Midnight Compartment

Tasting notes

An overnight company trip sends one employee into a compartment that isn't his, number twelve, which belongs to his boss and his boss's wife, Veronica. The boss is chilly about it. Veronica isn't, and she tells the employee he can stay. Episode 1 is the awkward seating arrangement, a draft in the cabin and Veronica suggesting that he warm her up while her husband is right there. In episode 2 she covers for him over a presentation, sends the boss off for coffee, and reminds the employee exactly how to address her.

Flavor profile

A power triangle at sleeping-car range: the boss holds the job, his wife holds the dares, and the employee holds his breath. The line crossed is a few feet wide. Free episodes stay with whispers, glances and a blanket.

Allergy advice Contains cold drafts, thin walls and one very well-trained ma'am. May contain traces of career-ending decisions.

Best enjoyed A natural fit for late-night rides home, when your own stop feels a bit too far away.