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The episode reveals that Twisty was once a kind, mentally disabled carnival performer who was bullied by other "freaks". Falsely accused of child molestation, he attempted suicide by shotgun, which resulted in him blowing off his lower jaw—the reason for his iconic mask.

Mordrake evaluates several characters, including Legless Suzi , Paul the Illustrated Seal , and Elsa , but ultimately decides that Twisty is the one to join him. Mordrake stabs Twisty, whose spirit then rises with a restored face and departs with Mordrake's company. Critical Analysis & Themes [S4E4] Edward Mordrake (2)

In a stark, gritty flashback to 1932 Berlin, Elsa reveals she was a successful dominatrix whose legs were brutally amputated during a filmed snuff movie. The episode reveals that Twisty was once a