The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Series, 2008, The late 2000s, Set in Stormalong Harbor
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is #2 of 12 in release order and #2 of 12 in chronological order in the Cartoon Comedy Classics.
The story
A young boy who grew up inside a talking whale sets sail for magical Candied Island, accompanied by Capt. K'nuckles, a crusty old pirate.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack recap
Flapjack is a cheerful, gullible boy raised by Bubbie, a talking whale who carries him in her mouth. In the harbour town of Stormalong, he meets Captain K'nuckles, a lazy, lying, candy-obsessed pirate who claims to be a great adventurer, and they set off to find Candied Island, a legendary island made entirely of candy. Bubbie distrusts K'nuckles but goes along to keep Flapjack safe. The harbour is a grim, grimy place full of strange characters: Peppermint Larry, who runs the candy shop; Doctor Barber, who is both barber and doctor; the Dock Hag; and Eight-Armed Willy, a giant octopus. Most episodes are stand-alone misadventures in which K'nuckles' schemes for free candy go wrong while Flapjack's naivety somehow carries them through. The style is unsettling, with detailed close-ups and gross-out humour. Created by Thurop Van Orman, it aired on Cartoon Network for three seasons from 2008 to 2010.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack ending explained
The final episode, "Fish Out of Water" (2010), has Flapjack and K'nuckles turn into fish after eating too much candy. It ends in live action, with creator Thurop Van Orman and his son playing K'nuckles and Flapjack and a live-action Bubbie appearing. The trio never reach Candied Island, and K'nuckles never stops chasing candy. The show ended after three seasons without a revival.
Where to watch The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack is streaming on Hulu in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.8/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Chowder, before Regular Show.
- Chronological order: after Chowder, before Regular Show.
What to watch before The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Chowder (2007), which The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack (2008) continues.
Cast
- Thurop Van Orman as Flapjack (voice)
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Captain K'nuckles (voice)
- Roz Ryan as Bubbie (voice)
- Jeff Bennett as Peppermint Larry (voice)
- Steve Little as Doctor Barber (voice)
- Richard McGonagle as Eight-Armed Willy
- S. Scott Bullock as Patch
- Daran Norris as Dock Hag
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Sea Urchins
- Cree Summer as Buff Delinquent
- June Foray as Kelly (voice)
Created by Thurop Van Orman.