Over the Garden Wall, the acclaimed 10-episode animated miniseries created by Patrick McHale for Cartoon Network, aired from November 3 to November 7, 2014. This delightful series features a talented voice cast, including Elijah Wood, Collin Dean, Melanie Lynskey, and Christopher Lloyd, among others.
Inspired by McHale’s animated short film Tome of the Unknown, the miniseries follows the adventurous journey of two half-brothers, Wirt and Greg, as they navigate an enchanting forest in search of their way back home. Along their path, they encounter a myriad of mysterious and fantastical elements.
Even a decade after its initial release, the series continues to attract fans of all ages. So far, viewers have been able to stream Over the Garden Wall on Hulu. However, there have been rumors regarding the potential removal of the show from the platform, which Hulu has subsequently disputed, assuring fans that the series will remain available. For more details on this topic, read on.
Is Over the Garden Wall Leaving Hulu? Explained
Over the Garden Wall is leaving Hulu in 13 days by u/automirage04 in overthegardenwall
A recent Reddit user claimed on the Over the Garden Wall subreddit that the show was “leaving Hulu in 13 days,” which understandably upset many devoted fans. However, another user pointed out that this time of year often sees the show “up for renewal.” The user stated:
“I think it’s always up for renewal this time of year: I feel it’s gotten down to the countdown before.”
While some users expressed agreement, others voiced their frustration at the thought of Hulu possibly removing Over the Garden Wall. One commenter lamented:
“So for its 10th anniversary it’s getting removed from streaming. God I hate that.”
Fans also noted that the series was previously taken off Max. Several suggested that purchasing a DVD of their beloved series would be the best option to continue enjoying it, as it would bypass streaming limitations.
In a recent update that is sure to comfort fans, on September 20, 2024, Hulu Support clarified on X, previously known as Twitter, that the series is not “expiring” and that the countdown badge indicating an impending departure would be “removed soon.”
Thus, despite initial worries among fans, it appears that Over the Garden Wall will remain available on Hulu for the foreseeable future.
The Plot of Over the Garden Wall
The series synopsis on Hulu describes it as follows:
“Over the Garden Wall is Cartoon Network’s 1st animated mini-series event that tells the story of two brothers, Wirt and Greg, who find themselves lost in a strange forest. With the help of a bluebird named Beatrice, they must travel across this bizarre land in hopes of finding their way home.”
Wirt, the elder brother, is depicted as shy and introverted, while Greg embodies a carefree spirit. Together, the siblings traverse the unknown searching for home, facing numerous supernatural occurrences and evading the sinister presence of the Beast, who harbors dark intentions.
The series takes an unexpected turn in its latter half, revealing that Wirt and Greg are actually from the real world and have succumbed to a dream state due to a mishap. Their adventure in The Unknown transpires within this limbo-like dream. Nonetheless, the finale implies that their surreal experiences in The Unknown leave significant impressions on the brothers long afterwards.
Over the Garden Wall: Cast and Crew
Patrick McHale developed the series from a concept devised by Amalia Levari, Tom Herpich, McHale himself, Cole Sanchez, and Bert Youn. The executive producers include Jennifer Pelphrey, Curtis Lelash, Brian A. Miller, Rob Sorcher, and McHale.
The notable voice cast of the series features:
- Elijah Wood as Wirt
- Collin Dean as Greg
- Melanie Lynskey from Beatrice
- Christopher Lloyd as the Woodsman
- Jack Jones as Greg’s Frog
- Samuel Ramey as the Beast
- Emily Brundige as Sara
- Mark Bodnar as the North Wind
- John Cleese as Quincy Endicott and Adelaide
- Tim Curry as Auntie Whispers
- Noureen DeWulf as Pumpkin Gal
- Frank Fairfield as the Toy Maker
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