Minority Mindset

In an interview with The Times, King – who is set to witness the new adaptation of his novel, “The Long Walk,” debut this week – shares that he doesn’t spend much time pondering artificial intelligence (A.I.). However, he acknowledges that younger authors, including his sons, express concern about the direction A.I. might take for writers in the future. Although the future is uncertain, King believes that people will excel in creative pursuits compared to computers for some time. He remarks:

“While I’m not too concerned with AI at the moment, I do understand why younger writers, even my sons, feel a sense of apprehension about what the future might bring for authors. However, I believe that people will continue to hold an edge in creative endeavors over computers for now.

If you’re curious about the extent of my affection for Casper, let me share that I own a Stretch puppet from Pizza Hut, which was a promotional item given out when the movie premiered in 1995. To make things clear, I’ve always had a special fondness for The Ghostly Trio. It only occurred to me recently that there’s still one major detail about them that remains unknown to us.

Throughout the airing of “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf” on the 2025 TV schedule, the intensity has been palpable. Yet, Episode 5 took it to another level for numerous reasons, and the situation between Raife and the operative in the cabin had the most significant impact on me. Curious about that torture scene, I inquired from Tom Hopper, and he revealed why it marked a “significant turning point” for his character.

In this third episode, the series significantly improves compared to the rest of the season as it picks up momentum and pace. After Daniel’s hospitalization, the narrative seamlessly transitions between Laura and Cherry’s viewpoints without the need for explicit announcement. The growing animosity between them escalates into a more intriguing dynamic. As Daniel becomes privy to their conflict, he is now tasked with understanding their justification for their actions. To stay ahead, they must strategize proactively rather than reactively as they had done previously.

Up until this point, their private feud was primarily reactive, with Cherry often dealing with clean-up efforts. Every time Laura uncovered incriminating evidence, Cherry simply provided an explanation for it. Now, however, Cherry must preemptively fabricate excuses in response to Laura’s actions. They engage in a more open, honest, and truthful psychological battle, which is what I believe viewers look forward to when tuning into television.

In this riveting episode, we delve into Cherry’s world, a character whose complexity left me questioning her actions at times. Despite her deceitful nature and the regrettable incident where she threw Moses out of a window, I found myself empathizing with her by the end. After all, her affection for Daniel, though misguided, seemed authentic.

Interestingly, I found myself aligning with Brigitte’s sentiment – a testament to Cherry’s actions at the wedding. Yes, she lied and committed an act that cannot be excused, but does her life have to be destroyed over it?

What often gets overlooked is that Cherry’s love for Daniel was real, as was his love for Laura. This episode serves as a reminder of their entangled emotions, making it hard not to root for them, despite their flaws.