[s1e6] Vulture With Honor May 2026

“It seems like this episode has a more lukewarm reception compared to other episodes in the show, which I very much disagree with. I thought this episode really stood out and got me more interested in the series.” IMDb

is the sixth episode of the first season of the adult animated series The Midnight Gospel , which premiered on Netflix in April 2020. This episode is a pivotal moment in the series as it forces the protagonist, Clancy Gilroy, to step outside his simulated realities and confront the consequences of his negligence in the physical world. Narrative Plot and surreal Action

The episode begins with Clancy avoiding personal responsibilities, such as a call from his sister Sarah about his life choices. His "unlicensed multiverse simulator" begins to malfunction because he has neglected its maintenance, specifically failing to apply "green oil" to keep it running. This neglect leads to several bizarre events: [S1E6] Vulture With Honor

A botched attempt to bake a "Pie Messiah" results in the creation of a dangerous "Eye Messiah" that threatens Clancy's home.

Fans often note that this episode feels distinct because it emphasizes the "real world" of the Chromatic Ribbon more than previous episodes. “It seems like this episode has a more

While the visual narrative is filled with surreal action, the episode's "spacecast" (audio from real-world podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour ) features an interview with , a renowned meditation teacher and composer. Their discussion focuses on the fundamental principles of meditation, which contrast sharply with Clancy’s hectic attempts to fix his machine. Key concepts discussed include:

Understanding that humans are not always perfectly connected to reality and that making space for that imperfection is a form of growth. Community Perspectives Narrative Plot and surreal Action The episode begins

The core pillars of silence, stillness, and spaciousness.