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At a glance, Fall looked like one of many forgettable, low-budget thrillers with a silly but curious logline. Fall's was: What if two women are trapped 2,000 feet up with no safe way down? Director and co-screenwriter (alongside scribe Jonathan Frank) Scott Mann made a nail-biting thriller that was basically 47 Meters Down for heights, thanks to a bonkers ending that made audiences do a double take. And this proved a recipe for success, as the $3 million movie made $21.8 million in theaters, and went on to be licensed by streaming services, including Netflix. 

In that regard, Fall 2: Deadpoint might seem an inevitability. However, Frank and Mann could have written themselves into a corner by killing off the first film's most enthralling character. Would audiences want to follow a fretful Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) on another climb? And what could even get her to take such a risk after losing her husband and best friend to fatal falls? 

Well, Fall 2: Deadpoint picks up not long after the last film's brutal conclusion, but it shifts focus to Jax (Harriet Slater), the younger sister of the late Shiloh Hunter (Virginia Gardner). This pivot allows Frank and Mann to create a near parallel narrative, in which Jax is the Becky — a young woman who, wracked with grief over the sudden death of a loved one, takes on a dangerous climb to conquer her fears and learn to live again. 

Of course, as this is a sequel, the risks must be bigger. So, Jax and her climbing partner Luce (Arsema Thomas) not only go higher than her sister and Becky dared, but they do it on a Thai mountainside prone to rock slides. And along the way, Jax will be bedeviled with flashbacks of her sister, allowing Gardner to bring her shine back to the franchise, even if her character is dead. The thrills will be familiar, but the filmmakers chart a new path by shifting subgenres. 

Fall 2: Deadpoint begins as a retread.  Harriet Slater and Arsema Thomas co-star in "Fall 2: Deadpoint." Credit: Lionsgate

In the wake of Shiloh's death, she's become famous online as #fallgirl. To drive the point home, directors Peter and Michael Spierig offer a montage of familiar content creators, like Try Guy Keith Habersberger and Two Hot Takes podcaster Morgan Absher, giving their thoughts. 

This introduction swiftly establishes a world where Jax is inundated online with reminders of her sister's death. Switching to a flip phone isn't a standard stage in processing death, but it's crucial for Jax, who feels all alone without her sister. It's in this valley of mourning that she meets Luce, an old friend of Shiloh's who's interested in buying her vehicle. Together, the two share memories of the fallen sister and uncover her "fuck-it" list, a scrapbook where she plotted her adventures. 

A plank walk along Mount Kwan, perched 4,000 feet above sea level, seems to be what Shiloh was eyeing next. Jax and Luce decide to follow her example by living fearlessly and embracing dizzying challenges. So, off they go to Thailand, using a code word to find a sketchy guide named Jon (Tom Brittney) to lead them on the trek, which is illegal because of the weather conditions that could lead to rock slides. 

Caution, be damned! The trio are soon high above the world, and climbing higher. As promised, a rock slide soon hits, not only separating the tourists from their guide but also leaving them stranded on a shattered path that won't allow for retreat. 

This high up, they could suffer from altitude sickness that might cause headaches, hallucinations, and nausea. And just like that, Jax and Luce are in a situation eerily similar to Shiloh and Becky. But don't think you can predict where Fall 2: Deadpoint will go next. 

Fall 2: Deadpoint switches gears for a surprising ending.  Harriet Slater and Arsema Thomas co-star in "Fall 2: Deadpoint." Credit: Lionsgate

I won't spoil the end of this sequel in the review. Instead, I'll say I'm impressed with how Frank and Mann wove in a subplot that pitches the third act into new terrain for this franchise. Because after the first film, Fall's fans (or haters) will be on the watch for any moment that suggests something is amiss. 

The screenwriters play into this through repeating elements of the first film, from something as minor as a feasting vulture as an ominous omen to something major, like a confession that threatens to irreparably damage the bond between the two women, who are forced to work together to survive. They essentially pull a magic trick, drawing our eye to the clues that led to a shock last time, distracting us from the subplot that's building to its climax in the background. 

To the credit of the cast, they grit their teeth into the intense physicality demanded of the setup. Slater is convincingly tormented by grief, regret, and terror, whether fretting in flashbacks with Gardner or dangling from a rusty spoke, thousands of feet above the Earth. Brittney is slyly intriguing as a tour guide with an unclear agenda, but Thomas is the closest to shining as brightly as Gardner. Their verve is resilient throughout, making the dark color palette chosen by the Spierig brothers' less oppressively glum. 

The directors do ably create tension in the action sequences though, which are many. A growling discomfort grew within me as I watched Jax and Luce struggle, strain, and scream. Even as I tried to convince myself that I knew how this would turn out, so I wouldn't get too worked up, I couldn't avoid it. And in the end, I was wrong about how it'd turn out. So much so that until the final scene, which sets up another sequel, I still wasn't sure I could trust my eyes. 

So, props to the filmmakers who managed to keep this Fall fan guessing all through the credits. 

Fall 2: Deadpoint opens in theaters on Sept. 2.

The Adults cast has done it all. They've fought raccoons, hosted chaotic dinner parties, and starred in memorable will-they-won't-they romances. But can they conquer real-life adulthood?

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In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Adults stars Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele answered some of Mashable staffers' most pressing questions about becoming an adult. What's a Roth IRA? (And will it hurt us?) How do we responsibly buy groceries? And what's the most childish thing we can still spend our adult money on?

Come for their advice — sometimes sage, sometimes silly — and leave knowing far more about one of TV's most charming ensembles. Who wants to name their child Roomba? Who is "potassium-maxxxing"? Who has the fridge of a serial killer?

Find out in the video above, then stick around to hear the cast dig into Season 2, from revealing their favorite parts of the Adults house set to breaking down fans' reactions to beloved ships.

Adults Season 2 is now streaming on Hulu.

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TL;DR: Burger King has launched a limited-time menu celebrating Dragon Ball Super. From Sept. 1, order the Dragon Ball Super Power Up Pack that includes a Super Saiyan sauce, Dragon Ball lemonade, and exclusive character figurines.

We're seeing a lot of popular food chains dropping collabs with even more popular franchises. We recently got a Krispy Kreme Pokémon doughnut collection and a Crumbl Cookies Minecraft menu, to name just a couple of the wild collabs we've covered. Those were fun, but I wasn't seeing anything that really spoke to me.

That was until I saw Burger King's limited-time menu celebrating Dragon Ball Super. This one is for me.

Burger King has launched a limited-time menu celebrating Dragon Ball Super. From Sept. 1, you can order the Dragon Ball Super Power Up Pack that includes:

• 10-Piece Chicken Nuggets with Super Saiyan Sauce: It's supposedly a sweet, savory, and tangy teriyaki-style sauce inspired by the iconic Super Saiyan. I don't know about you, but I always looked at Goku's transformation and thought, "I bet he tastes like teriyaki."

• Dragon Ball Burst Lemonade: Mango Peach Lemonade with juicy mango-flavored Popping Boba.

• Medium Fry: Classic french fries

• Dragon Ball Super Figurine: 1 of 6 exclusive character figurines, including Goku, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Goku, Vegeta, Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegeta, Piccolo, and Beerus.

Credit: Burger King

There's also something for kids. You can pick up a Dragon Ball Super-themed King Jr. Meal that includes a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or 4- or 6-piece chicken nuggets, plus a side, drink, themed crown, and one of six figurines, while supplies last.

The food upgrades are interesting. I'm keen to try the new sauce and the lemonade, but that's not the real draw here. It's the collectible figurines. If you're hunting for the full six-figurine set, you'll want to move fast. These limited-time fast-food drops notoriously get picked clean by collectors within days, so hit the BK app early before eBay reseller prices get outrageously high.

Are you hoping to avoid yet another subscription? Rather than opting for a Ring Protect or Nest Aware plan, buy a smart doorbell that gives you options instead. Here’s how to avoid the ongoing fees.

TL; DR: The Dell 14S is a new affordable Windows laptop aimed at students and young professionals, with an aluminum build, up to 2.8K 120Hz display, all-day battery life, and four colorful finishes.

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Dell unveiled a new version of the Dell 14S aimed at students, young adults, and anyone who wants a solid everyday Windows laptop without paying for a premium model. It comes in four colors, has an aluminum body, weighs just 1.15kg, and promises up to 21 hours of Netflix streaming on a single charge.

Sound familiar? It should.

Dell already launched a 14S earlier this year, and we liked it. A lot. Mashable has named the existing Dell 14S a top choice for battery life, a top mid-range Windows laptop, and the best battery-life laptop for students. Our testing found that the model lasted 34 hours and 29 minutes in our battery benchmark, making it the second-longest-lasting laptop we've tested. 

The new 14S isn't really a replacement for that laptop. It's more like a lower-spec version of the same idea, with a bigger focus on affordability and design. Dell hasn't announced pricing yet, but the positioning makes it pretty clear that the company wants this machine in the same conversation as Apple's MacBook Neo. So, what's actually different?

It's the 14S you already know, but with more color

It's still a slim aluminum laptop designed to be easy to carry around. It's just 13.5mm thick, and Dell is putting much more emphasis on looks this time.

The new 14S comes in four finishes:

• Linen

• Dusty rose

• Washed denim

• Velvet green

The existing 14S we tested came in celestial blue, which looked nice but, as our review noted, was "a fingerprint magnet." More importantly, we really liked how the original 14S was built. Mashable called its build quality "impeccable" and said it felt "just as well-made" as Dell's much pricier XPS 14. Its keyboard, webcam, and microphone also got high marks.

So the new 14S is starting from a pretty good place.

Credit: Dell Credit: Dell The main difference is what's inside

The new 14S uses Intel Core 5 and Core 7 Series 3 processors. That's a step down from the configuration we tested in the existing 14S, which used a mid-range Intel Core Ultra 7 355 chip.

Still, the 14S was plenty good for everyday use like browsing, writing, streaming, and general productivity. Its big strengths were battery life and build quality. Dell says the new model can deliver up to 21 hours of Netflix streaming on a single charge.

You get two display options

The new 14S has a 16:10 display, which gives you a little more vertical space for documents, websites, and schoolwork.

There are two options:

• 2.8K, 120Hz for sharper images and smoother motion

• 2K, 60Hz for shoppers who care more about battery life and value

Both are supposed to be bright and offer vibrant, accurate colors.

Is the new Dell 14S worth buying?

Dell already has a formula that works: strong battery life, a nice aluminum build, a good keyboard, and a practical design. The question is whether Dell can make that formula cheap enough to compete with the MacBook Neo without cutting too much elsewhere.

For now, we don't know. Dell says the new 14S is coming to the U.S. this fall, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. So until we get that number — and until we test the new hardware ourselves — the original 14S is still the one we know works.

As cutting-edge as they may seem, foldable phones have more in common with regular ‘ol slab phones than they don’t. One of the biggest differences I’ve noticed, however, has nothing to do with flexible screens, and it’s something that would instantly improve every regular phone.

TL;DR: Live stream select La Liga fixtures for free on CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Premier League has fast-paced football that's all about physicality. The Bundesliga has the best attendances in incredible stadia. Ligue 1 is all about young talent coming up against the strength of PSG. But what about La Liga? The top of the Spanish football league system leads the way in technical ability and superstar names.

Of course, a lot of fans watch La Liga to follow Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, but there's so much more on offer from this incredible league. Want to see for yourself? It has never been easier to watch online.

If you want to watch 2026-27 La Liga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is La Liga?

La Liga is a professional football league in Spain and the highest level of the Spanish football league system. It is controlled by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is contested by 20 teams over a 38-matchday season.

The defending champions are Barcelona.

When is La Liga?

The 2026/27 La Liga season will start on Aug. 15. The campaign will likely end on May 23 or May 30.

How to watch La Liga for free

CazéTV will be showing select La Liga fixtures for free on their YouTube channel.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the La Liga from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026-27 La Liga by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch La Liga fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of La Liga without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus coverage of the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream for free on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream La Liga for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream select Ligue 1 fixtures for free on CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Ligue 1 doesn't have the same reputation as the Premier League or La Liga, but PSG has just secured its second consecutive Champions League title, so perhaps it's time to reassess the quality of France's top league?

We know that there's a gulf in quality between PSG and the rest of the league, but Ligue 1 now combines genuine stars like Dembélé, Vitinha, and Kvaratskhelia with elite young talent that will dominate the game in the years to come. Will any team make the jump and actually compete with PSG for the title? That seems unlikely, but fans can bank on some thrilling football every week.

If you want to watch Ligue 1 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is Ligue 1?

Ligue 1 is a professional football league in France and the highest level of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is contested by 18 clubs, including popular teams like PSG, Olympique de Marseille, and AS Monaco. Every team plays 34 matches per season.

The defending champions are PSG.

When is Ligue 1?

The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season kicks off on Aug. 21. The 34-matchday campaign concludes on May 29.

How to watch Ligue 1 for free

CazéTV will be showing select Ligue 1 fixtures for free on their YouTube channel.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of Ligue 1 from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of Ligue 1 by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch Ligue 1 fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of Ligue 1 without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus coverage of the Premier League and La Liga) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream for free on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream Ligue 1 for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Netflix is not the only streaming service loading up on new shows in September. Hulu has several new and returning shows premiering throughout the month. First up is a Glen Powell comedy set in the world of college football. Next is a Snowfall spin-off that picks up shortly after the events of the finale.

If you've been on Android since its early days, you probably remember just how sluggish it felt compared to iOS and how Google gradually managed to make it smoother and more responsive. Sure, part of that was the rise of faster phone hardware, but software optimizations also played a major role.

Apple is expected to reveal new iPhones soon, including its first foldable iPhone. Bridget Carey gives her expert guide on what you should really pay attention to at the Sept. 9 'Surprise and Shine' presentation.

Watch more about Apple's September event: The surprises we expect and want from Apple’s surprise and shine event

Timecode chapters
0:02 How do you get people to pay double for an iPhone?
0:52 the folding iPhone is coming
1:23 How will apps work on the iPhone Fold?
1:57 iPhone Fold design leaks
2:19 rumored iPhone 18 Pro camera updates
2:29 is variable aperature coming to iPhone?
3:32 possible iPhone 18 Pro new colors
3:44 cases for the new iPhone 18 Pro
4:05 probably no iPhone 18 base model this year
4:11 is Apple saving the iPhone 18 and 18E for 2027?
4:21 new Apple Watch update rumors
4:28 is touch ID comign to Apple Watch?
4:40 Wil Apple Watch introduce better health and heart tracking?
4:49 is continuous heart rate monitoring coming to Apple Watch?
5:15 AirPods 5 and 5 Pro updates?
5:25 will new AirPods have cameras on them?
5:44 the first September Apple event for new CEO John Ternus
6:23 will there be a new Apple HomePod or Apple TV?
6:30 could home tech be Apple’s one more thing?
7:19 one more tip for downloading iOS 27
8:01 backup your iPhone
8:12 review your iPhone storage
8:19 iCloud subscriptions and Siri AI
8:42 search home camera footage with iCloud
8:49 clear space on your iPhone
9:16 Watch live Apple event coverage on CNET YouTube on September 9

Video credits
Host: Bridget Carey
Scripted by: Bridget Carey
Producer: Carly Marsh
Camera: Carly Marsh, CNET Archive
Video editor: Carly Marsh
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green

For many people, Bluetooth headphones are not and never have been a straight-up replacement for wired—they're just convenient to use on the go. But manufacturers have been trying to kill the 3.5mm jack for years now, stripping it from flagship phone models and even laptops.

Lego's Back to Hogwarts event is live until Sept. 6, and while we mere muggles may not be boarding the Hogwarts Express this year, Lego has plenty of treats in store for fans looking to celebrate. For Lego Insiders, this includes excellent offers such as double points and deals on select Wizarding World builds.

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The Diagon Alley Wizarding Shops build is $30 off for Insiders right now. However, keep in mind it is on backorder at the moment, so there will be a bit of a delay before you can get your hands on it.

Outside of discounts, there's also the new and exclusive The Ministry of Magic Collectors' Edition set to check out. This massive build (3,491 pieces, to be exact) is priced at $449.99 and available to buy now.

Which leads me to our favorite part of this event: the free gifts with purchase. There are three available during Back to Hogwarts celebrations: Lego Ministry Munchies & The Daily Prophet Stands, Lego Dumbledore's Office with Harry Potter, and a Ministry of Magic Phone Booth Display Model.

We've broken down each of these free builds and how you can get them. Keep in mind they're only available while the event lasts, so you have until Sept. 6 to secure this special promo.

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This delightful Ministry Munchies & The Daily Prophet Stands set comes with 152 pieces and, as its name suggests, features Ministry Munchies and The Daily Prophet stands alongside the Fountain of Magical Brethren. There's even a couple of minifigures to complete the scene: Cornelius Fudge and a newspaper vendor.

To snag it as a gift with purchase, you'll need to spend at least $130 on Harry Potter merchandise. The Back to Hogwarts event page also notes that it's valid for orders placed online at the Lego Store, in person at Lego stores, and by telephone through the Lego catalog.

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This little Lego set of Dumbledore's Office with Harry Potter comes with 42 pieces. These create a Harry Potter minifigure in Dumbledore's office alongside young Fawkes, the Sorting Hat, Pensieve, and the Sword of Gryffindor.

This gift with purchase is unlocked when you buy qualifying Harry Potter products totaling $40 or more. As for which products qualify, it's worth checking the Back to Hogwarts event page, which provides a helpful breakdown of the sets included in this offer.

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This Ministry of Magic Phone Booth isn't a Lego set; it's a metal display model. This gift with purchase only applies to Lego Insiders, who will receive it when purchasing The Ministry of Magic Collectors' Edition set mentioned above.

The Lego Back to Hogwarts event runs through Sept. 6, so now is the time to take advantage of these wonderful offers while they're still available.

An old laptop isn't the kind of device you think of when someone says "local AI," but as long as you pick the right AI, they can be pretty useful. Whatever device you use, it needs 8GB of RAM at a minimum, though 16GB is better. Luckily, even laptops from five years ago frequently had that much memory available.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Play Booster Box is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, down from its $209.70 list price.

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$209.70 Save $9.71 Pre-order Here

Magic: The Gathering is heading into the final frontier this November, and Amazon has already cut the price tag of one of the biggest Star Trek products available to preorder.

As of Sept. 4, the Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Play Booster Box is available to preorder for $199.99 at Amazon. Against its $209.70 list price, that’s 5% off altogether and brings Amazon’s preorder down to its best-ever price — confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel. Sold and shipped by Amazon, this means you’ll also get the retailer’s preorder price guarantee ahead of the expansion’s launch on Nov. 13.

Keep in mind delivery is estimated for Nov. 16 at the time of writing, and all sales are marked as final with returns unavailable.

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle has dropped to $40 on Amazon — save nearly $20

Star Trek’s Play Booster Box contains 30 packs with 14 Magic trading cards apiece. Each booster includes seven commons, three uncommons, one wildcard of any rarity, one Traditional Foil of any rarity, one rare or mythic rare, and one land, alongside a non-foil double-sided token. A stardates card can also replace a common in one out of every 25 Play Boosters.

The wider set spans 60 years of Star Trek, with characters, starships, and stories pulled from across the franchise. Play Boosters can also contain treatments, including LCARS frame cards, LCARS shock lands, classic Enterprise cards, and borderless scene cards.

Samsung spent over a decade building a smartwatch platform on Tizen, then walked away from it in under two years. Now open-source developers are racing to keep thousands of orphaned watches functional before batteries outlast the software.

Watched South Korean thriller Mousetrap on Netflix? We need to talk about that ending.

Based on the 2017 Kakao Webtoon Field Mouse by Ludovico, directed by Kim Hong-sun (Project Wolf Hunting), and written by Lee Jae-gon (A Model Family), the series takes the chilling concept of "identity laundering" and turns it into a 10-episode cat-and-mouse game. But who is the series' core mystery figure known as The Rat and what's his motive?

Let's break it all down — and suffice to say, spoilers ahead.

SEE ALSO: Need a new Netflix mystery? Korean thriller 'Mousetrap' will ensnare you. What is Mousetrap about? Ryu Jun-yeol as Je Moon-jae in "Mousetrap." Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

Reclusive novelist Je Moon-jae (Reply 1988's Ryu Jun-yeol) finds his identity completely stolen by a mysterious figure known as "The Rat," who looks exactly like him. He takes his moniker from the Korean folktale that warns children against leaving their fingernail clippings lying around — if a mouse eats them it can transform into that person's likeness.

Moon-jae has been a total recluse since his parents' tragic death, and thanks to his literary success, his hideaway is a luxurious apartment in Seoul, where his only real connection to the outside world is his friend, accountant Son Su-hyeon (Moo Jin-sung). Suddenly, Moon-jae can't access his bank account or his phone, quickly realising his identity has been hijacked, the cops are on his trail, and a loan shark called No-ja (Sul Kyung-gu) is his only ally.

Meanwhile, hardened detective Park Sun-yong (Lee Kyu-hyung) receives an anonymous tip about a body found in the Han River, one that points the finger at No-ja, who is, in turn, pursued by identity fraud ring boss Park Seung-gyu (Kim Sung-oh). Thus, the chase is on.

Who is The Rat? Ryu Jun-yeol plays both Je Moon-jae and Seo Yu-min. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

By the finale, we learn that the Rat is a man called Seo Yu-min, whom Moon-jae met an intercollegiate literary club. But the real Rat, thematically, ends up being Moon-jae himself, an unreliable narrator who has forgotten his actions due to taking his late mother's medication.

Moon-jae joined the literary club by faking being a university student, to "become a better version of myself, like my mom always told me." Moon-jae and Yu-min became close, both crushing over their friend So Min-yeong (Song Sui). Notably, Yu-Min let Moon-jae read his story, "The Rat That Ate Fingernails," and read his notebooks, which Moon-jae later stole and submitted for the club's anthology as his own work. To hammer it home, there's a scene early in the series where Moon-jae is seen sitting at his computer unable to type anything. Though he's surrounded by notes, he stares at a blank page, a blinking cursor. "None of it was ever mine to begin with," he realises in the finale.

Is Moon-jae actually Moon-jae? Detective Park Sun-yong (Lee Kyu-hyung) was once called Je Moon-jae. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

Yes and no. It's complicated.

Throughout the series, we learn that Sun-yong was actually adopted by Moon-jae's parents when he was five years old, as the detective remembers why the name "Je Moon-jae" felt so familiar to him. It's the name he was given when he was adopted, and one he remembers being called by Moon-jae's uncle Han Hui-su in a flashback to a theme park. Essentially, Sun-yong has been unknowingly hunting his own brother for the whole series — a fact Yu-Min definitely knew, hence why he tipped off the detective personally.

Sun-yong (then Moon-jae) was sent back to the orphanage when his adopted parents bore a son, and because they apparently really liked the name (or wanted to conceal their actions), called their biological child Moon-jae. When Moon-jae visits No-ja in the finale, he recalls a time he started a fire at a school, where he'd registered under a different name, Park Chan-u. Why? "It doesn't feel like my name," he felt at the time, despite not knowing it was first his brother's.

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In probably the saddest tale of Mousetrap, Min-yeong's death is framed as directly caused by Moon-jae's actions.

Back in their university days, Moon-jae, Yu-min, and Min-yeong went on a summer trip to Jeju, a picturesque island off the south coast of the Korean Peninsula. During the trip, Moon-jae became jealous of the other two spending time together, and in a drunken state, asked to speak to Min-yeong alone to declare his feelings. Refusing, she revealed that she and Yu-min had always been a secret couple, before Moon-jae met them. Moon-jae lost control and attacked Yu-min.

Later, in an envious rage, Moon-jae wrote a post in an online forum fabricating sexual details of Min-yeong and Yu-min's relationship, after which she was shamed at grad school by her peers. Socially ostracised, she dropped out and cut ties with her family, with Yu-min desperately trying to prove to the police that Moon-jae wrote it.

"You must have been one hell of a writer. Even the cops had nothing on you," Yu-Min says in the finale.

"I was high on drugs. Who'd read that bullshit? I just wrote it like a novel," Moon-jae says.

Emotionally and financially supporting Min-yeong, Yu-Min sends his unpublished novel "The Rat That Ate Fingernails," to a publisher hoping for a runaway success — only to find that his work had already been published as Interview by Sung Hag-Yun, which won Moon-jae a prestigious Best New Writer award and launched his career. Sadly, Min-yeong dies by suicide, and in a state of despair, Yu-min reads Interview by her side, only to find the story resembles that of their lives, with Moon-jae changing the details to his own perspective.

"You were so jealous of me that, in your novel, you subtly made yourself me and me you," Yu-Min says. "So I decided. I'll get my revenge. I'll become you too and take back everything you took from me. I'll rip that mask off your face, strip you of everything, and throw you out."

What's the Rat's plan? Ryu Jun-yeol as Yu-Min. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

After Min-yeong's death, Yu-min goes to vengeful extremes. He gets plastic surgery to look like Moon-jae and learns how to speak using his voice.

To steal Moon-jae's identity, Yu-Min found his way into Seung-gyu's identity fraud ring, selling his own identity. However, Yu-Min faked his own death before his identity could be laundered. He also sold Min-yeong's identity to Seung-gyu, murdered a random woman, replicated Min-yeong's tattoo on her body, then tipped off the cops to frame Moon-jae for murder and implicate Seung-gyu.

Yu-Min then forced Sun-yong to help him steal Moon-jae's life (cloning his phone, blocking access to his money etc.), as the Rat kidnapped his daughter. Su-hyeon dies by suicide before Moon-jae can get more answers. By the finale, we know Yu-Min is the one who sent the tip about No-ja to Detective Park, as he wanted Sun-yong to be the lead detective on the case that would frame Moon-jae for murder (Detective Park was once adopted by Moon-jae's parents.)

When Detective Park checks the university records, there's no record of Min-yeong (because Yu-Min sold her identity to frame Moon-jae) or Moon-jae (because he wasn't a student), but there is one for Yu-Min.

Are both Moon-jae and Yu-Min alive at the end of Mousetrap? Everything goes down in the Queen Caligo. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

In the finale, Moon-jae tracks Yu-Min down to the Queen Caligo, the ship bound for Jeju, where it all began.

In their final confrontation in the ship's cabin (the same cabin the trio stayed in that fateful summer), Moon-jae learns the truth, ultimately fighting with Yu-Min and throwing him from the window into the sea. In this scene, Moon-jae finally finds his motivation: "I don't think I wanted to be you. I think I wanted to be myself. A better version of myself."

The one really holding the cards here is publishing house editor-in-chief Han Ji-hye (The Call's Lee El), the only person who talked to Moon-jae in the last three years, and who quickly works out the difference between the two by simply being observant. After Yu-Min tells her the truth, she gives Moon-jae the unpublished manuscript of The Rat Vol. 2, in which Yu-Min exposes what Moon-jae did, telling the world the story we just watched in Mousetrap. "This should never get out," a panicked Moon-jae says in voice over.

In the final scene, however, when Seung-gyu finds Moon-jae's apartment and bangs on the door, we see Yu-Min in the square. It's not clear whether Yu-Min is actually alive or whether Moon-jae's guilt is making him experience a vision of him. But it's clear Moon-jae's attempt to outrun his past has failed.

Mousetrap is now streaming on Netflix.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $40.49 at Amazon, down from its $59.99 list price.

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Chaos Rising Booster Bundles have been gradually getting cheaper throughout the summer, but Amazon has now pushed the six-pack Pokémon TCG box closer to the $40 mark once again. 

As of Sept. 4, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is available for $40.49 at Amazon, knocking $19.50 off its $59.99 list price for a 33% discount. Keep in mind that this particular listing, sold and shipped by third-party seller Core TCG, adds an extra 20-cent delivery charge — for a total of $40.69

That said, it still undercuts the $41.95 Amazon low we covered in August.

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Inside the Booster Bundle are six packs from the Mega Evolution set’s Chaos Rising expansion, with each pack containing 10 trading cards and one Basic Energy.

You can save even more at TCGplayer, which has listings going as low as $37.86 in total, only slightly above its $36.26 market price. If those run out of stock, Walmart is still lower than Amazon at $38.95 with free shipping through marketplace seller Realgoodeal. 

The top valuable chase cards you can pull from Chaos Rising include the $180 SIR Mega Greninja ex, the MHR Mega Greninja ex for just over $173, and the $55.72 SIR Cinccino ex — though you can also buy any single card from TCGplayer.

Keeping your eyes on the road sounds simple, but it isn’t. Notifications, checking directions, incoming calls, and daydreaming can turn into a distraction at the worst possible moment. That's the reason I turned to Android Auto's automations, which make it easier to access the things I need while driving, whether I’m making a call, controlling my music, or following directions.

SAVE $30: As of Sept. 4, the Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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If you'd been eyeing up an Amazon Fire TV Stick for your streaming upgrade but the recent price hike put you off, the latest discount might just tempt you back.

As of Sept. 4, Amazon has dropped the price of the Fire Stick 4K Plus from the new high of $69.99 to $39.99. That's $10 below the old list price of $49.99. The Fire Stick 4K Plus is the new name for the original Fire Stick 4K. It has all the same features we knew and loved, but packaged under a new name.

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This Fire TV Stick recently received an upgrade, so it now runs the latest Fire TV experience, which includes a redesigned interface and more personalized recommendations from Alexa+. Plus, the Alexa+ voice remote lets you search for what to watch using just your voice, so you can launch apps and control your TV much more easily. You can also use it to control compatible smart home devices such as robot vacuums and lights.

You'll have easy access to all the major streaming platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video, as well as support for Xbox Game Pass for cloud gaming.

Get this Fire TV Stick deal from Amazon now.