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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by ptz@dubvee.org to c/theorville@lemmy.world

S2E01 - Ja'loja

It seems obvious, but this was just hidden so well in plain sight.

  • Introducing a new character in a season premiere is a well established trope
  • Making that new character a love interest for the main character is an equally established trope
  • The episode starts and ends with Ed at the bar wishing for something/anything to do so he can distract himself from his feelings for Kelly, so it seems like an innocent throwaway line.
  • On rewatches, "Lieutenant Tyler" is just so damn likeable you can easily forget that you already know she's a Krill in disguise
  • By the time of the reveal 3 episodes later, you likely forgot about this exchange because you've become as attached to "Lieutenant Tyler" as Ed has and are feeling just as betrayed.
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[-] Glitch@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 weeks ago

Oh damn, nice detail! Can't wait for more of this show :)

this post was submitted on 15 Jan 2026
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