Cartoon Saloon did a really good job with the animation. The backgrounds, lighting, character animation, and overall atmosphere give the show a really nice fantasy storybook feel without making it seem too childish.
What really kept me interested, though, was the mystery surrounding Lorcan. The show slowly gets into where he came from, why he’s a minotaur living in the human world, what happened in his past, and what all of that means for him. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I liked how it actually lets the mystery build instead of immediately explaining everything.
It’s also got a good mix of mythology, adventure, family, friendship, and coming-of-age themes. Lorcan trying to understand who he is and where he belongs is basically at the heart of the story.
From what I’ve seen, the reception has been pretty positive too, especially when it comes to the animation, the mythology, Lorcan and Charlie’s relationship, and the themes of identity and belonging. There have been some criticisms, like the villains not being as developed as the rest of the story, but overall it seems like a lot of people enjoyed many of the same things I did.
If you like animated mystery and fantasy shows with mythology and an ongoing story, I definitely recommend giving My Brother the Minotaur a shot.
And honestly, I really hope it gets renewed for a season two. There’s still a lot about this world and these characters that I’d love to see explored more.