Ep. 9: Rum tries to free Shirley while Ricky and Shaun collaborate despite rivalry.
Aired on June 6, 2021

Adult Shadows observe the Debutantes as Rum attempts to liberate Shirley. Ricky must work with Shaun, a task complicated by their persistent rivalry. Kate and Emiliko discover that Edward has orchestrated a scenario designed for their failure. Despite this setback, the young girl devises a bold strategy intended to rescue her shadow-mistress. The narrative focuses on these intersecting efforts to break free from control, highlighting the tension between the rivals and the determination of the younger characters to overcome the obstacles placed in their path by their mentor.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Barbara reprimands dolls while Mia discovers Sarah's mess and Rum feels distant from Shirley before debut preparations begin.
- Ep. 6 · Living dolls navigate a garden maze under time pressure to rescue shadow-masters.
- Ep. 7 · Shadows House characters navigate a labyrinth while solving puzzles and revealing abilities
- Ep. 8 · Ricky and Lou find Shirley and Louise while Rum reveals her self-naming and Edward explains his motives.
- Ep. 9 · Rum tries to free Shirley while Ricky and Shaun collaborate despite rivalry.
- Ep. 10 · Emiliko rides waterways while Kate masters soot before the debutante party
- Ep. 11 · Kate investigates Emiliko's notebook while elder Shadows reveal doll origins and Louise exposes the abductor.
- Ep. 12 · Kate infiltrates Lord Grandfather's wing while Edward interrogates Emiliko for information about Kate.
- Ep. 13 · Edward plots to expose Kate and escape to the third floor with Morph's aid