Duke Cody

Unknowable but assumed to be tense, as his absence casts a shadow over the group’s dynamics and raises unanswered questions.

Duke is not present on the call, but his absence is a looming presence, mentioned by Birdie as a point of concern. The group’s collective response—‘No’—is terse and uninformative, but …

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Duke’s Humiliation and the Box Arrives

A whiplash of emotions: arrogant confidence → stunned humiliation → submissive shame → reluctant curiosity. His surface-level bravado masks deep insecurity, and the slap acts as a catalyst for his unraveling.

Duke Cody is mid-live YouTube broadcast, spouting misogynistic rhetoric and hawking APEXOSITY supplements when his mother interrupts, slaps him, and shatters his performative facade. He transitions from arrogant bravado to …

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Duke’s facade shattered by his mother

Defensive → Humiliated → Submissive, with a flash of raw vulnerability beneath his performative exterior

Duke Cody is the central figure of this event, hosting a livestream that promotes his hyper-masculine persona and 'Apex Supplements' brand. His performance is abruptly shattered when his mother slaps …

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Duke’s Box Reveals Island Invitation

Highly excited and eager, with a sense of adventure and anticipation driving his actions.

Duke Cody is initially dismissive of his mother’s involvement with the puzzle box, but his excitement grows as the group solves each layer. He shouts for his girlfriend to pack …

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The Puzzle Box Reveals a Deadly Invitation

Duke's emotional state is one of excitement and loyalty. He is initially frustrated but quickly shifts to exhilaration as the puzzles are solved and the invitation is revealed. His emotional state is infectious, driving the group's energy and marking the transition from curiosity to anticipation. His loyalty to Miles Bron is evident in his eagerness to pack and prepare for the trip.

Duke Cody is initially frustrated with his mother for interfering with the puzzle box but quickly becomes excited as the group solves the puzzles. He expresses his enthusiasm for Miles …

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Puzzle-solving reveals murder mystery invitation

A rollercoaster of confusion, frustration, and exhilaration—he’s all in, consequences be damned.

Duke Cody starts the scene confused by the puzzle box but quickly shifts to excitement as the group solves it. He interacts with his mother dismissively ('Ma!'), his frustration with …

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The Compass Clue Reveals Hidden Layers

Frustrated turning to exhilarated anticipation, driven by the thrill of the invitation and the prospect of adventure.

Duke Cody initially struggles with the puzzle box, dismissing his mother’s help, but his frustration turns to excitement as the invitation is revealed. He shouts for his girlfriend to pack, …

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Puzzle box reveals murder mystery invitation

Euphoric and eager, driven by the thrill of the game and the promise of adventure, with no apparent skepticism about the murder mystery’s real-world stakes.

Duke Cody initially frustrates his mother for touching his puzzle box but quickly shifts to excitement as the group solves the puzzles. His competitive energy peaks when the invitation is …

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Duke and Whiskey’s Spectacle Arrival

Exhilarated and defiant, reveling in the attention and chaos he is creating. His actions suggest a desire to assert dominance and disrupt the status quo.

Duke Cody rides a motorcycle through the narrow streets of the Grecian port town without a helmet or mask, his posture exuding confidence and defiance. He leans into the ride, …

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The Efficient Man’s Forced Compliance

Surface: Neutral and supportive. Internal: Likely curious about the group’s dynamics and her place within them.

Whiskey stands beside Duke, introduced with pride ('my girl'). She is acknowledged by Claire and Lionel but remains largely silent, her presence serving as an extension of Duke’s influence. Her …

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Blanc’s Arrival Disrupts the Group’s Dynamic

Cautiously alarmed; her surface calm masks a growing sense of unease about Blanc’s presence and the resurfacing of Andi, both of which threaten the group’s carefully constructed facade.

Claire Debella questions Blanc’s presence in Greece with a mix of confusion and caution ('Why are you in Greece, Mr. Blanc?'), her tone suggesting she’s assessing whether he’s a threat …

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Blanc’s Unprecedented Invitation Revealed

Suspicious and defensive at first, but Andi’s arrival triggers a deep, unspoken fear—his shock suggests a history with her that he’s tried to bury.

Duke Cody arrives with Whiskey, his energy aggressive and territorial. He greets the group with a mix of charm and suspicion, immediately questioning Blanc’s presence. His joke about the spray …

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Andi’s Ghostly Reappearance at the Jetty

Curious and engaged at first, but his emotional state shifts to stunned silence at Andi’s arrival, revealing his complicity in her erasure and his fear of the secrets she might uncover. His composed exterior belies a deep internal conflict.

Lionel Toussaint greets Duke warmly but reacts to Blanc’s presence with curiosity, quickly interpreting his invitation as part of Miles’ 'murder mystery game.' He undergoes the throat-spray ritual without complaint, …

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Boat arrives at Miles Bron’s isolated island

Conflicted and slightly unnerved; his usual bravado is challenged by the realization that this game has consequences beyond his Twitch channel.

Duke Cody stands near the bow, his usual brash confidence tempered by the island’s imposing presence. He cracks his knuckles—a habit when he’s assessing a new challenge—and exchanges a smirk …

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Blanc and Andi bond over shared discomfort

Energized and eager, fully invested in the promise of Miles’ games and the social capital they offer.

Duke Cody greets Miles with a percussive hug, his excitement about the 'murder mystery party' evident. He briefly acknowledges Benoit Blanc’s presence before following the group into the compound. Duke’s …

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Miles’ staged welcome reveals cracks in his facade

Uneasy but trying to appear confident, using humor and physicality to deflect from his discomfort with the situation’s artificiality.

Duke’s back-slap hug and joke about the 'murder mystery' reveal his attempt to mask his unease with bravado. His quick glance at Whiskey during Miles’ hug suggests protective instincts, but …

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Andi disrupts Miles’ performative welcome

Surface: Playful and engaged, but internally uncomfortable. His joke about the murder mystery party is an attempt to lighten the mood, but his swift deflection when Miles lingers with Whiskey suggests a deeper unease. He is torn between his loyalty to Miles and his discomfort with the performative aspects of the reunion, particularly those that encroach on his personal relationships.

Duke greets Miles with a back-slap hug and a joke about the murder mystery party, but his demeanor shifts when Miles lingers too long in his hug with Whiskey. He …

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Birdie’s Forced Humiliation and Andi’s Reckoning

Defiant on the surface but deeply embarrassed and exposed by Andi’s accusations.

Duke Cody fires a gun into the air, asserting his defiance and recklessness. After Andi’s outburst, he storms off in embarrassment, followed by Whiskey. His actions reflect his dependence on …

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Blanc observes the group’s fractured unity

Defensive and deeply troubled, masking fear about the group’s unraveling and her own complicity in Miles’ system.

Claire Debella wears an aggressively plain beige one-piece swimsuit, engaging in banter with Birdie and later wading into the deep end of the pool with Lionel. She reacts to Andi’s …

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Blanc probes Birdie’s fragility and Andi exposes the group’s dependence

Defiant bravado masking deep insecurity; his gunfire stunt is a cry for attention, and Andi’s accusations leave him exposed and humiliated.

Duke Cody performs a reckless gunfire stunt in the pool, asserting dominance with his Speedo and pistol. His defiance crumbles when Andi exposes his dependence on Miles, leaving him embarrassed …

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Blanc’s environmental violation exposes island’s control

Neutral and focused, unaware of the drama unfolding in the Zen Garden below.

Duke Cody is glimpsed jogging on the crest of a hill in the distance, his presence serving as a brief, almost incidental contrast to the tension unfolding in the Zen …

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Blanc witnesses Miles' manipulation of Peg

Unaware of the tension unfolding below, Duke’s jogging suggests a sense of freedom or escape, though his presence on the island is ultimately as constrained as the others’.

Duke Cody is glimpsed in the distance, jogging along the crest of a hill, his presence serving as a subtle reminder of the island’s other inhabitants and their routines. He …

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Duke’s Violent Reaction to Whiskey’s Betrayal

A volatile cocktail of betrayal, humiliation, and homicidal rage. Duke’s jealousy is not just emotional—it’s a physical force, threatening to overwhelm his rational faculties. His grip on the branch mirrors his grip on his temper: both are slipping. The holstered gun, though untouched, looms as a dark promise of what he could do.

Duke Cody is a storm of repressed violence, his body coiled like a spring as he crouches behind the bushes, eyes locked on the half-drawn blinds of the villa bedroom. …

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Miles unveils KLEAR and fractures the alliance

Aggressive, observant, and rueful—he recognizes the moral failings but lacks the leverage to challenge them.

Duke Cody enters the atrium with Whiskey trailing behind him, radiating aggressive energy. He observes Miles walking off with a rueful look, his body language suggesting a mix of frustration …

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Miles unveils the stolen Mona Lisa

Frustrated and restless, his loyalty to Miles tested by the unfolding chaos.

Duke Cody enters the atrium with Whiskey trailing behind, his aggressive energy palpable. He watches Miles walk off with a rueful expression, his body language tense and restless. Duke does …

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Miles unveils the stolen Mona Lisa

Aggressive and rueful, his emotional state a mix of frustration with Miles and unease about the group's direction.

Duke Cody enters the atrium with Whiskey trailing behind him, his aggressive energy palpable. He looks ruefully at Miles walking off, his demeanor suggesting a mix of frustration and resignation. …

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Blanc solves the murder mystery game

Furious and sarcastic, masking his true feelings behind a facade of indifference and humor.

Duke Cody sits at the dining table, his name embossed on a plate, visibly furious, especially about the seating arrangement that places Whiskey next to Miles. He asks a sarcastic …

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Blanc Accuses Birdie of Murder

Amused and analytically engaged, though not emotionally invested in the accusation.

Duke Cody listens with curiosity as Blanc accuses Birdie, his initial fury over Whiskey’s seating arrangement momentarily forgotten. He leans forward, engaged but not directly involved, his expression a mix …

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Blanc exposes Miles' lethal game design

Duke’s emotional state is implied to be one of simmering resentment or anger, driven by whatever secret Miles is keeping from him. Blanc’s warning suggests Duke is a wildcard, capable of acting on his motives if provoked.

Duke Cody is referenced by Blanc as having a motive to harm Miles, with the implication that Duke is aware of something Miles is hiding. Blanc’s line—‘And Duke. Well. We …

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Blanc exposes the guests' true motives

Absent but implied as angry and vengeful (referenced through Blanc’s accusations and the Polaroid).

Duke Cody is mentioned by Blanc as a guest with a clear motive to harm Miles, referencing an unspecified personal vendetta. His presence is evoked through the Polaroid on the …

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Blanc exposes Miles’s self-destructive game

Indirectly implicated; his absence hints at a simmering threat.

Duke Cody is referenced by Blanc as a guest with a personal motive to harm Miles, though the specifics are left ambiguous. His younger self appears in the Polaroid, symbolizing …

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Duke’s Death Reveals the Game’s Deadly Stakes

Panicked (pre-death), then nonexistent (post-death). His death is a brutal punctuation to his life of provocation.

Duke Cody, the scene’s tragic figure, is mid-toast when he suddenly clutches his throat, his face purpling as he collapses. His death is violent and abrupt—convulsions, foaming at the mouth, …

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Andi’s public humiliation and Duke’s death

Smug → triumphant → agonized (pre-death) → deceased—surface confidence masking deep insecurity and a need to dominate others to feel powerful.

Duke publicly humiliates Andi with his cruel taunt—‘You lost. Go on, get up on your cross’—before celebrating his viral success with Miles. His smug triumph is short-lived, however, as he …

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Duke’s death exposes the game’s stakes

Panicked and terrified in his final moments, realizing too late that his leverage over the group was illusory.

Duke Cody’s arrogance turns to panic as he collapses mid-toast, his face purpling as poison surges through him. He clutches his throat, staggering before dropping his crystal tumbler and falling …

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Miles's panic and the island's lockdown

None (deceased), but his presence as a corpse is a constant, oppressive reminder of the danger the group faces. His absence of agency—his gun and phone missing—highlights the killer’s ability to manipulate the situation from the shadows.

Duke Cody is present only as a corpse, his contorted face a grim reminder of the stakes. His missing gun and phone become critical clues, symbolizing the killer’s calculated interference. …

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Blanc uncovers missing evidence and Miles panics

N/A (deceased, but his presence looms over the group).

Duke Cody is referenced only as the deceased, his body a silent but pivotal presence in the lounge. His missing gun and phone become central clues, implicating premeditation in his …

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Miles panics and buys Blanc’s loyalty

N/A (deceased, but his presence is felt through the group’s reactions). The emotional weight of his death is projected onto the living, amplifying their fear and desperation.

Duke Cody’s body lies contorted on the floor, his absence looming over the group. His missing gun and phone become critical clues, symbolizing the unresolved threat in the room. Duke’s …

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Whiskey’s Accusation Shatters the Atrium

His death looms as a specter of violence and betrayal, shaping the group’s fear and Whiskey’s desperation. The accusation reopens the wound of his murder, forcing the group to confront it.

Duke is not physically present in this event, but his absence is palpable. His death is the catalyst for Whiskey’s accusation, and the ransacked room she mentions ties directly to …

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Blanc delivers Duke’s death news to Andi

Absent but haunting; his death casts a pall over the scene, fueling tension and suspicion between Blanc and Andi.

Duke Cody is physically absent but centrally implicated in this event through his death and the missing gun. His absence looms over the confrontation, his murder serving as the catalyst …

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Blanc overrides protocol for urgent escape

A storm of grief and rage, her accusation driven by a need to assign blame and make sense of Duke’s death, but her outburst is cut short by Blanc’s authority, leaving her emotionally exposed and frustrated.

Whiskey’s emotional outburst ('She killed Duke!') cuts through the tension like a knife, her accusatory finger likely pointed at Andi. Blanc’s immediate denial ('No.') silences her, but her body language—clenched …

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Blanc overrides protocol for urgent escape

Frustrated and protective, her grief for Duke fueling a desperate need to challenge Blanc’s narrative.

Whiskey’s interruption ('She killed Duke, why would -') is cut off mid-sentence by Blanc, her face a mask of frustration and defiance. She stands with her arms crossed, her body …

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Blanc withholds the killer’s identity

Defiant and emotionally raw, her accusation fueled by grief and a desire for retribution, but Blanc’s dismissal leaves her feeling exposed and uncertain about her own conclusions.

Whiskey, usually a firebrand of accusation and drama, is abruptly silenced by Blanc’s ‘No,’ her theory about Andi’s guilt cut off mid-sentence. Her physical presence is tense, her body language …

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Helen agrees to deadly deception

Off-screen but looming—his name in the email list is a ticking clock. Helen’s vengeance is directed at him as much as the others, and Blanc’s investigation will expose his role, whatever it may be.

Duke Cody is named as one of the recipients of Andi’s unsent email, his inclusion in the 'disruptors' group implied. Helen’s contempt for the group extends to him, and his …

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Helen reveals Andi’s murder and the red envelope

Unseen but likely agitated or defiant, given the email’s threat to disrupt his career or expose his involvement in Andi’s death.

Duke Cody is named as a recipient of Andi’s final email, placing him under suspicion for her murder. Though not physically present, his impulsive nature and loyalty to Miles Bron …

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Miles Introduced to Andi’s Friend Group

Cautiously intrigued, with a hint of competitive energy

Duke sits in the booth, his nerdy demeanor contrasting with the group’s collective fatigue. He listens to Miles’ introduction with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, his body language suggesting …

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Andi’s napkin sketch shifts group dynamics

N/A (off-screen, but his gratitude to Miles is implied).

Like Claire, Duke is referenced in Helen’s narration as a beneficiary of Miles’s influence, his Twitch career set up by Miles’s connections. His absence in the flashback highlights how Miles’s …

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Claire’s Perjury and Andi’s Courtroom Collapse

Emotionally neutral, bordering on indifferent; his lack of engagement suggests he sees this as a transactional moment rather than a moral dilemma.

Duke Cody takes the stand after Claire, delivering his testimony with a casual, almost bored demeanor. His response—‘Yeah, Miles’—is terse and unemotional, as if he’s reciting a script. He avoids …

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The Group Lies to Exonerate Miles

Calm and confident, fully committed to the lie and the group’s narrative, with no visible signs of internal conflict.

Duke Cody takes the stand immediately after Claire, delivering his testimony with a calm, almost casual tone. He looks directly at the judge as he speaks, his body language relaxed …

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Andi’s Betrayal in the Courtroom

A surface-level confidence masking a deeper need to prove his loyalty to Miles and assert his place in the group. His defiance is performative, a way to distract from his own guilt.

Duke Cody takes the stand with a brash, almost taunting energy. He delivers his line—'Yeah, Miles.'—with a smirk, as if he’s enjoying the moment. His body language is loose and …

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Helen’s Vulnerability on the Ferry

Sinisterly amused and dominant. Duke’s grin and taunting remark reveal his enjoyment of Helen’s vulnerability, as well as his confidence in his own position within the group. There’s a hint of threat underlying his amusement, suggesting he sees Helen as an easy target.

Duke stands on the deck below Helen, grinning with sinister amusement as he looks up at her. He delivers the taunting remark, ‘Ballsy move,’ his tone laced with challenge and …

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Claire and Lionel confess mutual compromises

Detached and amused, Blanc maintains his characteristic calm while subtly monitoring the interactions around him. His smile suggests a keen awareness of the underlying tensions and secrets, but he remains an outsider, observing rather than intervening. His presence adds an element of unease, as if he is piecing together the puzzle of the island’s mysteries.

Benoit Blanc wades in the pool, fully clothed in his shirt, and observes Claire and Lionel from a distance. He smiles as he swims past them, his demeanor calm and …

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Helen records Claire and Lionel’s confessions

Defiant and impulsive, his actions contributing to the broader tension and chaos.

Duke is referenced by Lionel as an 'asshole' in reaction to his earlier pistol firing. His disruptive action sets the tone for the scene, contributing to the overall tension and …

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Birdie exposes Helen’s impersonation

Amused and provocative (from his earlier reaction to firing the pistol), though his presence is only felt indirectly through the lingering tension he created.

Duke Cody is not physically present during this event, but his earlier pistol shot (heard off-screen) contributes to the chaotic, tense atmosphere of the pool area. His defiant energy lingers …

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Duke arrives to apologize to Andi

Contrite yet guarded—surface-level remorse masks a deeper ambiguity about his true intentions. There’s a flicker of vulnerability, but it’s tempered by the ever-present calculation of his online persona.

Duke Cody stands at Andi’s front door, his motorcycle parked nearby, his usual defiant energy replaced by a contrite posture. He knocks, a deliberate and uncharacteristically humble gesture, signaling his …

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Helen’s confrontation with Claire

Neutral but observant, with a subtle undercurrent of loyalty to Claire and the group’s collective interests.

Duke emerges silently from the pool area, standing by as a witness to the confrontation. He corroborates Claire’s claims by revealing he visited Helen’s home when she was unreachable, adding …

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Duke’s violent outburst at Andi’s house

Furious and frustrated, his anger directed at Andi’s refusal to engage and the group’s perceived weakness. His outburst reveals a deeper insecurity and reliance on external validation.

Duke is already at Andi’s house when Claire and Lionel arrive, his motorcycle parked nearby as he aggressively pounds on the door, shouting in frustration. His rage peaks when he …

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Helen confronts Claire over Andi’s last night

Irritated and impatient, his usual bravado replaced by a desire to escape the confrontation. He is not invested in the moral or emotional stakes of the exchange—his priority is maintaining the group’s cohesion and avoiding unnecessary conflict. His scowl and abrupt exit are a rejection of Helen’s accusations and a reaffirmation of his loyalty to Claire and the others.

Duke, leaning against a nearby surface with a kombucha in hand, scowls as Helen’s confrontation with Claire escalates. His dismissive remark—'I almost got pancaked'—is a weak attempt to deflect the …

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Fax Reveals Lionel’s Hidden Link

Tense and determined; his phone call suggests he is under pressure and acting with urgency, possibly to protect his own interests or those of his allies.

Duke Cody enters the gym post-run, grabs a gym towel, and makes a covert and urgent phone call. His call reveals his involvement in pressuring someone for information, suggesting he …

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Duke’s covert coercion and Lionel’s fax

A volatile mix of aggression and vulnerability. Duke’s voice trembles with frustration and fear, his usual brashness giving way to coercive pleading. There’s a sense of entitlement ('We need this') but also desperation—he’s not just investigating, he’s orchestrating. His emotional state is unraveling, a far cry from his earlier confidence.

Duke Cody bursts into the gym post-run, his body glistening with sweat as he grabs a towel and makes a frantic, clandestine phone call. His voice is low and urgent, …

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Duke’s rage exposed through surveillance

Humiliated and enraged—his pride shattered by Miles’ public dismissal, his body language betraying a man on the verge of unraveling. The foliage becomes both his shield and his prison, trapping him in the moment of his degradation.

Duke Cody kneels in the foliage, pressing his face against the picture window as he eavesdrops on Miles and Whiskey’s confrontation. His grip tightens around the branches until they snap, …

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Blanc orchestrates Helen’s staged humiliation

Aggressively triumphant, feeding off the confrontation and unaware of its staged nature.

Duke Cody is the unwitting pawn in Blanc’s plan, his aggressive personality and volatile temper exploited to create the diversion. He gets in Helen’s face, delivering a verbal assault—'You're the …

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Helen stages a public breakdown to create a diversion

Righteously indignant, his anger a mask for his insecurity and dependence on Miles’ validation.

Duke Cody looms over Helen, his aggression on full display as he delivers a tirade of insults. His body language is confrontational—leaning into her space, voice raised—while his words are …

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Helen’s staged exit and veiled warning

Triumpant and aggressive, masking underlying insecurity and dependence on Miles’ approval

Duke Cody publicly humiliates Helen Brand, calling her a 'loser' and reveling in her feigned breakdown. His behavior is aggressive, domineering, and performative, aligning with his online persona as a …

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Duke’s Poisoning Disrupts the Gathering

Shocked and agonized, transitioning from brash confidence to visceral terror as the poison seizes control of his body.

Duke Cody, mid-sip of his Cuban Breeze cocktail, suddenly GRASPS HIS THROAT in violent agony. His body CONVULSES as the poison takes effect, face contorting in shock and pain. The …

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Whiskey’s Emotional Collapse After Duke’s Death

N/A (deceased)

Duke Cody is deceased, his violent death serving as the catalyst for Whiskey’s emotional collapse. Though physically absent from the scene, his presence looms large as the group grapples with …

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Helen’s search interrupted by Cassandra’s death

A fragile balance of grief, guilt, and adrenaline-fueled determination. The news of Cassandra’s death cracks her composure, but the immediate threat from Whiskey forces her into survival mode. Her emotional state is a tightrope walk—one misstep (like her remark about Duke) sends her plummeting into chaos.

Helen Brand is a whirlwind of exhaustion, grief, and desperate focus as she searches Duke’s villa. The news of Cassandra’s death momentarily stuns her, but she forces herself back into …

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Helen’s staged death and Glass Onion breach

Not directly observable, but inferred as a mix of defiance (in life) and vulnerability (in death). His absence is a gaping hole in the group’s dynamic, exposing their interdependence and the killer’s ability to pick them off one by one.

Duke Cody is referenced only through Blanc’s revelation of his death, which acts as a catalyst for the event’s desperation. His absence is palpable—his gun, a potential tool for Helen …

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Blanc exposes Miles’ murderous deception

N/A (posthumous, but his absence is felt as a moral weight on the group).

Duke Cody is referenced indirectly through the flashback footage, where he is shown receiving the poisoned glass from Miles. His death is the catalyst for Blanc’s investigation, and his absence …

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Blanc exposes Miles' deliberate murder of Duke

N/A (posthumous reference)

Duke Cody is referenced posthumously as the victim of Miles' premeditated murder. His actions in the flashback—grabbing the wrong glass—are revealed to be a fabricated memory planted by Miles. The …

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Blanc exposes Miles' murderous act

Not directly observable, but his actions in the flashback suggest a state of carelessness or distraction, which tragically leads to his demise.

Duke Cody is featured in the flashback as the recipient of Miles' poisoned glass. His death is the subject of Blanc's accusation against Miles, and his role in the event …

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Miles nearly hits Duke fleeing Andi’s

Shaken but determined, with a simmering undercurrent of suspicion toward Miles. His physical reaction (nearly being hit) contrasts with his mental resolve to press forward, hinting at a deeper unease about Miles’ true nature.

Duke Cody is nearly plowed over by Miles’ blue Porsche as he zips down the road toward Andi’s house. Shaken but undeterred, he watches Miles speed away, shaking his head …

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Miles dismisses Duke’s near-death confrontation

Simmering resentment with an undercurrent of vulnerability, as he grapples with the power imbalance between himself and Miles.

Duke Cody confronts Miles with a direct, accusatory tone, referencing the near-death incident involving Miles’ Porsche. His body language is tense, and his words are laced with resentment. The interruption …

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Guests verify Andi’s death via phones

Determined and confrontational (his calm exterior masks a deep commitment to uncovering the truth, regardless of the emotional fallout)

Benoit Blanc moves with deliberate precision, his fingers brushing against Miles’ jacket to reveal the hidden phone. His actions are methodical, his voice calm but laced with accusation as he …

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Duke blackmails Miles with Andi’s death

Coldly calculating and emboldened by Miles’s reaction, with a undercurrent of thrill at having found a weakness to exploit.

Duke Cody dominates the interaction with calculated aggression, using the news of Andi’s death as a blunt instrument to coerce Miles into a collaboration with Alpha News. His body language—thrusting …

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Miles laces Duke’s drink with pineapple

Unknowingly doomed—his state is one of false security, his attention likely elsewhere (perhaps on Whiskey or the group’s dynamics), oblivious to the danger in his drink.

Duke Cody is the passive recipient of Miles’ poisoned gesture, his reaction unspoken but implied in the tension of the frame. The camera does not show his face, but the …

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Miles Seizes the Loaded Gun

Not directly observable, but his absence and the gun’s role suggest his earlier confidence may have contributed to the escalation.

Duke Cody’s gun is the object of Miles’ frantic grab, but Duke himself is not physically present in this moment. His absence is telling—his weapon, a symbol of his brash …

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S1E2 · GLASS ONION

Miles seizes Duke’s phone under threat

Unknowingly exposed—his absence from the scene suggests he is either oblivious to the danger or already a victim of Miles’ machinations. The theft of his phone is a quiet but devastating blow to his agency.

Duke is notably absent from this moment, his phone the sole proxy for his presence. The theft occurs in his absence, implying he is either unaware (distracted, occupied elsewhere) or …

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Duke Cody's Journey

Affiliation