Ep 19. The Duke
- TVPG
- July 19, 2010
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7.3 (2,110)
Adventure Time is an animated television series that follows a young boy named Finn and his best friend Jake, a magical dog, as they embark on surreal adventures in the Land of Ooo. Season 1 episode 19, "The Duke," is another entertaining and bizarre episode in this imaginative series.
The episode begins with Finn and Jake exploring a creepy dungeon. Finn is excited to find the Enchiridion, a legendary book of heroes, when they are suddenly attacked by a large man with a metal arm named The Duke of Nuts. The Duke is a ruler of his own kingdom, a small area of the Candy Kingdom, where he has a competitive relationship with Princess Bubblegum. Instead of fighting him, Finn and Jake befriend the Duke and decide to help him find an ingredient for his favorite food, a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich.
The Duke reveals to the duo that he needs a rare and expensive jar of Marauder's Meal, which is only sold by Marauder Village. The Duke is broke, so Finn and Jake offer to go on a quest for the elusive ingredient. They journey to Marauder Village, a dangerous place that is guarded by terrifying cyclops. After fighting their way through the village, Finn and Jake finally find the jar of Marauder's Meal and make their way back to the Duke.
However, as they return to the Duke's kingdom, they are shocked to see that the place has been destroyed. Princess Bubblegum explains that the Duke went crazy and destroyed everything in his pursuit of the ingredient. The Duke has apparently turned evil, and he has been using the Marauder's Meal to gain incredible strength and power. Finn and Jake set out to stop him before he destroys the entire Candy Kingdom.
Finn and Jake confront the Duke in a hilarious battle that involves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, a giant gorilla, and a treacherous game of "hot potato." In the end, Finn and Jake are able to stop the Duke and restore the peace in his kingdom. They discover that the Duke went insane because of an allergy to peanuts and that his madness was only temporary.
Overall, "The Duke" is a fun and entertaining episode of Adventure Time. It features plenty of action and humor, along with some unexpected twists and turns. The animation is bold and colorful, and the voice acting is top-notch, with Jeremy Shada and John DiMaggio delivering excellent performances as Finn and Jake. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a wacky and creative adventure, "The Duke" is definitely worth checking out.