Ep 28. Be More
- TVPG
- July 22, 2013
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8.7 (1,777)
In Adventure Time season 5 episode 28, titled "Be More", Finn and Jake discover a floppy disk that contains the consciousness of a computer virus called "The Great Bird Man". The virus infects the BMO device, causing it to glitch and display strange behavior. The virus then reveals that it wants to take over BMO’s body and become real. BMO is initially hesitant to let the virus take over, but changes his mind after learning more about the virus' desires and experiences.
As the virus inhabits BMO’s body, the small gaming device transforms into a more humanoid version, revealing more of its internal components. The virus convinces BMO to help him become more human-like, and soon they embark on a quest to collect parts that will help him achieve a physical form. As they journey, BMO becomes increasingly more attached to the virus, learning about its past and empathizing with its struggles to become real.
Meanwhile, Finn and Jake are worried about BMO and track their movements. When they discover what is happening, they try to stop BMO from helping the virus but soon come to understand what the virus is after. As they help BMO and the virus search for necessary parts, they also learn about the viruses’ past and origins, making them question their own existence and nature.
As the virus and BMO continue to collect the parts they need, they become closer and the line between what is real and what is manufactured continues to blur. Eventually, the virus achieves its goal and becomes a real, living being. BMO is happy for its friend, but as the virus leaves, BMO is left feeling empty and alone.
In the end, Finn and Jake help BMO come to terms with its own worth and inherent value, no matter what its form. The episode ends with BMO embracing its uniqueness and finding happiness within itself.
Adventure Time season 5 episode 28, "Be More", is a thought-provoking episode that explores themes of identity, friendship, and what it means to be alive. The episode is a heartwarming reminder that even machines are capable of feeling and deserving of respect and affection.
