My Brother the Minotaur (2026) s01e03 Episode Script

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[squeaks]
[bleats, grunts]
[whimpers]
[grunts]
[grunts]
[rustling]
[both gasp]
I copied everything I could find
on minotaurs at the library.
Wait. There's nothing embarrassing
in here, right?
Relax. This is just research.
There are no judgments here.
[sighs] Fine.
[whistles] Man, you guys are super hairy.
-[chuckling]
-It was a compliment!
I've mapped out a route to the ruins
where you were found as a baby.
[Charlie] If you wanna find
your minotaur father,
it seems like the best place
to start looking.
What do you think he'll be like?
[chuckles] I'm guessing hairy.
-[laughing]
-[gasps]
Hey, and what are you kids up to today?
-Swimming.
-Hiking.
-Library.
-Jazzercise.
Oh, to be young.
I spent my youth jamming with my band,
and the rest is rock and roll history.
Were you in a band?
Was I in a-- Uh, yeah. [chuckles]
Does a rock combo by the name
of Extra Medium ring any bells?
It's like you kids aren't even from Earth.
Maybe I'm not.
Speaking of which, who wants to find
a doorway to another world?
Let's do it.
-I'm in.
-Yeah. Let's go.
Good morning, children.
Lorcan.
-[doorbell rings]
-[Harper shudders]
That Craignelder gives me the creeps.
Even worse than his son, Wesley.
Oh. Hey, Wesley.
So, where are you losers going?
-Movies.
-Museum.
-Hockey.
-Uh, Spain.
[sighs] Whatever. It's not like I care.
Okay then. Bye.
-[panting]
-What? I don't.
I got a lick so hot it burns
When you're near it ♪
And a voice so low
You gotta lie down to hear it ♪
[clapping]
That was really something.
But don't give up your day job. [chuckles]
Or maybe you should.
It's not exactly busy in here, is it?
I already told you, Mr. Craignelder,
my diner isn't for sale.
[clicks tongue] I admire your spirit,
but spirit won't feed your family,
will it?
-[doorbell rings]
-[door creaks]
Did you get me a smoothie?
I'm not made of money.
[slurps]
But don't you fret, Wesley Jr.,
it won't be long before I own this town
and that excuse for a diner.
[slurps]
Then the smoothies will be on me.
[dog panting]
[screams] I thought I told you
to keep that mutt out of sight.
-Sorry, Dad.
-[dog whines]
[Harper grunting]
Don't look down. Don't look down.
This crevice looks fresh.
Do you think it happened the night
of the supermoon?
Maybe. But right now,
let's just focus on finding Lorcan's door.
And not falling into the big hole.
I don't wanna be a downer,
but I've been all over this island,
and if I'd seen a door to another world,
I think I'd remember.
In my dream, the door was hidden
behind a maze of walls.
Not a maze, a labyrinth.
According to mythology,
there is a strong connection
between minotaurs and labyrinths.
Maybe that's what we're looking for.
A labyrinth.
I'm pretty sure I would've
noticed one of them too.
So, what are you saying?
You don't believe in any of this?
Hey, I just had a pancake breakfast
with a minotaur.
I believe.
I'm just saying, don't be disappointed
if we don't find anything.
-[rustling]
-[grunting, groans]
-And this is, uh, the first time your dog…
-[Stones Grimes] Gordie.
…Gordie, has run away?
Run away?
On Skeletons of Skull Hill night? Never.
He's been kidnapped.
Skeletons of Skull Hill?
His favorite TV show.
I think he likes the bones.
[Officer Leland]
Chief Walker, do you copy?
What have you got for me, Leland?
[Officer Leland] Two more 10-91s.
[gasps]
What are 10-91s?
Missing pets.
[gasps]
[door opens, creaks]
[clicks tongue]
The elders must be mistaken.
There's a dark energy on this island,
and it can only be coming
from the gateway.
I'm sorry, George,
but I've just been to the gateway chamber,
and they're right.
It's secure.
Whatever's affecting Lorcan
and the island,
it isn't coming from the other side.
[sighs] It has to be.
We've spent 30 years uncovering the ruins
and artifacts of this island.
That gateway is the only connection
to the other side.
Then there must be something
we're not seeing.
Isn't it time you got a new camera?
This camera may be old,
but it's 100% reliable. [grunts]
-[stammers]
-[all laughing]
Hilarious.
Maybe when I get my sight back,
I'll see the funny side.
[inhales sharply] Hey, this is it.
If anyone wants to turn back,
now's the time to say so.
Just so I'm prepared,
if we do find a labyrinth
and unearth this dream door,
what are we gonna find behind it?
If the legends are to be believed,
we'll find minotaurs, fairies, pookas,
and a host of other
supposedly mythical creatures.
You really think we'll find
other minotaurs there?
Apart from my father, I mean.
Let's just find the doorway first.
Wait. What's a pooka?
A wicked shape-shifter
that can take animal or even human form.
Right.
I am not prepared for this.
-[birds squawking]
-[all] Wow.
-[Lorcan groans]
-You okay, Lorcan?
This place.
It's like my whole body is buzzing.
Don't you feel it?
I'm not feeling anything.
Why don't we take a break?
-I could go for some lunch.
-Lunch!
[sighs] I knew I forgot something.
You remember your piece-of-junk camera
but forget the food?
Hey, if we do find a gateway
to another world,
would you rather I take
photographic evidence
or offer it a sandwich?
-Quiet! Do you hear that?
-[creature grunting]
[whimpering, gasping]
[gulps]
[creature galloping, grunting]
I'm glad I forgot the lunch.
The last thing we want to do
on a full stomach is run!
[growling]
[growls, snorts]
[grunts]
[grunts]
[growls]
Shh!
[growling]
[all screaming]
[Charlie, Lorcan grunting]
Take that!
-[pants]
-[all grunting]
-Get out!
-[groans]
-[grunts]
-[groans]
[Dana] Go away, creature! [grunts]
[snorting]
And stay out!
[cracking]
[sighs] For a second there,
I thought we were in trouble!
[all screaming]
[all coughing, groaning]
[groans] What was up with that goat?
I don't know, but no goat ever looked
at me like that before.
How are you feeling? Still buzzing?
A little. But we've got bigger things
to worry about now.
Where are we?
In some kind of ancient underpass.
[breathes heavily] And I get the feeling
nobody's been here
in a really long time.
[Lorcan] I wonder where it goes.
Only one way to find out.
I was afraid you were going to say that.
[sighs] Are you sure about this?
The islanders are already starting
to see Lorcan as some kind of monster.
[sighs] We need to build on that.
By stealing their pets?
And convincing them Lorcan's behind it.
Hmm, suddenly they're wondering,
"What has that beast done to our pets?
And what if we're next?"
[whines]
The islanders will be so scared
and desperate
to get off this wretched rock,
they'll be begging me
to buy their property.
-It just doesn't seem… right.
-[whines]
Son, don't you see?
We're doing this for them.
Digging up the valuable minerals
beneath their town will save this island
and everyone on it.
Even Lorcan.
They need us, Wesley.
They need our vision.
But to make that vision a reality,
we have to do some things
that might not feel right.
Like dumping their pets on the mainland,
never to be seen again?
Now you've got it! Bon voyage!
[whimpering]
[sighs] Don't look at me like that.
[scribbling]
[Harper] Charlie!
Be right there!
Wow.
This is incredible.
We know. But we can't stay.
What are you talking about?
Look at this place.
If you're searching
for clues to another world,
this is the perfect place to start.
It's Lorcan. He's feeling strange again.
-I'm fine.
-See? He's fine.
-[grunts]
-[sighs]
No, you're not fine. Let's get you home.
Don't worry. I got lots of pictures.
Hmm.
[grunts]
Forget it.
You're not talking me out of this.
[sighs] I know what you're thinking.
"But Wesley, you live in a hotel.
There's plenty
of places you could hide us."
[whimpers]
Are you even listening to yourself?
Hide you right under my father's nose?
If he found out, he'd flip his lid.
[whimpers]
[sighs] I said no.
[whimpers]
Okay, fine. You can stay.
But remember, if my dad does find out,
this was all your idea.
[whimpers]
[grunting]
[grunting continues]
So, you're just taking that?
Cool souvenir, right?
I have this awful feeling
we've forgotten something.
-Camera?
-Nope.
-Map?
-Something bigger.
Oh. Now I remember. That!
-[Charlie] I don't think he's seen us.
-[grunts]
Okay, he's seen us. [stammers]
What's the plan?
-Lorcan, can you run?
-I think so.
Good. So, here's the plan.
Run!
[grunting]
[all panting]
[goat growling]
-[growls]
-[all scream]
[goat growling]
[all panting]
Does anybody remember
deeply offending a goat?
[panting]
-[growling]
-[panting]
Come on! This way!
[panting]
[all panting]
I think we lost him.
Is it just me,
or did it feel like that goat
was pushing us in this direction?
[pants] Why would a goat want us up here?
[pants] Uh, Charlie?
[Charlie] This is it. This is the place.
What place?
-[groans]
-That crazy night,
when the trees were falling,
and the ground was shaking,
and Lorcan went into his zombie trance!
-It was right here.
-[breathing heavily, groaning]
Lorcan!
[branches crack]
Um, everyone? We've got company.
[snorts]
[grunting]
Stay away from him.
[grunting]
[panting]
-[grunts, screams]
-[goat growls]
[growls, grunts]
-[growls]
-Hey!
-[shutter clicks]
-[grunts]
[screams, grunts]
[squawking]
[squeals]
Did you see that?
You mean the magically transforming
creepy demon creature?
Uh, yeah. It caught my eye.
I think we just saw a pooka.
Okay. I'm still not sure what that is,
but why was it chasing us
through the woods?
-Not us. Lorcan.
-Lorcan!
[groaning]
I think he's really hurt.
[rock music playing on radio]
[imitating electric guitar]
What in the world?
[turns volume down]
Over here!
-What happened?
-Lorcan had a bad fall.
Let's get him to Dr. Elson.
-Charlie, you come with me.
-You go ahead.
We'll get the bikes
and make our own way back.
I'll call you!
I don't like this.
Really? I thought vampires loved the dark.
[scoffs] I'm not a vampire.
My skin is just sensitive to daylight.
And I meant, I don't like that we
haven't heard anything from the boys.
I know. But Lorcan's in good hands.
She can't dance to save her life,
but my mom's an awesome doctor.
-[gasps]
-What's wrong?
-Is that what I think it is?
-[phone rings]
Yes?
-[Charlie] Hey, it's Charlie.
-Charlie!
[Charlie]
Lorcan's up, and he wants to see you.
We're on our way.
Lorcan wants to see us.
[Dr. Elson] Okay, let's go.
Lorcan needs his rest.
We'll see you in the morning.
[inhales deeply]
I just had a few questions.
I'm afraid they'll have to wait.
-Everybody out.
-[stammers] But…
-She said, Lorcan needs his rest.
-[inhales deeply] Okay.
Good night, Lorcan.
-Good night.
-Can't I stay just a little longer?
-Harper and Dana are on their way.
-Please, Dr. Elson?
Two minutes.
We'll have to tell them something.
How about,
"Our adventuring days are over."
They'll never believe that.
It's the truth, Charlie. I'm done.
What? You can't quit now.
I have to. What if it had been you
who got hurt today?
Or Harper or Dana? And all because of me.
I couldn't deal with that.
Sure, what happened today
with the pooka was pretty scary.
-Pretty scary?
-Okay, terrifying.
But that pooka is proof
that the other world, your world, exists.
Don't you want to find it?
Don't you want
to meet your minotaur father?
More than anything.
And that's why we have to give up now.
[Dana] It's a little late for that.
When my camera flash went off
in the pooka's face, I got a photo.
[Dana] And not just of the pooka.
What is that?
Harper wondered the same thing,
so she blew it up.
It's the old cemetery.
We've just never seen it
from above before.
And from this angle,
it looks an awful lot like…
[both] A labyrinth.
Seems to me like our adventuring days
are just beginning.
What do you say, Lorcan?
I say, next time we'll be ready
for that pooka.
-Yes!
-Yeah!
[Charlie sniffing]
Ew! What's that smell?
Why is everybody looking at me?
Because it's coming from your backpack.
[Harper] Oh. Hey, I did bring the lunch!
-Anyone for a jellied egg?
-[Charlie] Ew! No!
[Lorcan] Get those things out of my face!
[Dana] What's a jellied egg?
[thunder crashing]