Ep 13. Come Along with Me

Adventure Time was an American animated television series that aired on Cartoon Network, created by Pendleton Ward. It ran from 2010 to 2018, and was known for its unique humor, imaginative world-building, and emotional storytelling. The show followed the adventures of Finn the Human, a young hero, and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake the Dog, as they explored the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo and had encounters with various creatures and characters.

Season 10 was the final season of Adventure Time and consisted of 13 episodes. The series finale, episode 13, was titled "Come Along with Me" and was directed and storyboarded by Cole Sanchez and Elizabeth Ito. It initially aired on September 3, 2018.

The episode started off with a flashback to the night that the Mushroom War began, which was the cataclysmic event that led to the world of Adventure Time being created. We see a mysterious figure known as the Guardian, who was revealed to be the last remaining remnant of the civilization that existed before the war. The Guardian entrusted a magical seed to a young Marceline the Vampire Queen, telling her that it was up to her to protect it and that it would play a crucial role in the future.

Back in the present day, Finn and Jake are wandering through the Candy Kingdom when they hear a distress signal coming from the outskirts of the kingdom. They rush to investigate and find that the Ice King, who had been cursed to wear a crown that granted him ice powers but also drove him insane, had been kidnapped by the villainous organization known as the "Grass Demon." Finn and Jake team up with Princess Bubblegum, who had been recovering from injuries sustained in a previous episode, to rescue the Ice King and stop the Grass Demon's plans.

As they venture deeper into the Grass Demon's lair, they encounter various obstacles and fight off hordes of demonic creatures. Along the way, they team up with various allies, such as Fern the Grass Sword, who had recently been possessed by an evil force and had split off from Finn and Jake due to his resentment towards them.

The final battle takes place in the center of the Grass Demon's lair, where they find out that his ultimate plan is to use the magical seed that was entrusted to Marceline to create a dark, all-consuming force known as the "Gumbaldia." The heroes fight valiantly against the Grass Demon and his minions, using all their skills and powers to defend themselves.

In the climax of the episode, Marceline arrives to aid them and reveals that her involvement in the war was what led to the creation of the dark force that threatens to destroy everything. She uses her vampire powers to drain the energy from the Gumbaldia and finally defeats it. The crisis is averted, and the series comes to a close with a poignant ending that left fans feeling both satisfied and emotional.

Overall, Adventure Time's "Come Along with Me" was a fitting finale for a beloved series. It tied up loose ends and gave closure to many of the characters' arcs, while also leaving room for interpretation and reflection. It showcased the show's unique blend of humor, adventure, and heart, and reminded viewers why they fell in love with it in the first place.