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Escape from
the Pie Folk
It’s
certainly an imaginative scenario that pies are involved in the search for
Moon, and it makes for a thoroughly entertaining as well as heartwarming
episode.
As the last episode showed, the
Pie Folk, living on a distant island called Pie Island, are not to be trusted
as shown through the disdain of certain characters, particularly River. This explains why everyone must where
pie-themed disguises in order to blend in and make everyone believe that
they’re Pie Folk too. That said, it’s
always hard to tell if they’re genuine or just want to rip other people off
when certain Pie Folk offer to help.
Even a pet monkey Marco gets for help constantly has you guessing if
he’s here to help or only cares about Marco’s wallet. This could work as a good sense of mystery to
the story, but given the legitimacy of the emotional turmoil, especially for
Star, it doesn’t feel appropriate.
Out
of the time spent in the Pie Island square is a connection to one of the
established characters in the cast. When
Star, Marco, and River are tricked by the Pie King into being sold to a
resident of the island, they’re rescued by former Butterfly Castle jester,
Foolduke. She actually originates from
here, and is open about her dislike for the place. The lead she provides is that the pie crust
pattern that led Star to come here is native to Pie Island and not just to
Moon, suggesting that she’s not actually here.
Star’s breakdown as they leave reaches further emotional heights as a
highly believable reaction to the worst.
Still there’s hope when Star notices something in a pie scent from a
nearby volcano. It’s the type of pie she
remembers her mom making, and sure enough, Moon is there without any trace of
memory albeit blissfully making pies.
Star’s happiness of finally finding her mother is understandable, but
it’s still hard to see good in just rushing in completely noticed and tying her
in a sack. Surely that can get across
the wrong message. As you could guess,
this act gets them spotted as the Pie King brings out a huge pie explaining
game changing backgrounds. One of the
Butterfly ancestors, Festivia the Fun, was born a member of the Pie Folk but
left behind on Mewni during a carnival.
She ended up being the baby the Magic High Commission swapped Meteora with and gave the royal wand to. This makes
Moon of Pie Folk and she has the right to choose to be with them although given
their tendency to lie, it’s hard to tell if this background is true even if it
does make sense.
Anyway, when it looks
like Moon chooses to stay making pies, there’s another emotional highlight as
Star comes to accept that this is where her mother belongs now. Out of this though is her sadly singing that
pie-making song she remembers from her mom, and for all her amnesia, Moon
remembers the lyrics too. The harmony
between mother and daughter as they bake is beautiful, maybe the most beautiful
of the series. Selling the heart is how
this little moment gets Moon to see more value in the family she hardly
remembers than baking at this random island.
So, following a chase from the unaccepting Pie folk and help from
Foolduke, it’s refreshing to see everyone escape safely. Moon confident that
she made the right choice in sticking with this family is also perfect for the
last scene after everything that’s happened.
Despite a few questionable moments, this is a strong way to wrap up the
missing Moon subplot without having it go on too long powered by emotions and
imagination.
A
The Ranking
1. Escape from the Pie Folk
2. Butterfly Follies
Be sure to stay tuned for the review of the next episode which showcases Moon's reactions to Mewni's new regime, and obstacles that get in the way of Star's first attempt at a beach day.
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