Episode: 1 - The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda
The first episode! Or, where we finally answer what a show based on Nintendo’s classic The Legend of Zelda might look like.

Episode Features

 * Figuring out they don't have to follow literally any rules.

The Break
The way you adapt Legend of Zelda is as a show focused on the friendship between a brave and daring young Link and a hard-ass Zelda burdened by responsibility. She has to learn how to open up to people and be a real leader.

“It’s like the ultimate Goonies.”

The first 20 minutes of the episode are spent deciding the following:
Link is a feral forest kid, and Zelda is a badass princess. Her best friend in the palace is her body double, who Ganandorf kidnaps.
 * It must be a kid Link
 * Instead of a movie, it should be an animated series
 * Each episode would be a different fable or dungeon with character and meaning
 * Season 1 would be the first game and subsequent seasons could be based on different games in the franchise

"Zelda is the Furiosa to Link’s Mad Max."

At some point Link has to get the urge to adventure. What gets him out the door is a stolen slingshot that gets thrown (or taken by a raccoon) over the wall of a temple. Link sees the sword instead and kind of half accidentally pulls it out. Zelda is clearly the one who is supposed to have the sword, but it's too late. He's the Chosen One.

Zelda is angry and wants to kill Link over it. Eventually, the pair have to discover wisdom, courage, and power (the elements of the Triforce), to defeat Ganandorf. Still not sure if Link talks.

F'nart

 * None.

Notable Quotes

 * Matt: "This totally feels like it's animated."
 * Freddie: “Wisdom by itself is great... but you’re a total wimpo who can’t lift.”