Adventure Time: Distant Lands

Meant to be a true companion-piece, Adventure Time: Distant Lands doesn't hold up on its own
68/1001444
Starring
Tom Kenny, John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada
Creators
Adam Muto, Pendleton Ward
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Release date
June 25, 2020
Where to watch
HBO MAX
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Adventure Time: Distant Lands is a four-episode anthology series set in the whimsical universe of Adventure Time. Each special focuses on different characters, exploring their unique journeys in the magical land of Ooo and beyond. “BMO” follows the lovable robot BMO on a cosmic adventure to save a space station. “Obsidian” delves into Marceline and Princess Bubblegum’s past and present as they confront a fiery threat in the Glass Kingdom. “Wizard City” tracks Peppermint Butler’s quest to master magic at a mystical school, uncovering dark secrets. Finally, “Together Again” reunites Finn and Jake for an emotional adventure in the afterlife, grappling with life, death, and their unbreakable bond.

Adventure Time: Distant Lands REVIEW

Quirky and gently leaning into postmodern absurdity, Adventure Time: Distant Lands is a show that only a fan could love. Having never seen a single episode of this mini-series's parent program, I found myself unable to connect to the characters or ease my way into its particular brand of relatively mellow zaniness.

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James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.

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