| “I've accepted that until I get my staff back, I'm not gonna be the strong one anymore, which is why I'm gonna be…the smart one!” |
| — MK |
Smartie Kid is the third episode of Season 3 and the twenty-third episode overall of Monkie Kid.
Synopsis[]
Short DescriptionWhen their van breaks down in the desert, the heroes are stranded! Their only hope is to play the crafty Goldfish Demon's game show...[1] ExtendedThe heroes drive across a vast desert, headed for the first location on the map. When their van breaks down, the team is stranded until they find an Oasis owned by the crafty Goldfish Demon! He offers to let them try and win whatever they need in his game show. MK, desperate to prove he can be the 'smart one' now he has no powers, agrees to play. Problem is, he's not the smart one![2] |
Plot[]
As the Monkie Kids traveled through the desert, Sandy expressed concern about their direction. Tang admits that they are unsure, but Monkey King instructed them to head West. Mei remarked on the difficulty of using maps in the past. Monkey King asked Sandy for the air conditioning to be turned up, but Mei tried to get his attention to help with navigation. MK explained that Monkey King needs to recharge after his fight with Ne Zha and that he cannot waste time on mortal matters. Pigsy was surprised by Monkey King's honesty. Sandy suggests opening the window for fresh air, but he was set a flame and quickly close it again. Pigsy reminded MK that he has more to offer than just his powers. MK decides to focus on being the smart one and examines the map to locate the Rings of Samadhi. The team grew impatient, and MK identifies a potential pit stop on the map. However, the T.E.A. breaks down.
After the T.E.A. broke down, the Monkie Kids stopped at a desert and MK explained Monkey King's meditation to Mei until they all spotted an oasis. Overjoyed, MK's team rushed over there, only to find out that it was just a small puddle that belonged to the Goldfish Demon. Learning that they actually need to pay for the water, the team then changed their minds and suggested that they should instead get an engine for the van, but didn't have enough money to buy it. The Goldfish Demon noted that MK can get the engine for free if they participated in his game and win. But to participate, they have to trade in a valuable item, which the Goldfish Demon will keep if they lose.
In the first round, MK traded the Dragon Blade and believed that he was going to win. MK, however, lost, losing the Dragon Blade. After several rounds, MK lost the deed to Pigsy's Noodles, Tang's book, the Monkey King, and most of the group's valuables. After mentioning his Gold Vision, MK traded in his friends and challenged the Goldfish Demon to another round. During the round, MK temporarily regained his Golden Eyes and figured out that the Goldfish Demon was cheating the whole time.
In the end, the team received the engine for the van and continued to head West. Inside the van, MK told Mei that he was able to use his Golden Eyes again because he was determined to save his friends. Monkey King then took a break from his meditation and told MK that he found his strength when he needed it and that he'll regain his powers soon enough.
Cast[]
| Voice Actor | Role(s) |
|---|---|
| Billy Kametz | Monty |
| Dave B. Mitchell | Pigsy |
| David Chen | Tang |
| Jack De Sena | MK |
| Michael Sinterniklaas | Goldfish Demon |
| Patrick Seitz | Sandy |
| Sean Schemmel | Monkey King |
| Stephanie Sheh | Mei Mo |
Features[]
Characters[]
Main:
Supporting:
Antagonists:
Locations[]
- China
- Moon
Objects[]
- Demon Bull King's armor (flashback)
- Dragon Blade
- Golden Staff (flashback)
- Map to the Rings of Samadhi
- Mei's phone
- Monkey Cop action figure
- Noodles
- Red Son's Power Glove (flashback)
- Rings of Samadhi
- Green Ring of Samadhi (flashback)
Vehicles[]
- Pigsy's Food Truck (flashback)
- T.E.A.
- Spider mech (flashback)
- Spider Queen's mech (flashback)
Abilities[]
Species[]
Mentioned[]
Names in other languages[]
| Language | Name | Translation, etymology, and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | الولد الذكي | Translates to The Smart Boy. |
| Bulgarian | Умно Хлапе | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| Cantonese | 智多星 | Translates to Mastermind. |
| Czech | Chytrolín | Translates to Smart Guy. |
| Dutch | Slimme Kid | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| French | Intello Kid | Translates to Nerdy Kid. |
| German | Kluges Kind | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| Hebrew | ילד חכם | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| Hungarian | Nagyokos | Translates to Smart Guy. |
| Italian | Genio Kid | Translates to Genius Kid. |
| Japanese | 崖っぷち！？砂漠のカジノで大ピンチ！ | Translates to Cliffhanger!? Big Trouble at the Desert Casino!. |
| Korean | 스마트 키드 | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| Mandarin | 头脑大风暴 | Translates to Brainstorm. |
| Polish | Mądrala | Translates to Wise Guy. |
| Portuguese | Smartie Kid | Same as English. |
| Slovene | Pameten fant | Translates to Smart Guy. |
| Swedish | Smartie Kid | Same as English. |
| Taiwanese | 聰明小俠 | Translates to Smart Kid. |
| Thai | เด็กฉลาด! | Translates to Smart Boy!. |
| Turkish | Akıllı Çocuk | Translates to Smart Kid. |
Trivia[]
- This episode was adapted into a comic book in Monkie Kid Comic Story 10.
- The episode's name is a wordplay on "Smartie" and "Monkie Kid".
Errors[]
- The Goldfish Demon calls the object Monty is hidden under a plate, despite it being a bowl.
Characters' roles[]
Protagonists[]
- MK serves as the main protagonist of this episode.
- MK uses his smart brain to try to play the Goldfish Demon's game. However, it doesn't work so he uses his Gold Vision to win and discovers the demon was cheating them and wasting their time.
- Mei, Pigsy, Sandy, and Tang are supporting protagonists of this episode.
- MK needed to sacrifice his friends so he could get his Gold Vision back.
Antagonists[]
- Goldfish Demon serves as the main antagonist of this episode.
- He cheated the Monkie Kids to hoard all their possessions. Had MK not seen through his trick, they likely would not have survived the desert.
References[]
- ↑ myTV SUPER | LEGO® Monkie Kid™ Cartoon - Season 3
- ↑ Foxtel TV Guide