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COMPLETE LIMITED SERIES GUIDE · EPISODE 5 OF 9

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Little Fear of Lightning

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No future-episode spoilersSafe before watching Episode 5.
BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

Looking Glass leads the investigation into a Kavalry plan while memories of 2 November 1985 explain why he is obsessed with lies and psychic attacks. Angela’s secrets leave Wade vulnerable to manipulation.

OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER

The only names you need

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Wade Tillman / Looking Glass

A Tulsa detective whose reflective mask and interrogation pod help him detect lies.

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Angela Abar / Sister Night

A Tulsa detective who works masked and runs a bakery as her public cover.

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Laurie Blake

An FBI agent who once operated as Silk Spectre and now investigates masked vigilantes.

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Senator Joe Keene Jr.

A politician closely involved with Tulsa’s masked-police programme.

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Renee

A woman who approaches Wade through his support group.

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Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias

The former masked hero responsible for the 1985 squid attack, now living in a strange country estate.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

Scene stops placed after clear changes in the story. Open only the last scene you have reached.

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

Hidden until you finish the episode.

Content note: Graphic violence, racism and racist violence, strong language, death, trauma, police violence and disturbing themes.