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A family holds firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for ...

While both are sure to play important roles in the weeks to come, the first three episodes of this season (available now on Prime Video) delve into Firecracker’s backstory in particular.