Burbank, CA
Episode VII of MOUSE is officially live.
https://youtu.be/Enn4dAvbMn0?si=z2bVmNFvFoqM5-SX
Where Episode VI widened the world, Episode VII does the opposite, it compresses it.
This chapter centers on Curtis, portrayed by PJ Schulte, and places Sam, played by Lanny Joon, in a room where history, power, and silence carry far more weight than exposition ever could.
There’s no chase in this episode. No spectacle for the sake of spectacle. Just two people who know exactly what they mean to each other... and the damage that knowledge carries.
PJ delivers a measured, controlled performance that allows tension to do the heavy lifting. Every pause matters. Every look lands. It’s the kind of episode that trusts the audience to lean forward rather than be pulled along.
From a creative standpoint, Episode VII was about restraint. About letting performance and atmosphere take precedence over explanation. About allowing the past to exist without spelling it out.
As always, MOUSE continues to be built using what we have a small team, limited resources, and a commitment to making intentional choices inside tight constraints.
If you’ve been watching from the start, this episode should feel different.
If you’re just jumping in consider this a quiet warning of what’s ahead.
As always, would love to hear your thoughts!