Return to Redwall

Return to Redwall is the thirteenth and finale episode for season two and the twenty-sixth episode overall for the Nelvana Redwall TV Series.

Summary

At the Kingdom of Malkariss, the liberated slaves run to their freedom. Slagar the Cruel confronts Matthias, and the captives chase him away. The fox secretes himself in a hidden place, as the battle between the Blackrobe Rats and the Redwallers continues.

The Redwallers finally reunite with their young ones, as Matthias and Mattimeo share a hug.

At Redwall Abbey, the residents sleep in Cavern Hole as Cornflower Fieldmouse and Abbot Mordalfus wonder where Constance has gone. Locked in The Gatehouse, Constance tries to break out.

Matthias invites all of Malkariss' former slaves to join him at Redwall. He and Orlando the Axe begin destroying Malkariss' statue, but the process causes an earthquake, which separates the pair from the others.

Ironbeak's flock breaks into Cavern Hole, while Ironbeak detains Mordalfus.

Everyone has reached the surface except Matthias and Orlando.

Ironbeak awakens the Redwallers, alerting them to his presence.

Slagar arrives the surface, vowing to to slay his enemies. The earthquakes continue, and Matthias and Orlando fly out from below onto the surface. Orlando is finally reunited with Auma.

Mangiz informs the Redwallers that they're now Ironbeak's slaves. Ironbeak attacks Mordalfus, and Sister May moves to defend him. As Ironbeak turns to assault May, Stryk Redkite rushes in to fight back, but Ironbeak's birds capture her. At that moment, Constance enters the fray and rescues everyone. As Ironbeak tries to flee, Stryk follows him in pursuit, causing him to crash back to the ground. The Redwallers celebrate the dispersal of the birds.

Vitch emerges, but Matthias cautions Mattimeo against pursuing him. Slagar appears and attacks Vitch, inspiring Matthias and Orlando to give chase. Slagar attempts to defend himself by hurtling a boulder, but he steps backwards and falls into a well.

The Redwallers spare the lives of the surviving flock members, as Cornflower and Rollo hope for the return of Matthias. Stryk departs for her home. Mordalfus suggests that Cornflower may need to come to terms with the fact that Matthias may never come back, but at that moment, the warriors are spotted marching to Redwall. They're welcomed back into the Abbey.

In an epilogue, Tim Churchmouse reveals himself as the Recorder, and provides Abbey life updates.

Official Synopsis

In the pit of the Kingdom of Malkariss, Matthias fights off Slagar who escapes to daylight as Matthias joins his battling friends-- now reinforced by the released slaves. As Matthias joyfully embraces Mattimeo, an earthquake shakes the ground, the terrible Polecat's statue topples and with it the kingdom of Malkariss starts to collapse-- with the slaves and rescuers still inside and Slagar outside and free.

At Redwall, Ironbeak penetrates the barricade which protects the Redwallers and takes them hostage. He attacks Sister May which enrages huge Stryk who fights an aerial duel with Ironbeak-- as Constance breaks free and attacks the birds from behind. Ironbeak's army quickly surrenders and Redwall is saved!

And the kingdom of Malkariss is doomed-- but not before Matthias and Orlando are safely ejected from the earthquake, only to face Slagar, the cause of their grief and loss. Fleeing from their ferocious attack, he falls into the depths of the collapsing underground city-- and is no more.

The victorious warriors return to Redwall to joyous greetings. The bells ring out as Matthias embraces Cornflower and Mattimeo and announces, "Father Abbot, we have come home."

Redwall is once more at peace.

Differences from Mattimeo

• When Stryk Redkite attacks General Ironbeak, Ironbeak's rooks suppress her before she breaks free and kills him. In the book, she killed him directly without any interruption. In the episode, she kills Ironbeak outside while flying. In the book, she kills him in Great Hall.
• Slagar's death is slightly altered. In the book, as Slagar flees he misses his footing and falls to his death. In the television series, he flees but stops after seeing the well in front of him. He then picks up a large rock and throws it at Matthias and Orlando. After the two warriors break the rock, the rubble flies towards Slagar's face, forcing him to back away. As he walks backwards, he misses his footing and falls down the pit.
• In Mattimeo, the remaining birds of Ironbeak's flock were forced to wear collars around their necks, as a warning to never come back to Redwall. In the Redwall TV Series, this never happens.
• The episode depicts Matthias' party returning from Malkariss on the same day that the survivors of Ironbeak's army are exiled; in the book, several days elapsed between the two events.
• In the Mattimeo epilogue, Tim Churchmouse provides an update on Stryk, who has married and has offspring. This does not occur in the TV series.

Featurettes

• Brian Jacques transcript:

"Hello, I'm Brian Jacques, and welcome to Redwall. The last time we visited, Slagar was taking aim at Matthias, Ironbeak had imprisoned Constance, and Mattimeo seemed helpless. It all comes down to today's battle. Will Matthias be able to fend off Slagar? Will he and Mattimeo ever be reunited? Will they ever make it back to Redwall? And if they do, will Redwall be under the control of Ironbeak? Stay tuned to this great dramatic conclusion of Redwall."

This episode includes the exact same featurettes from "Battle Plans."

Segments include:

• "Redwall Animals"
• "Villains"
• "Rats"
• "Character Spotlight: King Bull Sparra"
• "Redwall Trivia"
• "Ask the Author: Brian Jacques"

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Streaming

Return to Redwall is available for streaming on Nelvana's official Treehouse Direct YouTube channel.

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