Ep 1. Coincidence or Curse?

In the first episode of World's Most Unexplained season 1, entitled "Coincidence or Curse?", viewers are treated to an exploration of some of the most bizarre coincidences in history. The episode takes a deep dive into strange and extraordinary events that suggest there may be something more at play than mere coincidence.

The episode begins by introducing audiences to a curious incident that occurred in 1820. Two men sailing in the South Pacific, one English and one French, stumbled upon each other in the middle of the ocean. Although both men were on missions for their respective governments, they had no idea the other was in the region and had never met before. What's more, both men shared the same name (John Adams) and the same birthday. This eerie coincidence is the catalyst for the episode's investigation into unforgettable and inexplicable events.

Next, the show homes in on the story of a man who survived not one, but seven lightning strikes throughout his life. Some may think of this as extraordinary luck, but others may argue it's something more sinister at work. This man is just one example of many people throughout history who seem to be targeted by lightning strikes. The episode delves into the idea of fate and whether some people are just destined to experience specific events.

Viewers are then presented with the story of a woman who was planning to attend a party at a friend's house, but decided not to at the last minute. The party ended up being the site of a murder. Was the woman just lucky to have avoided the tragedy, or was it fate that kept her from attending? The episode goes on to explore several other chilling cases of people who narrowly avoided catastrophic events and the role that destiny may have played.

One particularly moving segment of the show tells the story of a soldier who died in World War I, leaving behind a young daughter. Years later, when the daughter is an adult and attending a wedding, she meets a stranger who inexplicably knows everything about her father. The stranger reveals that he had been fighting alongside her father in the war and was with him when he died. He had never met the daughter before, but some strange force led him to reveal himself to her. The episode asks the question: do the bonds we form in life extend beyond death, or was it just a coincidental meeting?

The episode also includes a discussion of the infamous Lincoln and JFK assassinations, which share a startlingly long list of similarities. For example, both men were shot in the back of the head on a Friday while seated next to their respective wives. These strange parallels may have fueled conspiracy theories over the years, but they also beg the question whether there's a more inexplicable force at work.

Finally, the episode explores the idea of jinxes and curses. One segment features a woman who won the lottery twice, only to have both winning tickets stolen from her. Another segment documents a town in Japan that is considered cursed because of its unusually high number of fatal accidents. The episode poses the question of whether these phenomena are truly curses or simply coincidences that have become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Overall, "Coincidence or Curse?" is a captivating and thought-provoking journey through some of the weirdest and most inexplicable events in history. Through mesmerizing visuals and immersive storytelling, viewers are left wondering whether there's something more at work in the world than what we can see.