The Dry

Shiv arranges an acupuncture appointment with Mina, who seems to be pursuing her own agenda. Meanwhile, Caroline is left reeling from the latest news and her recent run‑ins with Finbar and Dr Dan, which only deepen her growing unease and anxiety.

Alternative Therapies is a programme presented in an episodic format, falling under the broader genre of alternative‑health storytelling. Each instalment centres on characters navigating unconventional treatments and the personal complications that arise from them. In this particular episode, Shiv arranges an acupuncture appointment with a practitioner called Mina. While the session appears routine at first, Mina is pursuing her own undisclosed objectives, suggesting that the treatment may serve a purpose beyond simple relief. Meanwhile, Caroline finds herself reeling after receiving unsettling news, and the subsequent confrontations she has with Finbar and Dr Dan only deepen her unease. Shiv’s decision to book the session reflects a desire for alternative relief, yet Mina’s hidden agenda introduces an element of uncertainty to what might otherwise be a straightforward therapeutic encounter. The contrast between Shiv’s expectations and Mina’s motives creates a subtle tension that drives the narrative forward. For Caroline, the combination of distressing information and the fraught interactions with Finbar and Dr Dan compounds her emotional turbulence. Each encounter seems to amplify her disquiet, leaving her increasingly rattled as the episode progresses. The storyline therefore juxtaposes the search for healing with the unpredictable impact of personal dynamics.