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Millennium - S02E09 - Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense
 

Millennium season 2 episode 9

Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense

 
Frank Black helps Jose Chung who is being stalked by a possible murderer and is writing a new book on the millennium.
 
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Millennium / S02E09 : Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense
Season 2, Episode 9 | Aired on November 21, 1997 | TV-14 | 45 min. | FOX
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  • Millennium - Episode 1 - The Beginning and the End (2)
    Episode 1
    The Beginning and the End (2)
  • Millennium - Episode 2 - Beware of the Dog
    Episode 2
    Beware of the Dog
  • Millennium - Episode 3 - Sense and Antisense
    Episode 3
    Sense and Antisense
  • Millennium - Episode 4 - Monster
    Episode 4
    Monster
  • Millennium - Episode 5 - A Single Blade of Grass
    Episode 5
    A Single Blade of Grass
  • Millennium - Episode 6 - The Curse of Frank Black
    Episode 6
    The Curse of Frank Black
  • Millennium - Episode 7 - 19:19
    Episode 7
    19:19
  • Millennium - Episode 8 - The Hand of Saint Sebastian
    Episode 8
    The Hand of Saint Sebastian
  • Millennium - Episode 9 - Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense
    Episode 9
    Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense
  • Millennium - Episode 10 - Midnight of the Century
    Episode 10
    Midnight of the Century
  • Millennium - Episode 11 - Goodbye, Charlie
    Episode 11
    Goodbye, Charlie
  • Millennium - Episode 12 - Luminary
    Episode 12
    Luminary
  • Millennium - Episode 13 - The Mikado
    Episode 13
    The Mikado
  • Millennium - Episode 14 - The Pest House
    Episode 14
    The Pest House
  • Millennium - Episode 15 - Owls (1)
    Episode 15
    Owls (1)
  • Millennium - Episode 16 - Roosters (2)
    Episode 16
    Roosters (2)
  • Millennium - Episode 17 - Siren
    Episode 17
    Siren
  • Millennium - Episode 18 - In Arcadia Ego
    Episode 18
    In Arcadia Ego
  • Millennium - Episode 19 - Anamnesis
    Episode 19
    Anamnesis
  • Millennium - Episode 20 - A Room with No View
    Episode 20
    A Room with No View
  • Millennium - Episode 21 - Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me
    Episode 21
    Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me
  • Millennium - Episode 22 - The Fourth Horseman (1)
    Episode 22
    The Fourth Horseman (1)
  • Millennium - Episode 23 - The Time is Now (2)
    Episode 23
    The Time is Now (2)

Millennium season 2 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Juggernaut Onan Goopta, born to East Indian immigrants, fails in neuroscience but finds success as a writer. His detective fiction, mistaken for satire, gains him fame. Post-magazine, Goopta turns to self-help, founding the Selfosophy movement. After his death, Selfosophy thrives. Jose Chung, a writer investigating Selfosophy, becomes entangled in a plot by a disgruntled follower, leading to a confrontation. The story ends with the Selfosophist apprehended, leaving Chung and the narrator reflecting on

Full Episode S02E09 Recap

### Opening - **Juggernaut Onan Goopta**: Born to East Indian immigrants, a normal boy except for his name and beard. - **School and Career Path**: Struggled with biology in college, switched to philosophy. Became ill reading Kierkegaard, leading to a shift towards writing. ### Literary Career - **Early Writing**: His detective fiction, mistaken for parodies, was published in 'The Dark Mask'. - **Rise to Fame**: Became a literary and cultural icon, even cameoing in a Cannes film. - **Post-Magazine Era**: Struggled to sell work, leading to desperation and writing self-help books. ### Self-Help Guru Era - **Breakthrough Books**: Authored "How to be Happy Even When You Shouldn't," leading to lecture circuits and fame. - **Philosophy**: Emphasized forgetting the past to avoid repeating it. - **Institute Creation**: Founded an institute teaching self-help, styled like the US Postal Service. ### Selfosophy Movement - **Expansion**: Selfosophy institutes spread nationwide. - **Evolution**: Focused on cleansing the soul after the mind. - **Secrecy and Controversy**: Developed a secretive theology and faced criticism, often silenced aggressively. ### Onan Goopta's Death and Legacy - **Death**: Died of prostate cancer in 1979. - **Posthumous Popularity**: Selfosophy's popularity soared into the millennium. ### Ratfinkovich's Story - **Introduction**: Joseph P Ratfinkovich, a disgruntled ex-Selfosophist, contacts the narrator. - **Revelation**: Discloses that Goopta is considered a god in Selfosophy. - **Personal Journey**: Shares his own story of isolation and betrayal after writing about friends. ### Investigation into Selfosophy - **Narrator's Role**: Engages in investigating Selfosophy. - **Internal Struggles**: Explores the concept of controlling emotions versus confronting reality. - **Selfosophy's Influence**: Examines its impact on various individuals, including Hollywood celebrities. ### Climactic Confrontation - **Chung's Involvement**: Jose Chung, an author, gets entangled in a Selfosophist controversy. - **Murder Plot**: Chung becomes the target of a Selfosophist upset with his work. - **Final Showdown**: Chung faces his attacker, leading to a tense but humorous exchange. ### Conclusion - **Resolution**: The Selfosophist attacker is apprehended, resolving Chung's predicament. - **Narrator's Reflection**: Contemplates the role of beliefs, humor, and the impending millennium. - **Final Thoughts**: Leaves an open-ended musing on the future and legacy of humankind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Juggernaut Onan Goopta?

Juggernaut Onan Goopta is a character born to East Indian immigrants, initially aspiring to be a neuroscientist, later becoming a writer and self-help guru.

What led Goopta to switch from neuroscience to philosophy in college?

Goopta struggled with basic biology, prompting his switch to philosophy.

What is the significance of Goopta's detective fiction?

His detective fiction, initially inept, was mistaken for brilliant parodies and published in 'The Dark Mask'.

What are some of Goopta's notable self-help books?

Goopta authored "How to be Happy Even When You Shouldn't," "How to Manipulate People by your Apparent Friendliness," and "How to Overcome Your Fears by Making Others Fear You."

What is the central philosophy of Goopta's teachings?

Goopta's philosophy emphasizes the importance of forgetting the past to avoid repeating it.

What is Selfosophy?

Selfosophy is a movement and belief system created by Goopta, focusing on self-help and cleansing the mind and soul.

How did Goopta's death affect Selfosophy?

After Goopta's death from prostate cancer in 1979, Selfosophy's popularity significantly increased.

Who is Joseph P Ratfinkovich?

Joseph P Ratfinkovich is a former Selfosophist who contacts the narrator to reveal secrets about the movement.

What revelation does Ratfinkovich share about Selfosophy?

Ratfinkovich reveals that Selfosophy's ultimate revelation is that Goopta is considered its god.

How does author Jose Chung become involved in the Selfosophy story?

Chung gets involved due to a controversy surrounding his work, which offends Selfosophists.

What threat does Chung face in the story?

Chung becomes the target of a murder plot by a disgruntled Selfosophist.

How is the confrontation between Chung and the Selfosophist resolved?

The confrontation ends with the apprehension of the Selfosophist attacker.

What themes are explored in the story?

The story explores themes of belief, control over emotions, self-help, and the impact of humor.

How does the story reflect on the millennium?

The story contemplates the significance of the millennium and the legacy of beliefs and ideas.

What is the final message of the story?

The final message is an open-ended reflection on the future and the enduring impact of human legacy.

 
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