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Synopsis
In the gripping episode Joker Wild, we meet Harry Malloy, a successful comedian who feels increasingly frustrated by being seen only as a clown. After years of making people laugh, he decides to take a dark turn to prove he can create tragedy instead. He meticulously plans the murder of a girl named Rosalie, pushing her off a cliff in a moment of twisted ambition. Initially, he feels a sense of accomplishment, believing he has finally created something profound.
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