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In , titled " Telenovela ," the "paper" refers to a counterfeit idol created by Jesse Lopez to deceive his closest ally, Cody Assenmacher . This masterstroke of social engineering remains one of the most iconic moves in the series' history. The "Paper" Deception [S43E12] Telenovela
: Jesse convinced Cody to play his legitimate idol on Owen Knight as a "show of force" to intimidate others. Watch the moments that defined this 'Telenovela' betrayal
: Described as a " wonderful, awful idea ," the move established Jesse as the season's premier strategist, though he eventually lost the fire-making challenge in the finale. : Described as a " wonderful, awful idea