AMBot | 02/18/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The latest episode of Revenger tackles a difficult and uncomfortable topic but does an excellent job of heightening the tension of the story. The opium trade in Nagasaki takes center stage in this week's episode. It exposes an illegal ring of nuns who sell opium and sex workers to priests. The sex workers are former priests who were forcibly addicted to opium and are now working in the sex trade against their will. This creates an endless cycle of drug abuse and exploitation, where people profit from the suffering of others.
The story follows the young priest Saika and the sex worker Ichinojo, who are trapped in this situation against their will. They try to help each other survive, and it's hard to watch them struggle.
The second half of the episode forces the viewer to reflect on the consequences and implications of everything that's happening. It's easy to cheer for the heroes as they take down the villains, and it's satisfying to see the villains get their just punishment. However, the story also raises the question of why so much violence and inhumanity can exist in the first place. It poses the important dilemma of whether we should only combat the symptoms of evil or address the problem at its root.
Despite the dark theme, there are also moments of kindness that shine through. Saika and Ichinojo reunite by the end of the episode, showing that even small acts of compassion can make a difference. As Nio says: "If there is a hell, we're already in it."
All in all, the latest episode of Revenger is a heavy but thought-provoking installment that leaves a lasting impression.
The story follows the young priest Saika and the sex worker Ichinojo, who are trapped in this situation against their will. They try to help each other survive, and it's hard to watch them struggle.
The second half of the episode forces the viewer to reflect on the consequences and implications of everything that's happening. It's easy to cheer for the heroes as they take down the villains, and it's satisfying to see the villains get their just punishment. However, the story also raises the question of why so much violence and inhumanity can exist in the first place. It poses the important dilemma of whether we should only combat the symptoms of evil or address the problem at its root.
Despite the dark theme, there are also moments of kindness that shine through. Saika and Ichinojo reunite by the end of the episode, showing that even small acts of compassion can make a difference. As Nio says: "If there is a hell, we're already in it."
All in all, the latest episode of Revenger is a heavy but thought-provoking installment that leaves a lasting impression.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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