My Brother the Minotaur (2026) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1
[growls, roars]
-[Charlie] Whoa. [gasps]
-Huh? [gasps]
You think Lorcan will be okay?
Sure he will. Just give him time.
Hey, Charlie. Where's Lorcan going?
To stay with Granddad George
for a couple of days.
He told Mom and Dad he knows
his minotaur parents are alive,
and they've been lying to him
since he was a baby.
-Ouch.
-Now he's not talking to them.
Sounds intense.
It is.
I think we might be able to cheer you up.
Careful with that.
-So, what's in the box?
-N-- D-D-Don't touch that.
It's Lorcan's super creepy doll.
[chuckles]
How can you be scared of a doll?
Why don't you open the box and find out?
Nah, I'm cool.
So, what's all this?
The photos we took
on our trip to the ruins.
We put in a lot of hours at the library,
poring over the ancient verse
and studying these photos.
Then last night after the party,
breakthrough.
Our hard work finally paid off.
I don't remember you
ever coming to the library.
Don't be like that. I was there in spirit.
Can we get to the part
where you cheer me up?
Oh, right. We're pretty sure
we know where the amulet is.
To open the labyrinth door?
No, the door to the school gym.
Yes, to open the labyrinth door!
-So, where is it?
-It's all in the ancient verse.
"A pathway seen through Ptolemy's eyes.
Between two bears, a dragon lies."
Turns out Ptolemy was a star guy.
A star guy?
An astronomer.
And then I remembered the celestial map
on the ceiling of the ruins.
She means the stars.
"A pathway seen through Ptolemy's eyes.
Between two bears, a dragon lies."
Of course! The stars, the bears,
the dragon. It's all here.
And the pathway.
The door is the pathway. Of course!
[Harper] Does the dragon's blue eye
remind you of anything?
The amulet! The amulet that unlocks
the cemetery door! And it's in the ruins.
Why didn't you tell me
my parents were still alive?
Your minotaur mother
didn't want you to know.
She thought it was the only way
to keep you safe.
Safe from what?
That's a complicated question.
Your grandmother and I
have spent 12 years digging for answers.
And?
And if Craignelder gets his way,
we'll never know.
His mining will destroy this island
and all connection to your past.
So, what can I do?
Craignelder's using you
to scare the islanders away.
-You need to win them back.
-How?
Show them you can control your anger.
Find your peace.
Fighting to find peace. That makes sense.
This is serious, Lorcan.
And I told you before,
I'm not teaching you to fight,
I'm teaching you to defend yourself.
And I'm here to learn.
Let's get to work then. Shall we?
What is this place?
My very own little piece of paradise.
[creaking]
What do you think?
I think paradise has really let itself go.
[sighs] Let me know if you need
any help with those bags.
No worries. I got 'em.
[breathes heavily, straining]
[grunting]
[chuckles] Lesson number one,
never take on more than you can handle.
I tripped over a root.
Lesson number two, never proceed
before you know what lies ahead.
Question number one, are you gonna
be like this the whole time?
Lesson number three, nobody likes
a smart aleck. And yes, I am.
[sighs]
[groans, grunts]
We've always trained in the gym.
Why bring me here now?
A couple of days away
from the world will do you good.
You need to focus.
You already have the skills.
Now you must learn to control them.
The future of Bryony Island
might just depend upon it.
Okay, bring it on.
But just so we're clear,
this isn't gonna be
some sort of mumbo jumbo retreat, is it?
One of those "your enemy
is like the ocean" kind of things?
No. What does that even mean,
"Your enemy is like the ocean"?
That's ridiculous and inaccurate.
For you see, Lorcan,
your opponent is like a river.
Oh, boy. [sighs]
[George] Your opponent
must never be underestimated.
[grunting]
[Lorcan groans]
Like a river, their dangers are often
hidden beneath a calm surface.
[both grunting]
[Lorcan groans]
-Ten balloons. One move.
-One move?
Make it count.
[exhales deeply, grunting]
[sighs]
Come on. Nobody could get
all the balloons. That's impossible.
Maybe next time try using your head
instead of your fists.
Stupid mumbo jumbo retreat.
And I don't see what this has
to do with rivers. [groans, grunts]
[George] It's wet.
I'm excited to see the ruins again.
Excited? Last time we were there,
a pooka tried chasing us off a cliff.
Yeah, but it all worked out.
After Lorcan saved our butts.
Maybe we should wait until he gets back.
But Lorcan's so down right now.
Just think how happy he'll be
if he comes back and we have the amulet.
I'm with Charlie. I miss happy Lorcan.
Hey, I want him to be happy
as much as you do.
But couldn't we just buy him a puppy
or something?
[Charlie exhales sharply]
[groans, grunts]
[grunting]
[sighs]
[sighs] Chief Walker.
I'll see what she wants. You wait here.
Okay.
-[George] I didn't say take a break.
-[groans]
How's our boy doing?
He'll get there eventually. [sighs]
Well, the sooner, the better. [sighs]
I thought you should know, I've been
getting some heat over Lorcan.
Let me guess. Craignelder?
Not just Craignelder.
When Lorcan lost it at the diner,
he really spooked the islanders.
Some are suggesting he moves to the bay.
What, banish him
to the other side of the island?
Don't they know treating him like
a monster will make things worse?
Hey. I don't like it any more than you do.
But Lorcan needs to get
that temper under control.
[Lorcan grunts]
Stupid river. [grunts]
[grunting]
We're working on it. [sighs]
Work harder. For Lorcan's sake.
[sighs]
The ruins. [sighs] Now I wish Lorcan
were here. I hope he's okay.
He will be when he finds out
we've got the amulet.
Not yet we haven't. What's that?
[Charlie] It's my grandparents'
archaeology tent.
They must be working on the ruins.
But don't worry. Nobody's around.
Granddad's with Lorcan,
and Grandma's at our place.
Your grandparents are so cool and-- Oh.
-What are you doing?
-[shushes]
[huffs, snorting]
[pooka growls]
[whispers] D-D-Did he see us?
[whispers] No, I think we're good.
[whispers] That was too close. [grunts]
[snorting]
[growls]
[sniffing]
[sniffing continues]
Okay, let's put everything back
the way it was and get out of here.
What about the amulet?
The amulet? What about
the shapeshifting hob-goblin outside?
Harper's right. We can't do this
while the pooka's around. We have to go.
I can't.
Look, Charlie, we know how important
this is for Lorcan. Really we do.
But we're no match for the pooka.
No, I mean, I can't.
My coat's caught on the shield.
So, take it off.
[Dana] Too late. He's coming back.
[grunts, groans]
Everyone behind the shield.
I'll daze him with the flash
and we rush him.
[all scream, grunt]
-Uh-oh.
-[all screaming]
[grunting, screaming]
I know we're breaking the rules,
but you've earned this, boy.
You've been cooped up
in that hotel long enough.
[growls, whimpers]
Besides, who's gonna see you out here?
It's nothing but nature, fresh air--
-[all scream]
-[grunts]
And whatever that was.
[all continue screaming]
Hey, my coat's free!
Great! I guess everything's fine then!
-Log!
-[yells]
-[Charlie] The road!
-[Dana yells]
-[rock music playing on radio]
-[vocalizes]
-[screaming continues]
-[vocalizing continues]
[all scream, distorted]
[screaming continues]
[radio turns off]
[scoffs]
[screaming continues]
[all screaming, grunting]
What just happened?
I don't know. But we're okay. We're okay!
-We're okay. We made it.
-Yes!
-Whoo! Whoo-hoo!
-Whoo-hoo!
-Yeah!
-[all yelp]
[all shivering]
-So-- So cold. So cold. [shivering]
-Freezing. [shivering]
How long am I gonna be here?
Until you hear what I'm saying.
What are you talking about?
I've listened to every word you said!
It's about rivers, right?
You listen, but you don't hear.
-Oh, great. More riddles.
-Sit.
[Lorcan] What's this?
My meditation space.
And the most beautiful view of the island.
Now, empty your mind,
close your eyes and breathe.
[Lorcan] Unbelievable.
I told you.
No, I mean it's unbelievable you picked
the best viewpoint on the whole island
as the place to sit with your eyes closed.
Just do it.
[inhales deeply]
[exhales deeply]
Now you've got it.
[snores, breathes deeply]
Enjoy the view.
You think the pooka's feeling
as bad as we are?
Who knows. I didn't stop to look.
[shivering]
Me neither. But I got his photo.
-[all shivering]
-You okay, Dana?
Yeah. I just can't stop… [stammers]
…shaking.
Probably the fall into freezing water.
Or the mythical monster attack.
Or the traumatic toboggan ride of terror.
It's been a busy day.
[shivering] What is it, Charlie?
[Charlie] Animal tracks.
And they lead to the way
to the door of Craignelder's hotel.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
[shivers]
If you're thinking the unthinkable…
Okay, I have no idea
what anybody's thinking.
When can we see that photo?
[groans]
[sighs]
Huh?
[gasps]
[panting]
[pants]
My son. There isn't much time.
Father?
[grunts]
Lorcan, you must find the amulet
and return home before it's too late.
Father!
[gasps, breathes heavily]
[sighs]
[door opens]
[snores, groans] Lorcan?
I'm ready to hear you.
[George] When faced with conflict,
our first thought must be
to find the peaceful path.
[exhales deeply]
[huffs, grunting]
[George] It is easier to walk around
a mountain than through it.
[huffs, strains]
When your mind is clear,
-and anger no longer clouds your vision…
-[breathes deeply]
…you will see many new solutions
to every situation.
[grunting]
You won't get far
struggling against the river.
-[grunts]
-Don't fight its power. Use it.
You'll travel so much further
with the river's flow behind you.
[both grunting]
-[grunts]
-[yelps]
[inhales, exhales deeply]
[both grunt]
-[grunts]
-[groans] Oh.
Are you okay?
[George] Never better.
-Lorcan's not gonna believe this.
-I'm not sure I believe it myself.
-[Charlie, Dana] Lorcan.
-Lorcan! Have we got news for you.
I had another vision.
Or we can just go with your thing.
My minotaur father knows I'm alive.
-In my vision, he knew my name.
-[gasps]
-But he's in trouble and needs my help.
-Oh.
We have to find that amulet!
We already have.
Or at least we know where it is.
You do? Where?
In the ruins.
So what are we waiting for?
There's a problem.
The pooka was waiting for us.
It's like he knew we were coming.
-How is he always one step ahead of us?
-Not anymore.
-Now we know who he is and where he lives.
-What do you mean "who he is?"
Okay, Dana. Blow his tiny mind.
Pookas may take the form of many animals.
Even humans.
And?
We saw the pooka at the ruins yesterday,
in his usual creepy goat form.
Harper even took a photo.
But when I developed the photo,
he didn't look like a goat anymore.
Craignelder?
It all makes sense! He's been out
to get you from the start.
And, outside Craignelder's hotel,
we observed animal footprints all the way
up the driveway to his front door.
Plus, he's got "bad guy"
written all over him!
Craignelder. Of course.
Question is, what's our next move?
The pooka is the only thing standing
between me and my minotaur father.
So I say we take him down.
[growls, roars]
-[Charlie] Whoa. [gasps]
-Huh? [gasps]
You think Lorcan will be okay?
Sure he will. Just give him time.
Hey, Charlie. Where's Lorcan going?
To stay with Granddad George
for a couple of days.
He told Mom and Dad he knows
his minotaur parents are alive,
and they've been lying to him
since he was a baby.
-Ouch.
-Now he's not talking to them.
Sounds intense.
It is.
I think we might be able to cheer you up.
Careful with that.
-So, what's in the box?
-N-- D-D-Don't touch that.
It's Lorcan's super creepy doll.
[chuckles]
How can you be scared of a doll?
Why don't you open the box and find out?
Nah, I'm cool.
So, what's all this?
The photos we took
on our trip to the ruins.
We put in a lot of hours at the library,
poring over the ancient verse
and studying these photos.
Then last night after the party,
breakthrough.
Our hard work finally paid off.
I don't remember you
ever coming to the library.
Don't be like that. I was there in spirit.
Can we get to the part
where you cheer me up?
Oh, right. We're pretty sure
we know where the amulet is.
To open the labyrinth door?
No, the door to the school gym.
Yes, to open the labyrinth door!
-So, where is it?
-It's all in the ancient verse.
"A pathway seen through Ptolemy's eyes.
Between two bears, a dragon lies."
Turns out Ptolemy was a star guy.
A star guy?
An astronomer.
And then I remembered the celestial map
on the ceiling of the ruins.
She means the stars.
"A pathway seen through Ptolemy's eyes.
Between two bears, a dragon lies."
Of course! The stars, the bears,
the dragon. It's all here.
And the pathway.
The door is the pathway. Of course!
[Harper] Does the dragon's blue eye
remind you of anything?
The amulet! The amulet that unlocks
the cemetery door! And it's in the ruins.
Why didn't you tell me
my parents were still alive?
Your minotaur mother
didn't want you to know.
She thought it was the only way
to keep you safe.
Safe from what?
That's a complicated question.
Your grandmother and I
have spent 12 years digging for answers.
And?
And if Craignelder gets his way,
we'll never know.
His mining will destroy this island
and all connection to your past.
So, what can I do?
Craignelder's using you
to scare the islanders away.
-You need to win them back.
-How?
Show them you can control your anger.
Find your peace.
Fighting to find peace. That makes sense.
This is serious, Lorcan.
And I told you before,
I'm not teaching you to fight,
I'm teaching you to defend yourself.
And I'm here to learn.
Let's get to work then. Shall we?
What is this place?
My very own little piece of paradise.
[creaking]
What do you think?
I think paradise has really let itself go.
[sighs] Let me know if you need
any help with those bags.
No worries. I got 'em.
[breathes heavily, straining]
[grunting]
[chuckles] Lesson number one,
never take on more than you can handle.
I tripped over a root.
Lesson number two, never proceed
before you know what lies ahead.
Question number one, are you gonna
be like this the whole time?
Lesson number three, nobody likes
a smart aleck. And yes, I am.
[sighs]
[groans, grunts]
We've always trained in the gym.
Why bring me here now?
A couple of days away
from the world will do you good.
You need to focus.
You already have the skills.
Now you must learn to control them.
The future of Bryony Island
might just depend upon it.
Okay, bring it on.
But just so we're clear,
this isn't gonna be
some sort of mumbo jumbo retreat, is it?
One of those "your enemy
is like the ocean" kind of things?
No. What does that even mean,
"Your enemy is like the ocean"?
That's ridiculous and inaccurate.
For you see, Lorcan,
your opponent is like a river.
Oh, boy. [sighs]
[George] Your opponent
must never be underestimated.
[grunting]
[Lorcan groans]
Like a river, their dangers are often
hidden beneath a calm surface.
[both grunting]
[Lorcan groans]
-Ten balloons. One move.
-One move?
Make it count.
[exhales deeply, grunting]
[sighs]
Come on. Nobody could get
all the balloons. That's impossible.
Maybe next time try using your head
instead of your fists.
Stupid mumbo jumbo retreat.
And I don't see what this has
to do with rivers. [groans, grunts]
[George] It's wet.
I'm excited to see the ruins again.
Excited? Last time we were there,
a pooka tried chasing us off a cliff.
Yeah, but it all worked out.
After Lorcan saved our butts.
Maybe we should wait until he gets back.
But Lorcan's so down right now.
Just think how happy he'll be
if he comes back and we have the amulet.
I'm with Charlie. I miss happy Lorcan.
Hey, I want him to be happy
as much as you do.
But couldn't we just buy him a puppy
or something?
[Charlie exhales sharply]
[groans, grunts]
[grunting]
[sighs]
[sighs] Chief Walker.
I'll see what she wants. You wait here.
Okay.
-[George] I didn't say take a break.
-[groans]
How's our boy doing?
He'll get there eventually. [sighs]
Well, the sooner, the better. [sighs]
I thought you should know, I've been
getting some heat over Lorcan.
Let me guess. Craignelder?
Not just Craignelder.
When Lorcan lost it at the diner,
he really spooked the islanders.
Some are suggesting he moves to the bay.
What, banish him
to the other side of the island?
Don't they know treating him like
a monster will make things worse?
Hey. I don't like it any more than you do.
But Lorcan needs to get
that temper under control.
[Lorcan grunts]
Stupid river. [grunts]
[grunting]
We're working on it. [sighs]
Work harder. For Lorcan's sake.
[sighs]
The ruins. [sighs] Now I wish Lorcan
were here. I hope he's okay.
He will be when he finds out
we've got the amulet.
Not yet we haven't. What's that?
[Charlie] It's my grandparents'
archaeology tent.
They must be working on the ruins.
But don't worry. Nobody's around.
Granddad's with Lorcan,
and Grandma's at our place.
Your grandparents are so cool and-- Oh.
-What are you doing?
-[shushes]
[huffs, snorting]
[pooka growls]
[whispers] D-D-Did he see us?
[whispers] No, I think we're good.
[whispers] That was too close. [grunts]
[snorting]
[growls]
[sniffing]
[sniffing continues]
Okay, let's put everything back
the way it was and get out of here.
What about the amulet?
The amulet? What about
the shapeshifting hob-goblin outside?
Harper's right. We can't do this
while the pooka's around. We have to go.
I can't.
Look, Charlie, we know how important
this is for Lorcan. Really we do.
But we're no match for the pooka.
No, I mean, I can't.
My coat's caught on the shield.
So, take it off.
[Dana] Too late. He's coming back.
[grunts, groans]
Everyone behind the shield.
I'll daze him with the flash
and we rush him.
[all scream, grunt]
-Uh-oh.
-[all screaming]
[grunting, screaming]
I know we're breaking the rules,
but you've earned this, boy.
You've been cooped up
in that hotel long enough.
[growls, whimpers]
Besides, who's gonna see you out here?
It's nothing but nature, fresh air--
-[all scream]
-[grunts]
And whatever that was.
[all continue screaming]
Hey, my coat's free!
Great! I guess everything's fine then!
-Log!
-[yells]
-[Charlie] The road!
-[Dana yells]
-[rock music playing on radio]
-[vocalizes]
-[screaming continues]
-[vocalizing continues]
[all scream, distorted]
[screaming continues]
[radio turns off]
[scoffs]
[screaming continues]
[all screaming, grunting]
What just happened?
I don't know. But we're okay. We're okay!
-We're okay. We made it.
-Yes!
-Whoo! Whoo-hoo!
-Whoo-hoo!
-Yeah!
-[all yelp]
[all shivering]
-So-- So cold. So cold. [shivering]
-Freezing. [shivering]
How long am I gonna be here?
Until you hear what I'm saying.
What are you talking about?
I've listened to every word you said!
It's about rivers, right?
You listen, but you don't hear.
-Oh, great. More riddles.
-Sit.
[Lorcan] What's this?
My meditation space.
And the most beautiful view of the island.
Now, empty your mind,
close your eyes and breathe.
[Lorcan] Unbelievable.
I told you.
No, I mean it's unbelievable you picked
the best viewpoint on the whole island
as the place to sit with your eyes closed.
Just do it.
[inhales deeply]
[exhales deeply]
Now you've got it.
[snores, breathes deeply]
Enjoy the view.
You think the pooka's feeling
as bad as we are?
Who knows. I didn't stop to look.
[shivering]
Me neither. But I got his photo.
-[all shivering]
-You okay, Dana?
Yeah. I just can't stop… [stammers]
…shaking.
Probably the fall into freezing water.
Or the mythical monster attack.
Or the traumatic toboggan ride of terror.
It's been a busy day.
[shivering] What is it, Charlie?
[Charlie] Animal tracks.
And they lead to the way
to the door of Craignelder's hotel.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
[shivers]
If you're thinking the unthinkable…
Okay, I have no idea
what anybody's thinking.
When can we see that photo?
[groans]
[sighs]
Huh?
[gasps]
[panting]
[pants]
My son. There isn't much time.
Father?
[grunts]
Lorcan, you must find the amulet
and return home before it's too late.
Father!
[gasps, breathes heavily]
[sighs]
[door opens]
[snores, groans] Lorcan?
I'm ready to hear you.
[George] When faced with conflict,
our first thought must be
to find the peaceful path.
[exhales deeply]
[huffs, grunting]
[George] It is easier to walk around
a mountain than through it.
[huffs, strains]
When your mind is clear,
-and anger no longer clouds your vision…
-[breathes deeply]
…you will see many new solutions
to every situation.
[grunting]
You won't get far
struggling against the river.
-[grunts]
-Don't fight its power. Use it.
You'll travel so much further
with the river's flow behind you.
[both grunting]
-[grunts]
-[yelps]
[inhales, exhales deeply]
[both grunt]
-[grunts]
-[groans] Oh.
Are you okay?
[George] Never better.
-Lorcan's not gonna believe this.
-I'm not sure I believe it myself.
-[Charlie, Dana] Lorcan.
-Lorcan! Have we got news for you.
I had another vision.
Or we can just go with your thing.
My minotaur father knows I'm alive.
-In my vision, he knew my name.
-[gasps]
-But he's in trouble and needs my help.
-Oh.
We have to find that amulet!
We already have.
Or at least we know where it is.
You do? Where?
In the ruins.
So what are we waiting for?
There's a problem.
The pooka was waiting for us.
It's like he knew we were coming.
-How is he always one step ahead of us?
-Not anymore.
-Now we know who he is and where he lives.
-What do you mean "who he is?"
Okay, Dana. Blow his tiny mind.
Pookas may take the form of many animals.
Even humans.
And?
We saw the pooka at the ruins yesterday,
in his usual creepy goat form.
Harper even took a photo.
But when I developed the photo,
he didn't look like a goat anymore.
Craignelder?
It all makes sense! He's been out
to get you from the start.
And, outside Craignelder's hotel,
we observed animal footprints all the way
up the driveway to his front door.
Plus, he's got "bad guy"
written all over him!
Craignelder. Of course.
Question is, what's our next move?
The pooka is the only thing standing
between me and my minotaur father.
So I say we take him down.