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[egruntz]

Holy shit. Upon my first run through, this is my favorite animated series of all time. I watched it again several times now, forcing my friends and family to watch it too, and they love it.

This is a masterpiece, really it is.

What else is out there like this? I'm completely blown away! If you haven't watched it yet, do it! It's a mini series the length of a movie.

Prefect for autumn and Halloween.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I'm the highwayman

 

[Illucio]

It's going to become the new Halloween classic to watch every year for sure.

It's amazing when you find a group of amazing artists and tell them to do whatever they want. I miss the dark/scary cartoon shows like Courage the Cowardly Dog, so Over the Garden Wall really took it home with me.

Here's to hoping there will another great scary cartoon show in the future!

 

[Opto]

I'm the highwayman

okay good to know

 

[PatThePassive]

The frog ferryboat had the best song in it

 

[Kard8p3]

I watched that for the first time earlier this year, and holy fuck was I blown away at how good it is.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

My favorite part was how the main kid felt like he was a loser but no one viewed him that way.

Taught me lots about how I view myself in the world.

 

[OnionPowder]

My wife has watched this like 30 times but i haven't watched it yet somehow.

 

[Big Nikus]

Oh, thanks for the discovery, I'm gonna love that.

edit: should I watch the short film "Tome of the Unknown" before ?

 

[egruntz]

Oh, thanks for the discovery, I'm gonna love that.

edit: should I watch the short film "Tome of the Unknown" before ?

Someone answer this man. What is Tome of the Unknown?

 

[EdibleKnife]

Still need to buy the DVD

 

[Tuck]

The little brother was awful and ruined the show.

 

[Choomp]

Over the Garden Wall was really special. People who are a fan of those CN shows like Adventure Time really must watch this

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I'm the highwayman

 

[Big Nikus]

Someone answer this man. What is Tome of the Unknown?

I looked it up and it's the pilot of the series. I haven't watched it yet, but it's on Youtube : https://youtu.be/X-0vZeaIrFg
From wikipedia:

Originally imagined as a three-season television show, Cartoon Network asked for it to be a feature film. During production, the miniseries format that eventually became that for Over the Garden Wall was decided on. The film serves as the inspiration and pilot for the aforementioned miniseries, which premiered in 2014.[2] The network, whose animation studio produced the film, also served as distributor. Released in 2013 to multiple film festivals, Tome of the Unknown has received several accolades.

I think I'll watch it after the series.

 

[Sadsic]

Someone answer this man. What is Tome of the Unknown?

Not necessary, but the music in it is fabulous. it's basically just another segment in the middle of show, not important to the plot at large

 

[Tizoc]

What a coincidence I just finished watching it myself recently.

This show's a little too creepy for kids but I give it props for its themes.

Spoiler

I liked how Wirt is too ashamed and scared because of his interests and yet all the other kids seemed like decent fellows who'd appreciate Wirt for who he is.

Greg's innocence in the Unknown is quite cute and I didn't know he was supposed to be an elephant until near the end of the show

I really liked The Horse though, and was a little bummed he didn't become a regular but the ep. he was had some hilarious lines from him

Oh, thanks for the discovery, I'm gonna love that.

edit: should I watch the short film "Tome of the Unknown" before ?

Nah watch it after.

 

[BBboy20]

i feel oddly old knowing how long ago I've watched it.

 

[InfiniteBento]

One of my favorite short animated shows to ever exist

 

[TheGreatLugia]

I think it's a lovely show, but I'm still hoping for an eventual Blu-ray release.