Ep 17. Unreality TV
- TV-NR
- November 24, 1992
- 47 min
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8.3 (7)
In this episode of Forever Knight, entitled "Unreality TV," we find Nick Knight, the protagonist vampire detective, investigating a bizarre murder that has taken place on the set of a popular reality television show called "Real Talk." The victim is one of the show's producers, and it quickly becomes clear that she was killed in a very unusual and theatrical way – with a giant, fake spider.
As Nick and his mortal partner, Detective Don Schanke, begin to investigate the murder, they discover that there are no shortage of suspects among the cast and crew of "Real Talk." It seems that everyone had a motive to kill the victim, who was known for being ruthless and manipulative behind the scenes of the show.
As the investigation unfolds, Nick finds himself becoming increasingly disgusted with the world of reality television. He despises the way that people are exploited for fame, and the way that their personal lives are put on display for the entire world to see. Nick is a creature of the night, and as such, he values his privacy and his anonymity above all else. The idea of living in a world where there is no such thing as privacy is horrifying to him.
Despite his disgust, Nick and Schanke must continue their investigation, and as they dig deeper into the world of "Real Talk," they begin to uncover a web of lies and deceit that goes far beyond just the murder of the producer. They discover that the show's host, a charismatic young man named Danny Caine, has been manipulating the contestants and the viewers in ways that are both dangerous and unethical.
In the end, Nick and Schanke are able to solve the murder and bring the killer to justice. But as they walk away from the crime scene, Nick can't help but feel like the real villain in this story is not the murderer, but rather the world of reality television itself. He knows that this will not be the last time he encounters the dark and twisted underbelly of this industry, and he can only hope that he is strong enough to keep fighting against it.
Overall, "Unreality TV" is a gripping and thought-provoking episode of Forever Knight that explores some of the darker aspects of modern culture. It is a reminder that not everything that is popular or mainstream is necessarily good for us, and that sometimes the things that we think are harmless entertainment can actually be quite damaging. Fans of the show will not want to miss this one.