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Episode at a Glance

Zauberwald is heating up, and the strangers are tossed straight into the emotional fryer.

Here’s what’s sizzling:

• 🍄 Flashback Starter: We open with a 2014 flashback—Masha arrives at Zauberwald, heartbroken after Tatiana’s death and ready to dip her toes (and mind) into the psychedelic pool courtesy of Helena.
• 🧳 Suitcase Shenanigans: Masha’s up to her old tricks, hiding Brian’s suitcase to push his buttons. When he finally gets it back, it’s not just luggage—it’s special cargo straight from The Crabapple Clubhouse!
• 🎭 Puppet Problems: Brian’s puppet Jesse the Bear makes a comeback, but the real twist? It turns out that Brian’s already been dosed with shrooms, and the puppet starts “talking” back. (Yep, Masha’s got her secret sauce all over this.)
• 💔 Commitment Crunch: Imogen tries to sneak out of Peter’s bed—classic commitment-phobe move—but Peter’s charm keeps her coming back for more.
• 🍳 Breakfast Beef: Martin announces a foraging adventure. Peter stirs the pot by bringing up the drugs, and suddenly, everyone’s got a side of suspicion with their itty bitty muffin.
• 🎹 Tina’s Tune-Out: Victoria gushes over Tina’s piano skills, but Tina’s not here for it—she’s retired, grumpy, and ready to be anywhere but Zauberwald.
• 🥾 Foraging Fiasco: Brian’s picked to lead the foraging crew (awkward!). Imogen calls out his career-ending TV meltdown, and the group bickers until Sister Agnes brings the calm. #NunPower
• ❄️ Snowstorm Shuffle: The weather turns wild, and everyone hustles back to the villa. David finally arrives, but Masha keeps his entrance a secret.
• 🍽️ Dinner Drama: Brian, still haunted by his puppet, lashes out at Imogen when the group is making dinner. We finally get the scoop on his infamous meltdown, and Imogen reveals she was there when it all went down.
• 🍫 Choco-Shroom Reveal: Tina confronts Brian about being drugged (chocolates on the pillow = shroomy surprise!). She shares she was also on his show as a kid, but her parents wanted piano, not astronaut dreams.
• 💋 Secret Smooch: Masha sneaks off to see David, shares a kiss, and makes it clear he’s a key ingredient in her healing recipe, but he needs to stay at least an arm's length away because she finds him irresistible.

Totty Takeaways

This episode is all about tangled histories, crispy confrontations, and a side of shroomy chaos. The “tots” are starting to open up, but with secrets simmering and alliances forming, Zauberwald’s recipe for healing is anything but simple!

🥔 Tator Tot Rating (1 to 5 tots)

Jen: 3.5 Tots 🥔🥔🥔✨ Ray: 1 Tot 🥔

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