Though Ian Vasquez [[https://twitter.com/TweetinV/status/1367938023489343488 clarified]] that those are the same characters, just redesigned.

* SalvagedStory: The Quasar and Pat-Tron segments get a major revamp in "Blorpsgiving" through both characters' recharacterization. Quasar goes from being an obnoxious MilesGloriosus to being more emotional and dramatic FishOutOfWater compared to Pat-Tron's family, making his character more entertaining and sympathetic. With most of the conflict focusing on Quasar's misguided attempts to impress one of Pat-Tron's relatives, Pat-Tron's LethallyStupid nature is dialed down. While he does cause trouble at the start, he's mostly out of the story after it and even manages to save Quasar in the end. It also helps that their appearance is the main story this time around, rather than being {{padding}} to a completely unrelated one.

%%* GrowingTheBeard: Starting with "The Patterfly Effect" in season 1, the show's staff team got an overhaul, consisting of a dozen new writers and plenty of new storyboard artists. It also switched to being storyboard-driven, like the original seasons of ''[=SpongeBob=]'', instead of script-driven. While the show still had its fans before then, the new staff episodes are generally agreed to be a much better direction. They're not only much funnier, but have crazier visuals, giving it a distinct SurrealHumor vibe along the lines of ''WesternAnimation/UncleGrandpa''. The plots are more original and make better use of the characters than the show's earlier episodes.

** [[TooDumbToLive Pat-Tron]] and [[MilesGloriosus Captain Doug Quasar]]. They mainly show up for time-consuming filler segments that have no relevance to the actual story, and their jokes are predictable and not funny. Quasar gets a deserved TakeThatScrappy in "The Patrick Show Sells Out", where Plankton takes control of Pat-Tron and proceeds to blast him with a laser and beat him into the ground.

* BizarroEpisode: "Super Sitters" is notable in that it feels more like a regular ''[=SpongeBob=]'' episode, and has little to do with the exclusive setting of the ''Patrick Star Show''. It's very light on characters and is the only episode to have none of Patrick's family members show up. Midway through the episode is a lengthy ArtShift showing off a ''Mermaid Man'' comic, which doesn't have anything to do specifically with the ''Patrick Star Show''. It also has similarities to existing episodes such as "Back to the Past" and "Biddy Sitting" from the parent show.

** Slappy, a recurring character. He's Patrick's StalkerWithACrush (such as wanting to dance with him, watching him through the window and hoping that he fails), acts and looks incredibly creepy, and shows up a lot for no reason. The fandom considers him unfunny and feel he is overused.
** [[TooDumbToLive Pat-Tron]] and [[MilesGloriosus Captain Doug Quasar]]. They mainly show up for time-consuming filler segments that have no relevance to the actual story, and their jokes are predictable and not funny.

* UncertainAudience:
** ''The Patrick Star Show'' is a ZanyCartoon aimed at a very young audience, premiering on Nickelodeon in the 2020s. However, a lot of jokes are references to things like telemarketing scams, infomercials, and shows like ''Series/NightGallery'', ''Series/TheBennyHillShow'', and ''Series/MasterpieceTheater''. It also contains dated parodies of celebrities like Huell Howser and Peter Lorre, so it's not something kids will really understand. "Mid-Season Finale" in particular consists almost entirely of confusing references to shows that only older adults will be familiar with (if at all).
** The big guest star surprise appearance at the end of "Mid-Season Finale", complete with some GushingAboutGuestStars by Patrick, is Music/BootsyCollins. While he's still active and has a large discography, he's not someone most modern-day kids or teens would recognize or be excited about seeing on the show.

* BizarroEpisode: "Super Sitters" is notable in that it feels more like a regular ''[=SpongeBob=]'' episode, and has little to do with the exclusive setting of the ''Patrick Star Show''. It's very light on characters: the only pre-established ones are [=SpongeBob=], Patrick, Mermaid Man, and Barnacle Boy. Midway through the episode is a lengthy ArtShift showing off a ''Mermaid Man'' comic, which doesn't have anything to do specifically with the ''Patrick Star Show''. It also has similarities to existing episodes such as "Back to the Past" and "Biddy Sitting" from the parent show.
* EsotericHappyEnding: "Squidina's Little Helper" revolves around Squidina's new intern, Fentin, stealing all the studio equipment and setting up his own show for his sister. The episode ends with the Star family getting "revenge" on Fentin by dropping Tinkle, Patrick's sentient toilet, into their show, and he chases them around on-stage. Squidina is happy about this. This is despite the fact that they have no equipment left, no way to keep making the ''Patrick Show'', and Fentin and Crabina have a network contract for at ''least'' six seasons and are enjoying tremendous success.

** Patick's face after kissing Ouchie in "Late for Breakfast".

** GrandPat's back covered in suction cup-shaped scars caused by bobbit worms in "Pearl Wants to Be a Star".

** "X Marks the Pot" has the Inferno Island warden from ''SpongeBob'''s "The Inmates of Summer" reappear as the prison warden of Bikini Bottom Jail.

** Slappy, a recurring character. He's Patrick's StalkerWithACrush (such as wanting to dance with him, watching him through the window and hoping that he fails), acts and looks incredibly creepy, and shows up a lot for no reason despite not being funny.

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: In "Pearl Wants to Be a Star", Pearl's acts are actually pretty good (such as juggling and dancing), and whenever she messes up, it's genuinely a mistake rather than a lack of talent. Squidina is meant to come off as InnocentlyInsensitive, but feels like a {{Jerkass}} instead, telling a crying Pearl that her act "was pretty terrible" and that the audience will remember her for being terrible.