Episode 5 | Oleander: Fire

In this episode, on the eve of the year 6,000, one man’s fire ignites a dark era and the return of religious radicalism.

Illustration of a young Latino man kneeling shirtless inside a glass chamber with flames around him and a burning tree, while a futuristic crowd watches
This image was created by J.D. Romero with AI to visually support the storytelling.
In this episode, on the eve of the year 6,000, Oleander walks into the Aurora and sets himself alight — a sacrifice meant to awaken the forgotten gods of humankind. His act ignites a dark revival, blurring salvation and fanaticism, as society confronts what belief truly costs aboard La Jungla.

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