Author: Carole Horst / Source: Variety
“Adventure Time,” the beloved and groundbreaking animated series on Cartoon Network, ends its 10-season run Sept. 3 on Cartoon Network. An “Adventure Time” DVD box set will be released on Sept. 4 with Seasons 8 through 10.
That longevity (it debuted in 2010) is a remarkable feat, considering that the series was never meant to appeal to the lowest common denominator with its fantasia of characters, including Jake the Dog, who talks and can morph into almost anything; Marceline the Vampire Queen; Princess Bubblegum; and Lady Rainicorn, a half-rainbow, half-unicorn.
But despite the fantastical elements, the show always delivered genuine emotion.
“Cartoon Network was not afraid to says no,” says series showrunner Adam Muto. “We had to make the case to them. … I remember the early days and how we had to fight.” But Cartoon Network, when they saw the results and resonance of every episode, gave creator Pendleton Ward and his brain trust more freedom. We were able to be more experimental and explore…
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