#im genuinely shocked that AT had 26 episodes for its first season. and second.

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Yay I finally finished binging Adventure Time. It's going to feel really weird going back to normal because I spent like 6 whole days binging AT. Although I did do it out of order. I started from Stakes (a little after season 7) then when I finished season 10, I went back to 1.

It wasn't as bad as I thought. I initially thought seasons 1-4 were going to be kind of cringey since season 1 stuff + Finn's romance issues. I forgot that they were more episodic than a consistent thing, like the later seasons. None of them were that cringey if at all I think, at worst it was boring. Though, I do think Incendium is still probably the worst one for me.

I still kind of think Finn in Incendium was a little out of character? Most of the episodes it seemed like he had a crush on PB but not strong enough to act on it. Like, the confusion between infatuation and respect(?) for an older figure. I don't know, but Finn outside of his relationship issue is good.

I think season 6 is the best personally? They had a really good streak of episodes in the middle. I'd like to count season 7 but it's heavily because of Stakes LOL. Season 1 was definitely the worst but it's more so because it was boring, but it was just starting to get it's identity, so I can't blame them.

The only episodes I've skipped are pretty much the Fionna and Cake ones. I should've watched them but god I don't want to. Especially since I plan on binging Fionna and Cake again, along with Distant Lands maybe.

Just a few random things out of order as I think:

I am shocked how very little Neptr episodes there are. Also the fact he was gone for 4-5 SEASONS.....

Also shocked that Susan Strong had very little episodes too (prior to Islands). I thought they did more episodes with her but I guess not

Jermaine too actually. I actually never watched the episode "Jermaine" prior to my binge, but wow he was stressed the fuck out. I'm glad he picked up painting. Margret and Joshua too

Billy too.......... I think they all got enough episodes though. 1 strong episode for each one, rather than none at all

I'm surprised that Marceline wasn't as "evil" as I remembered. She really is more like an older sibling type towards Finn and Jake when they were younger

Finn starting to call Ice King "Simon" in season 4, right after Holly Jolly secrets (I can't remember if it was exactly the next appearance Ice King had) was sweet

Lemongrab is not that bad as I had remembered. It's kind of nice that he chilled out after merging with his clone. Kind of like reaching acceptance at the end of Mountain of Matthew

Phoebe and Cinnamon Bun hanging out together was such a good idea. I have so much respect for Cinnabun. Also watching the episode with my friends, where Finn keeps trying to get back together with Phoebe while Cinnabun was there and outrizzed (for a lack of better words) Finn was extremely funny. Let it go man 😭

Speaking of which, Finn's spiral from breaking up with Phoebe was... Pretty bad. I actually didn't remember why Phoebe broke up with him but good god that was... Bad. Also him going on a kissing spree with every princess 😭😭😭😭

I actually never knew Jake and Lady Rainicorn never married. They're still boyfriend and girlfriend even after having kids. Cool detail

It felt like they finally got their footing by season 4, which is really strange to say since they had like... 3 seasons with 26(?) episodes each. But the voice direction and feel definitely became more consistent

The OST is a little crazier than I remembered. I think the later seasons went a little more subtle but the earlier seasons were a lot louder (in terms of expression) and kind of like Katamari

Magic Man is a bigger dick than I remembered. Also Rap Bear fucking sucks no wonder you lost to your son

For a long time, I don't understand why people hate(?) or dislike Islands, even now. I thought it was pretty decent... At worst it was boring but I thought it was a decent mini-series. Definitely ranked last out of the mini-series though

It's awesome that they had guest animators on to animate 1 episode each. I think the staff really liked Food Chain, though. They referenced it at least twice I think, along with referencing the song. Though, it is the one that had the most "symbolism". Also, I really like Masaaki Yuasa in general, he's made one of my favorite movies. I don't remember if any other franchises have done that (aside from ones that run for more than 10 seasons), but they might have not run long enough or be big enough to do so.

I'm shocked Football is a season 7 episode. I legit thought it was a season 5 thing. Also it was the last episode I watched before finishing the binge

Late addition but Finn, Bubblegum and Marcie having family issues is just so. Fitting? The other word is relatable but I don't like using that word. There's also comfortable, as in its comforting knowing these characters I like also have the same issues. But yeah, it just makes sense

I think I can see why people were mad or didn't like that Adventure Time got more story driven by season 7-10, but I think with growing up and Adventure Time getting less episodes, it just made sense to peter out. I did wish we got more episodes but I think I'm happy with how it is. I wouldn't change a thing