Hey everybody, it's Alex L. Dea. I'm one of the creators of Darkest Night. And for the

last three and a half months I've been working on a project called The Oyster. I'm incredibly

proud of the show. It features an all-star cast including Logan Browning from Dear White

People, Mama Duatier, Carla Gugino, John Carlos, Bizito, Keith David, Andrew Santino, and

so many others. And we're going to play the first episode for you right now. Enjoy.

It is November 13th, 2050. And today, Atlanta's the last major American metropolis to face

the sorting. For the next 24 hours, residents of the city will be waiting in their homes

for officials to unveil their score, revealing whether or not they have a future waiting for them

in New Eden. In downtown Atlanta, protesters are currently flooding the streets with cries

against systemic injustice. I can't listen to any more of that. Can we try and have a nice dinner?

It's been a long time, Miss Will. Since things have been nice. Dad, come on, we can try.

You mean we could try to pretend? Do you know what I heard today?

Micah, please. They're only letting 80% of the population underground. We know.

And you know what percentage they think will be black? Five. Five percent.

I told you there is an algorithm they're using to decide who gets to stay or go.

It's not black or white. It's always black and white. Would be a reduced down to number and the

last I remember, it was three fifths of a white. Micah, stop. The president said it's about value.

And you believed it? We are good, law abiding citizens. We add to society and we're worth having

around. You think they care about any of that? We have to hope for the best. Where's that ever gotten us?

Enough. How many times do I have to tell you to that will be fine?

Hannah, Jafancy Brain Implant job isn't going to save us.

Dad, neuron devices are installed on the entire population. They need me and I need you.

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