![]() ![]() Even if it means she gets to cheat death, turning vampire, even momentarily, is too much for Lillian to accept, and the finality of the impromptu burial we’ve seen too many times already, simply fuels Vanessa’s already raging fire. We don’t know how much Lillian witnessed before going into her hibernation, but it’s unlikely it rises to the levels Vanessa encounters facing daywalkers, ferals, the Sisterhood, disciples of the Dark One and even Blak Tek. Read more: Van Helsing Season 3 Episode 13 Review: Birth Ritualīlood spattering and severed limbs flying, their success is short lived, however, when Lillian suffers a fatal wound that prompts a moral decision Vanessa has already faced several times. But this is Van Helsing, so there’s no time to wallow as they’re attacked by a small group of ferals giving director David Winning another opportunity to show off the tightly constructed action sequences the show does so well. Having Lillian by her side gives Vanessa a fresh perspective that even Scarlett couldn’t provide, and the retelling of the experiments that led to her unique abilities are positively heartbreaking. The Van Helsing family book returns and offers critical information about a ceremonial location between Earth and the shadow realm to which the Dark One was supposedly exiled. Steeped in vampire and family lore, Lillian and Scarlett were raised to fight vampires, and it’s easy to forget the path Vanessa has travelled to reach this point in her arduous journey. When the two emerge from the shadows into the sunlight, Lillian spots a ravaged bus with an air flight ad on the side and while staring into the distance, wonders “how did it go this wrong.” However, what really emerges here is the reality that’s so easily forgotten. These two hold a lot of promise together, but regrettably Vanessa will be continuing her quest to bring down the Dark One alone.īefore we reach that point, however, Lillian lays out more background detail and family history that can only help moving forward, but also sets us and Vanessa up for the crushing blow that follows. And even though we correctly suspect that Vanessa will recover from this attack, the situation requires Lillian to immediately take charge and guide her great-great grand-daughter to safety even though she’s still adjusting to life outside her coffin. The eyeball thumb crush has become a staple in the horror world, and Sam’s long, sharp fingernails add a gruesome touch to an already disturbing act. Blood flows early and often in “Dark Destiny,” but never feels forced or out of place.
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