Grimm, S01E21
After some people were killed in the woods by a wild Wesen, Nick and the others had to find the killer before the media exploded with stories about a Bigfoot attack. Larry, the culprit, was a friend of Monroe's and sought shelter at his house. Larry was stuck in a half-creature mode and wounded, and Monroe asked Nick to help him, but Larry soon died after the two hid him from the police catching his trail with dogs. They found a suspicious drug-pumping device on his neck that was found on other Wesen who were killed (or died) before they went berserk as well. The device was traced back to a Wesen therapist who was trying to perfect a "cure" to the Wesen's inability to control their darker or animal sides. Nick and Hank had to ultimately chase down and shoot the therapist when he, too, lost control and rampaged in a theater.
There were a few interesting things in this episode (unlike most). One was the idea of a therapist existing for Wesen who had problems controlling themselves and conforming to the human world. It shouldn't be so surprising to imagine that even Wesen need some counseling, but the idea that there are many who actively try to correct themselves so they can live peaceful lives isn't what I expected. I liked knowing that Monroe wasn't so special after all and many people share his sort of problem. He even was part of a support group and seemed to have a significant bond with those in his circle, Larry included. I had always wondered how he managed to keep straight on his own, but obviously he's had help.
Even though the therapist was a bit unbalanced, wanting to completely shut off a Wesen's "dark" side with drugs, he was right about Nick having little time left before his double life came to light. After all, Juliette's investigation of Larry's hair basically gave her evidence that Wesen exist. She may not see the whole picture yet (and truly, does even Nick?) but she's way beyond Nick being able to fool her with casual brushoffs of strange events. I can't believe after her lab findings and the whole "Bigfoot" incident that he wouldn't just tell her the truth! Instead, he makes her sound a little crazy for starting to believe that there are creatures in the world beyond what is written in books (at least human books). Of course, worse than that Nick decided to make Hank appear as if he was hallucinating when he saw the therapist change from beast to human right before their eyes. I don't know if he wants to protect Hank or if he's trying to protect himself. What an awful thing to do to your partner and friend. Hank's been through enough that I feel like he's earned the right to a little truth. Instead, I'm sure that Hank is going to doubt his sanity from now on. I just wish Hank would be smart enough to start doubting Nick and pay closer attention to what his partner is doing behind his back.
Another thing I found interesting was that Wesen's true form can be seen by humans other than Grimms. I thought that it was a special skill that Nick was able to do, but I guess if they don't "retract" then even someone like Hank can see them as they are. It's not the first time that one of them has given us a glimpse of their true face during one of Nick's investigations, but I thought no one else reacted because they were unable to see, not just because they weren't paying close enough attention. It's weird that there are so many people in the dark. I just don't buy that with so many Wesen around people wouldn't catch a glimpse of their change and not just write it off as their imagination. Then again, people do want to see only what they want to. It might be denial of a world that they can't understand.
I feel like the cat's out the bag at this point. A large number of people saw a mixture of animal and man attack them in a theater. I don't know how it's possible for them to cover that up. A woman was kidnapped, after all, and people were killed by the other "Bigfoot" characters running around. If Nick values the relationships he has with Juliette and Hank, he will spill the beans right away. He's already risked their lives by not letting them know, so I think that there can't be any harm in them knowing now. I suspect that the Wesen like keeping themselves hidden from humans (with good reason like Monroe suggested), so maybe Nick will have to help their society remain in the shadows before some kind of hunt for their kind begins. I would enjoy that kind of development more than the "mysterious" Wesen murders that unfold in most episodes. The season is almost over and only about now do I feel like it's giving me more than anger about all the unanswered questions.
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