The Strange Chores

The gang are ordered to destroy Helsing's invisibility jacket after an ex‑chores boy reappears wearing it. At the same time, Pierce finds himself tempted by the jacket's power and must decide whether he can resist firmly turning to the dark side.

The programme titled is presented as an episode‑length instalment. It falls squarely within the “programme” format and is classified under the episode genre, meaning it delivers a self‑contained story rather than a serial. The narrative kicks off when a former chores‑boy makes a sudden return, now clad in Helsing’s famed invisibility jacket. His reappearance sets the gang on a mission: they must locate the garment and see to its destruction. Meanwhile, the episode asks whether Pierce can hold back the lure of wrongdoing that the jacket seems to promise. The core of the plot revolves around the gang’s assignment to eliminate the mysterious coat. Their task is straightforward—destroy the jacket—but the presence of the ex‑chores boy and the jacket’s uncanny abilities add a layer of tension. Pierce, a member of the group, finds himself wrestling with an inner pull toward mischief, highlighting the personal stakes involved in what might otherwise be a simple job. Ultimately, the episode juxtaposes the external objective of getting rid of the invisibility jacket with the internal battle faced by Pierce. The story asks viewers to consider whether the temptation to act badly can be resisted, even when the temptation is tied to something as extraordinary as a garment that renders its wearer unseen.