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* PolarOppositeTwins: Eneh is the studious, rational, and responsible twin, while Adaora is the carefree and superstitious twin. The former lampshades this, saying that she can't believe that they are actually twins

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* PolarOppositeTwins: Eneh is the studious, rational, and responsible twin, while Adaora is the carefree and superstitious twin. The former lampshades this, saying that she can't believe that they are actually twinstwins.
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* PolarOppositeTwins: Eneh is the studious, rational, and responsible twin, while Adaora is the carefree and superstitious twin. The former lampshades this, saying that she can't believe that she is actually a twin to Adaora.
* ReligiousHorror: The episode features aspects of the Yoruba religion, including the titular Ibeji, who represents twins in Yoruba culture. The Ibeji are protected by Shango, the god of justice. In the climax, Eneh manages to call the power of Shango to transfer her spirit to Eneh, enabling her to wake up from her coma.

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* PolarOppositeTwins: Eneh is the studious, rational, and responsible twin, while Adaora is the carefree and superstitious twin. The former lampshades this, saying that she can't believe that she is they are actually a twin to Adaora.
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* ReligiousHorror: The episode features aspects of the Yoruba religion, including the titular Ibeji, who represents twins in Yoruba culture. The Ibeji are is protected by Shango, the god of justice. In the climax, Eneh manages to call the power of Shango to transfer her spirit to Eneh, Adaora, enabling her to wake up from her coma.
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* DoubleStandard: Racism in public institution is a prominent theme in the episode. Adaora is forced to stay at the ER for three hours, whereas a white woman manages to get a room the instant she arrives. Later, she learns that the ward where Adaora is treated is only served by two nurses serving dozens of patients, and realizes it's because its occupants are all people of color.

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* DoubleStandard: Racism in public institution is a prominent theme in the episode. Adaora is forced to stay at the ER for three hours, whereas a white woman manages to get a room the instant she arrives. Later, she Eneh learns that the ward where Adaora is treated is only served by two nurses serving dozens of patients, and realizes it's because its occupants are all people of color.
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->''I swore I woke up.\\
But the monster is still here, grinning on top of me.''

Nigerian-American graduate student and nurse Eneh suffers a tragedy when her twin sister, Adaora, suddenly falls ill and enters persistent vegetative state. However, she feels as if Adaora is attempting to make contact with her, asking for help.
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* DoubleStandard: Racism in public institution is a prominent theme in the episode. Adaora is forced to stay at the ER for three hours, whereas a white woman manages to get a room the instant she arrives. Later, she learns that the ward where Adaora is treated is only served by two nurses serving dozens of patients, and realizes it's because its occupants are all people of color.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Eneh manages to save Adaora from the demon, waking her up in the process. Sometime later, after graduating from med school, Eneh takes over a hospice where Adaora works as a kind caregiver, and Lucy as a receptionist.
* PolarOppositeTwins: Eneh is the studious, rational, and responsible twin, while Adaora is the carefree and superstitious twin. The former lampshades this, saying that she can't believe that she is actually a twin to Adaora.
* ReligiousHorror: The episode features aspects of the Yoruba religion, including the titular Ibeji, who represents twins in Yoruba culture. The Ibeji are protected by Shango, the god of justice. In the climax, Eneh manages to call the power of Shango to transfer her spirit to Eneh, enabling her to wake up from her coma.
* TwinTelepathy: Eneh and Adaora once read a children's book about a pair of twin boys who could telepathically communicate with each other, even after one of them died. The two end up gaining this ability, as well, when Adaora falls sick and tries to reach for Eneh. By the end of the episode, the two have fully realized their power.

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