The Sidekick

If you've got someone by your side whom you can kick, then you've got a sidekick. Sounds like fun! So in this episode, Eline and Domien explore some of the famous sidekicks throughout storytelling history, what types of sidekicks there are and how they function in a plot. We talk about henchmen, volleyballs, passive-aggressive space aliens and there's some gushing over The Lord of the Rings. So sit back and enjoy the ride! Sidekicks mentioned: Sancho Panza Doctor Watson Snowy Robin Samwise Gamgee Obélix Mr. Spock Chewbacca Jar-Jar Binks C-3PO R2D2 Luigi Princess Peach Harley Quin Buzz Lightyear Pikachu Syndrome Kif Waylon Smithers Navi Muchu Abu Rajah Pascal Mini-Me Patrick Star Wilson Donkey Dory Ron Hermione Crabb & Goyle Iago Diego Merlin Folkrin Rudolf Bauknecht Captain Elsenbach Types we've identified: Fairy companion Kid sidekick Coward Animal companion Comic relief Conscience Henchman Assistant Apprentice Roles for a sidekick: Providing cynical commentary Giving pep-talks to the hero(ine) Becoming the future villain Getting rescued by the hero(ine) Screwing everything up so the hero(ine) can fix it Being the loyal friend Providing a useful skill Speaking for the audience Having someone to explain the plot or the lore to Providind a viewpoint perspective on the main character