![]() ![]() Finn and PB have that kind of cutesy, flirty relationship that wouldn’t last long. Catchphrases like “Mathematical!” and “What Time is It?” get trotted out, although it’s too soon to call them tiresome, obviously. There are a few hallmarks of early episodes that would quickly fall by the wayside. Tonally, this is classic material for a Season One or Season Two ep: a physical challenge, testing a character’s outlook or relationship with someone, peppered with silliness throughout. Jake, Lady Rainicorn, Starchy, and Tree Trunks are really just a flash in the pan here, not so much a proper intro, but they’re instantly charming all the same. PB is right on target too- there’s even an undercurrent of darkness and manipulation to hint at what would later come out. Adventure Time did sort of “cheat” the problem by continuing to develop their characters and make any changes seem natural, but you can see plenty of Season Nine Finn right in this Season One incarnation. A lot of shows’ first seasons present characters who are very different from the ones we come to know and love. In any case, the show gets a lot of stuff right, straight from the first episode. Image credit of Cartoon Network/Frederator. First Episode Jitters The Gumball Guardians put Finn to the test. Someone may have also been fighting for Princess Bubblegum to get a proper introduction, and this episode tells us much more about her than “The Enchiridion!” or most of the other alternatives. My guess is that this was considered the most exciting premise Season One had to offer, which is at least debatably true. In contrast, Jake is sidelined throughout almost the entirety of “Slumber Party Panic”! It’s a pretty good introduction to Finn and Jake, has a dash of subversity, and it’s very funny. “The Enchiridion!” in particular, as the first episode in production, seems like the easy choice. “Slumber Party Panic” was the ninth episode produced, so producers passed over quite a few alternatives. Why Was This Episode 1? Finn and PB tamper with the permanence of death. True, “Trouble in Lumpy Space” aired the very same night, but for almost everyone, this was their very first chance to get a glimpse of what Adventure Time was going to be like. Also, if you haven’t seen “Slumber Party Panic” recently, you can watch it legally here (among many other places, including Hulu and HBO Max) and read about it here.Īs the very first episode, “Slumber Party Panic” carried a lot of responsibility and was a very deliberate choice by the producers. If you’re new to this series, you’ll probably want to read my introduction first. Here we go: Episode 1! Finn and Princess Bubblegum teaming up to prevent a zombie apocalypse.
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