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Louis' reckless pursuits yield consequences. When Rick, seeking a better deal, is brutally shot in front of him, Louis displays an unnerving detachment, using the incident as fodder for content rather than plying his humanity. The chilling moment encapsulates the entirety of his transformation—he’s no longer a journalist; he's a remorseless voyeur craving horrific validation through visibilities.
The Unraveling of Ethics
As the line between news reporting and sensationalism blurs, Louis becomes increasingly emboldened, ultimately demanding higher compensation for footage while fabricating narratives to suit the appetites of news executives. He discovers that presenting tragedies through a lens of fear garners the highest ratings, absolving him of his moral responsibility.