At a glance
| Episodes | 5 |
|---|---|
| Free | Episodes 1 and 2 |
| Locked episodes | 3, at 12 tokens each |
| Tokens to finish | 36 |
| Cost to finish | about $1.44 on the yearly plan, $3.24 on the quarterly one and $5.04 on the monthly one |
| Explicitness | Not rated yet |
| Performer | None, a Candy original |
| Candy tags | None listed |
Story
Dasha has a glamorous life, paid for by a boyfriend who is about to go bankrupt. Rather than downsize, she targets his best friend, a man who does not rattle easily. The twist is in his response: he refuses to pursue her, and that refusal turns the tables, drawing her into a secret she did not plan on.
What we like about it
This is a premise with an actual character arc. Dasha starts as the one in control, with a clear and slightly ruthless motive, and the synopsis promises that she ends up on the other side of the power balance. That kind of reversal is rare in five-episode stories, which usually establish a situation and play it out.
It also avoids the family taboo angle entirely. There are no step-relatives here, just money, friendship and a woman who thinks she knows how the game works. The best friend’s refusal to play along is the engine of the story, which is a pleasing change from heroes who give in at the first opportunity.
What holds it back
Candy has not attached any tags to it, which makes it harder to know what you are getting, and we have not rated it on our explicitness scale yet. The boyfriend’s side of the story is also left blank in the synopsis. If his friend’s loyalty is the point, it would help to know more about the friendship being betrayed.
What it costs
Episodes 1 and 2 are free and should show you whether Dasha’s scheme is compelling. Episodes 3 to 5 are locked at 12 tokens each, 36 tokens to finish: about $1.44 on the yearly plan, $3.24 on the quarterly plan or $5.04 on the monthly plan.
What to watch alongside it
Old Friends, New Sins has few direct matches, since most of the catalogue leans on family or workplace setups. Recent Candy originals at the same 36-token price include My First Night Shift, My Father’s New Queen and Claimed by the Dragon Queen, none of them rated on our scale yet. For our overall favorites, see the best Candy AI Shorts.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like manipulative characters, shifting power and a story without family ties.
- Not for you if you want a tagged, rated series whose tone you can predict before paying.
Verdict
Old Friends, New Sins has one of the better-written premises in its price range, with a clear motive and a reversal built in. The lack of tags makes it a bit of a gamble, but a cheap one, and the free episodes will tell you quickly whether Dasha is worth following.