A lineup of compelling and unique characters… You can bet your pointy hat that I was singing “Potatoes and Molasses” for days. The tunes are surprisingly catchy, and each episode features an original piece that is fantastically integrated into the episode’s plot. And even if you aren’t normally a fan of song and dance numbers, think twice before you pass this one up. It’s a musical.Īs if classic animation weren’t good enough, yes, Over the Garden Wall is also a musical. Its simplistic design provides viewers with a sense of nostalgia, while its subdued color palette and vignette style give the impression of a classic cartoon with modern flair. While films and television shows rendered in 3D are by no means void of artistic creativity, there’s something special about a series animated in traditional 2D. As the practice becomes less and less common, works that employ traditional animation are refreshing, and Over the Garden Wall is no exception. It remains original yet somehow familiar, with a robust cast and a clever plot that becomes more intriguing as the series develops. It’s quirky and slightly sinister in the way a Tim Burton film might be, and detailed and captivating in a way reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki films. Not only is the series beautifully stylized, it’s silly and innocent enough for the younger crowd, while thought-provoking enough to hold the attention of an older audience. They’re mindless, mediocre, and don’t offer enough to capture my attention.

You’ve never seen anything like it.Īdmittedly, I was skeptical when someone recommended I watch Over the Garden Wall, mainly because so many kids’ shows these days seem to rehash all of the same stuff. Read on for seven reasons why Over the Garden Wall should be on the top of your “to watch” list this holiday season. Chances are, at some point within the past month or two, you’ve heard of the new miniseries Over the Garden Wall.Ĭreated by Patrick McHale, former writer and creative director of the hit series Adventure Time, the animation has gained a notable amount of critical acclaim since its premiere on Cartoon Network last month, and is arguably the best miniseries of the year.

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