Being on the Level is Hard Work. Allen's pick of the week, Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, is another show that takes a look at the weird symbiosis between hero and villain. And it's good. I guess if you already know what you want, it's smooth sailings? The next step should probably be a marriage, then? Well, next week, we'll find out whether that's better or not, so see you all then. -Stig Høgset.
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