Adventure Time: Season 3

I've heard some people say that Adventure time jumped the shark with season three. I disagree completely.Still, season three is a slightly different beast than the first two seasons. It has evolved from relying more on surreal, at times non-sequitur humor of season one, to really developing a world and the characters. Don't get me wrong, the quirky humor is still there, but the world building that occurs over the course of the first three seasons. For a cartoon that is not above the occasional fart joke, it creates a surprisingly rich universe and compelling characters. Season three features a wide range of emotion from laugh out-loud humor, to straight faced drama, often finding a happy medium between the two. There are even episodes with few jokes which are downright unnerving, though nothing that I think most kids couldn't handle emotionally.Unlike many cartoons that are suck in one period of time, the characters do age and learn and grow as people. Just as Finn grows older, the show has changed as well. There are episodes that simply wouldn't have happened in season one or even in season two. And the show continues to evolve. There are episodes in seasons four and five that would never have worked the same in season three.Adventure Time may not be a show for everyone. Some people may find it too much of a fast-paced sensory overload, but it also takes its time. There are mysteries that may arise in one episode that may not be addressed until seasons later. This may be frustrating for some, but I find this aspect of the show one of the most enjoyable parts of it. It makes it worthwhile to rewatch previous episodes and look forward to what's to come.

I'm very glad that this DVD has been announced. First and foremost, I am excited that we don't have to wait until the summer to get this one (the last two DVDs were released in July 2012 and June 2013, respectively), and I hope that Cartoon Network will realize that they should start releasing the rest of the seasons soon!From what I can tell, this set is very similar to the second season. It will include commentaries for all the episodes, as well as a mystery featurette (the details haven't been release on that yet). From what I've heard, Pendleton Ward and co. were trying really hard when they recorded the commentary to not have any "orange juice" moments (this was their code word for comments that were either spoilery or considered inappropriate), so I'm hoping the commentaries will be a bit better than they previously have been.As for the show itself, this season is fantastic. While I don't think it's as good as the second or fourth season, this year was a big one for "Adventure Time"; the introduction of Fionna and Cake, the revelation of the Ice King's backstory, and various holiday episodes made this year one to be remembered. Stand-out episodes include the aforementioned specials like "Thank You", "From Bad to Worse", "Holly Jolly Secrets", and "Fionna and Cake", as well as the sorta-controversial "What Was Missing" (the birth of Bubbline), the dark installments like "The New Frontier" and "No One Can Hear You", and finally, the introduction of Flame Princess in the finale, "Incendium".This is a treat for all "Adventure Time" fans! Buy it, and hopefully we can get the rest soon!

If you're buying this set, chances are you know what you're getting yourself into. Another solid season of a very enjoyable show. The transfer is gorgeous and colors really stand out thanks to the blu ray format. The extras supplement the show well. My only wish is for an option to automatically skip the opening and closing themes when you're opting to use the "play all" function. I know some people call heresy on that, but a few episodes in and I find myself eager to skip opening themes, regardless of the show.

This is the best season of Adventure Time in the entirety of its lifespan. Season 2 follows pretty closely in its footsteps. After season 4 I probably wouldn't bother. Season 5 does have its moments but definitely marks the downfall of the franchise. Highly recommend this one. Plus the BMO arm and leg attachments make this DVD case a wonderful decoration for the house.

I love Adventure Time. I started watching it with my children, at my 11 year old son's urging. However, it has become a show I now watch on my own, over and over. I think, the underlying relationship between the primary characters (Finn and Jake), is a bond that makes the show so special. They genuinely care about each other - in a confusing, challenging, weird and non-linear world. Nothing makes traditional sense in the world of Ooo, but, underlying this weirdness are two characters facing the world with bravery, as sense of justice and compassion - even for their arch enemy. All the weirdness is just fun too.

The continuing adventures of Finn and Jake on Blueray DVD- ALGEBRAIC!!! The only complaint I have is that when you try to navigate through individual episodes you have to select whether you want the commentary or not- I haven't found any of the commentary to be particularly interesting, and having to select past it is a minor PITA but barely worth mentioning...the DVD itself is great! High quality video, great packaging, and a digital version of the material too! Not too shabby!Can't wait for season FOUR!!!!Highly recommend!

There are quite a few dents on the spines of this outer case and make it hard to display it without seeing them. Other than that this product shipped relatively quick (not as quick as all the other seasons I bought at the same time) and the digital download was still good.This season does have possibly my favorite cover art and some of my favorite episodes.Overall, great product for any Adventure Time fan, even with the slight cosmetic damage.