Tales from the Darkside season 1 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
A psychic, Miss Daley, faces the dark consequences of her tarot readings when predictions of doom begin to materialize, leading her to a crisis of faith in her own abilities. Despite her attempts to escape the burden of her accurate predictions, she learns from a mysterious figure, Madame Marlena, that the tarot cards' power is ancient and inescapable. The story culminates in Miss Daley's realization that she must pass the cursed deck to another disbeliever, highlighting the relentless cycle of fate and the inescapable connection to the dark side of reality.
Full Episode S01E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the man want to include in his advertisement?
A picture of a human hand with all the lifelines.
Who is Miss Daley?
A psychic who conducts tarot readings.
What prediction does Miss Daley make for her first client?
She predicts the appearance of a young, handsome, intelligent, and athletic man, possibly a tennis instructor.
How does Miss Daley react to Iris' tarot reading?
She becomes disturbed upon seeing a specific hand indicating Iris' boyfriend's impending death.
Who is Isaac, and what does he bring to Miss Daley?
Isaac is a regular visitor who brings flowers for Miss Daley.
What is Isaac's interpretation of the tarot cards?
He believes the tarot cards, particularly the Angel of Death, reveal inevitable truths and are linked to the Kabbalah.
What effect do the tarot card predictions have on Miss Daley?
The predictions cause Miss Daley distress, leading her to attempt to rid herself of the cards and stop giving readings.
How do the tarot cards demonstrate their power?
The cards resist attempts to be discarded or destroyed, indicating they possess a supernatural resilience and influence.
Who is Madame Marlena?
A fortune teller who reveals the ancient origins of tarot cards and admits to passing the cursed deck to Miss Daley.
What solution does Madame Marlena offer Miss Daley?
She suggests that Miss Daley must pass the cursed cards to another disbeliever to rid herself of their burden.
What does the story suggest about the nature of tarot cards?
The story suggests that tarot cards hold a dark and powerful influence that can predict and possibly influence future events.