My Brother the Minotaur (2026) s01e06 Episode Script

1
[footsteps approaching]
Oh.
Come on.
-[radio static]
-[gasps]
[Walker on radio] Leland, do you copy?
Oh, hey, hon.
I-I mean, Chief.
Everything okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Somebody spotted an animal
near the cliffs.
Thought it might be
one of those missing pets.
And?
There's nothing here.
[engine starts]
[Charlie] Whoa.
[gasps]
[Charlie] Okay, so here's what we know.
The amulet that opens the gateway
to Lorcan's world is in the ruins.
And the only thing standing between us
and that amulet is the Pooka.
So if we take down the Pooka,
we can find my father.
Exactly!
Now, Mr. Craignelder,
aka the super creepy,
shape-shifting Pooka in human form
will be attending a meeting
at the town hall tonight.
So what's the move?
Stake out the town hall.
Follow Craignelder home.
And then trap him.
Any questions?
I've got one.
Where exactly are you going to trap him?
In your dreams?
I'm with Harper.
We're talking about the Pooka here.
We've no idea what he's capable of.
No. But we know what he's incapable of.
Dana?
After much research,
I believe I have found the very substance
from which the Pooka cannot escape.
No offense, Dana,
but you've been wrong before.
Not this time.
I have cross-checked it with folklore
from all over the world,
Celtic, Nordic, Egyptian, Eastern--
It's the one constant.
So, what is it?
[gasps] Don't tell me.
A silver cage
forged in the light of a full moon.
No.
[gasps] Oh, oh! I got it.
The tears of an Irish Wolfhound,
cried for the beauty of the setting sun.
No. Actually, it's salt.
Salt?
A Pooka can't cross a line of salt.
So, put a circle of salt around the Pooka,
and he's not going anywhere.
Sounds great. But how are we
supposed to get that close to him?
That's the beauty! It works both ways.
If we carry a circle of salt around us,
he can't touch us.
How do you carry a circle of salt?
Okay. What is that?
A Pooka Protector. I designed it myself.
The hoop is filled with salt.
It's like a anti-Pooka force field.
Awesome, right?
Okay. I am never wearing one of those.
Where did you get all this salt?
From my parents' diner.
They've got sacks of the stuff.
How do we know Craignelder's in there?
Because he never misses a chance
to turn the town against you.
I have been attacked
for the second time this week.
Our pets are still missing,
and yet, the minotaur boy
continues to roam free.
There's something weird about that boy.
Craignelder's right.
Okay. First of all,
Lorcan didn't attack you at the diner.
Only because his grandfather stopped him.
And secondly, this is the first time
I'm hearing of another incident.
[clicks tongue]
Yesterday, while walking in the woods,
someone attacked me.
Or rather, something attacked me.
Well, you can't pin this one on Lorcan.
He was with me all day.
[clicks tongue] Oh, how convenient.
The creature's grandfather
bails him out again.
And you didn't think to report
this alleged attack?
To who? You?
I didn't see the point.
It's not like she ever does anything.
I mean, where are our missing pets?
[townspeople muttering]
Instead, I decided to go
and confront the boy myself.
[car door opens]
[Craignelder]
So, I ventured out to the McCready house.
Alas, on finding Lorcan's leash,
I realized
the minotaur boy was untethered.
And losing my courage, I fled for safety.
For the last time, Mr. Craignelder,
Lorcan is not an animal!
And he doesn't wear a leash!
But you don't have any pets.
So naturally, I assumed if not Lorcan,
then who does this belong to?
That's my Gordie's collar!
Your missing dog?
I'd know it anywhere!
-[townsperson 1] What about our dog?
-[townspeople muttering]
[townsperson 2] It's not fair.
I don't want my dogs going missing.
I have Pitch and Kibble
under lock and key.
[townsperson 3] We have thieves!
[engine starts]
[grunts]
[groaning]
Hmm.
Um…
[car door closes]
[car alarm chirps]
If we know Craignelder's the Pooka,
and he's here,
why don't we just go to the ruins
and get the amulet now?
Who's to say
he won't be dropping by the ruins later?
Dana's right.
I'm tired of looking over my shoulder.
This ends tonight.
And we're totally sure he's the Pooka,
right?
-[all gasp]
-[screams]
Does that answer your question?
[Archie] I'm afraid
the boys are out with their friends.
That's fine.
It's probably better this way.
If this is about that dog collar,
we have no idea how it got there.
But we don't believe for one second
that Lorcan has anything to do
with any missing pets.
[inhales deeply]
Truth is… [exhales deeply] …neither do I.
But the Islanders are getting nervous.
Just how Mr. Craignelder wants them,
so he can scare them away
and start drilling for his fortune.
You do see what's going on here,
don't you?
[inhales sharply] I have my theories,
but right now,
I need everybody feeling safe.
[inhales deeply]
And that means following every lead I get.
I'd like to take a look in Lorcan's room,
if that's all right.
Uh, top of the stairs.
It's the door with all the stickers.
But you won't find anything!
[clicks tongue]
[sighs]
Lorcan's staying out of trouble.
It's locked.
Just to be clear,
we're not committing a crime here, right?
No.
People just walk into hotels all the time.
That's how hotels work.
Then why are we sneaking in the backdoor?
Relax, Dana. The only crime
being committed here is against fashion.
Don't knock the Pooka Protector.
It may just save your life.
While killing my dignity.
[doorknob rattling]
[door creaking]
Somebody's coming!
[whispering] It's just Wesley. Come on!
[Charlie whispering] Wow.
It's like this hotel
was frozen in a moment.
Like, time stood still.
You mean after I arrived
and tourists were banned from the island?
That's not what I meant.
You know, I didn't ask to be
the island's dirty little secret.
I'm just saying it's kind of a cool place.
Don't be so sensitive.
Sensitive? Do you know what it's like
to live your whole life in a place
where you never felt you belonged?
That's why I'm here.
To help you find a world
where you won't feel that way anymore.
Whoa, boys. Focus.
In case you've forgotten,
we're currently in the monster's lair,
dressed like clowns with invisible pants.
So, the sooner we get this done,
the better.
[Dana] I'm with Harper.
Although, I feel the invisible clown pants
thing was uncalled-for.
Sorry. It's just, my minotaur father
needs me, and I'm a whole world away.
We'll get you there.
But first, we need to deal with the Pooka.
[gasps]
Is he really going to eat all that?
-It's enough to feed an army.
-Or a Pooka.
I don't know what Pooka's eat--
lava, children's dreams,
maybe even puppies--
but it's definitely not salad.
[sighs]
[dog howling]
[stammers, shushes]
I-I'm coming. I'm coming.
-[Dana, Harper sigh]
-Did you see how scared Wesley looked?
Maybe he's the Pooka's prisoner.
Never thought I'd say this,
but let's go rescue Wesley.
-So Pookas do like salad?
-[door opens]
Hey, wait for me.
[Leland] This is Officer Leland. Over.
What have you got for me?
I checked out your hunch, Chief.
You were right.
I knew it.
Yep, the pizzeria delivers now.
So, you want the usual?
Affirmative.
I thought we could share a dessert. Over.
Copy that.
[gasps]
Whoa.
[Leland] Everything okay
at the McCready house? Over.
Yeah. All good here.
Salt.
[Leland] Chief, you still there?
I may be home a little late.
Somebody, please tell me there's a plan.
-[whispering] I've got a plan.
-Great.
First, we split up.
I already hate this plan.
Dana and I will set a trap
here in the hotel foyer.
-Got it.
-What about me and Harper?
-You two find the Pooka and lure him here.
-Let's do it.
Wait, wait, wait. We're the bait?
Come on, Harper.
Dana's the one who knows
all about trapping Pookas,
and I can't run as fast as you.
[sighs] Did I mention I hate this plan?
Okay. So, no heroics.
Once the Pooka's seen us,
we run straight for the foyer. Got it?
[sighs] Don't worry.
Heroics really aren't my thing.
I'm more of
a "scream and run" type of kid.
[both breathe deeply]
[both gasp]
[Craignelder humming]
-[shrieks]
-[both scream]
Big mistake.
[Lorcan panting]
[both panting]
[grunting]
[coughs, grunts]
[gasps]
[grunts]
[shouts]
-[strains]
-Come on, Lorcan. Get up!
[groans]
-I thought heroics weren't your thing.
-Sorry, forgot. Won't happen again.
[groaning]
-[Harper grunts]
-[Lorcan grunts]
We've brought company.
Oh, I've got you now. All of you.
[shouts, grunting]
[groans]
-What is this?
-[Charlie] It's salt.
And you're surrounded by it, Pooka.
What on earth are you doing? Stop that.
-That's enough.
-[gasps]
What exactly am I looking at here?
-Arrest those children!
-We're ending his reign of terror.
-These wastrels invaded my home…
-He's an impostor!
-…armed to the teeth with salt.
-Stop! Just stop.
You. Go.
Okay, this is going to sound like a lot,
but Mr. Craignelder isn't Mr. Craignelder.
He isn't even human. He's a shape-shifting
creature from another world
who's attacked us
at every turn in our quest.
Pardon me?
Craignelder's a Pooka.
At ease, Chief. He's not going anywhere.
We've ensnared him in a ring of salt.
[chuckles] That's the most preposterous
thing I've ever heard.
Oh, yeah?
Then why don't you step out of the ring?
I blame their parents.
Why the islanders
fill their children's heads
with all this superstitious nonsense,
I shall never know.
If it's just superstitious nonsense,
step out of the ring.
You can't be serious.
Mmm. Humor us.
[gagging]
-[Dana gulps]
-[gasps]
[gagging]
[whimpers]
[chuckling]
[exclaims] Lorcan's already terrified
the good people of Bryony Island
with his angry outbursts.
Oh, just wait until they hear he's started
seasoning people in their own homes.
[chuckles]
They'll be running for the mainland.
And once they're gone,
I can finally start drilling
for the island's hidden riches.
Really, I should thank you. [chuckles]
But I won't.
But I was so sure.
Sorry for your trouble, Mr. Craignelder.
-I'll take it from here.
-No, wait.
We saw you in the upstairs window
in your animal form.
-That's right.
-We all saw it.
At least take a look around.
The real Craignelder might be
imprisoned somewhere in the hotel.
[chuckles]
Well, feel free. I have nothing to hide.
[sighs] Let's make this quick.
So sorry to disappoint.
But as you can see,
no mischievous monster's
despicable den up here.
Mmm.
What are you wearing?
Pooka Protectors. I designed them myself.
The rings are filled with salt.
I'm too angry to laugh right now.
Mmm. [sighs]
What's in there?
Whatever it is, it stinks.
-It's Wesley's room.
-That checks out.
Wesley, my boy.
-[hip-hop music playing on radio]
-Wesley!
-[gasps]
-[music stops]
Oh, hey, Dad.
[gasps] The missing pets.
-Wesley, what have you done?
-Uh, don't be mad.
I tried to dump them on the mainland,
but I couldn't do it.
They'd never survive by themselves.
That was the whole point!
B-B-By which, I mean…
[stammering] …I have no idea
what the boy is talking about.
Kids, why don't you take a pet each
and bring them out to my truck?
[cat meowing]
[dog whines]
-I'll miss you, boy.
-[whines]
You just have to ruin everything,
don't you?
So, here's what I'm thinking.
I say I found the pets out by the woods,
and we all agree tonight never happened.
Never happened?
Have you taken leave of your senses?
I want to press charges!
Hmm.
[clicks tongue] I wouldn't recommend it,
because if you do,
I'm going to let the good people
of Bryony Island know
exactly what you've been up to.
Whatever could you mean?
Kidnapping their pets
to turn them against Lorcan,
then using Lorcan to scare them away
so you can destroy their island.
Destroy it?
Untold amounts of precious minerals
lie just beneath our feet.
I'm going to turn this rock
into a golden goose.
[Walker] Not anymore.
If the people knew the truth,
they'd throw you off the island.
So, I suggest if you want to stay here,
and you want me to stay quiet,
you find another line of business.
Let's go, kids. [clicking tongue]
[dog panting]
-Come on, Gordie. In you go.
-[dog barking]
-Better take this little fella up front.
-[chitters]
Oh, man. You called our parents? When?
On my way here.
And they're going to ground you
for the rest of your lives.
We can't be grounded. Not now.
Why? Because of your quest?
[sighs]
Craignelder was right about one thing,
your heads are filled
with superstitious nonsense.
It's not nonsense.
I'm tired of cleaning up your mess.
I warned you about playing detective,
Charlie, but you wouldn't listen.
Your quest officially ended tonight.
It's over. Now go home.
Walker's right.
I am just a kid playing detective.
How could I have been so wrong
about Craignelder?
Okay, so we made a mistake.
But we found the missing pets, right?
And now the island's safe from Craignelder
and his greedy plans.
But what about my father?
It can't end here. It just can't.
-In the car. We'll talk at home.
-Let's go.
[meows]
[scoffs] Wacky kids. [chuckles]
[meows]
Seriously?
[meows]
[meows]
[meows]
[scoffs] A quest. [chuckles]
[engine starts]