Anime Review ArchivePokemon Episode AnalysesSub Dub ComparisonsDigimon Adventure 01 Sub DubComparisonYugioh Sub DubComparisonMisc. Reviews
December 21, 2018 jonathanlewisforcongress.comWestern Animation Reviewa very animated holiday special, animated, animation, cartoon, Christmas, holiday, invader zim, nickelodeon, review, santa, special
Plot: Two million years in the future, a robot snowman tells agroup of children the story of the most horrible X-mas ever, starringour very own Zim and Dib. Zim, having just discovered Christmas andSanta Claus, decides to use Santa’s influence to enslave the humansof earth. It’s up to Dib to stop him and save Christmas.
Breakdown:How have I gone this long without ever talking about Invader Zim?
Being an old school Nickelodeon fangirl, of course I loved Zim. Some of the gross stuff was a bit much for me, but I was just starting to get into darker shows, and Zim was the perfect blend of darkness and humor with plenty of personality and wit. It truly was an incredible show….that got canceled midway through production of season two…..and the episodes they did complete of season two never even aired on TV until four years after its cancellation.
You are watching: Invader zim the most horrible xmas ever
All except one.
See more: What Does ' For The Most Part Meaning, For The Most Part English Definition And Meaning
Yup, The Most Horrible X-mas Ever, despite being last on the production list of completed episodes, is the only episode of season two that Nickelodeon decided to air before axing the show for good. Because holiday specials rake in ratings.
Now, despite lovingthis episode…..dammit all if I don’t remember them ever showingthis when I was a kid. If they did, they didn’t air it oftenbecause I honestly don’t remember much of it.
That being said,this is a great episode and a great holiday special. I had severalmoments where I was legitimately laughing out loud, and both Zim andDib had some fantastic moments and lines. This was just the rightblend of dark humor and holiday goodness, much like the firstFuturama Christmas special only this one was more tight on thewriting.
Everything from thejokes to the dark aspects to the timing and editing was just amazingin this episode, which just makes me all the sadder that Invader Zimwas cut down in its prime (I really need to read the comics)
The good news isthat they’re releasing an Invader Zim movie in 2019, and watchingthis special just jazzed me up all the more to see it.
See more: 3.5% Of 100,000 – Loan Amount = $100000
If there were someweak aspects of the episode it would be that I didn’t care for thesong and the plotline with Gaz was really lazy and predictable. Shewas more of a plot device if anything. Other than that, it was afantastic episode that I’d gladly add to my ‘Must watch everyyear’ list.
