18: Running Up That Hill - Judy Álvarez

Brian and Liz kick off Judy Álvarez’s questline with a deep dive into the search for Evelyn Parker. V and Judy’s reluctant alliance leads through Japantown’s Clouds, unveiling the darker mechanics of the doll system and corporate control. Packed with heavy moral tension and character development, Brian and Liz dredge through one of the most emotionally charged arcs in the game.

This episode has a content trigger warning, so please, listen with care.

Key Points

• Into the Clouds: V infiltrates Clouds to investigate Evelyn’s disappearance, encountering the rigid facade of the doll system and the corrupt power structures beneath.
• Johnny’s Reluctance to Empathy: Liz and Brian dissect the hostile relationship between V and Johnny during this gig, along with his selfish (and sometimes understandable) tendencies.
• The Gritty Side of Night City: A string of disturbing encounters with Woodman, Fingers, and Wakako reveals layers of exploitation and complicity in Evelyn’s fate.

Honorable Mentions: Brendan the Vending Machine and Skye and Angel. 

Gigs Mentioned: Automatic Love, The Space in Between,  Disasterpiece (part 1)

Key Characters: Evelyn Parker, Yorinobu Arasaka, Johnny Silverhand, Judy Álvarez, Wakako Okada, Woodman, Fingers, Tyger Claws

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