![]() In reality, there are plenty of Adventure Time episodes that could be pointed out and described as “inconsequential.” But, with Gumbaldia, it’s clear that its purpose is to develop story elements that carry through into the next episode. I know that’s a cryptic and almost slanderous statement. I think a lot of the set pieces in this episode are fine, and the eerie atmosphere that encompasses its entirety really adds to the harshness of its themes, but ultimately, Gumbaldia… doesn’t really need to exist. ![]() That being said, judging Gumbaldia for what it is, rather than what it was intended to be is a difficult experience. They still followed up with the Gum War, but the “Candy Kingdom Haters” were sidelined almost entirely, for the respectable reason that, with all other loose ends that needed to be tied up, there just wasn’t room for them. It seems like that was the obvious next move from this episode, but the sudden cancellation of the series kind of pushed the staff into a corner. I opine that, had the show continued from this point on, we would have certainly moved into a miniseries revolving around the Gum War and the reunion of various villains throughout Ooo. More obvious in retrospect than during a first viewing, Gumbaldia was clearly executed as an opportunity for the staff to have much, much more material down the line. As the penultimate episode to the series, it certainly builds up for what’s to come in its climax. Original Airdate: MaWritten & Storyboarded by: Sam Alden & Graham FalkĪfter multiple viewings, I still grapple with my feelings towards Gumbaldia.
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