The Strange Chores

Charlie finds himself trapped in Helsing’s study with a shapeshifter that can assume anyone’s appearance. As the creature copies those around him, he becomes increasingly convinced that one of his friends is not who they appear to be, leaving him unsure whom to trust.

Unmask a Mimic is a programme delivered as a single episode, positioned within the episode‑type genre. The title itself suggests a focus on revealing a hidden impostor, setting the expectation that the story will centre on uncovering deception within a confined scenario. The narrative places Charlie inside Helsing’s study, a space that becomes a trap of its own. Sharing the room with him is a shapeshifter – a creature capable of assuming the appearance of any individual it chooses. This ability to mimic anyone’s likeness creates an atmosphere where visual certainty can no longer be trusted. As the minutes pass, Charlie’s unease grows. He begins to entertain the unsettling notion that one of his own companions may not be who they appear to be. The suspicion centres on a friend whose true identity is called into question by the presence of the mutable mimic. The episode therefore hinges on Charlie’s dawning realisation that, amid the locked study and the ever‑changing façade of the shapeshifter, a familiar face could be an elaborate disguise. This tension drives the plot, leaving the audience to wonder which of his acquaintances is merely a façade and which, if any, remains genuine.