Ep 10. If I Ruled the World

In Utopia Falls season 1 episode 10, titled "If I Ruled the World," tensions reach a boiling point as the Exemplar competition comes to a close. The remaining contestants must prepare their final performances, and the stakes have never been higher. Aliyah struggles with the pressure of representing her fellow Commoners, while Bohdi grapples with the realization that his position of privilege has blinded him to the realities faced by those around him.

As the contestants rehearse, tensions between the Commoners and the Privileged continue to rise. Shay, the Privileged representative, becomes increasingly arrogant and dismissive of the Commoners' struggles, while Mags and Tempo become more and more determined to use their performances to speak out against the inequalities in New Babyl.

Meanwhile, Aliyah and Bohdi form a tentative alliance. Both of them have come to realize that the Exemplar competition is not just about winning, but about using their talents to make a difference. They work together to create a performance that celebrates the diversity of their fellow contestants and calls for unity in the face of oppression.

As the big day arrives, tensions are running high. The performances are incredible, but it's clear that the judges are struggling to decide who should be named the Exemplar. In a surprise twist, they announce that they will be crowning two winners - one from the Commoners and one from the Privileged.

As Aliyah and Shay are named the Exemplars, the crowd erupts into applause. It's a moment of unity and hope, a sign that maybe, just maybe, change is possible. But as the contestants celebrate, they know that their fight is far from over. New Babyl may be changing, but it has a long way to go before it truly earns the name of Utopia Falls.