Hunt for Ben Toland



"Hunt for Ben Toland" was the pilot episode of World Abominations, focusing on Ryan Baker's hunt for "followers of the Mighty Ogrelord", and more specifically, Ben Toland.

Plot
Ryan's journey leads him to an interview with Dale Ribble, AKA Ethan. He describes the beast with such terror, having a billion eyes, and speaking of words unknown to any human language. Ethan relates this beast to his lovely step-daughter Crystal from Las Vegas.

When Ryan finally encounters Toland, he orders an ally of his to take Ben away and 'teach him a lesson'.

Aftermath
The episode would gain much controversy for its alleged abusive treatment of Ben Toland, leading to the series' eventual cancellation after only one episode.

These articles explain how Ben was found with many fatal injuries, including bruised knees, a bloody nose, and an excruciating ringing noise in Ben's ears. After Ben charged Ryan's studio in court, World Abominations was cancelled after airing only one episode aired and one other episode produced, and his studio went bankrupt, leaving Ryan jobless and without a source of income.