Ep 10. Tarzan's Rival
- TV-NR
- November 13, 1976
- 22 min
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(19)
Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle is an animated television series which originally aired from 1976-1980, following the adventures of Tarzan as he navigates life in the African jungle. Season 1, Episode 10 is titled "Tarzan's Rival."
In this episode, Tarzan finds himself facing off against a fierce rival for the first time in his life. A great gorilla named Bolgani has been terrorizing the other animals of the jungle, stealing their food and causing chaos wherever he goes. Tarzan, with his innate sense of justice, cannot tolerate this behavior and sets out to stop the gorilla.
As Tarzan travels deeper into the jungle, he begins to hear the stories of Bolgani and the fear he has struck into the hearts of the other animals. Despite this, Tarzan is not deterred and continues on his mission to stop the gorilla. Along the way, he encounters a tribe of friendly monkeys who offer to help him in his quest.
With the help of the monkeys, Tarzan finally faces off against Bolgani in a fierce battle. The two grapple with each other, tearing through the jungle as they fight for supremacy. Although Bolgani is strong and fearless, Tarzan's intelligence and cunning ultimately give him the upper hand. In the end, Bolgani is defeated and flees into the jungle, never to be seen again.
As he returns to his own tribe and the other animals of the jungle, Tarzan realizes that he has made a powerful enemy for the first time in his life. He knows that Bolgani will not forget his defeat and will likely come looking for revenge. However, Tarzan is confident in his own abilities and knows that he will be ready for whatever challenges may come his way.
This episode showcases the strength and skill of Tarzan as he faces off against his first true rival. It also highlights the importance of justice and standing up for what is right, even in the face of great danger. Fans of the show will enjoy the action and adventure of Tarzan's battle with Bolgani as well as the insights into the character's psyche.