Over the Garden Wall: 10th Anniversary Tribute

It's difficult to rate this 10th Anniversary special because it's simply so short, but it's pretty much perfect for what it is. Sure, it could be much longer (and it's so gorgeous that surely everyone wants it to be), but it's also a delightful little experience exactly as it is. Crafted with beautifully tactile stop-motion that brings the intricate wood-carved characters to life in a previously impossible way, the tribute instantly transports you to the autumnal expanse of the Unknown and wraps you in a cosy yet somewhat wistful blanket of nostalgia and joy. It's a really nice experience, however brief it may be, that's clearly been put together with a lot of care and attention. There isn't much else to say about it other than it's lovely. If you're looking for a fulfilling narrative extension to the show, you may be disappointed. However, even if they made a whole feature out of this, it still wouldn't be enough. It's aesthetically perfect. My rating is even more arbitrary than usual; it's simply not useful in conveying the effect of this particular piece.