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- Anjolaoluwa Abiosun
- October 12, 2023
- 3 minute learn
Slum King episode one is out and it has been a rollercoaster of feelings that has left us captivated and eager for extra! Proper from the opening scene, the collection had us hooked and anticipating every character’s subsequent strikes. Following the primary episode, be part of us as we dissect the highest 5 themes that stood out and piqued our curiosity.
Younger Love
Let’s begin with one thing lighthearted like younger love. Though this solely lasted for about two minutes, it was nice to see younger Edafe together with his ‘BFF’ as they stated their farewell earlier than her journey to the UK. He warned her off UK boys and he or she received them matching BFF bracelets, fondly admonishing him to not lose it. In line with his sister, Edafe had harboured a crush on her since he was in major one.
Ironic tragedy
It was a black birthday certainly, as Slum King delivers a harsh lesson on ‘life occurs’, and it comes with the nice, the unhealthy and the ugly. What was presupposed to be a household celebration rapidly took a flip for absolutely the worst when supposed armed robbers barged into their dwelling and proceeded to kill his total household. The merciless irony was not misplaced on anybody, as Edafe’s father had simply stated a prayer for his or her household’s enduring legacy moments earlier than the unimaginable unfolded.
Remorse
There comes a time while you realise that you’ve got tousled. Sadly, you don’t all the time have the possibility to make up for it. Edafe was dwelling this painful actuality when his negligence led to the intruders gaining free and easy accessibility to their dwelling. He had been earlier cautioned to lock the door on his manner again in however had forgotten to take action. To assume that his household’s life was turned the wrong way up as a result of he forgot to lock the door as he had been instructed to earlier.
Trauma
Simply give it some thought, can anyone be regular after experiencing the dying of their total household and virtually dying themselves? Edafe was so traumatised by the incident that he didn’t discuss for months. Topping it off, he began seeing the ghosts of his lifeless members of the family (which from the flash ahead we see will proceed to hunt him for years). Regardless of the darkness, the viewers couldn’t assist however have a good time when Edafe cracked a smile on the considered enjoying soccer. Equally touching was his heartfelt ‘Grandma… thanks,’ highlighting the significance of getting a supportive presence throughout such attempting instances.
Revenge
The theme of revenge undoubtedly simmered beneath the floor as Edafe transitioned from a state of shock and worry to an unwavering want for retribution. Who else observed the slight however distinct transition on Edafe’s face proper after his total household had been shot and he was subsequent, from “I’m in shock and scared as my total household simply died” like a deer caught in headlights, to “I’ll kill you and your total technology, simply wait and see.”
The episode additionally hints at revenge plots involving Monday the preacher who’s a ‘man of God’ in public and turns right into a wife-beater behind closed doorways. Some might argue that he received what was coming to him within the final scene the place his daughter used ọmọ odó (pistol used for pounding yam) to hit him throughout his head. The episode ends with him handed out and the household panicking over what to do subsequent.
Episode 1 of ‘Slum King’ exhibits simply how deep and interesting its storytelling may be. With its intriguing themes, this collection is bound to captivate viewers by way of the remainder of its 9 episodes.
Catch Slum King each Sunday at 8 p.m. on DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 12, completely on Africa Magic Showcase.
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