I apologize for the lack of posting as of late. There is only so much energy in a day.
*Warning: This post contains spoilers about the characters from the TV series Miss Scarlet (formerly Miss Scarlet and the Duke). Read at your own risk if you have not watched the program. There is something to be said about a well-written, human character. They leap off the page and speak to us as if they were right before us, as flesh-and-blood human beings, instead of fictional creations.
No person is an island. Whether in life or business, we need other people. On Miss Scarlet, Moses Valentine (Ansu Kabia) is a foe turned into an ally. Originally from Jamaica, he is comfortable in the not-so-proper underbelly of London. Working for Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips), he becomes her connection to a world that would be dangerous for her to traverse alone.
He is charming, intelligent, and is often two steps ahead of the “proper” authorities. When Moses returns to the UK, he comes back as the owner of his own detective agency in Paris. He also pairs up with Clarence Pettigrew (Paul Bazely), creating a unique buddy comedy/crime caper-esque story that adds light to what could be a dark narrative.
To sum it up: Moses is a man who can move between worlds, giving him opportunities that the other characters cannot have without putting themselves in danger. Add in charm and a quick mind, and you have a person who can survive in multiple cultures.
Which makes him a memorable character.
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