: The addition of Rook Blonko —a by-the-book Plumber cadet with a Proto-Tool—is arguably the series' best decision. His level-headedness and lack of familiarity with Earth slang provide excellent comedic foil to Ben’s recklessness.
is unique in that it frequently alternates between two different time periods, often within the same episode or arc: Present Day (16-year-old Ben):
The final arc escalates into a war across time itself. Teaming up with Professor Paradox and the Chronosapiens, Ben tracks Maltruant through key moments in history, leading all the way back to the creation of the universe.
The Plumber academy goes on lock-down during a surprise test.
