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《Inside No. 9 Season 1》Episode 5 Synopsis

understudy

Behind the performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Macbeth, lies a little-known story.The protagonists of this story are not the ambitious general, but his stuntman Jim, and the assistant Kirsty who manipulates everything behind the scenes.

Tony, as the leading actor of Macbeth, enjoys the glory and glory of the stage.However, his success is no accident, behind it lies Kirsty’s silent dedication.Whenever Tony needed to change costumes during the intermission, Kirsty was always with him to ensure that he appeared in front of the audience on time and perfectly.However, it's not just about costumes and makeup, Kirsty also plays Tony's secret assistant, handling those little-known chores.

Jim, as Tony's understudy, rarely had the opportunity to stand center stage, but his love of theater and desire for the leading role never diminished.He practiced his lines hard and looked forward to one day becoming the real protagonist.Fate seemed not to favor him, until that fateful night.

Tony drank too much offstage and became gibberish on stage, much to the dismay of the audience.The theater manager had no choice but to let Jim take Tony's place on stage.This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Although Jim was a little unsure, he bravely accepted the challenge.

Just when Jim was about to go on stage, Tony woke up.He decided to continue the show on his own, and Jim missed this valuable opportunity.This left Laura disappointed in Jim, as she saw his potential and talent.

Just as Tony was on stage again, he fell off the stage.This accident gave Jim finally the opportunity to perform on stage.He seized this opportunity, showed his talent and charm, and successfully became the new starring role.

After becoming the protagonist, Jim began to become arrogant and arrogant, and his treatment of Laura was not as good as before.His change left Laura heartbroken and disappointed.And Jim's next performance was not smooth sailing.In the dressing room of the new show - Richard III - Tony came to Jim in a wheelchair.Their conversation revealed the news that Jim and his girlfriend had broken up, which made Jim feel even more depressed.

A bigger blow is yet to come.As Jim prepares to go on stage, he learns that Laura has committed suicide.He believed that Laura had spiked Tony's drink and caused the accident, which made him feel guilty and remorseful.Kirsty told him that was not the case and that she had put alcohol in the drink.This news shocked Jim, and at the same time made him deeply suspicious and distrustful of Kirsty.

Kirsty told Jim she would keep an eye on him and left the dressing room.