Peacock (Universal’s official platform), Netflix (in certain regions).
Animated Comedy
| Scene | Minion(s) | Linguistic Index | Behavioral Index | Narrative Function | Visual Index | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Acupuncture | Stuart | High-pitched “Eee!” | Pain → Pleasure | Comic relief, transition | Close-up on face, warm lighting | | Pet Rock Trade | Otto | “Eh... bah?” (shame) | Error, then atonement | MacGuffin driver | Low-angle, shadow over eyes | | Final Battle | Kevin (giant) | Deep guttural roar | Protective, strategic | Deus ex machina | Silhouetted against lightning | | Gru’s Rescue | All three | Chanting “Gru! Gru!” | Synchronized loyalty | Emotional anchor | Wide shot, yellow against dark van | Index Of Minions The Rise Of Gru
To prove himself, Gru steals a precious stone (the Zodiac Stone) from the group with the help of his Minions. Things go awry when another Minion (Otto) trades the stone for a "pet rock," leading to Gru being kidnapped by Wild Knuckles. It is up to Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto to rescue their "Mini-Boss" and save the day. Peacock (Universal’s official platform)