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Game Loading

Episode 1
November 14, 2020
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

In the not-so-distant future, rule-following noob Xeon and technology geek Gajahad secretly follow their estranged friend Kite into an abandoned warehouse. What begins as a simple fact-finding mission into why Kite suddenly stopped being their friend months prior quickly becomes a fight for their lives when they find themselves trapped inside the warehouse by the last remaining VAARG Ark.

Virtual and Augmented Reality Gaming was the next generation of gaming and a technological marvel… until it started digitising and absorbing players. According to legend, if you beat the game, you release all the Absorbed — something Kite is determined to do, no matter the cost to herself or anyone else. Together, the three former friends must overcome their differences and work together to beat the unbeatable game — and the A.I. that controls it — or risk becoming trapped themselves.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Ursula Yovich as Kite's Mum, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice

Game Activated

Episode 2
November 21, 2020
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Noob gamer Xeon must play the first of the 18 games required to return The Absorbed. As monsters chase her through an endless maze, the three friends must find a way to work together or face game over before it's even started.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin

Tok Tik

Episode 3
November 28, 2020
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Xeon and Galahad agree to stay and help Kite.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Isabella Dougall as The Professor

The Absorbed

Episode 4
December 05, 2020
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

As Galahad plays his first game ever in an ARK, he comes face to face with many absorbed including Noah, the first ever person absorbed by the VAARG.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Damian Hempstead as Noah

Ask Me No Questions

Episode 5
December 12, 2020
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

The ante is upped by the Game Master as Kite enters the third game, forcing the trio to put aside their differences.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin

Are You Ready for This?

Episode 6
December 19, 2020
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Xeon, in the groove after three wins in a row, is determined to keep the good times rolling as she enters the fourth game, but things go from bad to worse as she is sucked into the ground below her.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Calm Before the Storm

Episode 7
December 26, 2020
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Galahad plays the 5th game, a racer at high speed where timing is everything.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

Truth or Lies

Episode 8
January 02, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

In the aftermath of her explosive revelation about her parents, Kite tries to avoid her teammates' questions by playing the next game.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

Nothing Is What It Seems

Episode 9
January 09, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Xeon, Galahad and Kite are ready to forge ahead but not all is right — the order of play has mysteriously changed. Who did it — and why — is a mystery as Kite is forced to play her second game in a row...

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad/Sherlock Holmes, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

It's Real!

Episode 10
January 16, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Kite, Xeon and Galahad are now on a roll but as they play the 7th game something's not right — the Game Master is glitching.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Breakdown — Part 1

Episode 11
January 23, 2021
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Tensions are running high with Kite hiding more from Xeon and Galahad.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Breakdown — Part 2

Episode 12
January 30, 2021
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Xeon reanimates in the ARK. After explaining that she was in a sort of holding space the trio are understandably shaken but must forge ahead.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Emma Dunne as Galahad's Mum, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Offer

Episode 13
February 06, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

With tensions running high and an increasingly unpredictable Game Master to deal with, Kite and Xeon butt heads over an exhausted Xeon playing once again.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Choice

Episode 14
February 13, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

As Kite struggles with the Game Master's offer, Galahad plays a blind maze game, relying on Kite and Xeon to be his eyes and safely guide him through.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Isabella Dougall as The Professor

Bouncing Ball

Episode 15
February 20, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

A guilty Kite is being overly nice to Xeon and Galahad as she begins the 12th game. However, tensions are not healed, as Xeon still suspects Kite isn't telling the whole truth.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Game

Episode 16
February 27, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Kite confronts the Game Master, letting him know that nothing will tear the team apart.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

Trust Me

Episode 17
March 06, 2021
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

The team is feeling more confident than ever — but unknown to them the Game Master is getting stronger and he is using his growing intelligence to adjust the game play on the fly...

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Racer

Episode 18
March 13, 2021
Written by Michael Boughen
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Galahad, battered and bruised from his first race loss, is determined not to fail again. He must win the next two races to beat the game and find the next puzzle piece.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Fear

Episode 19
March 20, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

As the Game Master becomes more manipulative and controlling, Galahad, Kite and Xeon are all forced to face their fears in the game.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Monica O'Brien as Xeon's Mum, John Unwin as Xeon's Dad, Ursula Yovich as Kite's Mum [uncredited]

United We Stand...

Episode 20
March 27, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Kite promises to help Tok Tik win over Xeon, but when she is pulled into the next game it falls on Galahad to help — with disastrous results.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

Divided We Fall

Episode 21
April 03, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

As the Game Master steps up his plans to absorb the teenagers, Xeon struggles to beat an increasingly difficult and physical game.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Final Piece — Part 1

Episode 22
April 10, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Still reeling from a betrayal, the teenagers prepare to enter the final game and collect the last puzzle piece.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Final Piece — Part 2

Episode 23
April 17, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

As the Game Master increases the difficulty and unpredictability of the final game, it falls on Galahad to collect the final puzzle piece.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Damian Hempstead as Noah, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Nineteenth Piece

Episode 24
April 24, 2021
Written by Hannah Fitzpatrick
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Bested by the Game Master, the teenagers must rely on Tok Tik to access the ARK and find the surprise nineteenth puzzle piece.

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Damian Hempstead as Noah, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Sarah Spackman as Computer & Operator Voice, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The Beginning of the End

Episode 25
May 01, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Kite heads for the ARK, ready to beat the game once and for all! However, the Game Master, now in full control, has other ideas...

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice

The End Game

Episode 26
May 08, 2021
Written by Keaton Stewart
Directed by Keaton Stewart

Kite must pull herself together and muster all her strength to beat the game — now fully controlled by The Game Master — or never see Xeon, Galahad or her parents again...

Cast: Marvin Rowland as Galahad, Miah Madden as Kite, Ashleigh Ross as Xeon, Grace Smith as Tok Tik, Keaton Stewart as Game Master, Laura Murphy as Maeve, Rupert Reid as Marvin, Isabella Dougall as The Professor, Damian Hempstead as Noah, Sarah Spackman as Computer Voice, Daniel Oates as Announcer Voice, Mark Walmsley as News Reader Voice, Ursula Yovich as Kite's Mum [uncredited], ? as Kite's Dad [uncredited]