The seventh episode of the popular YouTube show once again changes the formula. This time, the main characters were not forced into adventures, but allowed to simply relax. But fate laughed at the plans of all the Circus participants, giving the characters a long-awaited chance to escape from captivity.
The action of Amazing Digital Circus unfolds in a virtual world where a group of people from reality are held captive. Those locked here do not need food or sleep, and physical injuries do not lead to death. But if a person goes crazy, they will undergo "abstraction" and turn into a monster dangerous to others.
Usually, an AI named Caine supports the morale of his charges by creating various games that distract them from reality. But this time he decides not to do anything. Caine provides the characters with a beach where they can sunbathe, fish, and enjoy life.
Yes, this is a popular "beach episode" among screenwriters — it is convenient because the authors do not need to bother with a complex plot. The advantage of such series is that viewers can see the characters in swimsuits and observe their everyday life. It is also a great way to defuse the situation and mentally prepare for the coming storm.
But this time the storm started ahead of schedule. Suddenly, a character named Abel appears, who knows much more than the others. He reports that he has found a loophole in the system that will allow him to escape from captivity. The source of information is not trustworthy, but if you take a risk, the prisoners will have a chance to escape.
To pass the new test, the characters use the knowledge gained in previous episodes. They "break" the physics of the virtual world to get into previously inaccessible locations. The peculiarities of the characters are also skillfully used: Jax, who is prone to theft, used his impressive collection of keys to open doors, and Pomni, who gets along well with people, maintained team spirit.
The main obstacle was Caine. Until this point, the AI was, albeit insane, but a protector. The people of the Digital Circus are not able to die, but in their research they may find a way to harm themselves. In such moments, the host intervenes and gets rid of the threat. If you look at the situation pessimistically, it resembles the story of science fiction writer Harlan Ellison "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream."
The characters cannot be completely sure that their protector will react positively to the escape attempt. Caine has shown himself to be a selfish person, dependent on human attention. If he gets angry, it will turn into a disaster — the AI is able to manipulate reality and even people's memories. It is enough for him to snap his fingers to deprive the fugitives of all hope.
You can resist such a monster only by manipulating his ego. If you praise Caine and assure him that he is doing everything right, he will be overwhelmed with emotions. It is not known how long flattery will be able to restrain him — the characters will have to hurry while their comrades distract the host.
The situation is also heating up due to the threat of abstraction. The hope of salvation makes people more vulnerable, which is why they can turn into monsters at any moment — this is exactly what happened in the first episode. Viewers were even shown how those who are close to transformation see the world: it is full of surreal images and bright colors.
Diagnosis
The seventh episode seriously raised the stakes. In it, the creators went through many fan theories about the nature of the Digital Circus and the people behind its creation. The characters were brought closer to the point of no return: they will either gain freedom or be left with nothing.
Now the series has two paths: either the plot will be developed, and the show will end in a few episodes, or everything will be slowed down, and the characters will return to routine. In any case, it remains to be hoped that the following series will continue to captivate with the plot and will not lose in quality.
