New Adventure Time Miniseries Headed To Cartoon Network

12/12/2016 07:55 pm EST

In a couple years, fans of Adventure Time will move into mourning when the beloved series comes to an end. Earlier this year, Cartoon Network confirmed the series would come to a close in 20018 but that there were still plenty of episodes and miniseries left to air. Now, the network has announced one of those special series will be premiering next year, and it is poised to answer one of the show's biggest questions.

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On January 30, Adventure Time: Islands will kick off with the first episode of its eight-part series. The special miniseries will follows Finn the Human as he learns more about his mysterious past. The event is slated to wrap up on Thursday, February 2.

So far, it looks like Adventure Time: Islands is set to answer one of the show's biggest questions: What exactly happened to all the other humans? Fans know the series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, but Finn has been the only human who's cared to introduce himself to audiences.

If you want to check out the official synopsis for Adventure Time: Islands, then you can check it out below.

"In Adventure Time: Islands, Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada), Jake (John DiMaggio), BMO (Niki Yang) and Susan Strong (Jackie Buscarino) leave the Land of Ooo to embark on a quest of epic proportions across the ocean and into new lands—encountering new creatures, discovering new islands and using teamwork along the way."

Understandably, there are some fans who won't be able to wait for the miniseries to hit cable. If you are one of those people, then don't worry; You will be able to check out the miniseries on January 24 on DVD, iTunes, Amazon Video, and Google Play. The advanced release will house all eight episodes along with some exclusive art and song demos.

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If you are not familiar with Adventure Time, then you should know the animated show is an undeniable hit amongst fans of all ages. The show follows Finn the Human and his friend Jake the Dog as they undertake adventures through the Land of Ooo. The two stars are also joined by a litany of characters like Bubblegum, BMO, Marceline, and The Ice King who fans have come to absolutely adore.

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