User Reviews

If you ignore the fantasy setting, this is a genuinely good episode about relationship drama. Finn makes understandable but selfish and harmful choices, and FP has the appropriate reaction. It's not a contrived conflict based on a misunderstanding; she is angry at him for a good reason.

This alone is rare enough in fiction, especially children friendly fiction. But what makes it really special is that it ultimately doesn't work out between them. This episode was the beginning of the end for the two. It shows that not all relationships will work, and that's not something any other show will teach you.

My only critique is the inclusion of the cosmic owl, since that gives Finn a more legitimate reason for his actions, which lessens the gravity of the episode and also seems entirely unnecessary. You could have easily done the same episode without that.

Adventure time goes in a different direction with this episode. It shows Finn's selfish and manipulative side by having him manipulate Flame Princess into battling the Ice King.

I honestly love this episode. Not Finn being manipulative, but the writing behind the episode and what it means for Finn's character moving forward. Now of course, some of the generic fans won't get it and just say that this episode was "terrible" just based off Finn's motives, the break up or any other personal feelings they have, but don't let your personal feelings blind you from the fact of how brilliant this episode is.

This episode was key, not only for Finn's wonderful character development, but for Flame Princess' life moving forward and how that positively affected her as a person and future queen.

This review is gonna be short, but this episode is amazing, a great development in Finn's character, from him having his wet dream about Flame Princess after she beat up Ice King. Out of Finn's selfish desires, he intends to have it done again, because as any natural teenager does, he becomes horny. He initiates a second fight, this time, Ice King managing to hurt FP. Finn indirectly caused this out of his selfish desires.

The next night, he has a wet dream, but this time IK is blasting his body, with the cosmic owl showing up, trying whisper something to him. Not representing that IK is gonna blast him with ice or anything, but the fact that Finn is gonna have a major turning point with his character.

The next morning, Finn writes letters to Ice King and Flame Princess, insulting them, and even getting personal about things with FP. A massive fight breaks out between IK and FP, destroying the ice kingdom, whilst Finn is knocked unconscious. The owl shows up saying, "You blew it".

Finn realises how he messed up, controlling and manipulating FP for his own personal gain, showing us even the hero can make mistakes. Finn confesses to FP, leaving a massive sense of betrayal, due to Finn breaking her trust. She decides she needs time to herself, ending their relationship, as she realises she went from one controlling guy (Flame King) to another (Finn). The episode ends with Finn saying, "I said I was sorry." Really showing Finn's unfamiliarity and immaturity.

This episode personally struck a cord with me, as in my first relationship, I was also controlling and manipulating her for my own gain. But this episode helped me realise my wrongs, call me bias, but Finn really started changing as a person here, maturing from his mistakes. A really damn good episode.