Heavy with Adventure and Heartbreak. Review of mostly Dungeon Train.

 

Recently “Adventure Time” has been rather heavy with coming-of-age and romance. Not that I mind per say, but it makes me curious to understand whether the show has gotten more awesome, if I’ve come to understand it better or if the writers are “feelin grey.” Either way, no complaints here as Finn’s adventures are a reflection of his growin ‘tude (or attitude, for those not fluent is Jake-English) and notion towards traditional masculine tendencies. Let’s recap the things that have made Adventure Time exceptionally romantical.

Recently, Jake made the awesomest sandwich and won it back from Magic Man in “Time Sandwich.” Finn’s foil episode included an amulet rightfully returned to Princess Bubblegum from a time long past. The amulet was a haunting gift from a “Ghost Lady” who like Finn in “Finn the Human” had one mechanical arm. Coincidence? We’ll discuss that later. Also, in “The Vault” it is revealed that Princess Bubblegum’s age is a “bazillion years old” instead of the 19 years old, as we have been lead to believe. No problem though, since our concerns quickly return to Finn’s ability to handle his growing emotions.

 

In “Love Games” Slime Princess asks Finn to marry her to prevent her sister from gaining the throne with some no-good, sketchy glob-of-a-husband. Although I was not surprised that voice actor Jeremy Shada can sing, I am surprised that he was asked to do so. Finn’s true feelings for Flame Princess are reveled here. Pause for applause, please. The episode skimmed past the idea that Slime Princess still had feelings for Finn and fell right into Finn’s desperate attempt to rebound. We understand, dude.

The most climactic episode showdown laid in “Dungeon Train.” It all begins with Jake asking Finn if his feelings for Flame Princess are gone. Finn says he’s fine, but his need to distract himself says otherwise. An infinite adventure train does just that. Jake, who has very little to be bummed about at the time (except perhaps his lack of paternal actions) feels bored but knows he cannot leave his pal behind to work himself into the ground and collect items forever. Seeing Jake’s unreeling devotion, Finn realizes that his sadness also affects those close to him because they care so deeply. Although viewers are led to believe that Finn is feeling better and will eventually leave the train, I am skeptical.

 

“Dungeon Train’s” ending did not leave me with enough closure, but it did leave me bored, like Jake, with Finn’s emotional wreckage. Four-plus episodes have passed and we are still handling the Finn- Flame Princess sediment. It’s turning into a Ross and Rachael thing and it needs a break. Finn, Pendleton Ward—buddies? I love ya, but we have to move on. It will be for the best.

What do you think, am I rushing Finn along even though he’s not ready? Do you think he will leave the train? Why did Shoko have a mechanical arm like Finn? Like and comment on facebook to let me know!