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Adventure Time: Distant Lands-BMO Review

When it comes to cartoons, few have been as defining for the 2010s as that
of Adventure Time. It was different, it was whimsical and poignant and
filled with enough lore to make George R.R. Martin jealous. Even now, two years after it ended, it’s still remembered fondly by many people. So when it was announced a limited series of hour-long specials would be coming to HBO Max, fans were excited. Heck, watching it was half the reason I got the new streaming service. So, did the first special, starring BMO, live up to its hype in the end?

I’m happy to say that even after all this time, Adventure Time’s still got the magic that made it so much fun.

Sheriff BMO Here To Save the Day

In this 45-minute special, we see BMO off on a trip into space, only for it to go awry when he lands in a place called the Drift. The Drift is this old space station populated by a bunch of aliens, and its falling apart. Thus, BMO takes it upon himself to become the Drift’s sheriff, with a little bunny girl named Y5 as his deputy.

Now, I won’t say how this story ends, as the ending is too good to spoil. What I will say, though, is that the special keeps the themes of the show alive. Specifically, the idea of kids rising above their deadbeat parents. It’s clear that Y5’s parents don’t think very highly of her, yet she wants to make them proud. When push comes to shove, though, she has to choose between pleasing her parents and doing the right thing. Ultimately, thanks to BMO’s influence, she does the right thing.

I think the takeaway from that is that you don’t always need your parents approval to be happy in life. You may end up disappointing them in some way, but if they really love you, they’ll accept your choices. That, and you should always try to do the right thing even if others think you look stupid.

Ultimately, I think Distant Lands: BMO was a nice return to the world of Adventure Time. I honestly can’t wait for the rest of the specials to come out. With everything going on in the world, we need this kind of escapism in our lives. Welcome back, Adventure Time.

I Give Distant Lands- BMO A Solid 4.5/5

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Harley Quinn Season 2, Episode 13 Review

Ever since we saw Harley and Ivy kiss, we knew that this whole “Ivy-Kiteman Wedding” wasn’t going to pan out. Heck, we knew it wouldn’t even before then. So to say that I was surprised by how the season finale of Harley Quinn turned out would be a lie. I knew going in that Harley and Ivy would end up together; I just didn’t know how. As it turns out, it was due to Harley…and circumstances beyond their control.

So, after Psycho leaked Harley and Ivy’s romp to the public, Ivy does everything she can to make it up to Kiteman for the wedding. She does get them their dream venue from Condiment King. Who is alive and hasn’t been eaten by Frank or anything. But Kiteman can tell going into all of this that Ivy’s in denial. That she’s so focused on his happiness that she’s not considering her own.

As for Harley, she locks herself up in Arkham to stay away from Ivy. At least, until she learns that Gordon plans to arrest everyone at the wedding and goes to stop him. From there, it’s complete chaos! And all the stress gets to Kiteman, and he basically calls everything off.

I know. Kiteman’s the one who calls everything off. However, I think it shows his maturity by recognizing that Ivy’s heart isn’t in it.

After that, everything ends on a predictable, but chaotic and hilarious, note. Harley and Ivy steal a car, admit their feelings and kiss, then drive off with half the GCPD chasing them. Will there be a season three? without a doubt. However, I may not watch it. The show’s just seemed to run its course for me, at this point. Also, cancelled my subscription to DC Universe. HBO Max is where its at.

I Give “The Runaway Bridesmaid” a 3.5/5

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