Moone Boy Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1
- TV-14
- September 14, 2012
- 22 min
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7.6 (213)
In the first episode of Moone Boy, we meet Martin Moone, the imaginative and quirky 11-year-old protagonist. Martin lives in a small town in Ireland with his parents and three older sisters. As the only boy in his family, Martin often feels left out and seeks refuge in his wild imagination. He shares his secrets and dreams with an imaginary friend named Sean Murphy, a grown man with rugged features and a thick Irish accent.
The episode starts with Martin's first day of school, where he experiences a disastrous lunchtime and is bullied by his classmates. Feeling defeated, Martin goes home and confides in Sean Murphy, who suggests that they start a business together and become rich and famous. Excited by the prospect, Martin agrees. The two come up with the idea of selling sweets, which they can buy from the nearby sweet factory at a discounted price.
Martin confides in his best friend Padraic, who is a fellow outcast at school, about their business idea and tells him to spread the word. They set up a secret headquarters and a secret password for their business, the 'Moone Boy Sweets Company.' Martin convinces his older sister Trisha to drive him to the sweet factory, but things don't go according to plan when they accidentally steal a delivery truck full of sweets.
The rest of the episode follows Martin and Sean Murphy as they try to sell the stolen sweets around town. They begin to attract attention from the local community, including the town's eccentric inventor, Mr. Pringle, who becomes their first customer. However, their business soon attracts the attention of their parents, who are concerned about their son's sudden obsession with sweets. Martin's dad confiscates the sweets, leaving Martin and Sean Murphy with no stock and no money.
In the finale of the episode, Martin's dad has a change of heart and decides to give him some cash and take him to the local fair. Martin and Sean Murphy are ecstatic and can't wait to spend all their money on rides and sweets. However, Martin's happiness is short-lived as he realizes that he spent all his money on candy floss.
Overall, the first episode of Moone Boy sets up the quirky tone and humor of the series. Its charming characters, unique setting, and imaginative storytelling make it a must-watch. The show's mix of nostalgia, humor, and heart makes it a perfect family-friendly watch. It's a coming-of-age story that explores the challenges and joys of growing up in a close-knit community.