{"id":2056151,"date":"2025-09-28T20:10:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2056151"},"modified":"2025-09-28T20:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:10:28","slug":"which-bad-monkey-stars-are-and-arent-returning-for-season-2-after-story-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/which-bad-monkey-stars-are-and-arent-returning-for-season-2-after-story-overhaul\/","title":{"rendered":"Which \u2018Bad Monkey\u2019 Stars Are \u2014 And Aren\u2019t \u2014 Returning for Season 2 After Story Overhaul?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Apple TV+ found a way to bring <em>Bad Monkey<\/em> back for season 2 \u2014 but not every cast member is coming back for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Based on the novel of the same name by <strong>Carl Hiaasen,<\/strong> <em>Bad Monkey<\/em> follows former police detective Andrew Yancy (<strong>Vince Vaughn<\/strong>) who gets demoted to a restaurant inspector before getting sucked into a murder investigation when a severed arm is pulled out of the water. The first season concluded in October 2024 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/bad-monkey-lauren-buglioli-breaks-141146209.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:with Yancy solving the case;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">with Yancy solving the case<\/a>, which made Us think the show was over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Creator<strong> Bill Lawrence<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/tv-shows-received-very-early-120511859.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:had different plans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">had different plans<\/a> and one month later <em>Bad Monkey<\/em> was renewed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhen I pitched it [to Apple], I had a beginning, middle and end of a three-season arc for this character, and for who he would be and where he would get to \u2014 and they were really receptive to it,&#8221; Lawrence told <em>The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> at the time. &#8220;It\u2019s challenging right now to make shows, and especially to pick up your life and go make it. [Vince and I] both moved to Florida! It was insane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/tv-shows-renewed-in-2025-2026-which-are-coming-back-for-more-seasons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Which TV Shows Are Renewed in 2025-2026? Get the Status of Your Favorite Series;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Which TV Shows Are Renewed in 2025-2026? Get the Status of Your Favorite Series<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He continued: \u201cI think what\u2019s cool, if we were able to do it, is that you have these season-long stories [where] you get caught up in characters\u2019 lives. You see redemption stories, descents into the dark side for other characters, and that story gets told.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Bad Monkey<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/natalie-martinez-worked-bring-rosa-211523940.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:is undergoing changes since season 2;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">is undergoing changes since season 2<\/a> will be a departure from Hiaasen&#8217;s source material. While Vaughn is coming back, it remains to be seen how many other season 1 stars will be returning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Keep scrolling to see which <em>Bad Monkey<\/em> alums are set to reprise their roles \u2014 and which aren&#8217;t:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Vince Vaughn<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Season 2 is a departure from the source material but Vaughn&#8217;s character Yancy is the glue that is bringing the show back.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Natalie Martinez<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"How Natalie Martinez Worked to Bring Rosa to Life After Joining 'Bad Monkey' Halfway Through the Season\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CxGHLCTyXA.RqVMTns9r2Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/c2b2c5d3fcbbdeb3f7e651ea5cc2c928\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the season 1 finale, Rosa broke things off with Yancy. Martinez exclusively told <em>Us Weekly<\/em> in October 2024 that she <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/natalie-martinez-answers-questions-bad-165623003.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:isn't ruling out a reconciliation.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">isn&#8217;t ruling out a reconciliation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of love between Rosa and Yancy. He&#8217;s helped her in so many ways and there&#8217;s definitely this great friendship there. They&#8217;re very fond of each other and at that moment he says, &#8216;It&#8217;s not a goodbye, it&#8217;s a see you later.&#8217; So I think the possibilities are kind of endless there \u2014 where they&#8217;re a part of each other&#8217;s pivotal moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She added: &#8220;We don&#8217;t know anything about a second season \u2014 that hasn&#8217;t been talked about at all. I think the possibilities are endless here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Ronald Peet<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Most-Shocking-TV-Moments-of-2024\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/j6jVnC7j3WTj1htq4MqbPg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/eed86c795878a7fd18536054b3cd5084\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Peet and his character Neville is likely not returning for a second season after his story was wrapped up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rob Delaney<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Which 'Bad Monkey' Stars Are \u2014 And Aren't \u2014 Returning After Story Overhaul?\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fQ9zBjyoaOnD2MpgUuh1SQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/85d334197bfe368a4c0c9783e757e4eb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+ \/ Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Delaney&#8217;s Nick is likely not appearing in season 2 considering he died on screen.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Meredith Hagner<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Which 'Bad Monkey' Stars Are \u2014 And Aren't \u2014 Returning After Story Overhaul?\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CCusjguinCYylpygBsJlXA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/0114d34ad50392639d7f987f6367b957\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Bob Mahoney \/\u00a9Apple TV+ \/ Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The same goes for Nick&#8217;s wife, Eve, who was killed off in the season 1 finale.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Charlotte Lawrence<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Which 'Bad Monkey' Stars Are \u2014 And Aren't \u2014 Returning After Story Overhaul?\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CpURO1.HjAMn1t4PGZUF8A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/ef6e1e154c6624ac58c53ad144d63c89\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+ \/ Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a whole new story that nobody&#8217;s read before, that nobody&#8217;s heard before but in the same vein of the first season. There is that same feeling and that same intention,&#8221; Bill&#8217;s daughter, who plays Caitlin, told Us exclusively in August 2025. &#8220;I have a very major part in this second season and it&#8217;s my first massive part in a massive show and I&#8217;m very excited and very nervous.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">John Ortiz<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Returning for season 2, Ortiz plays police detective Rogelio who is also Yancy&#8217;s best friend.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Jodie Turner-Smith<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Which 'Bad Monkey' Stars Are \u2014 And Aren't \u2014 Returning After Story Overhaul?\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ej7A.BNqirzJc56Pvwljfw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/78510ca05f1d2ec1b851bb519700f96f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Apple TV+ \/ Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Turner-Smith&#8217;s scene-stealing role as Gracie won&#8217;t be reprised after a brutal season 1 murder.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Michelle Monaghan<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Which 'Bad Monkey' Stars Are \u2014 And Aren't \u2014 Returning After Story Overhaul?\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" 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