We’ve talked at some length about Vanessa’s transformation, but the change in Sam, particularly after his ascendence as the fourth Elder, may be the most striking of all. His current calm demeanor and natty attire belie the fact that this is still the same cold hearted psychopath we meet in the series pilot. Whether it’s his heightened sense of smell that detects eavesdropping Violet or something else, Sam’s at his best when playing a game of cat and mouse. Does it get any creepier than when he stalks Violet while humming “the itsy bitsy spider?” Will finding her sketch of Vanessa aid their cause or send Sam off on a tangent of personal vengeance?

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There are several notable reveals in the episode, but perhaps none bigger than the news that Blak Tek has been the force by which followers of the Dark One meddle with science as a means to reconnect with their long dormant leader. Watching the Oracle, the recently risen Michaela, Sam, and Hansen sitting around an elegant table sipping wine and discussing their plans for world domination, raises several issues. Each has been working in isolation and likely in no hurry to surrender control despite the fact that it appears Hansen’s in charge at this point. Nonetheless, we learn that both Violet and Jack are the products of the harvested eggs of the Van Helsing sisters and two unidentified military sperm donors. Down the road I think it’s safe to say were going to have three very angry women.

Having read the files Avery takes from the lab, Violet suddenly learns the truth of her origin story and adoption. When she goes to confront her father and stumbles upon his true objective, director Jacquie Gold presents us with a stunning, yet revolting visual display as the four drink the blood of a physically restrained, white gowned Avery lying supine in the center of the dining table. With Verdi’s grim operatic masterpiece Rigoletto playing over the feeding frenzy, it’s difficult to ignore the stark contrast between this and the scene in which Vanessa gives of herself to save the band of feeders. Here the bloodlust of these four highlights their self-centered vision for the new world order they hope to create.

The episode’s other big reveal becomes a bit more problematic as we now have to question what the hell is going on with Loveland’s warden Max Borman. From his introduction Max takes psychotic behavior to new levels as he oversees the mining operation and drug distribution ring, but the prison story becomes even more complicated once Phil tries to reconcile with his wife and her son Owen. Sensing an opportunity to extract information from the Phil, Jolene, and Jennifer triangle, Max takes great joy in being able to bludgeon Phil knowing the ex-vampire will keep coming back for more.