Stakes (miniseries)

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Stakes is an eight-part miniseries that is part of the American animated television series Adventure Time. It originally aired on Cartoon Network from November 16 to November 19, 2015. The miniseries was produced by Frederator Studios and Cartoon Network Studios.

Plot

The miniseries follows Marceline the Vampire Queen as she attempts to cure her vampirism. With the help of her friends Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Princess Bubblegum, Marceline confronts her past and battles five resurrected vampires: the Fool, the Empress, the Hierophant, the Moon, and the Vampire King.

Episodes

The miniseries consists of the following episodes:

1. "Marceline the Vampire Queen"
2. "Everything Stays"
3. "Vamps About"
4. "The Empress Eyes"
5. "May I Come In?"
6. "Take Her Back"
7. "Checkmate"
8. "The Dark Cloud"

Characters

• Marceline the Vampire Queen - A vampire and one of the main characters of Adventure Time. She seeks to rid herself of her vampiric nature.
• Finn the Human - A human boy and one of Marceline's closest friends.
• Jake the Dog - Finn's best friend and adoptive brother, who has magical powers.
• Princess Bubblegum - The ruler of the Candy Kingdom and a scientist who helps Marceline with her quest.

Production

Stakes was developed by Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time, along with Adam Muto and Rebecca Sugar. The miniseries was praised for its deeper exploration of Marceline's character and its darker tone compared to the main series.

Reception

The miniseries received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It was praised for its storytelling, character development, and animation. Stakes was also noted for its emotional depth and exploration of themes such as identity and redemption.

Related Pages

• Adventure Time
• Marceline the Vampire Queen
• Finn the Human
• Jake the Dog
• Princess Bubblegum
• Cartoon Network
• Frederator Studios