Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One facts for kids

Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One is an exciting animated miniseries made for Netflix. It's based on the popular Lego toy line, Bionicle, and tells the story from its 2016 adventures. The show follows brave heroes called the Toa. They are special beings, part-robot and part-living, with amazing powers over elements like fire or water.

Their big mission is to protect their beautiful island home, Okoto. They also have to keep its people safe from the evil Makuta. The series has four main episodes and a special prologue. The first two episodes and the prologue came out on March 4, 2016. The last two episodes were released later, on July 29.

What's the Story About?

The story takes place on a magical island called Okoto. Dark forces are growing stronger, and the bad guy, Makuta, wants to cover the world in darkness. The people of Okoto need help.

They call upon six heroes, known as the Toa. These heroes must work together to save their beloved island. Only when they are united can they fight the evil forces, defeat Makuta, and bring peace back to Okoto.

How Was the Show Made?

This animated series was first announced in late 2015. It was planned as a four-part show to tell the 2016 Bionicle story. Netflix wanted it to be part of their new children's programs.

The show was animated by a Canadian company called The Volta. Mark Palmer wrote the scripts, with ideas from the Lego Bionicle team. Nicholas-Denis Robitaille directed the series. Geneviève Savard was the producer, and Mathieu Boucher and Jean-François Tremblay were executive producers. Matt Betteker, an artist for Bionicle, helped create the look of the show. The voices for the characters were recorded in Winnipeg, Canada.

Meet the Voice Cast

Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One. Here are some of them:

• Nolan Balzer as Tahu
• Paolo Bryant as Pohatu
• Geoff Hughes as Lewa
• Jacqui Fox as Gali
• Corny Rempel as Kopaka, Narrator
• William Jordan as Ekimu, Onua, Makuta, Narmoto & Izotor
• Michael Strickland as Umarak
• Quinn Greene as Kivoda
• Cory Hunter also appeared in other roles.

What Happens in the Episodes?

The series tells a complete story over its four episodes and one prologue.

Prologue: The Legend Begins

This special introduction sets the scene. Protector Narmoto tells children the story of Okoto. He talks about Ekimu, the Mask Maker, and his brother Makuta, who turned evil. He also explains how the Toa first arrived on Okoto. The Toa had to complete tasks to wake Ekimu and stop Makuta's dark plans. Now, with new armor and weapons from Ekimu, the Toa are ready for their next big adventure.

Episode 1: Quest for Unity

Ekimu tells the Toa about their new mission. The Toa see visions of Elemental Creatures and set out to find them. At first, the Toa and the Creatures fight. But the Toa soon learn they must make peace with the Creatures to succeed. Umarak captures Uxar, an Elemental Creature. He tries to unite with Uxar to find the Mask of Control. Luckily, Lewa saves Uxar and defeats Umarak. The Toa then find special Golden Masks of Unity. They unite with their Creatures, who show them the way to the Labyrinth of Control.

Episode 2: Trials of the Toa

Now united with their Creatures and each other, the Toa head for the Labyrinth of Control. Umarak attacks them along the way. He notices that Pohatu is not working well with Ketar, the Creature of Stone. The Toa defeat Umarak and continue to the Labyrinth. It's on an island off Okoto's coast. They race to the island and enter the maze. Inside, they use their Elemental Creatures to reach the chamber where the Mask of Control is kept. Pohatu hesitates to unite with Ketar. This allows Umarak to attack, force Ketar to unite with him, and steal the Mask of Control. Umarak escapes. Pohatu makes up with Ketar, and the Toa promise to get the Mask back. But Umarak puts on the Mask of Control. This lets Makuta take over his body, turning him into the powerful Umarak the Destroyer.

Episode 3: Destroyer's Game

Umarak the Destroyer unleashes a scary Shadow Horde. He sends them to attack the City of the Mask Makers. The Toa must defend the city. Ekimu gets an upgrade and summons Agil, the Elemental Creature of Light. He sends Agil to find Umarak. Ekimu then calls the Toa to join him in hunting down Umarak. Their Elemental Creatures stay behind to defend the city. Agil brings news: Umarak is collecting pieces of Makuta's Mask of Ultimate Power. These pieces are needed to free Makuta from his prison in the Shadow Realm. As the Toa and Ekimu chase him, Umarak raises a mountain. He plans to open a portal there to free his master.

Episode 4: The Dark Portal

As they follow Umarak, Ekimu explains that the Mask of Ultimate Power was destroyed. Its energy opened the portal that trapped Makuta. They catch up to Agil and find Umarak's mountain, with the portal forming on top. Ekimu shares Makuta's history of jealousy and ambition. They find Umarak and fight him. He summons more Elemental Beasts to slow them down and escapes. Umarak begins the ritual to open Makuta's portal. He traps the Toa when they arrive. But Ekimu and Agil launch a Light attack. Makuta's attack on Gali accidentally helps her discover how to defeat him. The Toa combine their elemental powers to banish Makuta. After this, Makuta destroys Umarak. The Toa are then sent back to the stars from where they came.