Ep 19. Sharko And His Folks | Little Shrimp Buddy | Mermaid's Pups

Zig & Sharko is an animated television show that follows the misadventures of a hyena named Zig who is always on the hunt for his favorite meal, a mermaid named Marina. Sharko, a powerful and territorial shark, is always on hand to protect Marina and stop Zig from catching her.

In season 1 episode 19, titled "Sharko And His Folks | Little Shrimp Buddy | Mermaid's Pups," the spotlight is on Sharko as we get to meet his family for the first time. When Sharko hears that his mother and father are coming for a visit, he starts to panic and worries that they won't approve of his relationship with Marina. Meanwhile, Zig sees this as the perfect opportunity to finally catch Marina without Sharko getting in the way.

The first story in the episode revolves around Sharko's parents and their arrival on the island. As soon as they step off the boat, Sharko's mother starts nitpicking at everything- from Marina's weight to the state of Sharko's teeth. Meanwhile, Sharko's father tries his best to be supportive, but he also seems skeptical of the relationship between his son and a mermaid. To make matters worse, Zig shows up in disguise, pretending to be a therapist hired by Sharko to help him deal with the stress of his parents' visit. Zig's plan is to use his therapy sessions to learn the weaknesses of both Sharko and Marina so he can nab his meal.

In the second story, we meet a cute little shrimp who has become friends with Zig. The two of them team up to try and catch Marina together, but things don't go as planned. The shrimp turns out to be not so loyal to Zig and ultimately ends up helping Marina escape.

The final story is about Marina's new puppies. Her babies are adorable and the whole gang pitches in to help take care of them. However, Zig sees this as an opportunity to get his hands on one of the little pups and use it as bait to catch Marina. Sharko and Marina are determined to protect their babies, so they devise a plan to outsmart Zig and keep the pups safe.

Overall, this episode of Zig & Sharko is filled with adventure, comedy, and heart. We get to learn more about Sharko's backstory and meet some new characters along the way. The animation is bright and colorful, and the voice acting is top-notch. Kids and adults alike will enjoy watching Zig's failed attempts to catch Marina and Sharko's attempts to impress his parents. The episode is a reminder of the importance of family, friendship, and loyalty.