S1E7
Ricardio the Heart Guy
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Finn believes that Princess Bubblegum’s new friend, a literal heart named Ricardio is evil and is proven right after learning that Ricardio is the heart of the Ice King. Ricardio reveals that he wants to “make out” with Bubblegum’s heart, but he is defeated by Finn and Jake.
Our Take
This one gets genuinely creepy in a way kids’ shows rarely attempt, and George Takei’s oily voicework makes Ricardio properly unsettling. The reveal lands well and Finn’s nobody-believes-me frustration is fun to sit through. A tight, weird little episode that’s worth your time even if the ending wraps up a bit fast.