Joaquin and Hattie are done playing around. They've been outwitted again and again, but the Headmaster, Faidan, everyone responsible for Aidan's disappearance—it's their turn now. The Investigation Squad has a secret weapon their adversaries don't know about, and if everything goes according to plan, they'll have the high ground for the first time. But who knows what their enemies are truly capable of? And if Joaquin and Hattie are taken off guard, they're going to need an exit strategy. The season 1 finale of In Astra.   ....i'msorry.imnotlikeyou. ...............    .              ....................................@#$^U%▒▒bf▒g   In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. Season 2 will come after a (hopefully) brief hiatus!   For  m❒m)▒▒o❑❒❑❒❒r▒▒❑e❒in❒▒▒▒f❒or❑m❒ati▒on, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions and depictions of kidnapping, shouting and fighting, situations comparable to gaslighting, situations comparable to brain injury, severe mental manipulation, depictions of a seizure, explosions and loud booming noises, a simulated allegory of a panic attack, distorted and staticky audio, and distorted and manipulated voices.   The Upper Hand features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rachel Faria as Hattie, Aidan Blank as Faidan, Jessie Carl as the Spectre, Ryan Driscoll as Serrano, and Shelly Gaza as Dr. Rhoda Crowder. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.