Storage Hunters

Now You See It Now You Don't is a stand‑alone episode of the British anthology Mystery Files (think Inside No. 9 with a dash of Black Mirror). Archivists Brandon Lee and Lori Patel stumble on a rusted, brass‑capped machine in an abandoned warehouse, hinting that something valuable might be hidden inside. When they pry the box open they discover a stash of risqué photographs that look like they belong in a private collector’s vault. Word spreads fast, and a crew of bidders – from a pretentious art dealer to a gaudy tech mogul – descend on the site, turning the quiet find into a frantic auction. The duo must decide whether to sell or protect the images. Look, honestly, the pacing drags a bit early on and the machine’s effects look ropy, so it feels a little dated. The script, though, is sharp and Brandon and Lori’s banter is witty – think a younger Inside No. 9 in a thriller setting. If you like a cat‑and‑mouse scramble over art‑world greed, it’s worth a watch, but don’t expect a high‑octane ride. Rated 15 for strong language and sexual content. Fair warning: the photographs are explicit, though never shown in full. This is the first terrestrial broadcast of the episode, which originally premiered on a streaming service in 2022. Runtime is just under 50 minutes, so it fits neatly into an evening.