Over the Garden Wall is a 10-episode animated miniseries created by Patrick McHale for Cartoon Network. It first aired between the 3rd and 7th of November, 2014, and in the years since, has accumulated a devoted following thanks to its rich art and music, loveable characters, and layered storytelling.
"Welcome to the Unknown, boys ...
... You're more lost than you realize."
... You're more lost than you realize."
Synopsis
"Like many people upon encountering Over the Garden Wall, Rob Sorcher was confused. "I don’t understand this," the executive vice president of Cartoon Network told Patrick McHale, glancing over the project’s storyboards."
The show follows two half-brothers, Greg and Wirt, as they wander the strange forest they've become lost in with no apparent memory of how they got there; the land of the Unknown. While searching for home, the pair encounter several of the realm's inhabitants. Chief amongst them are the mysterious Woodsman and the irritable bluebird Beatrice.
Initial Pitch
While it was aired in 2014, Over the Garden Wall's first pitch was put forward in 2006, under the name Tome of the Unknown. The pitch carried the same loose premise and aesthetics as its eventual successor, but the differences were key.
Tome of the Unknown followed brothers Gregory and Walter, who would accidentally board a train destined for the afterlife. The pair would jump from the train mid-journey into a forest wherein a devil named Old Scratch would trick Gregory into a Faustian bargain: He would promise to return the pair home if they first read from the titular Tome of the Unknown. Should they fail, they would be whisked away to "live in the dark kingdom forever".
Old Scratch, in the manner of all Faustian bargainers, had from the start meant to trick them, and once the pair signed, he tore out the book's pages and let them fly into all corners of the Land of the In-Between. The remainder of the series followed Gregory and Walter as they hunted down the pages, whose stories eerily mirrored the duo’s own adventures.
Listed in the Over the Garden Wall artbook is a full list of proposed episodes for Tome of the Unknown. These include "Goose Step" and "Frogland", which feature a skinless witch and J. Bliss' father (J. Bliss being the name for Gregory's frog). While these episodes bear little resemblance to the plot of the final episodes, others like "Lovesick Millionaire" would mirror plotlines that would be edited and re-used.
Tome of the Unknown followed brothers Gregory and Walter, who would accidentally board a train destined for the afterlife. The pair would jump from the train mid-journey into a forest wherein a devil named Old Scratch would trick Gregory into a Faustian bargain: He would promise to return the pair home if they first read from the titular Tome of the Unknown. Should they fail, they would be whisked away to "live in the dark kingdom forever".
Old Scratch, in the manner of all Faustian bargainers, had from the start meant to trick them, and once the pair signed, he tore out the book's pages and let them fly into all corners of the Land of the In-Between. The remainder of the series followed Gregory and Walter as they hunted down the pages, whose stories eerily mirrored the duo’s own adventures.
Listed in the Over the Garden Wall artbook is a full list of proposed episodes for Tome of the Unknown. These include "Goose Step" and "Frogland", which feature a skinless witch and J. Bliss' father (J. Bliss being the name for Gregory's frog). While these episodes bear little resemblance to the plot of the final episodes, others like "Lovesick Millionaire" would mirror plotlines that would be edited and re-used.
Dramatis Personae
WIRT
Wirt is, alongside his brother Greg, the main protagonist of Over the Garden Wall.
He wears a bright red conical hat and a navy-blue cape.
Wirt is an anxious over-thinker, and, much to Beatrice's chagrin, often contradicts and re-contradicts himself as he puzzles things out aloud. He has an affinity for poetry and can play the clarinet, but lacks the confidence to let others see his talents. He often accidentally says rude things and then wildly backpedals, which is why he tries to stay quiet and therefore comes off as shy.
While he's initially annoyed by Greg, their adventures in the Unknown make him realize just how much he appreciates his brother.
He wears a bright red conical hat and a navy-blue cape.
"Sometimes I feel I'm just like a boat upon a winding river, twisting towards an endless black sea, further and further, drifting away from where I want to be, WHO! I want to be."
Wirt is an anxious over-thinker, and, much to Beatrice's chagrin, often contradicts and re-contradicts himself as he puzzles things out aloud. He has an affinity for poetry and can play the clarinet, but lacks the confidence to let others see his talents. He often accidentally says rude things and then wildly backpedals, which is why he tries to stay quiet and therefore comes off as shy.
While he's initially annoyed by Greg, their adventures in the Unknown make him realize just how much he appreciates his brother.
GREG
Greg is, alongside his brother Wirt, the main protagonist of Over the Garden Wall.
He wears a pair of green overalls, and an upended teapot on his head (an elephant costume).
Greg is energetic, carefree, and loves to play. He has a strong sense of justice but is often misguided because he doesn't quite understand the nuances of what's going on around him. These traits often put him in serious danger without him even realizing it. He rarely ever worries or fears, and has a gung-ho attitude that opposes his brother's indecision.
Greg loves and cares for his brother a lot, and is oblivious towards how annoyed Wirt sometimes gets with him.
He wears a pair of green overalls, and an upended teapot on his head (an elephant costume).
"You'll never convict! You have no proof!"
Greg is energetic, carefree, and loves to play. He has a strong sense of justice but is often misguided because he doesn't quite understand the nuances of what's going on around him. These traits often put him in serious danger without him even realizing it. He rarely ever worries or fears, and has a gung-ho attitude that opposes his brother's indecision.
Greg loves and cares for his brother a lot, and is oblivious towards how annoyed Wirt sometimes gets with him.
BEATRICE
Beatrice is a talking bluebird who offers to take Wirt and Greg to Adelaide, 'the good woman of the woods', who she says knows how to get them back home.
Beatrice has been cursed to be a bluebird, along with her whole family. She's very sarcastic and prickly at first, though as she comes to form a friendship with the pair, this façade starts to crumble to reveal a heart that's kinder than she lets on - she still loves teasing Wirt, though!
Beatrice initially lies to the pair about Adelaide, but even she doesn't know the witch's true intentions. Wirt, thinking she'd known Adelaide's true plan all along, takes Greg and leaves her behind. After Adelaide's death, Beatrice is able to get the scissors that would allow her to return herself to her human form, but doesn't use them until she's able to find Wirt and Greg. When the pair leave the Unknown, we get to see her with her family, all human again.
"Curse you, lady! Curse you! You'll die someday, and I'll laugh - laugh! HAHAHAHA!"
Beatrice has been cursed to be a bluebird, along with her whole family. She's very sarcastic and prickly at first, though as she comes to form a friendship with the pair, this façade starts to crumble to reveal a heart that's kinder than she lets on - she still loves teasing Wirt, though!
Beatrice initially lies to the pair about Adelaide, but even she doesn't know the witch's true intentions. Wirt, thinking she'd known Adelaide's true plan all along, takes Greg and leaves her behind. After Adelaide's death, Beatrice is able to get the scissors that would allow her to return herself to her human form, but doesn't use them until she's able to find Wirt and Greg. When the pair leave the Unknown, we get to see her with her family, all human again.
THE WOODSMAN
The Woodsman remains a mystery for much of the series, and serves to warn Wirt and Greg of the dangers of the Unknown. He is dressed in a pilgrim's garb, and carries a lantern and an axe with him at all times.
Despite what his cryptic warnings and menacing appearance have Wirt believe, the Woodsman means well and his advice to the brothers is genuine. He tries to look over them as much as he is able to.
The Woodsman wanders the Unknown chopping down Edelwood trees because he has been duped by the Beast into believing that this will keep his daughter's soul - which he believes he carries in his Lantern - alive. He opposes the Beast when he learns of the truth, and appears to be happily reunited with her when Wirt and Greg leave the Unknown.
"Everyone has a torch to burn, and this here is mine. I grind the horrid Edelwood trees into oil to keep this lantern lit. This is my lot in life, this is my burden."
Despite what his cryptic warnings and menacing appearance have Wirt believe, the Woodsman means well and his advice to the brothers is genuine. He tries to look over them as much as he is able to.
The Woodsman wanders the Unknown chopping down Edelwood trees because he has been duped by the Beast into believing that this will keep his daughter's soul - which he believes he carries in his Lantern - alive. He opposes the Beast when he learns of the truth, and appears to be happily reunited with her when Wirt and Greg leave the Unknown.
THE BEAST
The Beast is the primary antagonist of Over the Garden Wall.
He has the silhouette of a human, save for the antlers which come out of either side of his head and strongly resemble tree branches. He is depicted as a black shadow, and his only discernible features are his glowing white eyes.
Little is known about the Beast other than that he lures children deep into the woods to turn them into the very Edelwood trees the Woodsman has been tricked into chopping down. It is implied he needs these to live.
He enjoys taunting the Woodsman with his daughter's fate, and stalks Wirt and Greg throughout their sojourn through the Unknown. Most residents of the land know of and fear him. His intentions are unclear; he spends his time wandering the Unknown, singing eerie opera songs.
He has the silhouette of a human, save for the antlers which come out of either side of his head and strongly resemble tree branches. He is depicted as a black shadow, and his only discernible features are his glowing white eyes.
"No. There is only me. There is only my way. There is only the forest, and there is only surrender."
Little is known about the Beast other than that he lures children deep into the woods to turn them into the very Edelwood trees the Woodsman has been tricked into chopping down. It is implied he needs these to live.
He enjoys taunting the Woodsman with his daughter's fate, and stalks Wirt and Greg throughout their sojourn through the Unknown. Most residents of the land know of and fear him. His intentions are unclear; he spends his time wandering the Unknown, singing eerie opera songs.
OTHERS
Wirt and Greg meet many more inhabitants of the Unknown as they pass through it, such as heartbroken school teacher Ms. Langtree, eccentric quadrillionaire Quincy Endicott, and the animated skeletons that inhabit Pottsfield. Most of these characters are confined to their own episodes. Wirt and Greg are merely passing through their lives, delivering a snapshot of what life is like in the Unknown.
As the audience, we are also introduced to several characters from back home during a flashback episode, such as Sara, a cool, nerdy girl who Wirt has a crush on, and Jason Funderburker, Wirt's self-proclaimed rival. These characters are wonderfully weird in their own way, but serve to highlight how bizarre the varied personalities of the Unknown truly are in comparison.
Each character we meet has a unique style that distinguishes them from all the rest, while still falling into the general aesthetic the show leans so strongly into. From Margueritte Grey's ghostly glow to the Tavern Keeper's rosy cheeks, everyone's personality and manner is reflected in their dress and design!
Each character we meet has a unique style that distinguishes them from all the rest, while still falling into the general aesthetic the show leans so strongly into. From Margueritte Grey's ghostly glow to the Tavern Keeper's rosy cheeks, everyone's personality and manner is reflected in their dress and design!
Episode Guide
The following is a list of all ten episodes of Over the Garden Wall, as well as a brief synopsis of each.
Chapter 1: The Old Grist Mill: Wirt and Greg, lost in the Unknown, encounter the mysterious Woodsman. He offers them shelter in his mill and warns them against the dangers of the Beast, who stalks the land and steals children such as themselves.
Trivia: The design of the dog that terrorizes the brothers in this episode was inspired by an old illustration from Hans Christian Anderson's story The Tinderbox.
Chapter 2: Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee: Wirt and Greg, now accompanied by the bluebird Beatrice, come across the town of Pottsfield, which is populated entirely by what they think are people dressed in pumpkin costumes. They run into trouble, and are judged by their leader, Enoch.
Trivia: In a proposed version of the intro shown in episode one, Enoch could be seen in human form coming to Pottsfield. The idea was that he would be a drifter who would come to Pottsfield in order to take over the town and create a death cult.
Chapter 3: Schooltown Follies: Wirt, tired of being called a pushover by Beatrice, decides to act as one fully. This leads him to become a pupil at Ms. Langtree's school for animals while Greg plays hooky.
Trivia: Character designer Nick Cutter was the one to insist on including a scene towards the end of the episode where Mr. Langtree wipes a tear and it clings to his finger. It was meant to refer to a trend in old kids' cartoons that had traumatized him as a child!
Chapter 4: Songs of the Dark Lantern: Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice enter a tavern at night looking to ask for directions, but in order to get them, they first have to deal with the patronage's eccentricities.
Trivia: The Edelwood tree seen in this episode is supposed to represent the final resting place of the people inside the Dark Tavern. Originally, it was supposed to mark the grave of Civil War soldiers who had fallen asleep under it.
Chapter 5: Mad Love: Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice, in the pursuit of change to ride a ferry, must help the wealthy but slightly loony Quincy Endicott solve the mystery of a beautiful yet terrifying ghost that has been haunting his massive estate.
Trivia: Because the Unknown is informed by Wirt's interests, Endicott, too, is a character from Wirt's real life. In episode nine, you can see a tombstone bearing Endicott's name!
Chapter 6: Lullaby in Frogland: Now aboard the ferry, Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice have a chance to relax. However, once they disembark and secretly trail Beatrice to Adelaide's house, Wirt and Greg discover that Beatrice hasn't been entirely truthful with them.
Trivia: Amalis Levari, a writer on the show, was the one who provided the idea for the bird-scissors Adelaide holds over Beatrice's head. They're inspired by a real pair of scissors Levari's mother showed her, and they pay homage to how her mother was the one to teach her textile arts.
Chapter 7: The Ringing of the Bell: Stung by Beatrice's betrayal, Wirt and Greg seek shelter in what they assume to be an abandoned cottage. Things get complicated when they meet its residents: Lorna, and her Auntie Whispers.
Trivia: The mystery of the black turtles was one the show writers never intended to solve, but it was clearly hinted that they represented some form of evil to the Unknown. Auntie Whispers serves as a sort of sin eater to counter Adelaide, but the devouring of the turtles has clearly had an effect on her.
Chapter 8: Babes in the Wood: Exhausted, Wirt has a one-sided argument with Greg before the pair fall asleep beneath a tree. While sleeping, Greg has a strange dream at the end of which he finds out Wirt cannot leave the Unknown, as the Beast has claimed him.
Trivia: In the background of Greg's dream, you can see a little gnome of an old man, dressed vaguely like Wirt and holding a lantern. It has been heavily implied this man is Wirt from an alternate timeline, trapped in the Unknown forevermore.
Chapter 9: Into the Unknown: It's Halloween, and Wirt has finished recording a cassette for Sara, his crush. Greg decides to help Wirt deliver it to her when Wirt backs out, but this has unintended consequences for the pair.
Trivia: Patrick McHale wanted all of the kids in the background to look like they were wearing homemade costumes because he likes the authenticity this lends. He dislikes storebought costumes because they look artificial and nothing like the character being represented.
Chapter 10: The Unknown: Wirt and Beatrice hunt down Greg in the middle of a snowstorm, and are horrified to find the Beast seems to have taken him. The pair must make one last stand against their otherworldly pursuer, lest they lose Greg forever.
Trivia: McHale wanted this episode to feel like an opera because of how prominent the Beast is in it. The backgrounds and lighting are all meant to emulate the feeling of a stage, and the team toyed with the idea of having the sounds of an orchestra warming up playing in the background.
Chapter 1: The Old Grist Mill: Wirt and Greg, lost in the Unknown, encounter the mysterious Woodsman. He offers them shelter in his mill and warns them against the dangers of the Beast, who stalks the land and steals children such as themselves.
"Wirt: Greg! I, I think we're lost! We, w-we should've left a trail or something.
Greg: I can leave a trail of candy from my pants!"
Greg: I can leave a trail of candy from my pants!"
Trivia: The design of the dog that terrorizes the brothers in this episode was inspired by an old illustration from Hans Christian Anderson's story The Tinderbox.
Chapter 2: Hard Times at the Huskin' Bee: Wirt and Greg, now accompanied by the bluebird Beatrice, come across the town of Pottsfield, which is populated entirely by what they think are people dressed in pumpkin costumes. They run into trouble, and are judged by their leader, Enoch.
"Enoch: So by the order of the Pottsfield Chamber of Commerce, I find you guilty of trespassing, destruction of property, disturbing the peace ... and murder."
Trivia: In a proposed version of the intro shown in episode one, Enoch could be seen in human form coming to Pottsfield. The idea was that he would be a drifter who would come to Pottsfield in order to take over the town and create a death cult.
Chapter 3: Schooltown Follies: Wirt, tired of being called a pushover by Beatrice, decides to act as one fully. This leads him to become a pupil at Ms. Langtree's school for animals while Greg plays hooky.
"Ms. Langtree: 'A' is for the apple that he gave to me, but I found a worm inside ..."
Trivia: Character designer Nick Cutter was the one to insist on including a scene towards the end of the episode where Mr. Langtree wipes a tear and it clings to his finger. It was meant to refer to a trend in old kids' cartoons that had traumatized him as a child!
Chapter 4: Songs of the Dark Lantern: Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice enter a tavern at night looking to ask for directions, but in order to get them, they first have to deal with the patronage's eccentricities.
"Wirt: My name is Wirt and his name is Greg / We're related 'cuz my mom remarried and then gave birth to him with my stepdad ... We're not from around here / Can you all give me some directions today? / So we can be on our / Wa-a-a-a-y?"
Trivia: The Edelwood tree seen in this episode is supposed to represent the final resting place of the people inside the Dark Tavern. Originally, it was supposed to mark the grave of Civil War soldiers who had fallen asleep under it.
Chapter 5: Mad Love: Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice, in the pursuit of change to ride a ferry, must help the wealthy but slightly loony Quincy Endicott solve the mystery of a beautiful yet terrifying ghost that has been haunting his massive estate.
"Endicott: Yes, tea! That's my trade! 'Quincy Endicott's Health Tea'.
Greg: Your tea sounds good.
Endicott: Ugh! Never touch the stuff myself."
Greg: Your tea sounds good.
Endicott: Ugh! Never touch the stuff myself."
Trivia: Because the Unknown is informed by Wirt's interests, Endicott, too, is a character from Wirt's real life. In episode nine, you can see a tombstone bearing Endicott's name!
Chapter 6: Lullaby in Frogland: Now aboard the ferry, Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice have a chance to relax. However, once they disembark and secretly trail Beatrice to Adelaide's house, Wirt and Greg discover that Beatrice hasn't been entirely truthful with them.
"Wirt: What's wrong with George Washington being naked?"
Trivia: Amalis Levari, a writer on the show, was the one who provided the idea for the bird-scissors Adelaide holds over Beatrice's head. They're inspired by a real pair of scissors Levari's mother showed her, and they pay homage to how her mother was the one to teach her textile arts.
Chapter 7: The Ringing of the Bell: Stung by Beatrice's betrayal, Wirt and Greg seek shelter in what they assume to be an abandoned cottage. Things get complicated when they meet its residents: Lorna, and her Auntie Whispers.
"The Woodsman: Stop! Listen! The Beast knows your presence, ready to claim you as part of his dark forest, but only if you give up! Keep hearty in both body and spirit and you shall be safe from him. Fall ill or lose hope and your life shall pass into his crooked hands. Children, please heed my warning! Boys, beware the Beast!"
Trivia: The mystery of the black turtles was one the show writers never intended to solve, but it was clearly hinted that they represented some form of evil to the Unknown. Auntie Whispers serves as a sort of sin eater to counter Adelaide, but the devouring of the turtles has clearly had an effect on her.
Chapter 8: Babes in the Wood: Exhausted, Wirt has a one-sided argument with Greg before the pair fall asleep beneath a tree. While sleeping, Greg has a strange dream at the end of which he finds out Wirt cannot leave the Unknown, as the Beast has claimed him.
"Wirt: I don't know much of anything anymore.
Greg: Oh. Did you know that dinosaurs had big ears but everyone forgot 'cuz dinosaur ears don't have bones?"
Greg: Oh. Did you know that dinosaurs had big ears but everyone forgot 'cuz dinosaur ears don't have bones?"
Trivia: In the background of Greg's dream, you can see a little gnome of an old man, dressed vaguely like Wirt and holding a lantern. It has been heavily implied this man is Wirt from an alternate timeline, trapped in the Unknown forevermore.
Chapter 9: Into the Unknown: It's Halloween, and Wirt has finished recording a cassette for Sara, his crush. Greg decides to help Wirt deliver it to her when Wirt backs out, but this has unintended consequences for the pair.
"Greg: Thank you, Old Lady Daniels!
Mrs. Daniels: Goodbye, Gregory. And please don't call me 'old lady'.
Greg: Yes, sir, young man!"
Mrs. Daniels: Goodbye, Gregory. And please don't call me 'old lady'.
Greg: Yes, sir, young man!"
Trivia: Patrick McHale wanted all of the kids in the background to look like they were wearing homemade costumes because he likes the authenticity this lends. He dislikes storebought costumes because they look artificial and nothing like the character being represented.
Chapter 10: The Unknown: Wirt and Beatrice hunt down Greg in the middle of a snowstorm, and are horrified to find the Beast seems to have taken him. The pair must make one last stand against their otherworldly pursuer, lest they lose Greg forever.
"Beatrice's Mother: Now, eat your dirt!
[The whole family laughs genially.]"
[The whole family laughs genially.]"
Trivia: McHale wanted this episode to feel like an opera because of how prominent the Beast is in it. The backgrounds and lighting are all meant to emulate the feeling of a stage, and the team toyed with the idea of having the sounds of an orchestra warming up playing in the background.
Media Guide
There's a lot of content available for both anyone who wants to take their first journey into the Unknown, and everyone who's revisiting it. From music to books, I tried to compile everything you'll need to rival even the Beast's knowledge of the Land of the In-Between! I've listed things in the following order: video, literature, and audio.
If you need help accessing anything below, including links to reach the show or comics, feel free to email me at eskewcity@gmail.com.
Over the Garden Wall: Obviously, the first thing you'll need to get your hands on is the miniseries itself. Nothing compares to the experience of curling up in bed with blankets, pillows, tea, and the opening chimes of Into the Unknown playing over laptop speakers!
Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody: This is the show's pilot episode. It aired in 2013 and now exists as a sort of bonus episode that isn't officially part of the ten mainline episodes. The whole thing has been posted to Youtube by Cartoon Network, and features a lot of vegetable people. You can watch it here!
Art of Over the Garden Wall: This is a truly beautiful book that chronicles the creation of the show, and is a must-read for any fan. It features hundreds of pieces of concept art, backgrounds, and character designs, as well as notes from all sorts of crew members. The book itself had a limited release and sells for well over 800 dollars on eBay, but a high-resolution scan of it is available for free on the Internet Archive. You can access it here!
The Over the Garden Wall comics series: The show spawned an entire series of comics published by Boom! Studios. The first one was released in October of 2014, and since then, a whole slew has followed. They feature different art styles and authors, but all of them expound on the adventures Wirt and Greg had in the Unknown. The run has been listed on the show's Fandom page, and you can see the list here. They're often available on digital library apps, such as Hoopla.
The story of Over the Garden Wall with songs: This fully-narrated account of the adventures the show chronicles is a charmer. It features original illustrations, and is a fun flip-through for anyone interested! It was uploaded to Youtube in 2017 by user "Henrique Paredes Ferreira"; this is the only available record, as far as I can tell. You can access it here! The book came with a vinyl, but unfortunately, as with the artbook, copies of this work only sell for crazy amounts of money.
Over the Garden Wall (Original Television Soundtrack): The series' soundtrack, which plays a tremendous role in establishing the Unknown's atmosphere, was created by American folk band The Blasting Company. It features, amongst others, the voices of country blues musician Blind Boy Paxton, and opera singer Samuel Ramey (who also provides the Beast's voice)! The soundtrack had its own vinyl release, featuring original spread artwork and designs; you can see them on page 175 of the artbook. You can listen to the albm on the band's Spotify page here!
Sketches of the Unknown: This is an EP put out by The Blasting Company in 2020 that contains six previously unreleased songs created for the show. Their content leads to believe that these were songs used to get the right feel of the music before creating the official soundtrack, as shown above; my very favourite of these is The Tithing Man, which hearkens back to folktales and myths of yore. You can listen to it on the band's Spotify page here!
For Sara: This Mondo cassette is meant to be a reproduction of the cassette Wirt created for Sara in the penultimate episode of the show. It features original poetry and music (created, again, by The Blasting Company), all meant to have been created by Wirt. The cassette is an absolutely charming companion to the series, and was posted to Youtube in 2017 by user "Demighoul". I highly recommend sitting down to listen to the 20-something minutes it runs for! You can listen to it here! The cassette itself is available for purchase on Mondo's shop, here.
If you need help accessing anything below, including links to reach the show or comics, feel free to email me at eskewcity@gmail.com.
Over the Garden Wall & Me
Obviously, I made this page because (surprise, surprise!) Over the Garden Wall means a whole lot to me. I first watched the show when I was in Sec. 8, and it was basically love at first sight.
My favourite episode is probably 'Songs of the Dark Lantern' by a hair. I love the varied personalities we're introduced to, the silly songs, and the confrontation with the Woodsman. My favourite character is eiter Wirt, the Woodsman, Beatrice, or Greg, but that's basically the entire main cast so it's a moot point. My favourite songs off the soundtrack are 'Patient is the Night', 'Send Me a Peach', 'A Courting Song', 'Tome of the Unknown', and 'Black Train/End Credits'!
My favourite episode is probably 'Songs of the Dark Lantern' by a hair. I love the varied personalities we're introduced to, the silly songs, and the confrontation with the Woodsman. My favourite character is eiter Wirt, the Woodsman, Beatrice, or Greg, but that's basically the entire main cast so it's a moot point. My favourite songs off the soundtrack are 'Patient is the Night', 'Send Me a Peach', 'A Courting Song', 'Tome of the Unknown', and 'Black Train/End Credits'!
That's goodbye for now ...
With much love,
Margot!
With much love,
Margot!
Art Gallery
Again, Over the Garden Wall is hailed for its absolutely beautiful artwork, and the brunt of this appreciation falls on the paintings created for the backgrounds. I love zooming in on concept illustrations and backgrounds and just exploring! That love is why I've put together some of my favourite pieces from the artbook in this mini-gallery.
The colours in this painting are so lovely. I want to live in this picture forever.
The blackberry bush Beatrice gets "caught" in in episode two.
The original design of the Woodsman, a nightmarish face in the dark.
I love the colours and the trees in this illustration!
I so adore the Beast we see in the show, but the concept sketches are amazing, too.
These sketches makes me feel all of Wirt's loneliness. It's like we're getting a glimpse into something we weren't meant to see.
There's several landscapes like this one in the artbook, and they all take my breath away.
I don't even have words for how amazing this one is.
This house raises so many questions: Who lives here? Are they still there? Why is the side door open?
This version of the Edelwood is so disgusting - I love it!
This image elicits such a feeling of voyeurism.
The Edelwoods as a whole are such an eerie concept.
This group of Pottsfielders is so goofy. I love their little haunted faces!
All of the art done for Mad Love is so rich and detailed, but I like this one the best. There's so much to see!
Despite the horror of what Adelaide is and does, I love her room - it feels so cozy!
The art that shows the character's silhouettes in red is all so horrifying to me.
The stark figure of this tree is so evocative. The scene feels so empty and cold.
The clutter of Wirt's desk is rendered so wonderfully here.
As with Adelaide's room, this room from the party house is so comfortable-looking.
This one makes me emotional; in saving Greg, Wirt finally gets to be the romantic hero he's always wanted to be.
This painting is so still, and perfectly captures the feel a snowy evening.
This screenshot does these thumbnails no justice; see all of them on pg. 166 of the artbook.
This shot of the Beast revealed at last is so amazing, in everything from his form to his expression.
So cute! I love the frog here.
GORILLA!!
They are so small here ... They are just little babies.