Neon Inkwell: Inexplicables S1E1 - Old Wounds, New Tricks

Siblings Return for Funeral and Business

• 💔 Harold and Meredith, estranged siblings, return to their hometown of Gravesby following their mother's death.
• 💼 They are tasked with dealing with their late mother's social care business, ICS, which proves to be far stranger than anticipated.
• 🏠 Upon returning, Harold faces eviction due to noise complaints and outstanding fees, highlighting his precarious situation.

Unraveling the Mother's Legacy

• 📜 Crescenda, an executor, facilitates the signing of paperwork and prepares to read the will, hinting at the complexity of their mother's affairs.
• 💬 Harold and Meredith learn that their mother's business, Inexplicable Community Support (ICS), was not a charity but a secret institution supporting 'inexplicables' – supernatural beings.
• 🤯 The siblings are shocked to discover that their mother cared for vampires, lichens, eternals, and other supernatural entities.

The Supernatural Revelation

• ⚔️ Ivan, a seemingly human butler, is revealed to be 149 years old and a supernatural being, demonstrating his strength by breaking a sconce.
• 💰 The siblings are informed that the business, ICS, is their primary inheritance, with a 50/50 stake, including all its benefits and obligations.
• ⚠️ Harold is warned to stay away from the business, suggesting it's dangerous and he's not equipped to handle it.

Personal Struggles and Encounters

• 🍷 Meredith struggles with grief, alcohol, and past trauma, leading to volatile behavior at the wake and a confrontation with Abraham Godbolt.
• 💼 Harold receives calls from the FCA regarding his financial transactions, indicating potential trouble with his accounting job.
• 💥 The episode concludes with Meredith experiencing a severe physical reaction, possibly related to the supernatural elements or her own distress, requiring an ambulance.