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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Takopi's Original Sin episode 5 review & recap: Tragedy deepens, emotions escalate
Takopi's Original Sin Episode 5 takes the series into even darker and more emotionally complex territory. What began as a light-hearted sci-fi story about a cheerful alien spreading happiness has now evolved into a heart-wrenching narrative filled with trauma, guilt, and consequences that can't be undone. Episode 5 doesn't hold back, it forces both Takopi and the audience to confront the harsh realities of human pain and emotional isolation. As the plot thickens, the once-naïve Takopi begins to understand that good intentions alone can't fix deeply rooted suffering. If you're looking for a full recap and emotional breakdown of Takopi's Original Sin Episode 5 its key moments, twists, and what this means for the story moving forward, you're exactly where you need to be. What happens in Takopi's Original Sin episode 5? Source: IMDB Episode 5 explores Shizuka's emotional numbness in devastating detail. After the heartbreaking tragedy of the previous episode, she appears more withdrawn and unreachable than ever. Her silence, vacant stares, and passive behaviour reflect a child who's been pushed beyond the edge of what she can emotionally process. Meanwhile, Takopi's guilt begins to spiral. For the first time, he starts realising that his time-travel device and memory-erasing gadgets, once used with pure intentions, have caused unintended pain. He's confused, heartbroken, and begins questioning his very purpose. We also see the tension between Shizuka and her mother escalate, with scenes that are deeply uncomfortable yet painfully real. Their broken dynamic is no longer just a subplot, it becomes a central emotional weight that drives the narrative. The episode reaches a crucial turning point, one that suggests Takopi's mission to 'bring happiness' might not just be difficult, it might be completely doomed. His wide-eyed optimism clashes with the cruelty of real-world trauma, leading to moments that will leave the viewer speechless. The pacing is slow and deliberate, letting each scene breathe and forcing the audience to sit with the discomfort. The silence, especially in scenes between Takopi and Shizuka, is haunting, emphasising everything words cannot say. Emotional impact and themes in Takopi's Original Sin Source: IMDB Takopi's Original Sin continues its powerful deep dive into the darkest corners of grief, trauma, and moral conflict. Episode 5 doesn't hold back, showing how a well-meaning alien like Takopi, armed with time-travel gadgets and memory wipes is completely unequipped to navigate the emotional wreckage of human lives. His tools may offer temporary fixes, but they can't undo the lasting psychological scars faced by children like Shizuka. The series boldly asks uncomfortable questions: Can true happiness be created artificially? What happens when good intentions bring unintended pain? The storytelling here is raw, unapologetic, and emotionally shattering, pulling viewers into a downward spiral that challenges everything Takopi thought he understood about kindness, love, and consequence. Animation and music in Takopi's Original Sin episode 5 The episode's visual tone remains muted, echoing the bleakness of the plot. Subtle animations, like the flicker of a character's eye or the stillness of a room, add emotional weight. The music is sparse but haunting, perfectly underlining the series' growing sense of dread. Takopi's Original Sin doesn't rely on spectacle but emotional atmosphere. Final thoughts: Why Takopi's Original Sin episode 5 hits hard Takopi's Original Sin continues to unearth the emotional ruins left by unresolved trauma, diving headfirst into the haunting consequences of trying to 'fix' human suffering through shortcuts. Episode 5 is a devastating turning point. Takopi, once an innocent alien on a mission to spread happiness, is now burdened by the weight of his own naivety. His gadgets, meant for joy, are now symbols of irreversible mistakes. Shizuka's trauma, her emotional numbness, and the deepening cracks in her family aren't just narrative tools; they are mirrors of real-world issues like neglect, depression, and toxic expectations. This episode asks one of the darkest yet most important questions in anime storytelling: What if trying to help someone actually breaks them further? The brilliance of Takopi's Original Sin lies in how it turns a whimsical premise into a psychological and philosophical nightmare. It forces the viewer to confront the uncomfortable truth that not every pain can be erased, not every wrong can be undone, and not every smile is a sign of healing. With Episode 6 on the horizon, we're left wondering not just about what Takopi will do next but whether redemption is even possible anymore. Also read| Chainsaw Man Part 2 anime: Release date, plot arcs and new characters you should know
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Ex-Biden chief of staff told congressional staffers that Clinton, Sullivan raised concerns about Biden's waning support
Former President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Ron Klain, told staffers on the House Oversight Committee that former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised concerns to him in 2023 and 2024 about Biden's political chances, two sources familiar with the matter said. One of the sources said Klain told staffers that Clinton and Sullivan approached him with the belief that Biden was 'not politically viable.' But another pushed back on that characterization. That source said Klain told the committee Clinton had told him, 'The campaign was not succeeding in dealing with the age issue.' Klain said Clinton made the comment in 2023, that source said. And he told the committee that after Biden's weak performance at CNN's Presidential Debate last June, which furthered questions about his mental acuity, Sullivan told him that Biden 'was losing support.' Klain served as White House chief of staff for Biden's first two years; Clinton was not in his administration. A Clinton spokesman did not dispute Klain's account, but said Clinton was concerned with how the question of Biden's age was being handled politically in light of the attacks and questions he was facing. 'Jake did not have a conversation with Ron about Joe Biden running for president before the debate,' a representative for Sullivan, Adrienne Watson, told CNN. Klain was appearing as part of the committee's investigation into Biden's mental fitness and decline. One source said Klain told staffers he believed that Biden had the mental sharpness to serve as president and that he did not think Donald Trump was too old to run, but acknowledged that Biden was less energetic and more forgetful. Klain said Biden often confused names and proper nouns, and he appeared tired and ill before the CNN debate, the source said. The GOP-led committee has sought interviews with former Biden White House aides and even his White House physician, who refused to answer questions earlier this month. While Biden faced questions about his age and mental fitness throughout his presidency, scrutiny mounted following the disastrous CNN debate which ultimately led him to drop out of the race, making way for then-Vice President Kamala Harris to assume the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton was among the high-profile Democrats who immediately threw their support behind Harris after Biden stepped aside. But in the months since the 2024 election, new reports have emerged on the extent of Biden's decline. According to the book 'Original Sin,' from CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson – Biden, in the final two years of his presidency, had private moments where he could not recall the names of top aides, had an increasingly limited private schedule, was prone to incoherence and losing his train of thought, and was hidden from the public eye to shield the extent of his decline. The book revealed several instances of Democratic lawmakers, White House aides, members of Biden's Cabinet and Democratic donors being shocked at Biden's diminishing mental and physical capabilities during his reelection bid. But nearly all did not speak out publicly or try to stop him from running. 'Biden, his family, and his team let their self-interest and fear of another Trump term justify an attempt to put an at times addled old man in the Oval Office for four more years,' the book reads. CNN's Kaanita Iyer contributed to this report.
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Ex-Biden chief of staff told congressional staffers that Clinton, Sullivan raised concerns about Biden's waning support
Former President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Ron Klain, told staffers on the House Oversight Committee that former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised concerns to him in 2023 and 2024 about Biden's political chances, two sources familiar with the matter said. One of the sources said Klain told staffers that Clinton and Sullivan approached him with the belief that Biden was 'not politically viable.' But another pushed back on that characterization. That source said Klain told the committee Clinton had told him, 'The campaign was not succeeding in dealing with the age issue.' Klain said Clinton made the comment in 2023, that source said. And he told the committee that after Biden's weak performance at CNN's Presidential Debate last June, which furthered questions about his mental acuity, Sullivan told him that Biden 'was losing support.' Klain served as White House chief of staff for Biden's first two years; Clinton was not in his administration. A Clinton spokesman did not dispute Klain's account, but said Clinton was concerned with how the question of Biden's age was being handled politically in light of the attacks and questions he was facing. 'Jake did not have a conversation with Ron about Joe Biden running for president before the debate,' a representative for Sullivan, Adrienne Watson, told CNN. Klain was appearing as part of the committee's investigation into Biden's mental fitness and decline. One source said Klain told staffers he believed that Biden had the mental sharpness to serve as president and that he did not think Donald Trump was too old to run, but acknowledged that Biden was less energetic and more forgetful. Klain said Biden often confused names and proper nouns, and he appeared tired and ill before the CNN debate, the source said. The GOP-led committee has sought interviews with former Biden White House aides and even his White House physician, who refused to answer questions earlier this month. While Biden faced questions about his age and mental fitness throughout his presidency, scrutiny mounted following the disastrous CNN debate which ultimately led him to drop out of the race, making way for then-Vice President Kamala Harris to assume the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton was among the high-profile Democrats who immediately threw their support behind Harris after Biden stepped aside. But in the months since the 2024 election, new reports have emerged on the extent of Biden's decline. According to the book 'Original Sin,' from CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson – Biden, in the final two years of his presidency, had private moments where he could not recall the names of top aides, had an increasingly limited private schedule, was prone to incoherence and losing his train of thought, and was hidden from the public eye to shield the extent of his decline. The book revealed several instances of Democratic lawmakers, White House aides, members of Biden's Cabinet and Democratic donors being shocked at Biden's diminishing mental and physical capabilities during his reelection bid. But nearly all did not speak out publicly or try to stop him from running. 'Biden, his family, and his team let their self-interest and fear of another Trump term justify an attempt to put an at times addled old man in the Oval Office for four more years,' the book reads. CNN's Kaanita Iyer contributed to this report.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dexter: Resurrection Brings Back Something I Didn't Realize I Was Missing So Hard In The New Blood Season
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Light spoilers below for the first two episodes of Dexter: Resurrection, so be warned if you haven't yet watched on Showtime or via Paramount+ subscription. The Dexter-verse is quite the odd duck of a TV franchise. The latest spinoff, Dexter: Resurrection, was directly set up in the premiere of the prequel Original Sin, following the titular character seemingly being killed off at the end of the first sequel series New Blood. Michael C. Hall's latest venture as the code-following killer even brings back characters unseen since early seasons of the flagship thriller. Perhaps most importantly, from a lore perspective, it welcomes back 'Harry Morgan.' Indeed, watching Dexter: Resurrection's first two episodes (and then some) was often at its most fun when James Remar's Harry and Hall's fatherhood-complicating character are sharing the screen together. As ashamed as I am to admit it, I didn't even realize how much I missed this element throughout watching Harrison's journey in and around Iron Lake. James Remar's Harry Was Understandably Absent From Dexter: New Blood For eight seasons, James Remar served as both the canonically accurate Harry Morgan (via flashbacks) and as the phantom-ification of Dexter's conscience, and aided in the vast majority of Dexter's actions throughout that run. In making the radical decisions to legally fake his death and to adopt another persona far away from the tanned population of Miami, he became Jim Lindsay. Unlike Miami Metro's former blood spatter mastermind, Jim Lindsay didn't have an innate need for Harry Morgan's advice. As such, James Remar didn't have a presence in New Blood, so we didn't get to see if non-real Harry would have changed from his signature blue shirt into warmer clothes for New York's snowy weather. Then, when Dexter: Original Sin dove into the Morgan family's backstory, it was Christian Slater who introduced the Harry Code to Patrick Gibson's Dex. Sure, the prolific stage actor appeared on the after show Dexter: Final Cut to share his thoughts on things, but not as Harry. Harry's Return In Dexter: Resurrection Reminded Me How Hard I Actually Missed His Excellent Pop-Ins I guess after years of rewatching the O.G. run's earlier seasons, I took for James Remar's presence for granted, and didn't acknowledge his absence in New Blood as forward-facing as I should have. Because holy shit, Dexter: Resurrection immediately profits off of bringing Harry back into the folds of Dexter's mind. Watching the various (and often hilarious) ways he pops into these new scenes served as a a fantastic reminder of the glory days. The second episode, 'Camera Shy,' features an early scene where Dexter infiltrates the hotel room where Harrison went buck on that would-be rapist's face with a toilet tank lid. When his non-professional investigation is interrupted by the actual professionals (and the cartoonish hotel manager), Dexter pulls the old 'hide in the closet' move. Which is of course both a perfect and imperfect time for Harry to dispense his two cents, as seeing Remar suddenly appear next to Hall in such a cramped setting is going to make my Top 10 moments of the season. More On Dexter: Resurrection Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet And Jessica Jones' Krysten Ritter Are Used To Huge Fandoms, But Told Me Why They Were 'Blown Away' Joining Dexter: Resurrection's Cast I don't need or want Dexter's inner monologues with Harry to skew too humorous, mind you. I'll freely admit to thinking some of those scenes can be criminally heavy-handed, and always appreciate when levity is mixed in, but I'm fine with those maintaining their emotional core as Dexter works out his issues. In fact, I think it's even more brilliant when Harry appears out of nowhere in the strangest context, and it isn't played for a joke, since it's precisely that tonal juxtaposition that I love to see in this weird-ass show. Dexter: Resurrection Also Earns My Love For Bringing David Magidoff's Teddy Back While James Remar's Harry was present during Dexter and missing from New Blood, the opposite was true for David Magidoff's Teddy Reed, who was first introduced as a wet-behind-the-ears officer for Iron Lake's police department. Every show needs a character like Teddy, and while I fully wanted him to continue serving a role in this world, I didn't actually expect to see him back in the narrative for Resurrection given the change in setting. Let me offer a sincere slow clap for showrunner Clyde Phillips & Co. for making sure to not only bring back the character that was sorely missing from New Blood, but also for bringing back my favorite new element from that one-off season. Now who do I have to talk to about pitching a new spinoff where Teddy solves crimes with the actual ghost of Harry Morgan? Surely someone will help me bring that idea to the 2025 TV schedule. Anybody? While I wait for answers, be sure to watch new episodes of Dexter: Resurrection when they hit Paramount+ on Fridays, or when they air on Showtime on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. ET. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Joe Biden's Presidential Memoir Sells for $10 Million
Former President Joe Biden is writing a memoir about his time in the White House. The book, which doesn't yet have a title or a publication date, was acquired by Little, Brown & Co., an imprint within Hachette, in an auction, according to industry executives familiar with the deal. News of the book's acquisition for a roughly $10 million advance was first reported in The Wall Street Journal. Biden, 82, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May, has spoken about the book at public events in recent months, and indicated that he feels intense pressure to finish it quickly, as he contends with illness. At a recent event in San Diego, Biden said that he was 'working like hell with a publisher' to research and crash a memoir that will focus on his presidential term. While it's standard practice for former presidents to publish books reflecting on their time in office, Biden's memoir may allow him a chance to reshape the narrative of his presidency and address questions about his mental and physical fitness. Biden, who aspired to be president for most of his decades-long political career, became the oldest person to ever hold the office when he was inaugurated in 2020, and then made the stunning decision to bow out of the 2024 race amid questions about his fitness for office. Since then, questions about whether his inner circle and party ignored his apparent decline have dominated the headlines. One of this year's biggest nonfiction titles, Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book 'Original Sin,' chronicles how Biden's closest and most protective aides refused to acknowledge his frailty, and put the Democrats' chances of winning the election at risk. It became a breakout hit, selling close to 100,000 hardcover copies, according to Circana BookScan. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
