The article discusses the case of Abdulaziz Almuzaini, the head of an animation studio in Saudi Arabia, who faced trial in a national security court on charges of promoting extremism through his cartoon series and social media posts. Despite being celebrated as a talent shaping Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry, he was convicted and sentenced to 13 years in prison, followed by a 30-year travel ban. The case highlights the duality of Saudi Arabia's transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with social openness coexisting with political repression. Almuzaini's work, particularly the cartoon series "Masameer," which critiques social issues in Saudi Arabia, was initially embraced by the government but later became the subject of prosecution. The article also mentions Almuzaini's plea for the Saudi leadership's intervention and the impact of the case on his animation studio and employees. Despite the ongoing legal battle, Almuzaini expressed his loyalty to the kingdom in a recent video. The case raises questions about the kingdom's approach to nurturing art and entrepreneurship while restricting freedom of expression.