Let's Play

Samara «Sam» Young builds an indie puzzle adventure called Ruminate while holding a day job at her father’s firm in Los Angeles. A popular streamer, Marshall Law, posts a harsh video that triggers review bombing and stalls her launch. The setback turns personal when Sam discovers the critic is her new next door neighbor. She leans on friends like Link and Angela, grabs quiet minutes at The Daily Grind, and weighs whether to confront Marshall or keep her head down at work. An apology attempt from the streamer misfires, a trip to the dog park puts them in the same circle with Monica, and office rumors swell after Sam finds her desk cleared. Charles Jones pulls her into meetings that test her confidence and tie her to company plans. Marshall’s health slips under the grind of constant live shows and a restless fan base. He finally returns to Ruminate on camera, and Sam watches to see whether the do over can repair her game’s reputation and the uneasy truce outside their doors.