The series' namesake, Boris , is the "lucky charm" goldfish that René brings to the set. In this episode, Boris faces a near-death experience after being accidentally fed a piece of lard, leading to a frantic search for a replacement.
The episode mocks the pretentiousness often found in high-art cinema when applied to mass-market television, highlighting the "dreadful nihilism" and lack of idealism within the Italian TV industry at the time. Boris_1x06
The sixth episode of the first season of the Italian cult satire series is titled " Come Lars von Trier " (Like Lars von Trier). This episode is known for its ironic and caricatural take on the production of a low-quality fictional TV soap opera called The Eyes of the Heart 2 . Key Highlights of S1E6: " Come Lars von Trier " The series' namesake, Boris , is the "lucky