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Review: Adventure Time Complete First and Second Season Blu-ray

Yeah, you know what time it is. It's time to make sure you have both seasons in your personal collection.

Adventure Time. What really needs to be said about this show? Since the show started, more and more are becoming aware at the brilliance and hilarity of the show. Finn the human and Jake the dog's adventures in the land of Ooo go in directions you would never expect. Whether you've seen every episode or have just started watching, now you can watch the first and second seasons in glorious high definition.

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Each disc contains 26 episodes. Think about that. I won't lie. Me and my daughter popped in a disc and just started watching episode after episode. Even though we've seen them all, it doesn't get old.

One nice thing is being able to watch the episodes "in order." It is absolutely not necessary. You can, for the most part, watch them in any order. There is Finn and Jake's first meeting with Marceline that wouldn't make sense if seen after other episodes, for example, but for the most part, you can watch any random episode at any time.

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There are so many great characters in the show besides Finn and Jake. The show is about the two going on their adventures but you just never know what's going to happen next. The humor ranges from subtle fart jokes to brilliant laughs that can easily go over your head if you don't pay careful attention.

There aren't many shows that can consistently deliver laughs episode after episode. While there is a magical nature to the world, you can almost get that feeling just by watching. You are taken away as you become engrossed in the wacky story of each episode. There aren't many TV shows that you necessarily need to own but with Adventure Time, you will want to watch the episodes over and over.

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What else do you get? There are some special features on each season's disc. Both feature commentary by Pendelton Ward and others. It's bizarre hearing the voices of the characters talk in and out of character.

Season One

Besides the commentary there is also a Behind the Scenes featurette (9:38). Pendelton Ward walks around the office with a steady cam and talks to the others involved. We get to see them "working" on the show.

There is also a Behind the Behind the Scenes featuring Thurop Van Orman (2:32). Yes, we get to see what went on in making the Behind the Scenes feature.

What about the music? Also included is Adventure Time Music with Casey + Tim (10:18). This is where we get to hear from the musicians on what inspires them for each character and scene.

There are some Animatics, video extras (the live action commerical), Finndemonium (looking at how everyone loves the show including cosplayers, fan art, parades, etc) and "The Wand" - Jake finds a magic wand and, of course, trouble ensues.

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Season 2

There aren't as many special features on this disc but that's okay. We get The Crew of Adventure Time Interviewed by Pendelton Ward (6:16). You can imagine what that's like. All episodes also feature commentary.

As mentioned, you will want to own these seasons. The animation may seem simple but in high definition, it looks great and the colors are vibrant. After watching the episodes again, you might notice little things you didn't catch the first time. The show is just a blast to watch. But you probably already know this.

Both seasons of Adventure Time are must buys. As hard as it is to believe, every so often I come across someone that hasn't watched the show. Now the excuse of not having cable or Cartoon Network can't be used. Pick these up or put them on your wish list. It's a great show and that's all you need to know.

If you need even more convincing, here's a bunch more stills to whet your appetite.

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DH69

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nice

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adventure time!

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Adventure time is awesome!

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I looove AT. I need this! Gotta say Regular Show is better thooooo.

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Awesomeness :)

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I wish they'd release Regular Show in seasons instead of throwing random episodes together on one disc.

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@g_man: There is another show called Gravity Falls that is the same kind of funny.

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What time is it? Guess it's time for me to try this show.

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That is sooooooooooooo math!

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I'll end up getting them for the commentary since I'm a sucker for that. Just glad they're finally putting out the complete seasons instead of the parcel post stuff they had out before.

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@the_stegman: try it. i've avoided it for a long time until i watched 1 ep on CN. now i'm hooked.

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How's the video quality? Any artifacting or banding? There's some really bad red/black artifacting and grey-tone banding on the Metalocalypse and Venture Bros blu-rays. You can't really discern that stuff from jpg screenshots, since those will be artifacted anyway.

I was a big fan of the original Adventure Time short, and was hyped for the new show, but only watched it for the first season or so before the eps just started piling up on my DVR and I've never gotten back to it. Mostly because even though I set the dvr to "new" episodes, it would record all of them, including the various permutations of the episode combinations, with no description so I would have to start one to see what it was. Same with Regular Show.

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I really really really love this show !!!! This show has a lot of humor and a really complex history in the undertone. Characters + voices are unique, a perfect combo!

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I just started watching this Show. Now on Season 2. it's so awesome and trippy!!!

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