Ep 5. Time is Money (5) - Ali Bubba's Cave
- November 24, 1988
Scrooge McDuck and his three grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie are back with another adventurous episode in Ducktales season 2. Titled "Time is Money (5) - Ali Bubba's Cave," the episode follows the gang as they search for a hidden treasure and stumble upon a cave, leading them to a magical land.
The story begins with Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie traveling to the Middle East in search of Ali Bubba's cave, which is known to contain a vast treasure of valuable items. Along the way, they run into several obstacles, including bandits who try to steal their map. However, with their wits and quick thinking, they manage to outsmart their adversaries and reach their destination.
Once they reach the cave, they discover a magical land that lies within it. In this land, time moves much faster than in the real world. This new world is full of wonders and dangers. The group soon discovers that the magical items they have are useless in this new world, and they must rely solely on wit and tactics to survive.
Their adventure begins as they explore the magical land, and they soon encounter a genie named Gene. Being the businessman he is, Scrooge sees a potential opportunity in the genie, so they strike a deal. Gene agrees to help them retrieve the treasure in exchange for his freedom. However, with dangers lurking behind every corner, the group begins to doubt if the genie can be trusted.
The group soon discovers that they are not the only ones in the magical world. A band of notorious thieves is also after the treasure. The gang leads them through a series of dangers while trying to keep their treasure safe. In turn, the gang must navigate through the challenges presented to them and band together to protect their hoard.
As the journey continues, they learn that not everything is as it seems in the magical world. The world has its dangers and secrets, and some of them have the potential to harm them. They begin to realize that maybe the consequences of their adventure could be monstrous if they don't choose their path wisely.
In the end, Scrooge and his grandnephews must make a hard decision about the treasure and what is most important to them. The adventure would not be complete without some heartwarming moments, laughs, smaller victories as well as surprise betrayals and reveals.
Overall, "Time is Money (5) - Ali Bubba's Cave" is another thrilling and exciting episode of Ducktales season 2 that is worth the watch for all ages. From the exciting storyline to the interesting and diverse cast of characters, the show constantly keeps the audience engaged. Those fond of adventure, comedy and clever storytelling will not be disappointed in this episode.