A jewel that is already a decade old
Finding entertainment for children that is not guaranteed boredom for parents is a very complicated task. They well know how tedious it can be to read that rather simple story that their offspring nevertheless want to hear over and over again. But there are some surprising gems capable of captivate all audienceseven be masterpieces.
It may well be the case Beyond the gardenan exquisite animated fantasy adventure miniseries from Cartoon Network that can be streamed through Max. 10 wonderful episodes that together are not even two hours long, but once you start watching you can’t and don’t want to stop.
Here we follow the story of Wirt and Greg, two half-brothers who get lost in a totally strange forest, inhabited by mysterious creatures and animals, and They must find their way home. In this forest, which they call “The Unknown”, they will witness strange and wonderful things.
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With the help of a wise old Woodcutter, as well as an irritating bluebird named Beatriz, the two brothers will have to find the Woman of the Unknown, Adelaide, to end the curse that keeps them there and be able to return safely home. . On the way they will meet From unexpected allies to sinister threats.
After working on other series aimed at children such as Adventure Time, creator Patrick McHale created a short about two brothers trapped in a dark fantasy world that would be the basis on which to expand Beyond the garden. The acclaim of the short convinced Cartoon Network to make the first miniseries in its history.
‘Beyond the Garden’: an exquisite fantasy
With a wonderful cast that includes Elijah Wood, Melanie Lynskey and Christopher Lloyd in roles where they are very hidden, the miniseries progresses through 10 different adventures, which little by little develop great characters with many layers that are fascinating. The series is by no means conformist, being stimulating for any type of audience.
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The designs are a delight, a kind of gothic tale that is very easy to get into. Despite its darkness and flirtations with horror, it does not become creepy or traumatic. Instead, it patiently shapes a captivating and exciting odyssey which deserves the popular acclaim it has been receiving in these 10 years, bordering on a perfect score in reviews on sites like Rotten Tomatoes.
You can see Beyond the garden in Max.
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