[s1e18] Simon Says | No Password

Fans often cite "Simon Says" as a standout of the first season due to its higher stakes, the introduction of a legitimate threat to Gabriel Agreste, and the clever "misdirection" regarding Hawk Moth's identity.

: The episode reveals that Miraculous tools (like Ladybug’s yo-yo) are not completely indestructible, as Simon Says manages to damage it during the battle. [S1E18] Simon Says

The episode begins with Simon, a talented hypnotist, participating in a television challenge called The Challenge . He is tasked with hypnotizing , Adrien’s father, but Gabriel refuses to participate, leading to Simon's humiliating disqualification. Fans often cite "Simon Says" as a standout

: This is a pivotal episode for the series' overarching mystery. Gabriel Agreste notices Adrien's ring for the first time, leading him to strongly suspect that his son might be Cat Noir. He is tasked with hypnotizing , Adrien’s father,