Bowser's Minions (TV Series)

Bowser's Minions is a comedy TV series made by Ghostrealm Studios, on Netflix and Comedy Central. It revolves around the Trio from the Mario & Luigi games as they go about their daily lives in Bowser's Army.
== Characters ==
Character 	Image 	Description
Private Goomp 	309x309px 	Private Goomp is the least-experienced member of the Trio. As a former resident of Rogueport, he joined Bowser's army to escape from the crime there, making him very resilient against criminals and bandits.
Corporal Paraplonk	 	Corporal Paraplonk hails from a long line of Koopa soldiers, who have served Bowser since the first invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom. He aspires to become a Koopatrol to protect his king.
Sergeant Guy 	 	Sergeant Guy is a comedic soldier who never expected to enter the position of sergeant. He wishes to retire and pursue his dream of writing a novel.
Bowser 	 	The leader of the Koopa Troop, Bowser is a villain who clearly has no idea what he is doing when it comes to kidnapping princesses and conquering kingdoms.
Kamek 	 	The Trio's boss, and probably the only competent soldier in Bowser's army.
Popple 	 	A Beanish thief who often robs Bowser's Castle, running into the Trio often.
Mario 	 	A psychopathic, womanizing plumber who cares nothing for the people he kills and terrorizes, with an addiction to cake.
Boshi 	220x220px 	A Yoshi who lives in Bowser's Castle, and a known addict to the psychedelic drug known as the Fire Flower.
Don Pianta 	 	The leader of the Pianta Syndicate, a shadowy organization that has set up shop in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Spookley 	 	A Boo who runs the Extra Life Bar, a tavern within Bowser's Castle.
Shellkus 	thumb 	
A high-ranking Koopatrol, and Paraplonk's rival.
Shellkus is killed off in the Season 2 finale.
Goombette 	Image Coming Soon	One of Goomp's childhood friends from Rogueport, and his love interest during the series.
Dr. Bloops 	 	A Blooper doctor who seeks to understand the Blorbs. He has a deep hatred of Dr. Toadley and his methods.
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1: Introducing the Trio ===
Episode Name 	Length 	Description
"/Pilot/" 	22 minutes	In the series premiere, the Trio is given an assignment to infiltrate Toad Town and discover more about Mario's capabilities. Of course, it goes wrong.
"/Popple/" 	22 minutes	The thief known as Popple strikes at Bowser's Castle, stealing an object of great importance to the Koopa King. The Trio is sent along to retrieve it.
"/Koopatrol Signups/" 	22 minutes	Paraplonk tries to sign up for Koopatrol training, but is mocked by his rival Shellkus, a high-ranking Koopatrol. Meanwhile, Goomp and Sergeant Guy try to pick up women at the Extra Life Bar.
"/The Don's Bargain/" 	22 minutes	When the Pianta Syndicate cuts off Boshi's Fire Flower supply, he beseeches Private Goomp for help. Paraplonk helps Sergeant Guy write his novel about the psychopath known as Mario.
"Trip to the Island" 	22 minutes	The Trio is sent to Yoshi's Island to spy on the Yoshis and see if they are indeed trading with the Mushroom Kingdom. Spookley struggles to compete with a rival bar.
"/The King's Orders/" 	22 minutes	During a rally, Bowser orders the Koopa Troop to prepare to invade Yoshi's Island, leaving the Trio scared of facing battle again.
"/Battle of Yoshi's Island: Part 1/"	22 minutes	The attack on Yoshi's Island has begun, and Sergeant Guy finds himself captured by Yoshis, and trying to escape. Goomp and Paraplonk team up with Boshi to secure a Fire Flower stockpile in a Yoshi village.
"/Battle of Yoshi's Island: Part 2/"	22 minutes	Reinforcements come in from the Mushroom Kingdom to aid the Yoshis, causing Bowser and his forces to ramp up their attacks. Sergeant Guy reunites with his allies to aid in the final push towards Yoshi Village.
"/Smash/" 	22 minutes	When Bowser is unable to take part in the yearly Smash Bros. tournament, he sends the Trio along, leading to some hilarious situations. Spookley is in a tight spot when the Pianta Syndicate demands increased rent prices.
"/New Apartment/" 	22 minutes	The Trio decides to look for a new apartment within Bowser's Castle. Kamek struggles to deal with the combined forces of Nabbit and Popple.
"Pet Piranha Plant" 	22 minutes	Corporal Paraplonk buys a pet Piranha Plant, a decision that doesn't go down well with Sergeant Guy. Goomp and Boshi go on a pranking spree across Bowser's Castle.
"/The Syndicate's Demands/" 	22 minutes	The Pianta Syndicate wishes to meet with Bowser, causing Goomp and Sergeant Guy to be sent instead. Paraplonk works with Spookley to see if the Mario myths are true.
"/Release Day/" 	22 minutes	The new Koopa Bros. game has been released, and Sergeant Guy is desperate for a copy. Goomp and Paraplonk start working out at a gym, which is also visited by Shellkus.
"/The Shadow Thief/" 	22 minutes	Popple is finally captured, with Sergeant Guy and Paraplonk sent along to interrogate and guard his cell. Goomp takes a trip to Rogueport to see his family.
"/Disappointment/" 	22 minutes	Corporal Paraplonk's dad visits, and tells the Koopa what he thinks about him. Goomp and Sergeant Guy learn that Bowser may be considering the Trio for a top-secret mission.
"/Operation: Espionage/" 	1 hour 	In the hour-long season finale, Bowser gives the Trio a top-secret mission: rooting out the Pianta Syndicate's agents within the Koopa Troop, culminating in the discovery of their plans to stage a coup within the organization.
===Season 2: Bowser's Plans===
Episode Name 	Length 	Description
"Attack on Rogueport: Part 1" 	22 minutes	In the season premiere, the Koopa Troop lays siege to Rogueport to take out the Pianta Syndicate's seat of power, with the Trio involved in the battle.
"Attack on Rogueport: Part 2" 	22 minutes	The attack on Rogueport is intensifying, with the Koopa Troop nearing Don Pianta's seat of power. Goomp runs into his old childhood friend Goombette during the attack, while Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy work to convince the Robbos within the town to side with the Koopa Troop.
"Babysitting" 	22 minutes	Bowser sends the Trio to babysit his son Bowser Jr. while he works on his next major plan, with hilarious results. Kamek finds it hard to interrogate the captured Don Pianta.
"Vandalism" 	22 minutes	Spookley beseeches Sergeant Guy and Private Goomp for aid when his bar is vandalized. Paraplonk helps Boshi find a new Fire Flower dealer now that the Pianta Syndicate is crippled.
"The Shadow Thief Strikes Back"	22 minutes	A prison break occurs within Bowser's Castle, leading to Don Pianta's escape. With Popple as the prime suspect, the Trio is sent to locate the thief. 
"Reunion" 	22 minutes	Goomp is invited to dinner by Goombette, where the two of them catch up. Sergeant Guy and Paraplonk are assigned to maintenance duty on one of Bowser's airships.
"Inspiration" 	22 minutes	Sergeant Guy decides to write his next novel, which revolves around the attack on Rogueport. Private Goomp helps Paraplonk confront Shellkus at last.
"Feel the RAAAWK!!" 	22 minutes	When Rawk Hawk visits Bowser's Castle to sign autographs, Goomp is desperate to get one to impress Goombette, who is a huge fan of the fighter. Popple steals Sergeant Guy's copy of the Koopa Bros. game he secured, prompting him to ask for Paraplonk's help in retrieving it.
"Shipments" 	22 minutes	When shipments of Bullet Bills and cannons begin coming into Bowser's Castle, Sergeant Guy and Private Goomp suspect that Bowser is preparing to attack the Mushroom Kingdom. When Paraplonk's grandfather passes away, he inherits his Koopatrol armor.
"Boshi's Gambit" 	22 minutes	Boshi and Paraplonk enter the Koopa Troop's poker tournament, with the grand prize being ten thousand coins. Sergeant Guy helps Private Goomp win over Goombette.
"Grand Opening" 	22 minutes	Spookley is opening a second bar, and both Sergeant Guy and Paraplonk are attending the grand opening. Goomp invites Goombette over to watch the season premiere of the game show Snifit or Whiffit.
"Cold War" 	22 minutes	When the Mushroom Kingdom blocks off trade with the Koopa Troop, Goomp and Paraplonk fear that an invasion is imminent. Boshi asks for Sergeant Guy's help in warding off the Pianta Syndicate's agents.
"Training" 	22 minutes	The entire Koopa Troop is sent to the training area to prepare for the next battle, supporting the Trio's belief that an invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom is imminent.
"The Truth Hurts" 	22 minutes	Goomp informs Goombette that he may be taking part in an invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom, much to her surprise. Sergeant Guy and Paraplonk struggle to find a new TV series to watch when the X-Naut Chronicles ends.
"Road to War" 	22 minutes	During a rally, Bowser prepares his forces to take part in the invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom, with the Trio assigned to an airship under the command of Shellkus.
"Siege of Toad Town" 	1 hour 	
In the season finale, Bowser leads an attack on Toad Town to kidnap Princess Peach, with the Trio involved in the fight to push back Mario and the Toad defenders.
===Season 3: A New Enemy===
Episode Name 	Length 	Description
"Aftermath" 	22 minutes	The Koopa Troop returns to Bowser's Castle to bury their dead after the failed attack, including Shellkus. While Goomp goes to visit Goombette, Sergeant Guy and Paraplonk struggle to deal with the Vietnam-esque flashbacks that came with the battle.
"Blorbs" 	22 minutes	Sergeant Guy falls victim to the Blorbs, with Paraplonk and Goomp trying to help out. Bowser realizes that a good chunk of the Koopa Troop has fallen victim to the Blorbs, and tries to pinpoint where it all started.
"Enter the Koopalings"	22 minutes	Paraplonk and Goomp are put under the command of the Koopalings, who give them all sorts of ridiculous tasks. Dr. Bloops visits Sergeant Guy in an attempt to study the Blorbs.
"Screen Time" 	22 minutes	Bowser, after watching Wreck-it-Ralph, takes it upon himself to get more screentime, much to the annoyance of Kamek. Dr. Bloops asks Goomp to help him with medical research on the Blorbs, while Paraplonk ends up in an argument with Boshi regarding the best Goomba Wars movie.
"The Mansion" 	22 minutes	King Boo puts Paraplonk, Goomp, and Spookley in charge of defending a mansion from Luigi. Sergeant Guy and Dr. Bloops spend some time playing several board games in the apartment while getting angry with one-another.
"He Reveals Himself" 	22 minutes	The mastermind behind the Blorbs epidemic makes a public broadcast on TV announcing his intentions to conquer the world, prompting Dr. Bloops to study the virus and see its origins. Goomp and Paraplonk discover a novel Sergeant Guy's been secretly writing, and they become obsessed with it.
"On Strike" 	22 minutes	The Koopa Troop goes on strike when Bowser cuts their wages, much to Bowser's agony. Dr. Bloops discovers a lead in the Blorbs epidemic.
"Where It All Started"	22 minutes	Dr. Bloops, Paraplonk, and Goomp spy on a location Bloops said the Blorbs epidemic came from, uncovering a massive lead in the process. Spookley and Sergeant Guy end up addicted to the new WarioWare microgames.
"PR Disaster" 	22 minutes	Goomp and Boshi are given orders to film a recruitment commercial, which quickly becomes one of the most trending and comedic videos on YouTube. Meanwhile, Dr. Bloops is given a secret offer by Dr. Toadley to collaborate on the Blorbs cure.
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
==Reception==
The first few episodes got mixed reviews due to the idea of a TV series in the Mario universe being a bit childish. However, as the series went on, it got darker and darker, and the reviews got better and better. The Season 1 finale had more viewers that any other episodes, and the momentum continued through Season 2 and the start of Season 3.
==Notes==
*The series is chock-full of references to the Mario franchise and Nintendo in general, with an entire episode revolving around Smash Bros.
*Popple was originally going to be the main antagonist of the series, but this was changed because Ghostrealm Studios felt that having the Trio work in Bowser's army would make for more interesting story opportunities.
*The series takes place in an alternate timeline separate from the other Mario games.
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