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This is a breakdown of of the Netflix series 1899 , titled " The Boy ." Episode Plot Summary

: Subtle glitches, such as Ling Yi’s hand flickering and everyone drinking tea in unison, suggest the reality they are in is a simulation.

: A strange green beetle leads to a tragedy on deck, and several passengers begin experiencing unexplainable flashbacks. Key Symbols & Theories

: On the Kerberos , Maura discovers a mysterious boy (later identified as Elliot) who was brought over from the Prometheus . He carries a small black pyramid and does not speak.

: Viewers noted that triangles appearing throughout the ship are alchemical symbols for elements: water (downward), earth (downward with a line), air (upward with a line), and fire (upward).

: Eyk is informed of a cryptic message from the shipping company regarding the Prometheus : " Sink ship ".

: Captain Eyk Larsen dreams of his tragic past, witnessing his home burning with his family inside. He wakes to a mysterious voice saying "wake up" and finds the white ribbon from the Prometheus in his hand.