The Last Unicorns

Beastmaster Episode Review

In which there are unicorns.

What Happened

Zad conspires with the Chancellor of a small kingdom to steal the unicorns that protect the Royal Family. The touch of a unicorn horn cures any wound and he's got plans for world domination, you know. His hunters kill one of the beasts, and the Chancellor tells his Princess that Dar and Tao are to blame.

The Sorceress is surprised when Sharak visits her cavern. He brings her some of the unicorn's blood, warning her that her creations are in danger. Turns out, Sharak is sorcerer turned to an eagle by the Ancient One as punishment for loving the Sorceress. The Ancient One transforms Sharak back into a human for a few seconds to gloat that he and the Sorceress will never be together, then makes him a bird again.

Dar and Tao escape being boiled in oil and find the Princess just as the Chancellor tries to kill her. The Princess explains that the unicorns are magical creatures that were sent after a great sickness. Tracking down the captured unicorns before they can be delivered to Zad, Dar rescues the animals.

Realizing that the unicorns will never be safe on Earth, the Sorceress transforms them into stars and sets them in the heaven.

What We Learned

• The tigers are the protectors of animals with blue blood.
• Don't ever steal the joy from the Princess in this kingdom.
• Tao has a nice chest.
• If Dar finds out Podo was eating when their lives are in danger, there's going to be big trouble.
• Terrons? Careless? Zad takes that as a compliment.
• Zad doesn't like disappointments.
• Every Terron warrior will have a priceless horn! So to speak.
• Right now, Tao's life depends on two four-legged furballs. He should worry.
• The Sorceress loves surprises.
• In the real world, there's no room for the pure of heart.
• Perfect? No one breathing today's air is even close.
• The truth needs no explanation. Only reflection. So Sharak can reflect on that for a few centuries.

What Did I Think?

This is one of my favorites. I love the fairy tale vibe.