![]() ![]() Since Rebecca doesn’t reprise her role, she decided to send her Sapphire as a consolation prize. I really couldn’t see Sugar delivering some of Elise’s more raw moments, such as screaming out in fear and lashing out at Marcy. I’m sure it wasn’t anything personal voice acting isn’t really Rebecca’s strong suit, and her role in Stakes worked mostly because it was short and sweet. Elise is NOT voiced by Rebecca Sugar this time around, which I can only assume was probably due to scheduling conflicts or an active choice by Rebecca to not redeem the part. Instead, we get a long desired story about her mother (formally named Elise!) as the two fight for survival in the post-war days. Marceline similarly needs to be brooding and edgy for the sake of her identity, in an attempt to romanticize all of the shitty things that happened to her.īecause we’ve already seen enough of it over the years, the special wisely decides to not use Marceline’s relationship with Simon as a main vocal point of her past pain. She ISN’T the same person she was at the beginning of the series, and this episode deals with it by exploring her insecurities about becoming “soft.” Reminds me a lot of Bojack Horseman‘s season six episode Good Damage, where one of the main characters experiences writer’s block after beginning anti-depressants. Here, it isn’t really a return to how her character used to be, but that’s sort of the point. My main issue with Marcy is that she started out as this super fun, energetic character and then sort of fizzled out into a story prop whenever they needed to tell an early post-Mushroom War story or appeal to the Bubbline fanatics. Funny enough, with that being said, it doesn’t really attempt to resolve any of the issues I’ve had with her character up to this point. I’ve been particularly critical about Marceline’s role in the series post Season Four, but this certainly is one of her better appearances to date. ![]() In bringing out their insecurities, it’s clear to see what they cherish about their connection – Marceline feels less “damaged” and Bubblegum doesn’t feel like she needs constant approval from third party sources. They’ve had clear chemistry before, but their dynamic was always kind of held together by their contrasting “nice girl/bad girl” dynamic. ![]() What I really like watching from these two, however, aside from the schmaltz, is that it’s really clear WHY they’re together as of Obsidian. We see them kiss, sleep in bed together, and even explore their long-alluded to break-up. Marceline and Bubblegum’s relationship is at their most romantic, because for once, they don’t have to put up with network demands. Let’s get into the good stuff first: like BMO, the best aspect of this special is our returning players. I’d say it does its job at connecting everything on a decent level, but there are definitely some bits that work better than others. It’s a lot to take in, but most of it is tied together in a relatively satisfying way. Obsidian brings a lot to the table: an entirely new kingdom with new characters, a conflict in said kingdom, struggles within Marceline and Bubblegum’s relationship, Marcy’s relationship with her mother, a self-esteem allegory that spans across three separate characters, Bubblegum’s inferiority complex that mirrors See-Through Princess’s… etc. ![]() It’s jam packed with all kinds of moments that AT fans can revel in… in fact, it’s jam packed in general. It’s fanservice alright, but GOOD fanservice at that. However, it actually feels somewhat warranted for a couple whose entire romantic history was left to implications and Easter eggs for so many years. Obsidian ends up presenting their relationship in the same way that previous incarnations have – by giving the fans what they want. I had been pretty burnt out with their ship by the end of the series, and I wasn’t really craving much more between these two as a package deal. I’ve stated how I feel about Bubbline at least 30 times on this blog prior, but for the sake of sounding redundant, here we go once more: I don’t actively dislike their relationship, but was kind of bummed by how oversaturated it was in the show to the point of it being the driving force of including Marceline in stories. When the Distant Lands episodes were first announced, Obsidian was the one that I was looking forward to the least. Well, this was a long time coming, huh? It’s Bubbline time, babies!! Nyström, Anna Syvertsson, Iggy Craig, Mickey Quinn, Maya Petersen, James Cambell & Ashlyn Anstee Original Airdate: NovemWritten & Storyboarded by: Hanna K. ![]()
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