Lets talk Infinity Train

Back in the last decade, (Because saying four years ago doesn't give this show the gravitas it has earned.) The pilot episode got You-tubed, and went viral. Here is the link, or if you are just a bit lazy I have got it posted in full below the break. The animation is delightful and the characters are complex and well written. We are still only talking about the pilot too! I literally don't have the words to explain how well I liked it.

In fact the only reason I'm still putting words on the page is to make the page look better. Because I want this art over here on the page bumper for the main site. Seriously, look that over. If you aren't enthralled by it, then you can probably skip this whole thing and save yourself some time.

In any case, the Pilot got greenlit within a month of being posted online. I am super hopeful that more pilots are handled in this fashion. Put online, and then your prospective audience can tell you directly that the show is good or bad.

Caught up so far? great, moving on. The show aired proper in August 2019 and it was great! There is mystery, suspense, drama, and a surprising amount of deep cut 80's music. Also, One-One, who is so relate-able that it gets a bit uncomfortable. Still, the whole concept of the train makes for a fun ride that left you wanting more.

Since the season was Mini-series length (See also Over the Garden Wall) They actually got a new season both announced, produced and released withing that time period. We are all ready looking at book 2 (Earth), which is not finished yet, but as of this writing (I've seen 6 of 10 episodes) its been able to maintain it pacing and wit the first season built up. The episodes are less self contained, and a bit more arc plot driven. I have a hard time actually figuring out whether I like the more self contained or less approach for this show. Maybe once this season is over I will be better able to articulate it. 

In an effort to not spoil season 1 or season two, (Six months! not that long!) I don't really have a lot to talk about. I want to discuss the themes, and the growth and the everything. I suppose I'll say the whole thing is a 11/10 and you need to make time for it. Its only 120 min per season after all. Think miniseries or movie and sequel and you are not wrong.