My Brother The Minotaur * “Luck of the Labyrinth: Why My Brother the Minotaur is a True Gem
When a minotaur raised by humans starts dreaming of his mythical past, he sets out on a wild adventure — with help from his brother and friends — to understand who he really is. A thrilling mix of folklore, mystery and adventure about a young minotaur – half boy, half bull – found and raised in the human world. With the help of his fiercely loyal human brother, he recruits a bold group of friends to uncover the mystery of his minotaur past and fulfill his destiny, all while battling dark forces determined to see him fail. The animated series features voice performances from rising stars Ely Solan, Billy Jenkins, Luciana Akpobaro and Billie Boullet, alongside Michael Sheen, Brian Cox, Paul Kaye and T’Nia Miller.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ashton P. comments, “I truly enjoyed My Brother The Minotaur, from its Irish twist, amazing story, and touches of Greek mythology. The series genuinely surprised me. When I first watched My Brother The Minotaur, I thought it was going to be the average animated Apple TV show. But instead, it turned out to be a true gem.” See his full review below.
My Brother The Minotaur
By Ashton P, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13
I truly enjoyed My Brother The Minotaur, from its Irish twist, amazing story, and touches of Greek mythology. The series genuinely surprised me. When I first watched My Brother The Minotaur, I thought it was going to be the average animated Apple TV show. But instead, it turned out to be a true gem.
The storyline follows Lorcan (Ely Solan), a teenage minotaur who is experiencing problems growing up. These problems consist of lashing out and being hypnotized into a trance. And, no matter what, Lorcan and his little brother Charlie (Billy Jenkins) decide that they’re going on an adventure. The goals of this adventure is to figure out what’s occurring with the island, defeat the rival enemies, Wesley (Michael Sheen) and Wesley Jr. (Elliot Grihault), and identify what’s bothering Lorcan. In addition, Lorcan is trying to find his long lost, believed to be deceased, minotaur parents.
Lorcan and the island are experiencing problems from a shapeshifting mythical creature to the uncovered ruins that turn out to be a labyrinth. It’s up to Lorcan, Charlie, Harper (Luciana Akpobaro), and Dana (Billie Boullet), to uncover the island’s secrets, history, and Lorcan’s destiny. This series speaks to young teenagers by not being too colorful. Many animated series suffer from having too much happening on the screen, but this one focuses on making jokes at the right time and playing it safe with the artwork. Sometimes that’s exactly what a show needs to go from great to remarkable.
The art and animation are what carries this series beyond mediocrity. There are so many times where the viewer can pause an episode and appreciate the calm and grounded style of the artwork.
I love how Charlie’s character is designed – his youthful innocence paired with his detective skills made me smile. The way he loves his brother is so heartwarming. Additionally, Dana and Harper have great chemistry and this ultimately helps Lorcan and Charlie more than they realize.
The show’s lesson is that growing up can be very challenging and letting others help us isn’t a death wish. In life sometimes being a real adult is realizing that teamwork makes the dreamwork.
I give My Brother The Minotaur 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18 plus adults. It is available on Apple TV+ beginning April 24, 2026. So go check it now!
