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Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City.
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Episode 1
While ignoring his landlord's urgent letters, Julio obtains a gold oyster earring... then promptly loses it at the club. Later, Julio explains his sensitivity to shapes, colors, numbers, and the alphabet to his fellow rideshare passengers.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Sunita Mani, Paul Dano, Adrianna Weir, Marc Petrosino, Kayden Gonzale, Steve Buscemi, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Macy Rodman
Episode 2
While avoiding his housing debacle, Julio grows convinced that his lost oyster is the only way to prove his "mole" has grown.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Bowen Yang, Sandra Caldwell, Alexa Demie, Ziwe, Kaija Matiss, Jaboukie Young-White, Greta Titelman, Dominique Jackson
Episode 3
After learning of a program that would free his mind from his body, Julio gets a lead on the lost oyster from a bartender, who takes him to the former site of the first gay hamster club, and later, a middle school.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Jeter Rivera, Bowen Yang, Sandra Caldwell, Aidy Bryant, Rick Crom, Sujoy De, John Early, May Hong
Episode 4
After refusing to participate in a credit card commercial, Julio reluctantly accepts a new opportunity in a superhero franchise.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Greta Titelman, Kate Berlant, Spike Einbinder, José Gamo, Bernardo Velasco, Michael Graceffa, Angel Yau, James Scully
Episode 5
Julio learns of a way to avoid getting proof of existence. Vanesja reflects on her life's purpose. Bibo pursues a new passion.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Greta Titelman, Michael Graceffa, Sydnee Washington, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Amy Sedaris, Dylan O'Brien, Boy Radio, Juanes Montoya
Episode 6
Still in search of the lost oyster, Julio half-heartedly strikes a deal to create a project for a corporation. But when Vanesja gets a surprising call about Julio’s rejected work, an exciting new opportunity emerges.
Directed by Julio TorresWritten by Julio TorresGuest stars Jeter Rivera, Thomas Rachielle, Bowen Yang, Sandra Caldwell, Greta Titelman, Brittany Carney, Eudora Peterson, Kim Petras
Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026
Julio TorresJulio Torres / Pirulinpinpina
Martine GutierrezVanesja
Tómas MatosChester
Sunita ManiNancy
Paul DanoJeff
Marc PetrosinoMelf
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