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Jigra Review: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina Are Gutsy Siblings in Dusty Script

Rating: 2 out of 5.

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“Maa ko bhagwaan le gaye. Papa ne khud ki jaan le li. Dur ke rishtedaaro ne panah di, par bhaari kiraaya vasool kiya…”

Jigra opens with a contrived, mildly comical scene of a sibling duo walking home from school, with the older sister asking her brother to give up the names of his bullies so that she can beat them to a pulp. Then, within seconds, the scene takes a “WTF” U-turn as the kids open the door to see their father jump off the balcony.

Directed by Vasan Bala (Monica, O My Darling / Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota / Ray), Jigra immediately establishes lead protagonist Satya (Alia Bhatt) as a fiercely protective sister to younger brother Ankur (Vedang Raina). When Ankur is arrested in a foreign country on false charges of selling/consuming narcotics, Satya teams up with a gangster named Bhatia (Manoj Pahwa) and former cop Muthu (Rahul Ravindran) to break Ankur out of prison, along with three other inmates.

One of the first script problems is how Ankur is initially portrayed as a smart young man, making it borderline ridiculous that he voluntarily takes the blame for a serious crime. This happens because his lawyer convinces him to take the fall for a wealthier cousin caught with drugs, promising him false assurances of a quick bail. Do viewers want to root for someone who lacks basic self-preservation instincts? I’m not so sure. Even though Ankur’s character does undergo major transformation due to harsh prison conditions, building in him a new fight for life. Meanwhile, the wealthy relatives who pushed Ankur under the bus to save their own son, are pretty much forgotten in the second-half of the tale.

As Divya Khosla Kumar claimed, Jigra indeed is quite similar to the Bollywood film Savi, which itself was a remake of the 2008 French thriller Anything for Her. For those who’ve already seen Savi, this Alia Bhatt starrer doesn’t bring much new to the table, except for minor tweaks. In Savi, a housewife does everything she can to free her husband from a British prison, after he is falsely convicted for murder. Similarly, in Jigra, Vedang Raina’s Ankur is imprisoned in a fictional foreign country called Hanshi Dao, and his sister Satya is willing to go to any length to rescue him. Interestingly, Mahesh Bhatt’s 1993 film Gumrah too shares similarities with Jigra, it featured Sridevi as a singer facing the death penalty in Hong Kong for drug possession. And much like Savi, the Sridevi movie was loosely based on the 1989 series Bangkok Hilton starring Nicole Kidman.

Yes, both Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina deliver convincing performances, but the story lacks the intrigue needed for viewers who prefer fast-paced thrillers with punchy twists. Alia gets to play an “angry young woman,” a character with the same kind of build-up and attention typically reserved for big action heroes in commercial cinema. By the time the credits roll, you’ll realize Jigra tries to be a serious crime drama but lands somewhere between uninspired melodrama and a draggy action flick. If you have the “jigra” (guts) to sit through it, all the power to you! I guess, I had much higher expectations from this film.

Rating: 2 on 5. Jigra is available on Netflix.

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The Answer Is No Review: Say ‘Yes’ To Something Else

Rating: 1 out of 5.

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Have you seen those viral videos where someone who is no longer in their 20s rejoices when their going-out plans or parties are canceled? Or memes about introverts, like the one where someone looks awkwardly and says, “when you find out your daily life is called ‘quarantine’ by the rest of the world during the pandemic” (which was hilariously relatable for me, btw)?

The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman is like those videos and jokes, except while they get over in one little image or 20 seconds, Fredrik drags the joke out for 68 pages. And it’s barely funny. The story follows Lucas, who is very “happy” working from home, eating Pad Thai, playing video games, and keeping human interaction to a minimum. But his worst nightmare comes true when he is constantly drawn into conversations with his building residents because of a “frying pan.” Lucas is essentially a recycled version of Ove, the protagonist from Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel A Man Called Ove, except Lucas is younger, a true loner, and has no romantic partner, dead or alive.

Pesky building board members, freeloading neighbors, and cult members—all sorts of humans invade and destroy Lucas’s happiness. “It’s a frying pan that’s ruining Lucas’s life. We’re getting to that now,” chapter five ends with this quote, and I couldn’t help thinking, “It’s this story that’s ruining my day. I’ll get to that in my review soon.” The Answer Is No is essentially an absurd tale about futile human interactions, and feels extremely repetitive, despite several characters and incidents taking place in a short course of time.

I really wanted to give up after page 30, and in fact, I did, but then I went back and finished it over the course of three days. In my book review for Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing, I mentioned my self-destructive habit of suffering through books no matter how uninteresting they are. And this was only 68 pages, after all—I powered through in absolute misery, over a period of three days that too. The only time I sort of chuckled in this supposedly “hilarious short story” (according to its Goodreads description) was when an official mimics Lucas like a child who doesn’t have a good comeback for an argument. Okay, maybe my sense of humor is broken? I don’t know. If, unlike me, you enjoyed A Man Called Ove, you might like this novella-sized tale too. The ending was kinda clever, and fitting, but this could’ve easily been a 10 page short story.

If you’re asking me whether you should read it, The Answer Is No.

Rating: 1 on 5 stars. It’s on Kindle Unlimited though.

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Dan Da Dan Episode 10 Review: Rumors & Gig Workers

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“I’ll just ask one more time. Are you guys being bullied?”

The aliens might seem defeated and gone for now, but Momo, Okarun, and Aira are left to grapple with the embarrassment of being spotted nearly naked in their school corridors by multiple witnesses! Episode 10 of Dan Da Dan kicks off with a hilarious scene of the three students sitting across from a school staff member, who earnestly asks if they were being bullied. That’s got to be the simplest explanation for why three teens were flapping around without clothes at school, right?!

Titled “Have You Ever Seen A Cattle Mutilation”, the rest of this episode doesn’t quite match the fun or entertaining tone of the last few Dan Da Dan installments. But after all the alien-induced chaos, the teens do need a moment to catch their breath. Most of the chapter focuses on the comical aftermath of their encounter, with half the school gossiping about how the girls and Okarun were found lying in their underwear. While the vain Aira freaks out over her “pure” image being ruined forever, Momo worries that the rumors about her will only get worse. More importantly, she also demands answers from Okarun over what’s cooking between him and Aira.

In a little twist, the hired “gig worker” from episode 9 is still around, determined to finish the job he was hired for so he can collect payment from the Serpoians (the aliens who want Okarun’s banana). So, the second half of the episode features wacky interactions between the gig worker and our protagonists, who, this time, receive some help from Granny Seiko to deal with the situation. There’s a supposed-to-be-funny sequence where everyone fights over food, but honestly, it’s more annoying than humorous. Regardless, the animation and music keep things fairly entertaining.

You can stream ‘Dan Da Dan’ on Netflix and CrunchyRoll.

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The Penguin Review: Cristin Milioti Makes It ‘The Hangman’

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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Some of us didn’t really care about how unrecognizable Colin Farrell was as Penguin in the 2022 Robert Pattinson-led Batman movie. Without all the prosthetics, there wasn’t much to note about the character in the film. However, in the 2024 series The Penguin, Farrell takes center stage as the titular character, AKA Oswald Cobb, who does everything he can to climb Gotham’s criminal food chain.

“Looting and rioting have become the norm,combined with the scarcity of illicit drugs, and an increase of gang warfare, the city has reached a boiling point. The murder of longtime mob boss Carmine Falcone outside the iceberg lounge has complicated efforts to restore order, creating a power vacuum in Gotham’s underworld.”

Spanning eight episodes, The Penguin kicks off with a somber breaking news segment detailing a series of explosions tearing through Gotham City, alongside the murder of mob boss Carmine Falcone. Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, sees an opportunity to take control of the city’s underworld. But with Carmine’s daughter, Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), freshly out of prison and hell-bent on revenge from her father’s lackeys, Oswald’s rise to kingpin status won’t be an easy one.

The cinematography is gritty from the very first frame, and Colin Farrell immediately establishes Oswald Cobb as a slimy, short-tempered, power-hungry thug. But here’s the thing about the Penguin—he always feels like the henchman, no matter how ruthless, bloodthirsty, cunning, or conniving he is. In fact, in Cristin Milioti’s very first scene as Sofia Falcone—the mob boss’s daughter, convicted for murdering several women and dubbed “The Hangman” by the media—she instantly comes across as more intimidating than Oswald, despite his bulky, shadowy presence. As the plot progresses and we see more and more of Sofia, I kept getting more disinterested in The Penguin’s struggle for dominance and needed this show to be about Sofia.

That said, Colin Farrell does a great job as the Penguin, making you forget the layers of makeup and prosthetics beneath the character. In the comic book world, the Penguin is considered one of Batman’s greatest adversaries, and Farrell captures that essence—a criminal you’d never want to root for. He’s a cockroach, a chameleon—resilient, opportunistic, and utterly devoid of scruples. Oswald Cobb’s only weakness? His desperate need to impress his mother, Frances Cobb, played brilliantly by Deirdre O’Connell. To the world, Oswald’s family is presumed dead, but he keeps his mother hidden away in a secret safe house, visiting her regularly to check in and boast about his exploits.

Much of The Penguin revolves around the power struggle in Gotham’s underworld, with Oswald’s primary obstacle being Sofia Falcone, who has her own ambitions of taking over the drug market and claiming her father’s empire. Despite being born with a silver spoon, Sofia’s backstory is far more compelling than Oswald’s, filled with greater hurdles and betrayals. In comparison, Oswald’s rise feels relatively easy and lucky. Cristin Milioti delivers what might be the best performance of her career as Sofia Falcone—stormy, unpredictable, complex, and utterly unhinged.

The only other character that stands out in this series is Victor Aguilar, played entertainingly by Rhenzy Feliz, a young kid from an impoverished Gotham locality, who runs into Oswald at the wrong time, and is forced into becoming his flunkey. Victor transforms from an under-confident, stuttering, scared kid, into Oswald’s second-hand man. Child actor Ryder Allen shines as the young Oswald in the childhood flashbacks—surprisingly, he’s even creepier than the older version.

Overall, The Penguin offers an intriguing glimpse into Gotham’s criminal underbelly, delving into the lives of its many antagonists and the brutal dynamics that govern Batman’s city. The show is steeped in violence, betrayal, and power struggles, but it’s Cristin Milioti’s standout performance as Sofia Falcone that truly elevates the series. Her character’s relentless cycle of betrayal and revenge often makes it feel like the show was crafted more for The Hangman than for the Penguin. The underworld’s bloody scramble for power reaches a gripping climax, with the final episode delivering decisive outcomes and setting the stage for a potential season two.

Rating: 7 on 10. You can stream “The Penguin” on JioCinema.

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Firecracker Short Film Review

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If the non-Chinese have learned anything from movies, music videos, and social media about Chinese New Year celebrations, it’s that the event is a significant occasion for families to come together with fireworks, music, red envelopes, and lots of scrumptious food. So, Annie Wang’s mother wants to know if she will be visiting her hometown from Beijing for the New Year. “Ma, my battery is dying,” is Annie’s response – non-committal at best, passive-aggressive at worst.

Directed and written by Caroline Guo, the 2022 short film Firecracker follows 30-year-old Annie’s (Lydia Jialu Li) dilemma about whether she should finally introduce her girlfriend, Sam (Faye Tamasa), to her family or simply skip the celebrations. The women live in Beijing, with Annie as an aspiring photographer and Sam as an English teacher from the Philippines.

About 14 minutes long, Firecracker quickly establishes the spark between its protagonists. They’re celebrating their anniversary and seem happy together. However, the shadow of Annie’s family looms large over them. While Sam hopes to celebrate Chinese New Year with Annie’s family, Annie feels they’re better off without involving them. The story quickly and warmly explores how family acceptance and approval are key ingredients in romantic relationships.

Lydia Jialu Li and Faye Tamasa share an easy on-screen chemistry, and the cinematography evokes a cozy mood, briefly infused with tension over the couple’s uncertain future. It’s a bittersweet film, far too short to delve deeply into its themes, but bite-sized enough to offer viewers some food for thought. While the ending isn’t conclusive, Annie and Sam share an open-ended ‘happy’ climax.

Firecracker is available to stream on Netflix.

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Our Little Secret Review: Big on Recycled Jokes

Rating: 2 out of 5.

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Before this review starts sounding like I might have something against Lindsay Lohan, here’s a friendly reminder that I really enjoyed her 2022 Christmas romance Falling for Christmas and gave it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars—unlike the 2 stars for Our Little Secret, which falls under the same genre.

Directed by Stephen Herek, “Our Little Secret” follows childhood sweethearts Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding), who seriously date for years, until Avery decides to move away from the city for her career and rejects Logan’s last minute marriage proposal to keep her in town. They break and do not see each other for ten years, that’s until they show up as guests at a Christmas dinner and realize their new partners Cameron (Jon Rudnitsky) and Cassie (Katie Baker) are siblings! Now they must spend the holidays together and try to keep their past a secret. We all know what’s going to happen next.

The first fifteen minutes of Our Little Secret establish Avery and Logan as “made for each other,” and as soon as their future partners are introduced, it’s clear that neither protagonist is truly “into” them. Predictability isn’t the issue here—we all know how Christmas romances work—but the uninspired jokes and stereotypical characters make the film a yawn-inducing ride. There’s very little chemistry between Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, and the same goes for her and Jon Rudnitsky who plays the current boyfriend.

Kristin Chenoweth plays Erica, the potential mother-in-law for both Avery and Logan. While Erica is supremely sweet to Logan, she’s a terror when dealing with her son’s girlfriend, Avery. Kristin Chenoweth does nail the ‘monster-in-law’ vibe, who loves to micro-manage everything. Logan offers to help Avery win Erica over in exchange for her assistance with a business proposal he needs to prepare. The exes essentially team up to charm their current partners’ family, and while this premise had so much potential for fun, the writers rely on tired jokes that fail to land. For instance, one character accidentally consumes drugs, and while the consequences could have been hilarious, they’re just plain awkward and unfunny in Our Little Secret.

Some of the chaos and confusion towards the end of the film is actually entertaining, but for most parts, this is a strictly very average affair.

You can stream Our Little Secret on Netflix.

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Mononoke Movie Review: Mad, Mad, Visuals

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If nothing else, the 2024 anime “Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain” is a frenzied, beautiful burst of colors, and if you’re a ‘subtle, monochrome’ kind of person, this fantasy-horror movie’s palette might seem overwhelming!

Directed by Kenji Nakamura, who also helmed the 2007 mini-series Mononoke, this 2024 film version follows a similar plot: a mysterious medicine seller travels across medieval Japan, hunting down malevolent spirits known as “Mononoke.” This time, he arrives at the Ōoku, the imperial harem of the ruling Shogun, a place filled with beautiful women tasked with ensuring the birth of a male heir. Two young women, Kame and Asa, newly arrive at the Ōoku to serve as handmaids. As they train for their roles, a series of eerie events unfolds, prompting the medicine seller to confront the Mononoke haunting the premises.

From the very first scene, it’s the bright, colorful 2D artistic animation style of “Mononoke” that will keep most viewers hooked to each moment in the movie. Just like the series, the artwork looks like it’s hand painted on aged paper, or like the animation has been cast on an old wall via a projector. The decoration within the gilded rooms of the Ōoku is quite stunning, with gorgeous painting all over its walls and sliding doors. Several transitions in the movie are achieved dramatically through the loud closing of the ornate sliding doors, which add a seamless rhythm to each changing scene.

Mononoke is 90 minutes long and dizzily paced; the story unfolds so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with what’s really happening. However, as the plot progresses, the writers answer almost every question that arises, particularly for viewers unfamiliar with the older series. For instance, in some scenes, the women in the Ōoku are shown to be faceless, and this initially serves as a metaphor for their invisibility and lack of identity as maids. But when characters within the film also start noticing something wrong with their faces, the medicine seller explains that the Mononoke is capable of inducing hallucinations.

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In one scene, almost all the women in the Ōoku appear faceless, except for Kame and Asa, the new arrivals. This is because they still have their individual identities intact and haven’t yet been broken by the strict rigors and rules of the place. While Asa is mature, intelligent, and hopes that working in the Ōoku will help her become a scribe, the cheery and clumsy Kame is more interested in making it to the inner chambers of the Shogun. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two young women quickly form a friendship. However, while Asa immediately catches the eye of Lady Utayama, who wields all the power in the Ōoku, Kame is seen as more of a troublemaker.

Although some suspect the newcomers might have something to do with the eerie happenings, the truth is that their arrival awakens a spirit who was once part of the Ōoku. The medicine seller must uncover the secrets of this spirit to defeat the vicious entity, unraveling a tragic Pandora’s box in the process. The climactic minutes of “Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain” is a charged, crazy face-off between the medicine seller and the spirit, with the latter attempting to claim more women as its victims. And just when you think the medicine-seller has solved the case, a little twist indicates the worst isn’t over, and the film ends with the promise of a part 2.

Rating: 7.5 on 10. Stream Mononoke on Netflix.

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Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Episode 9 Review

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Ooh, an action-packed edition of Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii! Lots of goons, plenty of fighting, and a fair amount of running and chasing too. But the stand-out moment comes right at the beginning when Yoshino tears her skirt so she can run through a crowd. It’s such a relatable scene for girls who often sacrifice comfort for fashion. Bonus points for another scene where she ditches her heels to sprint even faster—practical queen!

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Titled “To Be Honest, I Want to Marry You Part 2,” episode 9 kicks off with Yoshino and Kirishima heading to a park, where they’re ambushed by a group of hired goons. The events in this chapter continue Ozu Kento’s plot to trap the duo, but we finally get a glimpse of the mastermind pulling the strings. Remember the masked figure who made a brief appearance in episode 8? We learn more about his identity in this episode, and it turns out he’s a pretty big deal in Yakuza circles. But what does he really want? That mystery is still under wraps!

Contrary to the romantic-sounding title, there’s barely any romance in this episode. In fact, Yoshino and Kirishima hardly interact, though they’re united in their mission to outsmart Ozu Kento’s goons. The episode leans heavily on violence and combat, with a quick check-in on Shoma’s situation at the hotel (remember how he rescued Nao after being tricked by Kirishima into going to her location?).

Plot-wise, not much happens in this chapter, but it does highlight how Yoshino and Kirishima both thrive on living life on the edge. They’re crazy in their own ways—Yoshino may want peace between the Yakuza families, but she clearly enjoys wielding power and influence.

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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Genie Review – Melissa McCarthy Grants Laughs, But The Others Need A Wish or Two

Rating: 3 out of 5.

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Here’s one of the classic movie settings – overworked dad rarely makes time for the family, so he gets home late for a kid’s birthday and the disappointed wife mulls on separation. Most dads in such movies have to work hard to prove their worth, but Bernard, from the 2023 movie “Genie” gets lucky – right after his wife and kid leave, he rubs an antique box and a genie pops out, ready to fulfill all of his wishes. Well, with some limits.

Created by Sam Boyd (Director) and Richard Curtis (Writer), Genie stars Paapa Essiedu as Bernard, whose wife Julie (Denée Benton) starts questioning their marriage after he not only misses their daughter’s birthday but also turns up without a gift (it falls off the bike). Melissa McCarthy portrays Flora, a genie trapped in a box for over 2,000 years until Bernard rubs it. How Flora fulfills some of Bernard’s wishes and helps him win back his wife and daughter forms the rest of the tale.

Some of the first moments of comedy are based on Bernard’s disbelief at Flora’s claim that she’s a genie, like wondering if she is an intruder on drugs. One of the funniest scenes from their first interaction is the one that also made it to the trailer—Bernard asks for a pepperoni pizza, and Flora isn’t impressed by it. However, she is blown away after tasting it, so when he shows her his phone, she assumes it’s food too and bites it. Melissa McCarthy plays that scene with such pure innocence that it’s adorably hilarious. Three of us were watching Genie together, and all of us laughed out loud. In fact, the film’s only magic lies in Melissa’s joyous, godmotherly portrayal of Flora, the genie. Almost all the funny/cute scenes in “Genie” are courtesy her character.

Paapa Essiedu is just about okay as Bernard, a forgettable doormat character, while Denée Benton’s performance as his wife Julie was simply distracting (not in a good way) due to an unflattering haircut. Alan Cumming’s cameo is disappointingly short as Bernard’s evil boss, and just 2-3 more minutes of his role could have added more zest to the film, especially since a pretty funny twist towards the end involves him, even though he is mostly forgotten throughout the rest of the runtime. While quite a few things don’t make sense, it’s a movie about a wish-granting genie—sometimes, you just have to let practicality take a back seat.

Set during the holidays, Genie is a colorful Christmas comedy with a generous dose of funny scenes. It feels like a modern spin on Aladdin, where the genie and its master gradually become BFFs. And you know how that story ends—Genie delivers a similar kind of “happy” ending. It’s formulaic, yes, but a decent pick for family movie night, especially if you’re looking for something holiday-themed.

Rating: 6 on 10. Watch “Genie” on Netflix.

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Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Episode 22 Review

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“It’s unfortunate I turned out like this. A detective who gets emotional while solving cases is the worst.”

Ron Kamonohashi is getting serious about addressing his peculiar condition of instructing murderers to kill themselves whenever he solves a case. Episode 22 of Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions opens with Ron heading to a crime scene after taking a new batch of medication to manage his strange affliction.

If you recall, Ron had started this medication in earlier episodes to ease his condition. Episode 21 concluded with Ron and Toto narrowing down three research students as potential suspects in the psychological research lab murder at Tokyo University. Himeno, a hardworking and dedicated researcher, died in a lab explosion, and Ron, naturally, is convinced it was no accident. Toto then explains his hypothesis, finally revealing the primary suspect.

This episode is divided into two distinct halves. The first half is tense and fast-paced, with new twists bringing the lab case to a dramatic conclusion as a particularly twisted murderer is exposed. The second half shifts gears entirely: Ron receives a mysterious letter inviting him to a meal at an intriguing location. As always, Toto tags along, and a new adventure begins.

This new storyline is reminiscent of the observatory murder case from season one of Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions, as our protagonists head to a stunning yet slightly remote location filled with an ensemble of new characters. What happens next remains a mystery, as all the intrigue is saved for the next episode!

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