" Steamland Confidential " is the fourth episode of Part 3 of the adult animated series , which premiered on January 15, 2021. The episode follows Princess Bean and Elfo as they return to the technologically advanced city of Steamland to track down the Arch-Druidess and uncover a conspiracy against Dreamland. Plot Summary
To hide his identity as an elf, Elfo disguises himself in high-society clothing. He accidentally gains entry to "The League of Gallivanting Scrutinators," an upscale explorers' club, where he enthralls members with exaggerated tales of his travels to Hell and other lands. [S3E4] Steamland Confidential
The episode highlights the clash between Bean's medieval origins and Steamland's steampunk technology. " Steamland Confidential " is the fourth episode
The episode marks a shift in the series' antagonism, moving away from Queen Dagmar toward the broader technological threat of Steamland. It also reveals that Skybert Gunderson, the pilot from Part 2, is Alva's brother. He accidentally gains entry to "The League of
The title is a play on the film L.A. Confidential . The factory's aesthetic references the 1927 classic film Metropolis . Fans also noted a "steamed hams" reference to The Simpsons .
While at a carnival with Gordy, Bean spots the Arch-Druidess. The pursuit leads them to the office of Alva Gunderson, the owner of the factory, who reveals that he and "Gordy" are the same person. Alva admits the Arch-Druidess worked for him but claims ignorance of her more violent actions in Dreamland; he subsequently fires her.