This episode is often cited by fans as one of the show's most effective blends of absurd comedy and genuine pathos.
is left alone again, mourning a woman who was technically a crime but emotionally his only true partner. [S4E9] Princess Monster Wife
However, the horror of her existence eventually catches up. When Finn and Jake arrive to recover the stolen parts, they are horrified by the "monster." But as they witness her kindness, the tone shifts from a rescue mission to a tragedy. This episode is often cited by fans as
are restored, though the episode leaves a lingering, "disconcerting" feeling about the lengths the Ice King will go to avoid his isolation. When Finn and Jake arrive to recover the
Princess Monster Wife eventually catches a glimpse of her own reflection. Seeing her distorted, patchwork form, she realizes she is not a natural being but a collection of others' identities. In a final, selfless act of love for the Ice King and the princesses he harmed, she decides she cannot exist. She allows the stolen parts to be returned, effectively unmaking herself. The Aftermath: