Always Buy a God a Drink First is the sixth episode of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, and the sixth episode overall.
Synopsis[]
Our heroes must convince Gizmo's creator to help them on their quest and that humans aren't all bad.
Plot[]
The children finally made it to Fengdong, which Elle found underwhelming.
As Sam, Radish, and Elle walk with Gizmo, the latter recognizes Fengdong, which is the Ghost city, which Sam says is only a quick stop along the way to finding the key to the Valley of Jade.
As the children walk through Ghost City, Riley's ship also approaches. Riley tells him Mogwai to go because he knows the key is somewhere.
Gizmo guides the group, but they are all surprised when they see Greene's Mogwai approaching them, creating chaos everywhere. Sam and Elle are very confused as to how they were approached by the Mogwai, realizing that Greene may be there as well. Sam realizes they only need to wait until sunrise and sees Gizmo moving away discretely.
Riley asks a Mogwai where to find the key, but he is not helped. Fong and Hon begin to wonder if their son is there as well.
Gizmo finally reaches a clearing, followed by Sam, Radish, and Elle. Gizmo starts to sing, opening a portal, and they all walk inside. One of Greene's Mogwai sees this and tries to follow them, to no avail.
As the children walked through the city, they were very surprised.
Sam, Elle, Radish, and Gizmo see many different creatures inside the portal. Elle says that the place is creepy. Radish is delighted when his radish comes to life, introducing herself as Theodora. Gizmo calls out and points to a statue. Gizmo looks for someone, who he is told is in the tavern. Surprised to see a Mogwai, many creatures approach, so the children start running.
Elle, Sam, Radish, and Gizmo make their way into a tavern, followed by creatures that want Gizmo. However, they are protected by a woman whom Gizmo greets happily. She introduces herself as Nuwa, calling herself the goddess of creation.
Riley also questions his Mogwai when they try to sing to open the portal. He finds a Mogwai who can sing, so it does and opens the portal. Riley enters, followed by his Mogwai.
Nuwa introduced herself as the goddess of creation and was able to communicate with Gizmo.
Nuwa asks if the Valley of Jade is okay, talking with Gizmo, whom she can understand perfectly. She tells Gimzo that he has always been too kind to humans. Nuwa tells Sam she can understand Gizmo, while Elle asks Nuwa to get them to the Valley of Jade. Nuwa refuses, saying that she would not allow humans to go there. Nuwa says she would send Gizmo back to his home, opening a portal and telling them she would not help the humans.
Gizmo is sad to be leaving Sam as they share one last hug. Elle also gets a hug, but she uses the hug to spill Nuwa's drink, distract her, and allow her to run into the portal. However, she is dragged back, and Nuwa holds her and Sam.
Riley walks fascinated while his mogwai creates chaos all over the place. Meanwhile, Radish is watching him, so he tells Theodora they must warn them. A creature tells Riley about the goddess Nuwa, so he tells Claw about a new task.
Gizmo refused to go inside the portal Nuwa created.
Elle and Sam fight while Nuwa tells Gizmo to go through the portal. However, he refuses to do so. Nuwa tells him to go, wondering if he would really give up going home for Elle and Sam. Gizmo responds that he would give it up, so Nuwa tells him that Elle only cares about the treasure and Sam, his family. Nuwa tells Elle and Sam that she would have liked not to have created humans.
Nuwa explains that long ago, she and her brother argued about humans. Nuwa says they are fairly good, but the mogwai were created as tests. In the end, the humans broke the rules that were laid out for them. Nuwa stopped the test before China was destroyed, creating the Valley of Jade. After her explanation, Sam and Elle don't defend themselves, but Gizmo does it for them.
Riley demanded that he be handed over the mogwai.
Looking up, Nuwa sees Greene's Mogwai. Sam says that they did not break all the rules, as Nuwa says she would need to clean up their mess. However, she realizes that her magic is not working and starts feeling bad after drinking a bottle. Greene's Mogwai attacks Sam and Elle as Riley tries to enter the tavern. Riley tells her to hand over the Mogwai.
Cast[]
- Gabrielle Green as Elle
- A. J. LoCascio as Gizmo, Clam, Evil Mogwai
- Haviland Morris as Theodora
- Sandra Oh as Nuwa
- Matthew Rhys as Riley Greene
- Calvin Shen as Radish
- Izaac Wang as Sam Wing
- Ming-Na Wen as Fong Wing
- BD Wong as Hon Wing
- Dee Bradley Baker as Creature #2, Evil Mogwai, Lion
- Eric Bauza as Snout, Noggin (Gremlin), Alexander, Bartender, Creature #1, Merchant Creature
- Grey Griffin as Claw, Evil Mogwai
- Julie Nathanson as Warbler, Fox spirits
- Keone Young as Fortune Telling Pigeon
- Ramona Young as Fox Spirit #1
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- This episode reveals the Mogwai were created by Nuwa and Fuxi as a test of humanity's responsibility. It is also clarified by Nuwa that the rule of feeding Mogwai is actually when the moon is at its highest peek, though humans changed it to midnight for unknown reasons.
References[]
| Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai episodes | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1. Never Get Them Wet · 2. Never Feed Them After Midnight · 3. Always Buy a Ticket · 4. Don't Drink the Tea · 5. Always Stab or Run · 6. Always Buy a God a Drink First · 7. Never Squeeze a Fox · 8. Never Hug a Mogwai · 9. Never Give Up · 10. Never Ever Expose Them to Bright Light |
| Season 2 | 1. Always Be Ready for Adventure · 2. Never Take the Tour · 3. Never Use Double Negatives · 4. Always Bring a Toothpick · 5. There's Always a Fortune in the Cookie Factory · 6. Never Get Out of the Truck · 7. Always Ask for Backstory · 8. Never Try the Cider · 9. Always or Never Make Wishes · 10. Always Make the Hard Choice |