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(EDIT: Since Infinity Train actually WAS greenlit and is slated to premiere in 2019--assuming all goes well--I've actually never done this before but this review might need to be retracted since it technically no longer fits the "Unproduced Pilots" rule for Animation Unknown. My thoughts are still valid, yes, but I figure its status will have to be put in limbo, which could mean retconning this review as AU#23)

I've decided to save my Anime Unknown on Fighting Foodons for next week, since finding episodes to watch for the review is extremely difficult (and there are no working videos on WCO). Instead, how about I talk about the Animation Unknown that I've wanted to do for quite a while now? Infinity Train is absolutely fantastic! I should probably just stop the review right here and just say that. Y'know what, I'll just go ahead and jump right into this.

Plot- Seeing as how this is only the pilot, there's not much of a plot beyond this episode to speak of: think some cross between Gravity Falls and Adventure Time. The plot is that a girl named Tulip and a robot named One-One are somehow stuck on the titular "Infinity Train" with no clear destination, knowledge of how or why they're here (though it's apparently been at least a week or two), or what the mysterious glowing number on Tulip's right hand means, and Tulip's only goal is simply to go back home. The idea is that the Infinity Train has a seemingly innumerable amount of cars and each car has it's own special trick or is even a world unto itself. This can potentially mean that literally ANYTHING is possible and the writers can effectively do anything with the premise.
Characters- The characters we get are interesting and well-written, though I expect a full series to elaborate on Tulip further. She's smart, resourceful, and you can really tell just how frustrated she is about her situation and how she doesn't seem to have any answers for anything. In this first episode, we get to see a car that essentially houses an entire kingdom of corgis led by their king Atticus (who's actually pretty hilarious, and gets some of the funnier moments in the episode).
Enjoyment- I absolutely LOVE Infinity Train and would highly recommend it, and I'm even happier that I'm not the only one. Between this and Twelve Forever, it's clear that CN has a ton of really fascinating series that a lot of people really want to see more out of so I don't know why they keep throwing their money at PPG '16 when it's clearly not working and the new Ben 10 reboot which has worn out its welcome 10 episodes ago. If CN picks this series up for a full series (which they most likely will/should with Adventure Time, Gumball, AND Regular Show all coming to their final season or already on it), it would really push them back up to their former glory. Sure, they got Steven Universe (which goes on month-long hiatus every 4-5 episodes), Clarence (which is good and fun but rarely gets the attention it deserves), and We Bare Bears (which is fantastic), but the thing they keep throwing all their time and effort into is Teen Titans Go! and refuse to see that it was dead on arrival and bringing the channel down. Whatever, hopefully when they pick this up for a full series, they'll cut TTG loose like they did with Out of Jimmy's Head, CN Real, The Problem Solverz, and the other shit that lasted way longer than it has any right to. Okay, rant over, let's continue.
Creativity- While this episode just oozes creativity, I'm giving it a 10/10 right out of the gate simply for its potential. You can do so much with this series, plus the underlying mysteries surrounding the weird face monster near the end (I don't really know what else you'd call it, but you know what that thing is if you've seen the pilot) that really drive this one up. I know that I was kinda low-balling the scores but that's what happens when you judge an entire (potential) series on just one episode.
Execution- Only time will tell just how good this series will become but I have my fingers crossed that this one will hit it right out of the park. Fantastic characters, fantastic animation, fascinating writing; a universe where this series isn't IMMEDIATELY picked up for a full season is just a universe that isn't working right. Go on Cartoon Network's YouTube channel, show your support for this show by liking, watching, and sharing the pilot, and DEMAND CN pick this up for a full season. There's already a petition for it and everything, if you'd like to sign it. If we all band together on this, we can make Cartoon Network great again.

Final Score: Plot (5), Characters (5), Enjoyment (7), Creativity (10), Execution (8)= + Extra Credit (1 Star for Creativity, 1/2 star for debut series of Owen Dennis, writer/storyboarder for Regular Show)= 42 (Bronze Rank) (I have far too many Bronze Ranks)

Description
(EDIT: Since Infinity Train actually WAS greenlit and is slated to premiere in 2019--assuming all goes well--I've actually never done this before but this review might need to be retracted since it technically no longer fits the "Unproduced Pilots" rule for Animation Unknown. My thoughts are still valid, yes, but I figure its status will have to be put in limbo, which could mean retconning this review as AU#23)

I've decided to save my Anime Unknown on Fighting Foodons for next week, since finding episodes to watch for the review is extremely difficult (and there are no working videos on WCO). Instead, how about I talk about the Animation Unknown that I've wanted to do for quite a while now? Infinity Train is absolutely fantastic! I should probably just stop the review right here and just say that. Y'know what, I'll just go ahead and jump right into this.

Plot- Seeing as how this is only the pilot, there's not much of a plot beyond this episode to speak of: think some cross between Gravity Falls and Adventure Time. The plot is that a girl named Tulip and a robot named One-One are somehow stuck on the titular "Infinity Train" with no clear destination, knowledge of how or why they're here (though it's apparently been at least a week or two), or what the mysterious glowing number on Tulip's right hand means, and Tulip's only goal is simply to go back home. The idea is that the Infinity Train has a seemingly innumerable amount of cars and each car has it's own special trick or is even a world unto itself. This can potentially mean that literally ANYTHING is possible and the writers can effectively do anything with the premise.
Characters- The characters we get are interesting and well-written, though I expect a full series to elaborate on Tulip further. She's smart, resourceful, and you can really tell just how frustrated she is about her situation and how she doesn't seem to have any answers for anything. In this first episode, we get to see a car that essentially houses an entire kingdom of corgis led by their king Atticus (who's actually pretty hilarious, and gets some of the funnier moments in the episode).
Enjoyment- I absolutely LOVE Infinity Train and would highly recommend it, and I'm even happier that I'm not the only one. Between this and Twelve Forever, it's clear that CN has a ton of really fascinating series that a lot of people really want to see more out of so I don't know why they keep throwing their money at PPG '16 when it's clearly not working and the new Ben 10 reboot which has worn out its welcome 10 episodes ago. If CN picks this series up for a full series (which they most likely will/should with Adventure Time, Gumball, AND Regular Show all coming to their final season or already on it), it would really push them back up to their former glory. Sure, they got Steven Universe (which goes on month-long hiatus every 4-5 episodes), Clarence (which is good and fun but rarely gets the attention it deserves), and We Bare Bears (which is fantastic), but the thing they keep throwing all their time and effort into is Teen Titans Go! and refuse to see that it was dead on arrival and bringing the channel down. Whatever, hopefully when they pick this up for a full series, they'll cut TTG loose like they did with Out of Jimmy's Head, CN Real, The Problem Solverz, and the other shit that lasted way longer than it has any right to. Okay, rant over, let's continue.
Creativity- While this episode just oozes creativity, I'm giving it a 10/10 right out of the gate simply for its potential. You can do so much with this series, plus the underlying mysteries surrounding the weird face monster near the end (I don't really know what else you'd call it, but you know what that thing is if you've seen the pilot) that really drive this one up. I know that I was kinda low-balling the scores but that's what happens when you judge an entire (potential) series on just one episode.
Execution- Only time will tell just how good this series will become but I have my fingers crossed that this one will hit it right out of the park. Fantastic characters, fantastic animation, fascinating writing; a universe where this series isn't IMMEDIATELY picked up for a full season is just a universe that isn't working right. Go on Cartoon Network's YouTube channel, show your support for this show by liking, watching, and sharing the pilot, and DEMAND CN pick this up for a full season. There's already a petition for it and everything, if you'd like to sign it. If we all band together on this, we can make Cartoon Network great again.

Final Score: Plot (5), Characters (5), Enjoyment (7), Creativity (10), Execution (8)= + Extra Credit (1 Star for Creativity, 1/2 star for debut series of Owen Dennis, writer/storyboarder for Regular Show)= 42 (Bronze Rank) (I have far too many Bronze Ranks)