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DuckTales Theory: The Rightful Heir of Scrooge McDuck
With the finale on the horizon, I've been thinking a lot about where they could potentially take the whole "rightful heir of Scrooge McDuck who is destined to find the Papyrus of Binding" thing. After rewatching the whole series thus far a few weeks ago, it's been on my mind a lot, and with all the news we've gotten about the finale recently, I've managed to piece something together that I think is pretty plausible. I want to warn you guys right away that this post will have spoilers for the finale promo that was released on Monday, so if you haven't seen it and don't plan on checking it out, please don't read any further! That being said, let's get into this.
For starters, let's look at what we know about the rightful heir to the Papyrus of Binding so far. FOWL is taking all of the missing mysteries and it's included, but they can't retrieve this one on their own. In The First Adventure!, Scrooge wrote that it shall go to "the rightful heir of McDuck" and "that those who attempt to harm any of them will be incapable to getting it." Therefore, nobody in FOWL would be able to retrieve the Papyrus because none of them are Scrooge's heirs and they've all tried to harm him and his family in some way. Another thing to note on the topic of this particular episode, despite being the finale of the show, The Last Adventure! is a clear parallel title to The First Adventure!, where the Papyrus was introduced, so it's likely to be found in the finale.
Now, let's look back to The Split Sword of Swanstantine! At the end of this episode, it's shown that Black Heron has gotten a feather from one of the McDucks for some mysterious reason. Many assumed this would be a cloning situation, where they need to get McDuck DNA in order to replicate a "rightful heir" who hasn't hurt Scrooge or his family in order to get the Papyrus back. However, a lot of the fandom seemed to think it was Scrooge's feather. I personally don't think that is the case. In the episode, we see Heron swipe at all of the children.
She very well could have picked up a feather from one of the kids instead. Of course, the triplets are the first to come to mind because they are essentially Scrooge's heirs, so it would make sense if she was after one of their feathers. But then, I started thinking and realized that none of them really take after Scrooge entirely. Huey primarily looks up to Fenton and Donald (if you're looking for someone inside the family) and leans toward being a superhero/scientist rather than adventurer. We know from the last episode that Dewey wants to be a pilot and has always primarily looked up to Della more than anyone else in the family. Louie you could make an argument for, but he only really admires Scrooge because of his money. He doesn't like adventuring and would rather focus on strategy.
So who could the rightful heir be? Well, there's really only one choice and it fits infinitely better than the rest. I'm very certain that Webby is going to be the rightful heir who is destined to find the Papyrus of Binding. There is a ton of evidence hidden throughout the show since season 1 of this, and I've collected all I could find. I'm sure I even missed some.
First of all, let's get into Webby's character. From her first appearance, she's shown to idolize Scrooge and everything about his family. She's invested in McDuck history and dreams of becoming an adventurer just like Scrooge. In fact, the episode of the series that introduces FOWL way back in season 1 is one that focuses heavily on Scrooge's bond with Webby. There's also the part in A Nightmare on Killmotor Hill! where it's revealed that her perfect dream is quite literally turning into Scrooge. She also believed him longer than the other family members in 87 Cent Solution! There's LOTS of stuff in the show about Webby looking up to him, too much for me to even include in one post.
Season 3 is focused on legacy. We've gotten focus or are getting focus on the legacies of each of the triplets: Huey being a superhero (we could get more of this tbh), Dewey being a pilot and whatever's going on with Louie in the next episode. What about Webby's legacy? Well, it's very clear to me that it lies with Clan McDuck. The last Webby-centric episode we got was The Fight for Castle McDuck!, one that heavily focused on why she's a part of the McDuck family and heavily revolved around getting a placement in it (the whole statue thing). This episode really felt like it was leading up to her ultimate legacy being to follow in Scrooge's footsteps and become a great adventurer. It was also very recent and not counting the Christmas episode which was likely out of production order, the last Webby episode before the finale. (Also, I think it's important to note that the first season 3 episode that heavily focuses on FOWL has a Scrooge and Webby B plot. Just food for thought.)
Another important thing that I just noticed is that in the season 2 finale Moonvasion!, at the end of the FOWL reveal, the camera SPECIFICALLY pans in on Webby hugging Scrooge. This is a deliberate decision, as Webby could have easily been shown with the triplets of Beakley in this scene. But they chose to put Scrooge and Webby front and center.
Another thing to point out is that FOWL's intentions with the feather is obviously cloning, as mentioned before and theorized by many. In the finale for the promo, we saw two new characters with an interesting resemblance to Webby. It's very likely that May and June are the results of them trying to clone Webby through her feather.
However, they don't look exactly like her. Their color schemes and hairstyles are different, and we know by the casting announcement that they have different voice actresses. Therefore, I don't think FOWL has mastered the art of cloning just yet. They need a perfect clone of Webby, and much like Bentley and Buford (who appear to be clones of Bradford, I'm gonna be real), they're like Webby but not exactly Webby. I wouldn't be surprised if they were sent to the lost library for being "rejects," where they're later found by the family, explain why they were created and open up the exposition for The Last Adventure.
How does FOWL know Webby is the rightful heir? I don't know. I don't think we'll be able to determine that until we know more. But I feel like they somehow do and plan on making the perfect clone of her to retrieve the Papyrus before the McDucks are able to. This is a bit of a stretch, but maybe Beakley knows about this too and is keeping it from Webby because it opens her up to danger. Who knows?
And one more thing before we wrap this post up: remember when Frank said something from Last Crash of the Sunchaser! would come up in season 3? That had to be about him stating Webby wasn't family. It could very well be brought up again in the context that Webby isn't only family but the rightful heir of Scrooge McDuck himself!
Anyway, that's about all I have. I'm sure there's more evidence, and if you have any, feel free to respond with it or send it to me via DMs or asks! This will definitely be on my mind until the finale airs LOL
This fits better than it should
"What are you, child?"
"That's Webby VanderDuck!"
And it is enough
Look at where we are
Look at where we started
YAAAAAAAAAS
Well played, @suspendersofdisbelief.
Well played.
Look at where we are
Look at where we started
HAHAHAHA, GOOD ONE, FRANK.
DUCKTALES FINALE PROMO
Out of context spoilers for Ducktales “The split sword of Swanstantine!”
No, I'm not concerned or scared about the fact that webby could use this skill in the future to save one of the boys, no, not at all.
Donald, i love you, but i wasn't expecting that piece of art that we call Panchito's voice.
Also the fact that Webby kinda didn't care about it and was just into the fight
“It was my mother’s blade. The only clue I have to my parentage-”
Foreshadowing?
Ducktales: The lost harp of Mervana! Out of context Spoilers
While rewatching ducktales, I realised that they looove foreshadowing, they do it all the time, sometimes they even give the whole plot of an episode in the very first scenes without the viewer noticing lol.
Anyway, I realised that they foreshadowed the whole “duke of making a mess” thing that Huey had in the sword of swanstantine episode!
THE THING IS, EVEN on my first watch, I could tell that this was supposed to be a multiple episode arc but they HAD to make it shorter because ducktales was getting cancelled and I’m PISSED. LIKE ALL OF MY FAVOURITE CARTOONS, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SO MUCH MORE.
DEWEY had his own arc where he’s trying to uncover his mom’s dissaperance with Webby. LOUIE had his own arc where he was struggling with his place in the family and HUEY. DIDN’T.
Ughhh they foreshadowed the Duke of making a mess in the intern episode and even in Scrooge’s birthday!!
Those are BOTH season 1 episodes (I’m not gonna list more foreshadowing because you get my point) SO THEY’VE BEEN BUILDING UP THIS ARC SINCE THE BEGINNING AND THEY DIDNT GET TO CASH IT INNNNN RAHHHHHH 🗣️‼️‼️‼️‼️
When watching the ONE episode where he appears, you could IMMEDIATELY tell that it should’ve been a bigger deal. I mean come onnnn, they enter Huey’s mind scape and there’s a huge closed up door??? With locks??? DUUUDE THAT WOULD’VE BEEN AWESOMMMMEEE
I’m saying all of this but this is just to vent some frustration about how animation shows will just be cancelled without the chance to say all that they’ve wanted to say… and as the one who wants to hear it: *cries and wails and pees on the floor*
Ducktales was planning so many more seasons and only got 3, like every other great animation show nowadays i fear
I finished the new episode of Ducktales. So spoilers down below.
I don’t know really how to feel about the episode. I have a few nitpicks, but it is generally a really great episode, but I still prefer The Duck Knight Returns episode, but that is just me. I don’t really like the new voice for the Liquidator, probably because I love the old one so much. I wish the Fearsome four stayed in this dimension, though they probably break out of jail a lot. It going to be interesting what going to happen next with the show. I probably edit this post a lot if I need to add anything else, but right now I need to lay down and sleep on it. (How much coffee will Darkwing and Lauchpad go through?)
Well, since May and June have apparently been alone for quite a long time, life on a boat will be a good time to start their quiet life and time for themselves so that they understand what it's like to be children with loving parents.
And for a couple of months a year, they can live in a mansion for socialization and adaptation in large companies.
DuckTales 2017 Finale Spoilers:
June: Now that Heron’s gone
May: Where do we belong?
Lena: We belong right here
Donald: {on the phone} Hey Daisy! You know that adventure we’re going to take?! How about a couple of stowaways?
Webby: EXCUSE ME!?? I just got two new sisters and now you’re just taking them away from me!?
Lena: All of us were going to Funso’s this Saturday but I guess that plan is out the window
Violet: We literally JUST made them friendship bracelets!
Donald: {moves phone away from his head} Uh…
Daisy: {on the phone} DONALD! We’ve been planning this trip for just the two of us for months! I like your friends but I don’t think I want José and Panchito to be with us for that long
Donald: {goes back on the phone} What!? No, no, no, no! You don’t understand! What I meant was I’ve adopted two kids-
Daisy: YOU ADOPTED TWO CHILDREN WITHOUT TALKING TO ME FIRST!?! Donald! We’ve been dating for almost a year now and we’ve never had that conversation about having kids!
Donald: It’s okay Daisy! I have experience! Trust me, raising kids on a boat away from the rest of the world is the way to go!
Huey: Wait! Uncle Donald! You and Aunt Daisy are leaving!?
Della: You didn’t tell the kids you were leaving!?
Donald: I, uh, was going t-
Dewey: He never tells us anything!! We didn’t even know that much about you until we moved into Uncle Scrooge’s place
Della: WHAT!?!
Dewey: Yeah! Any time we’d ask about he’d just avoid the question!
Donald: I was going through stuff!
Louie: {to May and June} You don’t wanna live on his houseboat, trust me! He turns into an absolute monster whenever he’s docking the boat
Donald: Louie!
Louie: And you two already saw the mansion! It’s a way better place to live!
Webby: The air vents alone make the mansion worth exploring!
June: Ooh! Does your houseboat have any air vents!?
Donald: Uh… {opens the plane doors to start the finale credits}
Gyro and B.O.Y.D's moments is the cutest thing ever! (╥﹏╥)
I hope that B.O.Y.D and Gyro become closer and start to have a father-son bond in future episodes.
Huey and B.O.YD <3
This episode was AMAZING! Huey and B.O.Y.D's friendship is just so wholesome and adorable! It's also nice to see Huey go on adventures on his own without his family from time to time (not that it's a bad thing), it really shows that huey is maturing. He's exploring and he learned a lot from the experience. The fact that Huey didn't even panic (well maybe he did but he handled the situation quite nicely) when B.O.Y.D went haywire shows that Huey gained more confidence and he knows that B.O.Y.D is nice and under all those wires has a big heart (not literally) UwU
If you haven't seen the latest episode yet, go see it now!
Yes, intern. I was once like you. Of course, I was a naive idiot back then.. But if I had someone to actually listen to me, I might not have been so hopeless. So...
All of us celebrating the family’s victory:
All of us not even a minute later:
aaAAAAAHHHHHHH!!?!?!!!!!!!
Ok ok ok ok,
1st, DEWEY AND WEBBY. They were PERFECT in this episode! And the part when Scrooge told them that they aren’t friends and they’re family, I DIED!
2nd, Huey’s mental breakdown. I love the kid. This is me, literally. Too many things go wrong, I turn into Huey trying to fix his uniform.
3rd, Scrooge and Donald are just amazing! I mean, they’ve known each other probably since Don and Della were born, and Scrooge may have even partially raised them, so it makes sense they know how to work together. And they hugged for real before they noticed, got awkward, and shook hands instead. They’re awesome, and of story.
Finally,
LOUIE. BUDDY. BRO. PAL. FRIEND. SYNONYM.
He’s so adorable! He feels bad he’s not as good at adventure, because he didn’t know his quick thinking and ability to see patterns was a skill. But as Scrooge said, our green boy is “sharper than the sharpies”, and I don’t think we could have started his season better.
Ok, that’s all for now. Almost done the last few bits for the ‘time travel arc’ thing, I’ll try my best to finish it by tomorrow.
Bye!!!
Thoughts on finale, WITH SPOILERS. You have been warned.
Ok ok ok ok,
First of all, WTD?!?!?!?! LENA?!?!?! You’re a SHADOW?!?!?! That’s so depressing and sad! At least now you’re in Webby’s, but still :(
Secondly, SO MUCH CRYING! I don’t like seeing my boys cry, even when it’s beautiful and needed! The first half was so sad!
Third of all, DON. BUDDY. YOUR VOICE WITH THE VOICE BOX. GOOD JOB.
Forth, YES DONNIE! They ARE your kids! Even if your sister comes back, they will stay in your custody, or the fandom will hire you the best lawyers in Duckburg to sue for it!
Speaking of which, lastly,
DELLA’S ON THE DUCKING MOON?!?!?! AND THEY USED THE MOON THEME IN THE BACKGROUND MUSIC!!!!! OMDG!!!!!
Ok, I’m done.
Season 2 can’t come soon enough!
“Bless me bagpipes”
“*gasp*…boys?!”
The big Season 2 cliffhanger shown at the end of the Season 1 finale of DuckTales 2017.
Everyone that was on YouTube comments saying that feather belonged to Scrooge and started the clone’s theory.
Bet y’all that feather was from Webby
