Fru Fru
Fru Fru is an arctic shrew and the daughter of Mr. Big in We Can Fix Pawbert. Following her father's death in S05E19, Fru Fru assumes leadership of the Tundratown organization. She commits twelve polar bears to the final assault against Icener in her father's memory.
"For my father." — Fru Fru, committing forces to the final assault (S05E21)
Background
Fru Fru grew up as Mr. Big's daughter, raised within the Tundratown organization. Her daughter Judith is named after Judy Hopps, reflecting the close relationship between Mr. Big's family and the ZPD detectives. Before his death, Mr. Big told Fru Fru that she would lead after him—preparing her for the succession he knew was coming.
Personality
Fru Fru inherits her father's strength and protective instinct. She steps into leadership with determination and purpose, channeling her grief into action rather than paralysis.
Series History
Season 5: The Icener Crisis
Fru Fru's arc in Season 5 is defined by loss and succession:
- E11: Judy contacts Fru Fru to arrange a meeting with Mr. Big
- E18: Mr. Big tells Fru Fru she will lead after him
- E19: Mr. Big is killed holding the mansion corridor to buy time for the evacuation. Fru Fru screams when she sees his body, then whispers "You kept your promise" and "I'll keep mine." She turns to face the surviving polar bears—Koslov, Raymond, Kevin—and assumes command with iron beneath her grief, declaring that her father's legacy does not end. All three drop to their knees and pledge their service. Later, Judy promises Fru Fru she will find Icener and end this
- E21: Commits twelve polar bears to the final assault against Icener: "For my father."
- E22: Delivers her father's eulogy at the Tundratown cemetery, standing before his enormous ornate casket—carved from Tundratown oak with silver inlay, sized for a polar bear despite the tiny mammal inside. She honors Mr. Big as a protector who loved the city more than anyone knew and tells Nick and Judy they will always have a friend in Tundratown. Koslov stands behind her throughout. She formally assumes leadership of the organization
- E24: Attends the double wedding with her entourage
After the crisis, Fru Fru leads the Tundratown organization with Koslov, Raymond, and Kevin now serving her.
Key Relationships
Mr. Big
Fru Fru's father and predecessor. His death drives her into leadership. She honors his memory by fighting for the city he loved.
Judy Hopps
Fru Fru's daughter is named after Judy—a bond that connects their families. Judy promises Fru Fru that Icener will be stopped.
Nick Wilde
Nick's relationship with Mr. Big extends to Fru Fru. His guilt over Mr. Big's death complicates this connection.
Trivia
- Fru Fru's goddaughter Judith is named after Judy Hopps.
- She now commands Koslov, Raymond, and Kevin—the polar bears who once served her father.
- She attends the double wedding with her entourage.