Creator: Liklik Media

Duration: 7mins

Release Date: Friday October 2nd, 2026

Cast: Hane Kokoha, Rima Ravusiro, Eldan Toti, Richard Taurega

Beautiful, charming and…happily married? Ambitious public servant, Miri (Hane Kokoha) has a brief misunderstanding with her husband Ben (Rima Ravusiro) but is quickly resolved – thanks to Ben’s smooth talking. Meanwhile, Noah (Eldan Toti) is on the verge of desperation as money lender Peter (Richard Taurega) confronts him about his unpaid debts.

A brief introduction to Ben already solidifies him as a terrifying villain not just because of his dialogue but also because of his unanimous presence in reality. Ben’s character is not always meant to be physically imposing in public.

But can be charming to the community and abusive behind closed doors. Rima Ravusiro’s short screen time in this episode already portrays the subtle side of emotional abuse – the passive-aggressive digs, the accusations and then the statement of false concern, “I trust you; I just don’t trust everybody else”. Overall, Ravusiro has the potential to make Ben become a realistic and chilling character.

Another great addition to this episode is the mention of illegal gambling that is pervasive in urban PNG.

With Noah desperate for money and his friend Joe outwardly offering a way that will satisfy the lender’s debts’, the episode shows how financial pressure can push even a good person toward destructive choices.

Noah’s unraveling becomes one of episode two’s more fascinating elements, revealing how quickly circumstances can expose the darker sides of a person.

On the flip side, the episode suffers from moments of visual-dialogue mismatch, particularly during the money lender’s conversation with Noah about his debt.

Peter’s dialogue seems to describe a park or scenic recreational space for children, yet the scene appears to take place at Noah’s house. This disconnect between the dialogue, and setting makes the location unclear and slightly disrupts the scene’s continuity.

Additionally, the presentation of Peter’s henchmen in the background feels a little tacky, particularly in the way their costumes and mannerisms lean into familiar gangster stereotypes.

Final Verdict:

Episode Two delivers strong villain introductions and social commentary, though continuity issues and clichés hold it back.

★★★☆☆ (3/5)