This episode is very surprising because of the events that connect some how. No body would have thought that the bear was a small part but a very important opening to a huge plot that will be revealed as the season goes on. This is the type of stuff that keeps the viewers watching this hilarious show. It keeps them in suspense and eager to find out what happens next. It keeps us all guessing which in my opinion is the most fun about watching Adventure Time. I think something this big will be premiered as a special or who knows maybe a movie. The Lich King was obviously trying to find Finn and Jake's weakness and probably their toughest challenges they've ever encountered. In these cartoons the hints are sometimes hidden so it really gives the viewers more reason to keep watching and pay close attention.
3 Reviews
This guy is tops blooby!
mxkov22 May 2018
Warning: Spoilers
"In your footsteps" was an impressive episode. Not because of its humor or animation, but because it was able to combine two overused/cliched plots, and turn it into something with an entirely different feel.
The first plot is the "Innocent thing turns bad" plot. It's clearly shown in the beginning, when the bear comes and tries to (at first glance by Jake) steal Finn's identity. Jake is always sceptical, but the main protagonist (Finn) dismisses Jake suspicion. In the end, of course, the bear has been working for the Lich/Snail. I was expecting something along the lines of this. But the way it played out still made it feel like a very unexpected reveal.
The second plot was the "Thing tries to be hero" plot. Of course, the thing wanting to be the hero was the bear, and the thing stopping him was Jake. This happens often in shows in general, but with the previous plot I found it to still be sweet in the end, but very simply done. However, this doesn't make the overall episode seem like it has a simple, one track plot.
I think this was a well made episode, and the characters themselves had a charm to them that still was humorous, even if just directly relying on visual gags and not direct jokes. Nothing seemed forced, and it all played out really well overall.
Actually, on that ending note, can I mention how adorable BMO was coming back from soccer practice; like F&J were his parents and he was just innocently watching them argue. It's so aaaadoooribblllee!
Rating:7.8/10
The first plot is the "Innocent thing turns bad" plot. It's clearly shown in the beginning, when the bear comes and tries to (at first glance by Jake) steal Finn's identity. Jake is always sceptical, but the main protagonist (Finn) dismisses Jake suspicion. In the end, of course, the bear has been working for the Lich/Snail. I was expecting something along the lines of this. But the way it played out still made it feel like a very unexpected reveal.
The second plot was the "Thing tries to be hero" plot. Of course, the thing wanting to be the hero was the bear, and the thing stopping him was Jake. This happens often in shows in general, but with the previous plot I found it to still be sweet in the end, but very simply done. However, this doesn't make the overall episode seem like it has a simple, one track plot.
I think this was a well made episode, and the characters themselves had a charm to them that still was humorous, even if just directly relying on visual gags and not direct jokes. Nothing seemed forced, and it all played out really well overall.
Actually, on that ending note, can I mention how adorable BMO was coming back from soccer practice; like F&J were his parents and he was just innocently watching them argue. It's so aaaadoooribblllee!
Rating:7.8/10
Frivolity with ominous intent
Mr-Fusion6 June 2016
Warning: Spoilers
There's not really anything going on in 'In Your Footsteps' until the very last shot; one that turns everything in the preceding ten minutes on its head.
Up until that point, it's all chuckles when Finn and Jake stumble onto a bear who's bent on emulating Finn, from his mannerisms right down to trying on his ill-fitting clothes. This episode maintains a distinct likability because the bear's an endearing character, especially because Jake knows he's not kosher; but who believes Jake? But in the end, it does turn out to be a ruse when we find out the bear's working for the Lich. And that alone holds sinister implications.
7/10
Up until that point, it's all chuckles when Finn and Jake stumble onto a bear who's bent on emulating Finn, from his mannerisms right down to trying on his ill-fitting clothes. This episode maintains a distinct likability because the bear's an endearing character, especially because Jake knows he's not kosher; but who believes Jake? But in the end, it does turn out to be a ruse when we find out the bear's working for the Lich. And that alone holds sinister implications.
7/10
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