Review by HankCoT

Just the idea alone of creating a trippy animated show around a podcast that seriously discusses death, as well as multiple aspects connecting the topic (such as loss, faith, understanding, acceptance) is fascinating. And the series actually works, not only with its narrative constructed around real recorded conversations, but for elaborating on the giant themes expressed, all packaged in an emotionally charged cartoon that had me bawling by the end.

I'm sad the show was canceled, but at the same time it's kind of crazy that this was able to be made in any capacity. And It's not as if Pendleton Ward has stopped working. Just last year (2023) he gave us a great Fionna and Cake series, which is connected to Adventure Time show, and it's great! So if you are still craving some odd and fantastical adventures after watching Midnight Gospel do not despair, just jump into Ward's other projects.