I haven't seen many
(any?)
animated miniseries
but Over the Garden Wall
takes the cake.
All of the cakes.
Originally airing in November
of 2014
over the course of five
consecutive nights,
the show spotlights
a journey with half brothers
Wirt and Greg
as they try their best
to get back home.
Emotional, poetic, vivid,
and with some of the best
original music I've heard
in an animated series.
I honestly have no criticisms
with this show. It's one
for you to watch
by the fireside, as the outdoors
grow colder and kindling
is necessary.
Over the Garden Wall
is a coming of age
tale that covers
imagination, heroism,
love, communication,
and plenty of odd creatures
and lovable beasts along the way.
If you don't shed a tear
during the final episode,
then someone took your soul
a long time ago.
If you need more
from creator Patrick McHale,
check out his limited
Etsy book release
Bags.
I just ordered mine.
Lastly, if you feel
like listening to the music
from the miniseries,
you can enjoy a few tracks
below. For real fans,
the vinyl to the soundtrack
is on eBay for $100.
It's the only thing
on my Christmas list.
Please.