Ep 11. With or Without You

In episode 11 of Carole & Tuesday season 1, titled "With or Without You," tensions are running high as the Mars Brightest competition draws closer and the pressure to perform mounts. Carole and Tuesday face off against their toughest competition yet: Angela, who has been groomed by her manager to be the ultimate popstar.

As the two groups prepare to perform their final songs, they experience unexpected setbacks. During Carole and Tuesday's rehearsal, Tuesday's keyboard malfunctions, throwing their performance into jeopardy. Meanwhile, Angela struggles to connect with her song and is plagued by doubts about her own identity as an artist.

Throughout the episode, we see glimpses of the characters' past experiences that have shaped their perspectives. We learn more about Angela's origins, including the trauma of losing her mother at a young age. We also see Carole reflect on her relationship with her father, who was a musician but struggled with addiction.

As the day of the competition arrives, tensions continue to mount. Angela's manager pushes her to perform a bold and provocative song, urging her to distance herself from her vulnerable and relatable image. Meanwhile, Carole and Tuesday take the stage with their own original ballad, a testament to their friendship and strength together.

The episode is filled with emotion and high-stakes drama, culminating in an unexpected twist that leaves the competition's outcome uncertain. As the episode closes, we are left to wonder what fate awaits our beloved characters and the future of music on Mars.