Grimm: 5x20 “Bad Night”

Nick: “I don't think there are gonna be any winners in this one.”

Well, we are headed towards final two episodes, and everything is set up for a big take down. Knowing Grimm, someone will die. Or loose their head. Or both.

I absolutely loved that Nick didn’t question Adalind’s actions. She was doing what was right for her children. And he understood that. Of course, like I said in the previous review it would have been smarter to leave Kelly behind. But then the Black Claw wouldn’t have leverage against Grimm. I understand that it was necessary plot-wise, I just wished they did it differently, because now it looks like Adalind just gave them THE card against Nick. At least she stayed loyal to him, refusing to disclose their home address, and taking several taxis to get to them to avoid surveillance. Make no mistake, Black Claw she is not of your side. Good job, Adalind.

During her heated discussion with Sean she seemed to be the sane one of the two of them. Not long ago it was the other way around. Adalind is a mother now and is not looking for fun times. She is also not blind and is perfectly aware of her daughter’s powers. And, boy, they are getting creepier. That little girl can manipulate minds and overcome the will, which is really scary. The way she made Sean and Adalind hold hands was just a glimpse of what she can do. I do not envy Rachel, who is too obviously showing her affection for Sean. Diana wants mommy and daddy together, that doesn’t bode well for Rachel. Nor for Nick, for that matter.

Another heated conversation Sean had was with Nick and I believe that was the first one with all the masks off. Oh, my God! Sean really believes this shit, he truly is behind the ideas of a wesen world! Right up until that second I was secretly hoping he’s playing them somehow. I don’t want to loose him, because I like the character, although they weren’t too successful this season with his story, and he became completely intolerable, but please don’t kill him. Smack him hard on the head so his brains would fall back in place, but don’t kill him off.

Rosalee and Monroe kept giving good advices right and left. They are great friends to have, especially in the time of crisis. As is HW, if decide to start actually doing something. Right now they aren’t that efficient. They had Diana taken away right under their noses, and I don’t really like how Juliette raises her ugly head from within Eve and spreads doubt about Adalind.

Some observations  

Episode’s opening quote was the one of Tennessee Williams: “We have to distrust each other. It is our only defense against betrayal”.

Loved how Monroe locked the door. Like that would stop Nick from getting out, or anyone else from getting in.

Wu seems to be dealing with his condition rather efficiently… in the safety of his house with no one to attack.

Finally, finally Hank’s fake girlfriend was caught! I was all Yay when Eve started torturing her.

Nick keeps getting Black Claw members off the face of the earth and Trubel keeps updating her database.

Now Trubel is the only one besides Nick who knows where the healing stick is hidden. How much you want to bet she will have to use it. Against Diana, perhaps?

Memorable Quotes:

Sean: “She obviously wants us together. Whether we want it or not.”

Nick: “Where's my son?”

Sean: “He's safe.”

Nick: “You're not.”

Sean: “Neither are you.”

And just like that they are enemies.

Trubel: “It's not Pandora's box, is it?”

Nick: “We're not really sure, but... we've already opened it.”

Eve: “I think there is a choice even when there appears to be none, but it's the reaction that determines whether the choice is good or bad, not the person who makes it.”

Trubel: “And what would Juliette think?”

Eve: “I don't go there.”

So there is a ‘there’ to go to… Not liking it. Not one bit.

Sol’s rating: Crazy one, I’ll give it a 4.