History WesternAnimation / AdventureTime

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[[note]]From top from bottom: [[ValleyGirl Lumpy Space Princess]], [[BadassAdorable Lady Rainicorn]], [[EverythingsBetterWithPenguins Gunter]], [[TheTrickster Marceline]], [[AnIcePerson Ice]] [[TragicVillain King]], [[EmperorScientist Princess]] [[PinkIsFeminine Bubblegum]], [[RoyallyScrewedUp Earl of Lemongrab]], [[FieryRedhead Flame Princess]], [[KidHero Finn]], [[FreezeFrameBonus The]] [[DemonicPossession Snail]], [[CuteMachines BMO]], [[AlmightyJanitor Peppermint Butler]], [[BrilliantButLazy Jake]], and [[CoolOldLady Tree Trunks]].[[/note]]]]-]

What time is it? [[JustForFun/DescribeTopicHere Describe]] ''Adventure Time'' time!

Thanks to the massive success of the series, the show has spawned an increasing range of spin-offs in other media, details of which can be found at the [[Franchise/AdventureTime Franchise page]].

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018. The hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" aired on September 3, 2018 after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an eight-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, and at 283 produced episodes, is surpassed only by the ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise and ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitansGo'' in episode count. Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

What time is it? [[DescribeTopicHere Describe]] ''Adventure Time'' time!

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018. The hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" aired on September 3, 2018 after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an eight-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, and at 283 produced episodes, is surpassed only by the ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise in episode count. Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

Why? Because it's [[WidgetSeries really]] [[DerangedAnimation frickin']] [[GainaxEnding weird]], that's why!

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot... which probably explains why its [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', it's sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. {{Creator/Nickelodeon}} passed on making it into a series twice, but rival Creator/CartoonNetwork saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5th, to the delight of 2.5 million viewers.

On October 2nd, 2014, Pendleton Ward [[http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/adventure-time-the-trippiest-show-on-television-20141002 announced to Rolling Stone]] that he had quietly stepped down from his position as showrunner during its fifth season due to burnout, though he remained as a storyboard artist, script writer, and voice actor. Adam Muto, who had been involved with ''Adventure Time'' since the original pilot, would serve the role of showrunner for the remainder of the series, along with its various spin-offs.

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018; which it did on September 3, 2018, with the hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" airing after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an eight-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, and at 283 produced episodes, is surpassed only by the ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise in episode count. Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, home to [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot... which probably explains why its' [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

On October 2nd, 2014, Pendleton Ward [[http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/adventure-time-the-trippiest-show-on-television-20141002 announced to Rolling Stone]] that he had quietly stepped down from his position as showrunner during its fifth season due to burnout, though he remained as a storyboard artist, script writer, and voice actor. Adam Muto, who had been involved with ''Adventure Time'' since the original pilot, would serve the role of showrunner for the remainder of the series, along with its' various spin-offs.

On October 2nd, 2014, Pendleton Ward [[http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/adventure-time-the-trippiest-show-on-television-20141002 announced to Rolling Stone]] that he had quietly stepped down from his position as showrunner during its fifth season due to burnout, though he remained as a storyboard artist, script writer, and voice actor. Adam Muto, who had been involved with ''Adventure Time'' since the original pilot, would serve the role of showrunner for the remainder of the series.

Both the original short and subsequent series follow the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and battle evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo, which is occupied by [[CloudCuckooland some really strange characters]]. The stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot... which probably explains why its' [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

[[note]]From top from bottom: [[ValleyGirl Lumpy Space Princess]], [[BadassAdorable Lady Rainicorn]], [[EverythingsBetterWithPenguins Gunter]], [[TheTrickster Marceline]], [[TragicVillain Ice King]], [[EmperorScientist Princess Bubblegum]], [[RoyallyScrewedUp Earl of Lemongrab]], [[FieryRedhead Flame Princess]], [[KidHero Finn]], [[FreezeFrameBonus The]] [[DemonicPossession Snail]], [[CuteMachines BMO]], [[AlmightyJanitor Peppermint Butler]], [[BrilliantButLazy Jake]], [[CoolOldLady Tree Trunks]].[[/note]]]]-]

On August 2021, Cartoon Network and HBO Max officially announced ''Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake'', a spin-off featuring Finn and Jake's GenderSwap counterparts. It is set to premiere at a later date.

Both the original short and subsequent series feature the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and fight evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo. The events and characters the duo meets are seemingly nonsensical and crazy, and the stories bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures - or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' - than a coherent plot... which is probably why everything its' so [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

Both the original short and subsequent series feature the adventures of two best friends, [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short), who explore and fight evil in the magical, post-apocalyptic land of Ooo. The events and people the duo meets are seemingly nonsensical and crazy... which is probably why everything is so [[WidgetSeries really]] [[DerangedAnimation frickin']] [[GainaxEnding weird]] and [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].


The series sometimes bear resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', it's sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. {{Creator/Nickelodeon}} passed on making it into a series twice, but rival Creator/CartoonNetwork saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5th, to the delight of 2.5 million viewers.

Why? Because it's [[WidgetSeries really]] [[DerangedAnimation frickin']] [[GainaxEnding weird]], that's why.

Both the original short and subsequent series feature the adventures of two best friends: [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short) who explore and fight evil in the land of Ooo. Their adventures are nonsensical, crazy, and bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures, or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', than a coherent plot... which is probably why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

Much like ''WebAnimation/HomestarRunner'', it's sort of a cross between a children's show and a parody of a children's show, with these elements still being very much present even after the show [[CerebusSyndrome took a turn for the darker]]. {{Creator/Nickelodeon}} passed on making it into a series twice, but rival Creator/CartoonNetwork saw its potential and ordered two full seasons off the bat. A preview aired on March 11, 2010, with the show formally beginning its run on April 5th, to the delight of 2.5 million viewers.

The Crowners for [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/AdventureTime Best Episode]] and [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BiggestComplaint/AdventureTime Biggest Complaint.]]

On October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeDistantLands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour-long episodes each centering on different members of the main cast. The series premiered on Creator/HBOMax on June 25, 2020.

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018; which it did on September 3, 2018, with the hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" airing after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an eight-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, and at 283 produced episodes, is surpassed only by the ''Ben 10'' franchise in episode count. Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018; which it did on September 3, 2018, with the hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" airing after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an 8-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, surpassed only by ''WesternAnimation/EdEddnEddy'' (10 years), ''Franchise/ThePowerpuffGirls'' franchise (12 years), and the collective ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise (13 years). It has also 283 produced episodes, which gives the series the second highest number of episodes among all Cartoon Network series, the first being the aforementioned ''Ben 10'' franchise (390+). Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

On October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeDistantLands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour-long episodes each centering on different members of the main cast. The series is set to air on Creator/HBOMax on June 25, 2020, with the second episode premiering later in the year.

What time is it? [[DescribeTopicHere Describe]] ''Adventure Time''!

On October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTimeDistantLands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour-long episodes each centering on different members of the main cast. The series is set to air on Creator/HBOMax on June 25, 2020, with the second episode premiering later this year.

In October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''Adventure Time: Distant Lands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour-long episodes each centering on different members of the main cast. The series is set to air on Creator/HBOMax, [=WarnerMedia=]'s streaming service, with the first two episodes scheduled for 2020.

After the finale was a comic book series entitled ''ComicBook/AdventureTimeSeason11''. Meant to be an unofficial 12-issue epilogue, it was [[CutShort only lasted 6 due to not meeting sales expectations]]. In addition to ''Season 11'' was another miniseries, ''[[ComicBook/AdventureTimeMarcyAndSimon Marcy and Simon]]'', which concluded the latter's character arc.

The story continued in the comic book series ''ComicBook/AdventureTimeSeason11'', which was meant to last 12 issues but only lasted 6 due to not meeting sales expectations, and ''[[ComicBook/AdventureTimeMarcyAndSimon Marcy and Simon]]''.

On October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''Adventure Time: Distant Lands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour long episodes focused on the main cast for Creator/HBOMax, Warner's streaming service. It is set to premiere during 2020.

On October 2019, Cartoon Network announced ''Adventure Time: Distant Lands'', a sequel miniseries composed of four hour long episodes focused on the main cast for HBO Max, Warner's streaming service. It is set to premiere during 2020.

On September 29, 2016, [[ScrewedByTheNetwork after months of erratic airings]], Cartoon Network [[https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/781549955282501632 announced on Twitter]] that the show would end in 2018; which it did on September 3, 2018, with the hour-long series finale "Come Along With Me" airing after an all-day marathon of the show's most popular episodes. With an 8-year run, ''Adventure Time'' is the fourth longest-running series on Cartoon Network, surpassed only by ''[[WesternAnimation/EdEddnEddy Ed Edd 'n Eddy]]'' (10 years), ''Franchise/ThePowerpuffGirls'' franchise (12 years), and the collective ''Franchise/Ben10'' franchise (13 years). It has also 283 produced episodes, which gives the series the second highest number of episodes among all Cartoon Network series, the first being the aforementioned ''Ben 10'' franchise (390+). Combine that with the amount of [[TheMerch merchandise]] and other media spinoffs the work has garnered, it's probably fair to describe ''Adventure Time'' as one of Cartoon Network's great success stories.

Both the original short and subsequent series feature the adventures of two best friends: [[ExpositoryThemeTune in theJake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short) who explore and fight evil in the land of Ooo. Their adventures are nonsensical, crazy, and bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures, or a [[ThisIsYourPremiseOnDrugs particularly baked]] round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', than a coherent plot... which is probably why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].

Both the original short and subsequent series feature the adventures of two best friends: [[ExpositoryThemeTune Jake the Dog and Finn the Human]] (Pen the Human in the original short). Their adventures are nonsensical, crazy, and bear more resemblance to a group of kids playing with action figures, or a particularly baked round of ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', than a coherent plot... which is probably why it's [[RuleOfFun so dang fun]].