The Fall of the House of Usher: How does the Usher family spin Prospero's death in the media?
In the latest episode of The Fall of the House of Usher, titled "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the Usher family finds themselves in a difficult situation after the death of their youngest son, Prospero. However, rather than let this tragedy destroy them, the Usher family decides to spin Prospero's death in the media to protect themselves and their pharmaceutical empire.Camille, the mastermind behind the Usher family's public image, takes charge of shaping the narrative surrounding Prospero's death. She paints Prospero as a philanthropic young man who dedicated his life to building villages in developing countries, effectively turning him into a golden boy in the eyes of the public. With Camille's expert storytelling skills, the media is left with a sob story rather than questioning the Usher family's involvement in Prospero's demise.Meanwhile, each member of the Usher family deals with Prospero's death in their own way. Roderick, the patriarch, blames Frederick, his legitimate son, for not demolishing the condemned building where Prospero threw his infamous party sooner. Leo, the videogame master, copes by throwing another drug-infused celebration, which ends tragically with the death of his boyfriend's cat. These peculiar and seemingly callous reactions to Prospero's death reflect the Usher family's utilitarian approach to grieving - they see death as an opportunity to gain something, whether it be a party or a sympathetic narrative for the press.However, as the family mourns and spins their story, there is a lurking threat in the form of Verna, a woman with an irregular heartbeat, who seeks to bring down the Usher siblings. Verna infiltrates their lives, posing as a security guard, a clinic patient, and a participant in Tamerlane and William's fetish games. She patiently waits for the perfect moment to strike and expose the Usher family's secrets.While Camille focuses on Prospero's death and orchestrating the media narrative, she also becomes suspicious of Victorine, her sister. She believes Victorine is the informant working against the family. Camille enlists the help of her assistants, Toby and Tina, to investigate Victorine's scientific experiments involving chimpanzees. They discover that Victorine has been falsifying test results and covering up the deaths of the monkeys involved in her research. Camille is thrilled to find this dirt on her sister, but her joy is short-lived when Toby and Tina reveal they are now in a romantic relationship and will no longer assist in their professional capacity.Undeterred, Camille ventures into Victorine's lab alone, disregarding Verna's warning. Inside, she witnesses the stitched-up chimps, their bodies pumped full of adrenaline to simulate the success of Victorine's heart mesh experiment. It is during this encounter that Verna reveals her own stitched-up chest, shocking Camille. Before Camille can react, Verna transforms into an enraged ape and attacks her. The episode ends with the gruesome sight of Camille's lifeless body and a chimp sitting nearby."The Murders in the Rue Morgue" not only explores Camille's journey and her suspicions about Victorine but also provides insight into Roderick Usher's rise in the world of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. In the past, Roderick confronts Mr. Griswold, the top dog at Fortunato, about the acquisition of Ligodone without his involvement. However, instead of seeking revenge immediately, Roderick sees this as an opportunity to get closer to Mr. Griswold and destroy him when the time is right.The Usher family is no stranger to manipulating situations to their advantage, and Prospero's death is no exception. Through Camille's storytelling prowess and careful maneuvering, they attempt to turn a tragedy into a sympathetic tale for the media. However, with Verna's presence looming and Camille's investigation into Victorine's secrets, it remains to be seen how the Usher family will navigate the storm of deception and keep their image intact. The twists and turns in this episode leave the audience eager to unravel the web of lies and discover the ultimate fate of the Usher family.