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Dyesebel Swims Home

Episode 2

Lucia gave birth to Dyesebel. While she was laboring, a tsunami hit the town attributing it to a sighting of a mermaid, which the town folks considered a jinx. Terrified upon seeing the baby mermaid, the obstetrician was screaming as she was announcing what she saw. Upon learning about it, Tonio's mother rushed to the hospital. Vivian told the town folks that Lucia and her baby mermaid should be blamed for bringing the disaster to their town. As a result, they rushed to the family so that they could get rid of the baby mermaid. Out of the crowd's chaotic behavior, Tino was killed. Before he breathed his last, Tonio instructed Lucia to send their baby mermaid to the sea, where she should be. And so she did. Upon bringing her to the water, baby Dyesebel swam away.

This episode was compelling. You could feel the emotion that the scenes were trying to express. The post-disaster scene looked credible. The place was a perfect selection. It needed no props to make it look like it was struck by a tsunami. Good acting from the extras.


Jean Garcia was always good. What else can I say about this actress? She's really good.

However, if I would re-write the script, I would make it more difficult for the crowd to hunt Tonio and Lucia. Tonio's father stepping out of the car was a giveaway. The same thing, Tonio should have not left Lucia and her baby alone. I would rather let Tonio die while being chased by the crowd.

Rating: 4 stars

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