Final Space
2018
Original language: English
- animation
- action & adventure
- sci-fi & fantasy
- comedy
The story
An astronaut named Gary and his planet-destroying sidekick Mooncake embark on serialized journeys through space in order to unlock the mystery of “Final Space,” the last point in the universe, if it actually does exist.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated space-opera colour: hot pinks, electric teals and deep violet voids, with hand-drawn-feeling 2D animation that leans into chunky outlines, flat painted skies and sudden, cartoonish scale shifts. Ships are cluttered and lived-in, alien worlds are lurid and strange, and the camera moves with a jittery, comic-book energy that makes even quiet moments feel busy. Sound is a loud, playful mix of synth-driven science-fiction themes, goofy sound effects and voice performances that swing from dry to over-the-top. The mood is giddy, sardonic and warm, a bright sugar-rush of cosmic silliness with a sincere heart underneath, the kind of thing to put on for a lazy weekend binge or a comfort rewatch when you want escapist, slightly absurd sci-fi. Pacing is brisk and serialized, with episodes that keep spinning off into odd detours. Emotional register stays light but tilts toward tenderness, as a gruff, self-centred man slowly learns to care about the strange, oversized companions who have become his family. Violence is frequent and cartoonish, with explosions, creature fights and slapstick injury, plus some crude jokes and mild profanity; nothing graphic or truly frightening, though a few darker moments and monstrous designs can startle younger viewers. Made for fans of animated sci-fi comedies who want big ideas delivered with irreverent energy.
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