Ep 73. Zig Taxi-Driver
- February 11, 2010
Zig & Sharko is an animated television series that focuses on the lives of three main characters, a hyena named Zig, a mermaid named Marina and a shark named Sharko. The show is set in a tropical island, where Marina lives and Sharko acts as her bodyguard, constantly protecting her from Zig’s constant attempts to capture her.
Season 1 Episode 73, Zig Taxi-Driver, follows Zig as he tries to catch Marina by making his very own taxi service. Zig is determined to capture Marina and believes that using a taxi service may be just the trick he needs to succeed. Meanwhile, Sharko continues to watch over Marina and try to prevent Zig from catching her.
The episode starts with Zig brainstorming how he can capture Marina. He has tried every tactic and scheme he can think of, but nothing seems to work. Suddenly, an idea pops into his head. Why not make a taxi service that Marina will use, and then he can finally catch her? Zig sets to work on his plan and creates his own taxi company, complete with shiny cars and uniforms.
Marina is oblivious to Zig’s plan, and when she needs to go into town, she calls for a taxi. Zig immediately responds, pretending to be a professional taxi driver complete with fake accents and the whole deal. The mermaid hops in the taxi, happy to have a ride into town, and Zig can barely contain his excitement at getting closer to his ultimate goal.
As Zig tries to make small talk with Marina, Sharko is keeping a close eye on them. He senses that something is amiss and follows closely behind them in his own car. While Sharko is on high alert, Marina is just enjoying the ride and chatting with Zig. However, before they can make it into town, the car breaks down, leaving them stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Zig, being the conniving hyena he is, has made sure that there are no other taxis around. This leaves Marina with no other choice but to go along with Zig’s plan to fix the car. With Sharko still watching from afar, Zig continues to try and charm Marina, hoping that this time he will finally succeed in catching her.
While Zig is working on the car, Marina takes the opportunity to sneak away and do some exploring. While she is gone, Sharko shows up and confronts Zig. He immediately knows that the taxi service is a trap, and he demands that Zig leave Marina alone. A fight ensues, but in the end, Sharko triumphs over Zig, and Marina is free once again.
The episode ends with Zig sulking in the background, defeated once again by Sharko. Despite his best efforts, he has failed to catch Marina once again. However, the audience knows that he will never give up, and we can expect to see him try again in the future.
Overall, Zig Taxi-Driver is a fun and action-packed episode that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. With Zig’s latest plan to capture Marina, we see him in a new light as he tries a different approach to achieve his goal. Sharko’s protective nature towards Marina is admirable and entertaining, showcasing just how far he will go to keep her safe. The episode is a great addition to the show and offers a unique twist to the typical Zig/Marina/Sharko dynamic.